Professional Development Calendar
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Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care
Join us for an engaging virtual series to support infants, toddlers and their families who are experiencing or have experienced trauma.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Online via Zoom
Parade of Classrooms
The Parade of Classrooms is a unique opportunity to tour inspiring early learning environments across Boulder County. This event offers a chance to exchange ideas and connect with fellow educators to bring fresh inspiration into their own teaching spaces.
Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spanish
Offered in Spanish, this 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Elena Bacmeister
Location: Virtual
Dates: Wednesdays October 14 - March 3
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Fall
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Dates: Tuesdays August 11 - December 1
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Director's Leadership Series
Topic: Quality Improvement with ECCBC Coaching team
Facilitator: Amy Carlough
Location: TBD
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
2026 KIDS COUNT Report Presentation
Our partners at the Colorado Children’s Campaign will present the 2026 KIDS COUNT in Colorado report, featuring the latest data on issues impacting children and families across the state. The presentation will explore trends in economic security, health, early childhood, and K-12 education, while also highlighting policy recommendations to support more equitable outcomes for Colorado children and families.
Location:
The New TLC Learning Center, 1444 E 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Screening of PBS Documentary CAREless
Join us for a screening of CAREless: Colorado’s Childcare Struggle, a documentary produced by Rocky Mountain PDS that explores the growing affordability and accessibility crisis facing families and early childhood providers across Colorado. Following the screening, community members and elected officials will participate in a conversation about solutions and the future of child care in our region.
Location:
Centaurus High School, 10300 W South Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO, 80026
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement (Reflective Practice)
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement (Reflective Practice)
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Brighter Start Boulder County Coalition Kick-Off (virtual)
Brighter Start Boulder County is a community coalition working to build a stronger, more equitable early childhood system that supports children, families, educators, and our local economy.
Join the formal coalition kick-off to learn more and participate in this critical work.
Location:
Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement (Reflective Practice)
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Brighter Start Boulder County Coalition Kick-Off (in-person)
Brighter Start Boulder County is a community coalition working to build a stronger, more equitable early childhood system that supports children, families, educators, and our local economy.
Join the formal coalition kick-off to learn more and participate in this critical work.
Location:
WOW! Children’s Museum
Drinks & Dialogue: TABOR and Graduated Income Tax
Join the League of Women Voters of Boulder County and community partners for an evening of conversation and learning about Colorado's tax system and proposed Ballot Initiative #195 for a Graduated Income Tax. Hear from Caitlin Schneider of the Colorado Fiscal Institute, connect with community members, and explore how tax policy can impact Colorado families and public services.
Location:
The Art Hub
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement (Reflective Practice)
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Director's Leadership Series
Topic: Autism Training with Amy Adams
Facilitator: Amy Carlough
Location: ECCBC Training Space
7105 La Vista Place, Suite 100
Longmont, CO 80503
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Rooted in Care: Cafecitos
Rooted in Care Cafecitos are monthly workshops and gatherings for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers to connect, learn, and share skills and support.
Facilitators: Kori Taylor and Elena Bacmeister
Location: ECCBC
Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement
This is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age five.
Facilitators: Amy Carlough and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual
Connect for Health Colorado: Health Insurance Options for ECE Providers
Learn about your health coverage options, ways to save, and how to get personalized support to find a plan that works for you.
Facilitator: Connect for Health Colorado
Location: Virtual
Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT): Spring/Summer
This 48-hour course provides early care and education professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Free strength based coaching is available to all infant and toddler caregivers.
Facilitators: Tracy Youngdahl and Ursula Perez
Location: Virtual