Training & Events – Spark Colorado

Find the Right Training for You.

With a catalog of over 20 courses, our trainings are designed to meet the diverse needs of the early childhood field. Browse our offerings by category to find your next learning opportunity. Complete a request form today to schedule your training.

ECERS-3™, ITERS-3™ and FCCERS-3™ Certification Training (ages 0-5)

Prepare for a Colorado Shines Rating by getting ERS certified. This training includes a full-day observation with a QAT team member, where you must score a classroom with 75% agreement to pass.

8 hours

ECERS-3™, ITERS-3™, and FCCERS-3™ Overview (ages 0-5)

This three-hour overview of the ERS scales covers best practices for child health, safety, social-emotional development, and intellectual stimulation, with hands-on activities to help you meet the criteria.

3 hours

Fostering Inquiry by Scaffolding Curiosity (ages 3-5)

This training uses children’s books to help you create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity and encourages higher-level thinking skills.

2 hours

Stages of Second Language Development and its Impact on Learning (ages 3-5)

Learn to support dual language learners by exploring the stages of second language development and the positive impact of acquiring multiple languages on learning.

2 hours

Tiny Talkers (ages 0-5)

Enhance your knowledge of promoting language development in young children. You’ll learn about key milestones and strategies, leaving with an action plan for your professional setting.

2 hours

Utilizing Emotional Support as a Blueprint for Brain Architecture (ages 3-5)

This training explores why challenging behaviors occur, focusing on how toxic stress and early experiences impact brain development, and how to support children in your care.

2 hours

Go Beyond the Workshop

We offer program-wide or classroom level evaluations for continuous quality improvement or Head Start compliance standards with our observation services. We offer ERS and CLASS® observations to support your programs quality improvement goals and provide pre/post evaluations to measure growth.

Custom Training & Preservice Packages

Need something tailored to your program’s unique needs? We develop and deliver customized training sessions and comprehensive preservice/in-service packages for your team, either virtually or in-person.