EQIT
Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler Care
All classes for the fiscal year are currently in process or have been completed. Additional classes will take place in August, so check back in July for more information!
Contact jade@allianceforkids.org for more information.
The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. The EQIT course builds on the knowledge and experiences of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive and fun activities.
The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher (formerly Group Leader) Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications. Infant & Toddler teachers will have first priority in the classes; center directors will have second priority.
The $40.00 registration fee helps offset some training supply costs. Each of these sessions will be limited to 30 participants. Refunds will be given only if classes fill to capacity. Refunds will not be given after sessions begin.
The Expanding Quality in Infant Toddler (EQIT) Care curriculum consists of 16 modules, covering the following topics:
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Emotional Development |
Learning Environments
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Physical Development |
2012-2013 Schedule
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Sessions |
Instructors & Locations |
Times & Dates |
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Session A - CLOSED
MANDATORY ORIENTATION Friday, August 10 6:30
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Mandy Bellerdine & Kim Collins
Hope Montessori Academy-Falcon 7312 McLaughlin Road Falcon, CO 80831 |
Saturdays (One per month) 9:00 am—3:00 pm August 18 December 15 September 15 January 19 October 13 February 16 November 17 March 16 |
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Session B - CLOSED
MANDATORY ORIENTATION Wednesday, August 15 6:30
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Mandy Bellerdine & Kim Collins
Community Partnership for Child Development 2330 Robinson Street, Suite 225 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
Every-other Wednesday 6:00-9:00 pm August 29 September 12, 26 October 10, 24 November 7, (Thanksgiving no class), 28 December 5, 19 January 2, 16, 30 February 13, 27 March 13, 27 |
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Session C - CLOSED
MANDATORY ORIENTATION Tuesday, September 4 6:30 |
Cathy Wallace & Heather Kenyon
Child Care Connections 125 N Parkside Dr., Suite 202 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 |
Mondays 6:00-9:00 pm +one Saturday 9:00-3:00 September 10, 17 Saturday 22, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10 |
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Session D - CLOSED
MANDATORY ORIENTATION Thursday, January 10 6:30 |
Cathy Wallace & Leanne Cabral
Child Care Connections 125 N Parkside Dr., Suite 202 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 |
Thursdays 6:00-9:00 January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, (spring break no class) April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9 |
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Session E - CLOSED
MANDATORY ORIENTATION Monday, Jan. 21st 6:30 |
Kim Collins & Erica Evans
Community Partnership for Child Development 2330 Robinson Street Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM plus 2 Saturdays 9:00-3:00 Jan. 28 Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15 |