Community Coordinated Child Care

There’s More Than One Way to Say It: An Introduction to Assistive and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
2026-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C), 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Facilitator : Abigail Black
This three-hour introductory training explores the foundations of Assistive and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and its role in supporting children with disabilities and diverse communication needs. Participants will learn about different types of AAC, how AAC can be incorporated into everyday routines and play, and how educators can create communication-rich environments where every child has meaningful opportunities to participate.
Through examples, discussion, and hands-on activities, participants will examine common misconceptions about AAC and learn practical strategies for modeling and supporting its use. The training emphasizes that AAC is not a replacement for speech, but rather a tool that can support communication, language development, social interaction, and participation.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 1 CDA 1 CC 4 Audience-All
3 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
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Currículo Emergente: Donde la Curiosidad Guía el Aprendizaje | Emergent Curriculum: Where Curiosity Guides Learning
2026-12-12 09:00 - 11:00
Facilitator : Mavie Leon Diaz
La curiosidad de los niños es el punto de partida para un aprendizaje significativo. En esta capacitación, los participantes explorarán los principios del currículo emergente y el Ciclo de Indagación (observar, reflexionar, planificar, implementar, documentar y evaluar) como una herramienta para transformar los intereses y preguntas de los niños en experiencias de aprendizaje intencionales. A través de ejemplos prácticos, reflexión y actividades colaborativas, los educadores fortalecerán sus habilidades para observar, documentar y planificar experiencias de aprendizaje basadas en el juego, la exploración y la curiosidad, que podrán implementar con infantes, niños pequeños (toddlers) y preescolares.
Este taller es gratuito gracias al generoso patrocinio de la Colaborativa Regional del Condado de Jefferson a través de una subvención de la Oficina del Gobernador para la Primera Infancia.
The curiosity of children is the starting point for meaningful learning. In this training, participants will explore the principles of Emergent Curriculum and the Cycle of Inquiry (observe, reflect, plan, implement, document, and evaluate) as a framework for transforming children’s interests and questions into intentional learning experiences. Through practical examples, reflection, and collaborative activities, educators will strengthen their skills in observing, documenting, and planning learning experiences based on play, exploration, and curiosity. Participants will leave with practical strategies that can be adapted for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 1 CDA 8 CC 4 Audience-All
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.

Enhancing Parent Engagement in Early Childhood Education
2026-12-16 17:30 - 19:30
Facilitator : Courtney Pearce
This training session is for early childhood educators seeking to enhance their skills in engaging and collaborating with parenting adults. The training focuses on building effective partnerships between educators and parenting adults to create a supportive and enriching environment for young children’s development.
In this training, educators will understand the importance of parent engagement and recognize parents’ critical role in a child’s early development. The participants will learn practical strategies and tools to enhance engagement with parenting adults to foster collaborative relationships, ultimately contributing to a more holistic and supportive early childhood education experience for children.
This workshop is free thanks to the generous sponsorship by the Jefferson County Regional Collaborative through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Notice: This is an in person class located at 4-C’s office!
Location: Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203 (Map)
Level 1 CDA 4 CC 6 Audience-All
All STARS Standards: C1 – Strengthening Family Engagement
2 Credit Hours
By attending a professional development opportunity, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the event constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose in connection with 4-C and our partners including use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By registering for the event, you agree that you have read and consent to this release. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please inform your trainer at the time of the event.
