Creating Connections
Creating Connections (1st Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)
Our Community of Practice is a reflective space for making connections and fueling growth, as we reflect and learn together. We welcome coaches and those interested in coaching from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
2021
March 2021: Attributes of a Learning Community
April 2021: What Are Our Shared Values
May 2021: Building a Stronger Virtual Toolbox (w/ Lorrel Esterbrook, Ty Johnson, Dania Kasim)
June 2021: Strengths of Virtual Observation (w/Katrina Lindus) & an Introduction to Appreciative Inquiry (w/ Leah Grossmann)
July 2021: Appreciative Inquiry and Joining to Build Relationships (w/ Eva Jankovsky and Leah Grossmann)
August 2021: Recognizing the Impact of Our Work
September 2021: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Belonging) (w/ Vail Shoultz-McCole, Robin Levy, Suzy Hannen, and Alisha LaCombe-Emile)
October 2021: Learning from Difficult Conversations
November 2021: Our Coaching Philosophy & Why We Coach
December 2021: Celebrate, Let Go, Set Intention
2022
January 2022: Suspensions and Expulsions (w/ Zelly Miles)
February 2022: Introducing and Exploring the Colorado Competencies for Early Childhood Coaches (w/ Ty Johnson)
March 2022: Exploring the Future of the CoP
April 2022: Fostering Collaborative Relationships with Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants ( w/ Jennifer Sommer Sheppard and Christina Gomez)
May 2022: The Power of Reflection: Understanding Self-Reflection (w/ Constant Hine)
June 2022: Ordinary Needs: Supporting All Learners in Childcare Settings (w/ Dr. Alissa Rausch)
July 2022: Trauma-Informed Coaching (w/ State Capacity Building Center)
August 2022: Supporting ECE Staff Well-Being (w/ Erika Cincotta & Emily Mauirro)
September 2022: Addressing Licensing
October 2022: Coaching Fishbowl: Coaching with the Competencies (w/ Ty Johnson)
November 2022: No Session
December 2022: Temperature Check and Celebration Share-Out
2023
January 2023: No Session
February 2023: Building Resilience in the ECE Workforce
March 2023: Uncomfortable Conversations
April 2023: Group Coaching
May 2023: Reflecting In/On/For Action in a Coaching Visit
June 2023: Best Practices in the Early Identification Continuum
July 2023: No session
August 2023: Coaching with Family Home Child Care Providers
September 2023: Coaching with the ERS
October 2023: Coaching with the FCCERS-3
November 2023: Coaching Conclusions: Ending a Coaching Session
December 2023: Setting Individual & Community Coaching Goals for the New Year
2024
January 2024: No Meeting
February 2024: PDIS UI/UX Demo
March 2024: Preventing Burnout Through Work-Life Balance
April 2024: Reflecting After a Coaching Session (part 1)
May 2024