JCCCA MEMBERS

TRAININGS, MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Please watch JCCCA’s Facebook page and for emails from JCCCA with more information about upcoming meetings. (Add jeffcochildcare@gmail.com to your email contacts to prevent emails from going into your junk/spam/promotions folder.)

Meeting will be held at Clements Community Center in Lakewood unless otherwise noted.

JCCCA Monthly Meeting and Trainings:

1 1/2 to 2 hours training credits are given at each meeting. These credits meet the Office of Early Childhood licensing renewal requirements.

March 26: ZOOM meeting

Training: Co-Creating Sleep Plans as Children Grow

In this workshop, we explore cultural and developmental sleep habits and how to synchronize with families and children throughout their time with you. Through thoughtful reflection, discussion and action planning, dive into your sleep philosophy and spend time updating or creating sleep plans for each child in your care. Let’s harness our knowledge and carve out much-needed time to focus on how our kiddos sleep, which makes a huge impact on behavior, learning, and happiness for everyone.

Presented by: Shannon Greeley, MA; The Wheelhouse Collaborative, LLC

1 ½ hours training -- CGDL 5.1, 5.2

April 23: PROVIDER APPRECIATION MEETING (in person at Clements Community Center)

*Game Night! JCCCA will host a special social event, GAME NIGHT! Come join us from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and enjoy an evening of socialization, team building, and fun. We also have very special gifts for all attending members and your enrolled children--but you must attend to receive. JCCCA will provide drinks, popcorn, chips & dessert. Members are asked to bring a small entree to share for the potluck and a favorite game if you would like to share. Members are welcome to stay the entire time or leave early if needed. There will be no training offered.

May 28: ZOOM meeting

Training: “Trauma Informed Care Through the Lens of Attachment”

This workshop will focus on the intersection between trauma informed care and attachment theory and how these perspectives can be applied relationally to support the social and emotional growth of children. Research related to the benefit of trauma-informed care and attachment theory in childcare settings will be discussed. Additionally, signs of trauma in children will be noted. Finally, tangible strategies for promoting secure attachment and trauma-informed care will be provided. Strategies will fall under three core categories, adapted from Karyn Purvis’ Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Dan Hughes’ Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP): physiological needs, relational needs, and shaping/correcting needs.

Presented by: Aleisha Maunu (MA,LMFT,LAC)

1 ½ hours training (Social Emotional Hours) -- SEHD 2.2 & CGDL 11.2

June 25: MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING-COME CHECK US OUT! NO FEE FOR TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR NON-MEMBERS (in person -Panorama Park-W35th Ave. & Fenton St., Wheat Ridge, 80033)

Training: “Nature Play at Home”

Are you interested in learning natural and affordable ways you can engage children in outdoor spaces in your home? Join us in this 1.5-hour training to learn how to implement a naturalized outdoor learning environment in your own backyard. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of different play settings they can add to their outdoor spaces and easy ways to create a dynamic and engaging outdoor space. Each participant will leave with materials to start implementing right away.

Presented by: Abigain Cano Perez | Education and Engagement Coordinator, ECHO;

1 ½ hours training -- TP 17.2 & TP 17.3

6:30-7:00 pm dinner and social time; business meeting & training starts at 7:00 pm

Please eat prior to coming or bring your dinner with you.

July: NO MEETING

August 27: “LET’S READ TOGETHER!” KICKOFF (in person at Clements Community Center)

Training: Part Two: Co-Creating Sleep Plans as Children Grow

In the second part of this workshop, we continue to explore how providers synchronize with families and children throughout their time with you. Through thoughtful reflection, discussion and action planning, dive into your sleep philosophy and spend time updating or creating sleep plans for each child in your care. *Attendance at Part One is NOT REQUIRED to participate in this follow-up training!

Presented by: Shannon Greeley, MA; The Wheelhouse Collaborative, LLC

1 ½ hours training -- CGDL 5.1, 5.2

6:30-7:00 pm potluck dinner and social time; business meeting & training starts at 7:00 pm

Please bring all food cut, ready to be served, and with serving utensils.

September 24: (in person at Clements Community Center)

Training: Safe Sleep

Presented by Sarah Hewitt

1 ½ hours training

6:30-7:00 pm potluck dinner and social time; business meeting & training starts at 7:00 pm

Please bring all food cut, ready to be served, and with serving utensils.

October 22: “LET’S READ TOGETHER!” Book Distribution (in person at Clements Community Center)

Training: Meeting Diverse Sensory Needs in Home Childcare

In this workshop, we explore the processing of our eight sensory systems (yes, eight!) and their role in early learning and development, especially for children with exceptional sensory needs. With just a few key strategies, providers can assemble a variety of sensory processing activities and materials to meet all types of sensory needs, even when space and time is limited. We will discuss: sensory diets, sensory bins, and everyday materials; energy release activities – heavy work AND mental work; and energy calming practices – for all children’s well being. Using these tools and strategies, we will examine how to create inclusive environments and curriculum that help your kiddos harness their energy and transform it into productive, meaningful learning experiences.

Presented by: Shannon Greeley, MA; The Wheelhouse Collaborative, LLC

1 ½ hours training -- TP 2.1, 2.2

6:30-7:00 pm potluck dinner and social time; business meeting & training starts at 7:00 pm

Please bring all food cut, ready to be served, and with serving utensils.

November 19: ZOOM meeting

Training: Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive

“Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive” is designed to provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism, as well as for those with decades of experience. Topics are broken down into the following categories: diagnostic criteria, coexisting medical conditions, social communication, sensory processing, and cognition. Participants will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of the unique influence of neurodevelopment on each autistic individual. “Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive” celebrates autistic people while discussing the unique characteristics that require a supportive and empathetic environment.

Presented by: Ariana DeAngelis M.Ed.; The Autism Project

2 hours training -- CGDL 3.3 & CGDL 5.2

December: NO MEETING

State Licensing Training Requirements:

For the required Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response training (Reg. 7.701.100A) CLICK HERE
For the “Mandatory Reporter” class that fulfills the Recognition & Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect training (Reg. 7.707.32A11 Mandatory Reporter) CLICK HERE
List of current approved training vendors CLICK HERE

JCCCA Board Meetings:

The JCCCA board meets the first Monday of each month via Zoom. Dates are subject to change as necessary. All members are welcome to attend board meetings. Please call Carrie Kennedy (303-432-7979) if you would like to attend. Meetings start at 7:00 pm.

JCCCA MEMBERS

TRAININGS, MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Please watch JCCCA’s Facebook page and for emails from JCCCA with more information about upcoming meetings. (Add jeffcochildcare@gmail.com to your email contacts to prevent emails from going into your junk/spam/promotions folder.)

Meeting will be held at Clements Community Center in Lakewood unless otherwise noted.

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JCCCA Monthly Meeting and Trainings:

State Licensing Training Requirements: