Events and Classes
We hold events and offer classes for families throughout the year. See below for our current options.
Family Support
We hold events and offer classes for families throughout the year. See below for our current options.
We are dedicated to improving early childhood education through innovative experiences.
In this training, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance will highlight the importance and benefits of play in nature, best practices in the field, and how to build curriculum and schedules in ways that support early childhood learning goals. We will also share insights, providing you with strategies to overcome common obstacles and ideas to implement nature play tactics that will engage their classrooms and community.
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Questions: Randi Mendez | randi@acecc.org | (303) 919-1964
We believe every child deserves an intentional, developmentally appropriate education.
This year’s Leadership Learning Community (LLC) will equip early childhood professionals with the skills to create effective curriculum for children birth to age five, using observation as a key tool. With eight sessions and 16 professional development hours, you’ll learn to align lesson plans with the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines. $150 registration fee covers lunch and training for each session.
Effective staff recruitment, selection, and retention are essential to managing high-quality child care and education programs.
Directors are invited to join us for the Directors Toolbox: A Management Series for Early Childhood Administrators. In this seven-week course, we will explore "The Right Fit: Recruiting, Selecting, and Orienting Staff" through workshops, readings, and collaboration with peers.
We believe in nurturing the emotional and social development of children.
Incredible Years Parenting Group is a free 14-week parenting group that follows the evidence-based Incredible Years curriculum. We offer a group setting where parents can learn skills and strategies that promote social skills and reduce behavior problems. Childcare, dinner, and materials are provided to participants at no cost.