Our Trainings
We offer innovative and hands-on trainings to teach strategies that can be put into practice right away.
Positive Solutions for Families (PSfF) is an evidence-based, family-friendly workshop series consisting of seven modules designed to support professionals working with families of children aged 2-5 years. These workshops have been utilized nationally to train family members on Pyramid Model practices in a variety of settings, empowering families to build strong relationships and promote positive behaviors.
*Training is offered in English & Spanish
Positive Solution for Families (PSfF) Trainer Endorsement
By becoming a PSfF Endorsed Trainer, you will have the tools and resources needed to deliver impactful training sessions that help families foster healthy and nurturing environments for their children.
April 16 & 17, 2025 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Who should attend?
- Anyone currently delivering the 7-session PSfF Training in Colorado
- Anyone interested in delivering PSfF to their local community and meets the prerequisite
Prerequisites: To become a PSfF Endorsed Trainer, you must have completed the 7-session PSfF training prior to registering.
Registration Information
- Participants must attend all 8 hours to become an endorsed trainer. Both trainings will be held virtually on Zoom.
- Training will be delivered in English and Spanish. Eligible participants will have the opportunity to select their language of choice.
Cost: This training is available at no-cost thanks to time-limited federal stimulus funding awarded to Colorado. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition or Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
Incentive for FFN Providers
Exciting Incentive for Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Providers: FFN Providers who complete the PSfF Trainer Endorsement and commit to delivering at least one PSfF training within their local community are eligible to receive a $950 materials grant thanks to funding made available by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) and Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition (CSPC). Material grants are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis only.
Registrarse para la Formación de Español
*The registration for the PSfF English Training is now closed.
The Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT™) reliability workshop prepares participants to use the instrument to gather information on preschool teachers’ implementation of Pyramid Model practices. This intensive workshop requires prerequisite knowledge, preparation, and participation throughout.
Participants who successfully complete the workshop and meet reliability standards will receive a certificate indicating reliability status and can serve as reliability partners to other observers.
To participate in TPOT™:
- You must have completed the Pyramid Plus Approach (PPA) or Colorado Pyramid Model Training (CPMT) Training of Special Recognition within the last 5 years.
- You must be actively involved in training, coaching, technical assistance, or support to teachers currently engaged in implementing the Pyramid Model.
The course will be provided in a Zoom format in 3 sessions and will include interaction among attendees. You need to participate in all 3 sessions in order to receive your certificate.
The Teaching Pyramid Infant Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS™) reliability workshop prepares participants in the use of the instrument to gather information on infant and toddler teachers’ implementation of Pyramid Model practices. This is an intensive workshop that requires prerequisite knowledge, preparation, and participation in the entire workshop.
Participants who successfully complete the workshop and meet reliability standards will receive a certificate indicating reliability status and can serve as reliability partners to other observers.
To participate in TPITOS™:
- You must have completed the Pyramid Plus Approach (PPA) or Colorado Pyramid Model Training (CPMT) Training of Special Recognition within the last 5 years.
- You must be actively involved in training, coaching, technical assistance, or support to teachers currently engaged in implementing the Pyramid Model.
The course will be provided in a Zoom format in 3 sessions and will include interaction among attendees. You need to participate in all 3 sessions in order to receive your certificate.
Cavity Free Kids Training is Now PDIS!
In partnership with Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Cavity Free Kids (CFK) Training -now available in Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS)! This engaging 1.5-hour, self-paced online course is designed for early childhood professionals, offering practical tools to promote oral health across diverse settings, including child care centers, preschools, Head Start programs, and family child care environments.
No prerequisites are needed, and the course counts towards ongoing professional development hours for licensing and the Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC). Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, you’ll gain the confidence to incorporate CFK strategies into your daily work—empowering children and families to build lifelong healthy habits.
Log in to PDIS and start your CFK Training!
*This training is offered in Spanish and English