Continuing Education
| Date | Class Title | Speakers | Credits |
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| November 18, 2024 | |||
| October 28, 2024 | Session 5: We will focus on infant/toddler caregiver wellness and well-being. Caregivers will explore how stress and trauma may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors-themselves. Participants will explore the strategies for building self-reflection and general workforce wellness. | All Health Network with Crystal Reeder, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 2 Hours |
| September 23, 2024 | Session 4: We will explore how infant/toddler caregivers can partner with families to build their resilience. Foundational concepts related to trauma and its influence on families will be explored, as well as how trauma may impact relationships and parenting. | All Health Network with Crystal Reeder, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 2 Hours |
| August 12, 2024 | Session 3: Trauma-Responsive Care Strategies and Practices | All Health Network with Crystal Reeder, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 2 Hours |
| May 13, 2024 | Session 2: Supporting Babies and Toddlers on Their Path to Resilience | All Health Network with Crystal Reeder, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 1 hour Social and Emotional 1 hour Child Growth & Development |
| April 8, 2024 | On the Same Page with Childcare Parents, and “One Room Schoolhouse Management” | All Health Network with Annie Deutschmann, LCSW Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 1 hour Family & Community Partnerships 1 hour Social & Emotional |
| March 11, 2024 | Session 1: An Overview of Trauma & Trauma-Responsive Care | All Health Network with Crystal Reeder, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant | 1 hour Social and Emotional 1 hour Child Growth & Development |
| Feb. 7, 2024 | Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development in the Context of Culture | Jennifer Kniffen- Turner. Wonder Years Jennifer R. Kniffin-Turner M.A., LPC, EMDR, IMH-S
| 2 hours Social and Emotional |
| Nov. 6, 2023 | Colorado Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Benefits for Self-Employed | Expert Panel from the Dept. of Labor & Employment | 1 hour Professional Practice |
| Oct. 7, 2023 | CAFCC Conference 50th Anniversary Conference (Parker, CO) | Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center | 4 hour Professional Practice |
| Sept. 16, 2023 | DCCCA Mini-Conference & Provider Appreciation Breakfast | Carolyn Martin – Early Childhood Regional Coach, Northwest Region Bethe Burke – QRIS Navigator, Coach and South Metro Fire Administration Building | 2 hours Professional Practice 1 1/2 Family & Community Partnerships |
| Aug. 21, 2023 | Douglas County Licensing Specialist Team Q&A Annual Licensing Visits, Strength Based Reviews, Newly Revised Family Childcare Rules and Regulations. | Licensing Specialist Team | 6:00-8:00 pm |
| May 1, 2023 | Water, Wind, and Weather: Engaging Infants and Toddlers in Outdoor Spaces | ECHO (Education & Engagement) National Wildlife Federation | 1 1/2-hours Teaching Practices 6:00-7:30 pm |
| April 17, 2023 | Grass, Dirt, and Concrete: Engaging Preschoolers in Outdoor | ECHO (Education & Engagement) National Wildlife Federation | 1 1/2 hours Teaching Practices |
| March 6, 2023 | Early Childhood Learning Through Play: Library Approaches and Resources for Childcare and Families | Mary Lanni – Youth Literacy Outreach Specialist at Douglas County Libraries | 2 hours Child Growth and Development 6:00-8:00 pm |
| Dec. 5, 2022 | Beth Burke – Meet and Greet Crystal Reeder-Promoting Social Emotional Skills Thru Activities and Play in Mixed Age Settings | Beth Burke – QRIS Navigator, Coach Crystal Reeder – Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for Arapahoe and Douglas Counties | 1/2-hour Meet & Greet (no credit) |
| Nov. 9, 2022 | Anxiety in Children | Jennifer Kniffen-Turner Therapist and Consultant, MA, LPC, IMH, Elll | 2-hours |
| Oct. 3, 2022 | Colorado Department of Early Childhood UPK Introducing the New Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the New Director of the Douglas County Early Childhood Council | M. Michael Cooke Diane Smith – Director of the Douglas County Early Childhood Council Dawn Odean – Universal Preschool Director
| 1 hour Teaching Practices 6:00 pm-8:00 pm |
| Sept. 7, 2022 | Combination Foods; How they fit into your menus | Jane Olbricht Wildwood Food Program | 2-hours |
| Aug. 29, 2022 | Important Updates Regarding Personal & Business Liability Insurances | Michelle Yardney-Farmers Insurance | 2-hours |
| May 16, 2022 | Understanding the Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 | Dawn Alexander – Executive Director of ECEA of Colorado Amber Bilby – CAFCC President | 2-hours 6:00-8:00 pm |
| April 12, 2022 | Early Childhood Professional Credential Training | Dawn Alexander & Amber Bilby | 2-hours CANCELED/TO BE RESCHEDULED |
| March 7, 2022 | Promoting Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children | All Health Network | 2-hours Social and Emotional |
| Feb. 7, 2022 | Tax Preparation and Updates for Licensed Family Childcare Home Businesses | Laura Bloyd and Jean Morgan | 2-hours Guidance |
| Jan. 10, 2022 | Licensing Specialist Team and CAFCC President Q & A | Licensing Specialists & Amber Bilby, CAFCC President | 2-hours Guidance |
| Dec. 13, 2021 | Modeling Social-Emotional Health | Jasmyne Kettwick | 2-hours Social & Emotional |
| Nov. 15, 2021 | ChildcareRead | Karen Murphy | 2-hours Teaching Practices |
