We want to hear from YOU! Your voice counts. 💬 If you're an Early Childhood Direct Service Provider, your input is essential to building a career pathway that truly supports Kansas' early childhood workforce. This is your chance to share your experiences, challenges, and ideas, and make a real impact. 👉 Join a feedback session and make your voice heard! 📅 Multiple dates and times are available. ➡️ Choose the session that works best for you and register here: https://kccto.org/cp-feedback-sessions/ (fb)

Live-Virtual Training: "AAC Adventures: Discovering Simple Ways for Children to Communicate" Do you work with children who have difficulty expressing their needs, feelings, or ideas? Communication is a basic human need, and all children deserve the chance to be heard. In this interactive 2-hour training, you'll explore how augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can support children who struggle with verbal communication. Join us to learn what AAC is, who it can benefit, and how to introduce simple AAC tools and strategies in your early childhood setting. From picture boards to gestures and more, you'll gain practical tips to help children express themselves in ways that are meaningful and empowering. 📅 Training Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 🎓 KDHE Hours: 2 👩‍🏫 Trainers: Sarah Skiles and Jennifer Pishny 📝 Register by: June 3, 2025 🔗 Register here: https://www.yourcape.org/product/aac-adventures-discovering-simple-ways-for-children-to-communicate/01tPH00000AiYD7YAN (fb)