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Upcoming events

    • 05 Oct 2026
    • 16 Oct 2026
    • 10 sessions
    • zoom
    • 27
    Registration is closed


    40-Hour Administrator Class

    Are you preparing to become an assisted living administrator or looking to strengthen your knowledge of Colorado’s regulations and best practices?

    Join CALA for our upcoming 40-Hour Administrator Class, taught by Janet Cornell, owner of Senior Care Administrator Coaching.

    October 5–16, 2026
    Live on Zoom

    Class Schedule

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 1:30–3:30 PM

    Janet has more than 22 years of experience in the senior care industry, including 14 years as an administrator of eight group homes. The course presents regulation-compliant topics in a format that is easy to understand.

    The class includes real examples of surveys, difficult situations, and challenges operators face every day. Participants will also receive daily handouts that support the topics covered.

    Topics include:

    • The Business: Organizing the business topics required by regulation
    • The Home: What is required for the facility to remain compliant
    • The Staff: Required training and best practices for hiring staff
    • The Residents: Paperwork required to move a resident into a facility

    Participants will have work to complete outside of class, but no more than one hour each day. The course also includes four quizzes and a final exam.

    Please note that participants must attend all sessions and pay at the time of registration. Zoom links and the class syllabus will be sent by the instructor.

    Registration

    • CALA Members: $825
    • Non-Members: $975
    • Auditors: $400 

    *Auditors are not granted a certificate.

    Register here: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

    Have questions? Please email info@calaonline.org or call (303) 529-6630.

    We hope you’ll join us!

    • 13 Oct 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    ️ ️ More Than a Meal: Serving Residents with Dignity

    A meal is one of the most personal parts of a resident’s day—and one of the easiest places to make someone feel truly known.

    Join CALA for an engaging class focused on making every dining experience more personal, meaningful, and dignified.

    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
    3:30–4:30 PM
    Zoom

    Meet the Presenter

    Terri Carlson
    Lighthouse on Florence
    CALA Board Member

    During this class, you’ll learn how to:

    • Bring residents into menu planning in ways that are fun and personal
    • Turn favorite dishes and food memories into meals people look forward to
    • Recognize the quiet signals at the table that may indicate someone needs a small change
    • Help residents continue eating with confidence and dignity

    Sometimes, simple attention can make a big difference.

    Registration

    • Associate Members: $25
    • Medicaid Members: $25
    • Individual Members: $25
    • Member: $25 
    • Non-Members: $45

    Register here: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

    Have questions? Please contact info@calaonline.org for additional information.

    We hope you’ll join us!


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