| Oct. 18th, 2021 | Raising the Future-The Future of Family Child Care | Lisa Sadar | 2-hours Program Planning and Development |
| Sept. 20th, 2021 | No Small Matter-The First Five Years Matter | Marcia Bakemeyer, Occupational Therapist | 1-hour Child Growth and Development |
| Aug.16th, 2021 | The Lena Project | Katie Nester | 1 1/2-hours Child Growth and Development |
| June 14, 2021 | Mental Health Wellness for Young Children During Crisis | All Health Network | 2-hours Professional Development |
| May 17, 2021 | Colorado Shines Level II Renewal & Guidance | Katie Nester | 2-hours Professional Development |
| April 28, 2021 | Implementation of Strategies for Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development in Children | Jennifer Kniffen-Turner | 2-hours Social & Emotional |
| Mar. 22,2021 | Coffee Chat | DCCCA Board | 1-hour Professional Development & Leadership |
| Feb. 24,2021 | Universal Preschool Listening and Input Session | Lisa Sadar | 2-hours Guidance |
| Dec. 8, 2020 | Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development in Children | Jennifer Kniffen-Turner | 1 1/2-hour Social & Emotional |
| Dec. 15, 2020 | Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development in Children | Jennifer Kniffen-Turner | 1 1/2-hour Social & Emotional |
| Aug. 11, 2020 | Access to Capital for Small Businesses and Self-Employed | Hunter Railey | 1-hour Professional Development |
| Aug. 18, 2020 | Child Care Resiliency During COVID-19 | Hunter Railey | 1-hour Professional Development |
| Aug. 25, 2020 | Public Policy Issues Impacting Child Care Providers | Hunter Railey | 1-hour Professional Development |
| Mar. 14,2020 | March Madness Spring Conference (Begins 8:00 a.m.) | Michele Ebendick, Early Childhood Systems Coordinator, Tri-County Health | Canceled 6 hours educational credit |
| Feb. 5,2020 | Standard Precautions including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases & Prevention of Sudden Infant Death and use of Safe Sleeping | Debbie Bradley, MS, RN, CCHS, NCSN, CPN | 1-hour Growth and Development |
| Nov. 6,2019 COMPLETE | Active Play and Healthy | Amanda Gersabeck | 1 hour health/safety/nutrition |
| Oct. 9,2019 COMPLETE | Please Pass the Peas | Jane Olbricht Program Representative and Trainer of record. | 2 hours of continuing education |
| Sept. 18,2019 COMPLETE | Breastfeeding Support in Childcare | Caitlin Chapman, BSN, RN, CLC | 6:15 – 8:30 |
| Aug.21,2019 COMPLETE | Social-Emotional Awareness & Development In Early Childhood Settings | Dr. Amanda Kelly | 6:15 – 8:30 |
| Mar. 30, 2019 COMPLETE | Spring Conference 2019 South Metro Fire Bldg. | Dr. Amanda Kelly | 8:00 – 2:15 |
| Feb. 4, 2019 COMPLETE | Standard Precautions including Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases & Prevention of Sudden Infant Death and use of Safe Sleeping | Debbie Bradley, MS, RN, CCHC, NCSN, CPN | 1-hour Growth and Development |
| Nov.13,2018 | Licensing Tax Class | Licensing Specialists (Meet & Greet) Laura Bloyd and Jean Morgan | 6:00 – 8:30 2 hours Professional Development and Leadership |
| Sept. 29, 2018 COMPLETE | Fall Conference | South Metro Fire Building | 8:00 – 4:00 6 1/2 hours of Continuing Education with a minimum of 2 hours Social and Emotional Content
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| May 29, 2018 COMPLETE | Stop and Smell the Roses (Part 2) | Jennifer Kniffen-Turner | 2 hours Social and Emotional |
| May 15, 2018 COMPLETE | Family Child Care Quality Certificate Stop and Smell the Roses (Personal Mindfulness)
| Robin Hutchins-Jones Jennifer Kniffen-Turner
| 1 hour Program Planning and Development 1 hour Social and Emotional |
| March 29, 2018 COMPLETE | The Fabulously Fun Fitness Program for Children Expanding Literacy in Our Home Environments & Curriculum | Jamie Zilverberg – Stretch-N-Grow Kristin Davidson – Douglas County Libraries South Metro Fire Building | 1/2 hour Health, Saftey & Nutrition 1 hour Teaching Practices |
| Feb 27, 2018 COMPLETE | Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten. Current Best Practices for the Whole Child. | Bre Premshack South Metro Fire Building | 1 hour Teaching Practices |
| Jan 23, 2018 COMPLETE | Standard Universal Precautions | Debbie Bradley South Metro Fire Building | 1 hour Health, Nutrition, Safety |
| Oct 7, 2017 COMPLETE | Fall Conference | South Metro Fire Building | 7 hours of Continuing Education with a minimum of 3 Social Emotional |
| June 29, 2017 COMPLETE | Policies & Procedures for Parent Handbooks | Cathy Moyer, Certified Trainer & Early Childhood Coach South Metro Fire Building | 2 1/2 hours Planning and Development |
| April 22, 2017 COMPLETE | April Spring Seminar | Rosemarie Allen, Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and Global Leader for Early Childhood South Metro Fire Building | 3 hours Social & Emotional |
| Jan 9, 2017 COMPLETE | SIDS (required training) Standard (Universal) Precautions (required training) | Lone Tree Library | 2 hours of Health, Nutrition and Safety |
| Dec 3,2016 COMPLETE | Membership Coffee Chat 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Starbucks |
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| Nov 28, 2016 COMPLETE | Building & Physical Premises Safety/Storage of Hazardous Materials and Bio-Chemicals (Required training currently not available online) Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect. (Required training) | Cathy Moyer, Certified Trainer and Early Childhood Coach | 2 hours of Health, Nutrition and Safety |
| Oct 8,2016 COMPLETE | Tom Copeland | South Metro Fire Building | 7 hours Professional Development |
| Aug 27, 2016 COMPLETE | Membership Coffee Chat |
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