Continuing Education
Date | Class Title | Speakers | Credits |
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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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