Training
The Institute for Innovative Family Programs’ Training!
We offer high-quality, relevant trainings for early childhood professionals in national models, like Circle of Security for the Classroom, PITC, Positive Discipline and more.
We also provide education for parents of children prenatal – 5 through programs like Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and Circle of Security for Parents.
Check out our upcoming offerings below!
Early Childhood
Professional Trainings
The Institute for Innovative Family Programs (IIFP) is pleased to offer the following trainings AT NO COST to early childhood professionals in New Mexico, in collaboration with Santa Fe Community College and the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (ECCOE).
Learn more about these opportunities below and get registered now!
TRAINING IN SPANISH
CONSTRUYENDO UN FUERTE APEGO: CÍRCULO DE SEGURIDAD PARA MAESTROS
Conozca el enfoque del Círculo de seguridad para que los profesionales de la atención temprana apoyen las relaciones seguras en el aula. Los cuidadores pasarán de los enfoques conductistas al aprendizaje socioemocional observando las formas en que las necesidades de apego se comunican a través del comportamiento de los niños, y luego encontrarán formas afectuosas de ayudar a satisfacer esas necesidades.
5, 12, y 19 de junio de 2024
(miércoles)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
BUILDING A STRONG ATTACHMENT: CIRCLE OF SECURITY FOR TEACHERS
6, 13, and 20 of June, 2024
(Thursday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TEACHERS
June 24, 2024 (Monday)
June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)
and June 26, 2024 (Wednesday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING IN SPANISH
CONSTRUYENDO UN FUERTE APEGO: CÍRCULO DE SEGURIDAD PARA MAESTROS
Conozca el enfoque del Círculo de seguridad para que los profesionales de la atención temprana apoyen las relaciones seguras en el aula. Los cuidadores pasarán de los enfoques conductistas al aprendizaje socioemocional observando las formas en que las necesidades de apego se comunican a través del comportamiento de los niños, y luego encontrarán formas afectuosas de ayudar a satisfacer esas necesidades.
5, 12, y 19 de junio de 2024
(miércoles)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
BUILDING A STRONG ATTACHMENT: CIRCLE OF SECURITY FOR TEACHERS
6, 13, and 20 of June, 2024
(Thursday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TEACHERS
June 24, 2024 (Monday)
June 25, 2024 (Tuesday)
and June 26, 2024 (Wednesday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAININGS
Past Offerings
TRAINING
Building Strong Attachment: Circle of Security Training for Infant/Toddler Classroom Teachers
COSP Classroom Professional Learning Series equips early care professionals with learning opportunities, provides a clear model of children’s attachment needs, and highlights the importance of the teacher in responding to these needs.
September 20 – November 8, 2023
(Wednesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
INVESTING IN YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
This course supports home visitors to learn the basics of financial literacy so when families ask questions, home visitors are prepared to address basic financial skill-building. Home visitors in this course will learn about budgeting, tips to save money and basic financial planning. Material will be shared in a way that empowers home visitors to address family questions about finances, budgeting and saving.
September 26 – October 17, 2023
(Tuesdays)
10am-11:30am
TRAINING
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TEACHERS
The Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care series focuses on how the infant/toddler workforce can support infants, toddlers, and families who have experienced or who are at risk for experiencing trauma.
November 9, 2023 (Thursday)
November 13, 2023 (Monday)
and November 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING IN SPANISH
CONSTRUYENDO RELACIONES FUERTES: DISCIPLINA POSITIVA PARA PROFESIONALES
Disciplina Positiva brinda a los maestros las herramientas para enseñar a los jóvenes a convertirse en miembros responsables, respetuosos e ingeniosos de sus comunidades de maneras que empoderen tanto a niños como a adultos.
23 y 30 de enero de 2024
(Martes)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
Positive Discipline gives teachers the tools to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities in ways that are empowering for children and adults.
February 13 and 20, 2024
(Tuesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING IN SPANISH
EDUCACIÓN FINANCIERA PARA FAMILIAS
5, 12, 19 Y 26 de febrero de 2024
(Lunes)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
FAMILY FINANCIAL LITERACY
February 27, March 5, 12, and 19 (Tuesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
Building Strong Attachment: Circle of Security Training for Infant/Toddler Classroom Teachers
COSP Classroom Professional Learning Series equips early care professionals with learning opportunities, provides a clear model of children’s attachment needs, and highlights the importance of the teacher in responding to these needs.
September 20 – November 8, 2023
(Wednesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
INVESTING IN YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
This course supports home visitors to learn the basics of financial literacy so when families ask questions, home visitors are prepared to address basic financial skill-building. Home visitors in this course will learn about budgeting, tips to save money and basic financial planning. Material will be shared in a way that empowers home visitors to address family questions about finances, budgeting and saving.
September 26 – October 17, 2023
(Tuesdays)
10am-11:30am
TRAINING
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TEACHERS
The Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care series focuses on how the infant/toddler workforce can support infants, toddlers, and families who have experienced or who are at risk for experiencing trauma.
November 9, 2023 (Thursday)
November 13, 2023 (Monday)
and November 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING IN SPANISH
CONSTRUYENDO RELACIONES FUERTES: DISCIPLINA POSITIVA PARA PROFESIONALES
Disciplina Positiva brinda a los maestros las herramientas para enseñar a los jóvenes a convertirse en miembros responsables, respetuosos e ingeniosos de sus comunidades de maneras que empoderen tanto a niños como a adultos.
23 y 30 de enero de 2024
(Martes)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM TEACHERS
The Trauma Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care series focuses on how the infant/toddler workforce can support infants, toddlers, and families who have experienced or who are at risk for experiencing trauma.
November 9, 2023 (Thursday)
November 13, 2023 (Monday)
and November 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHILDREN THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS: POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS
Positive Discipline gives teachers the tools to teach young people to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members of their communities in ways that are empowering for children and adults.
February 13 and 20, 2024
(Tuesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING IN SPANISH
EDUCACIÓN FINANCIERA PARA FAMILIAS
5, 12, 19 Y 26 de febrero de 2024
(Lunes)
6pm – 7:30pm
TRAINING
FAMILY FINANCIAL LITERACY
February 27, March 5, 12, and 19 (Tuesdays)
6pm – 7:30pm
Community Health Worker/Home Visiting
Certificate Course
Community Health Worker/Home Visitor Certificate Course
In this 16-week course, students earn 10 higher education credits and learn foundational home visitation skills, including communication, strategies to navigate difficult conversations with families, ethical practice, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early childhood development, how to introduce and implement screening tools, linking families to community resources, managing home visits and more. Enrolling now for upcoming semesters
CHW
CHW – COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER CERTIFICATE
In this 16-week course, students earn 10 higher education credits and learn foundational home visitation skills, including communication, strategies to navigate difficult conversations with families, ethical practice, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early childhood development, how to introduce and implement screening tools, linking families to community resources, managing home visits and more. Enrolling now for upcoming semesters
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