This page contains all programs that have been entered on the The Early Childhood Colorado Framework website. Programs are listed in order of entry; use the categories to search for programs by the Framework Domains and Outcomes, as well as program Activities, Primary Role, Population Served and Service Area, as well as by Keyword.
What is the Back to Back Literacy Backpack Project? Each participating child care provider will receive one kit containing up to 21 take-home interactive and engaging early literacy and learning activities with examples including but not limited to animal tracks, counting and correspondence, five senses, incredible insects, life cycles, measuring, off to work we … Read more >
In partnership with the Community College of Aurora and the Community College of Denver, and using a two-generation model, ECPAC is supporting Child Care Navigation for parents of young children (0-12) who are returning to school to obtain a certificate and a job in a high-demand, high-growth field, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Business, Healthcare and … Read more >
ECPAC provides comprehensive quality improvement support to licensed child care programs (Centers and Family Child Care Homes) as well as to informal child care providers (Families, Friends, and Neighbors). Support includes professional development training, on-site coaching or implementation support, and funding for learning materials. Additionally, ECPAC works closely with the local mental health center to … Read more >
Through collaboration with key partners, ECPAC supports a community-based support to improved/increased equitable access, affordability, and quality of cross-domain services and supports for young children and families. ECPAC has invested time and resources in long-term professional development and technical assistance to support community organizations in: 1. Intentionally implementing the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Service (CLAS) … Read more >
Through collaboration with key early childhood partners, ECPAC developed a comprehensive identification and referral process using best practices to break down barriers for families accessing indicated cross-domain services and supports. ECPAC provides training and implementation support to community multi-disciplinary service providers on use of the materials and process and monitors follow through rates. The process … Read more >
Through collaboration with key early childhood partners, ECPAC is supporting social emotional development of children ages 0-8 through public awareness/parent education campaign, parenting classes, and training for early childhood cross-domain service providers.
In collaboration with key early childhood partners, ECPAC supports early literacy development with families of children ages 0-5 through a public awareness/parent education campaign and parenting classes using best practices. While classes are held throughout the County, they are concentrated in areas where elementary schools have very low reading scores. The primary purpose is to … Read more >
Grand Beginnings was appointed by the county commissioners of Grand and Jackson Counties to convene and coordinate the Grand and Jackson Early Childhood Council in February 2017. The Grand and Jackson Early Childhood Council works to convene community stakeholder to take a cross-sector approach to ensuring a high quality early childhood system that promotes quality, … Read more >
Professional Development and Technical Assistance have three roles in the community, to build general capacity (including supporting individuals to build a qualified workforce), build program specific capacity, and facilitate communications across systems and sectors. Professional development includes funding scholarships for ECE college classes, delivering college classes and community trainings, and supporting Child Development Associate Credential … Read more >
The Early Childhood Mental Health Supports Program is based in the Pyramid Model and provides professional development, coaching, consulting, materials, and family education that supports young children’s development of positive social and emotional competencies. This program also coordinates the community messaging focused on early childhood mental health and well being, including maternal mental health.