Professional Development & Scholarships
ECPAC’s Professional Development Training Calendar
ECPAC offers many in-person and virtual training opportunities monthly. Most are offered at low to no cost. Training certificates are available. Please check the event calendar for upcoming training opportunities.
ECPAC’s Hot Topics Meeting for Center Directors and Owners
ECPAC Monthly Meetings for Center Directors and Owners
One hot topics. One fun drink. Endless ideas.
ECPAC warmly invites center directors and owners to our monthly in-person gatherings. Hot Topics for Center Directors and Owners happens on the third Wednesday of each month. We switch between morning and afternoon time slots, so be sure to check the schedule for each meeting. While we usually gather at the ECPAC office in Thornton, the location might change depending on the topic and the number of people attending.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of 2026:
October 21st 10:00 to 11:30 am – Adams County Licensing Specialist
November 18th 1:00 to 2:30 pm –PDIS Updates/What can Career Navigation offer
December 16th 10:00 to 11:30 am – TBD
Professional Development Improvement System (PDIS)
Additional Professional Development Resources
Early Childhood Education Career Navigation Services
What is Career Navigation?
The job of a career navigator is to coach, motivate, support, help remove barriers and connect people to resources, tools and training and help prepare them to be successful in the early childhood education workforce.
Learn More About Career Navigation!
Interested in connecting with our Career Navigator? Fill out our intake form!
Check out Career Navigation Services impact in our 2023-2024 annual report.
Early Childhood Education Qualification Pathways
Front Range Community College (FRCC)
ECE Scholarship Opportunities
ECPAC Scholarship Opportunity
ECPAC is working with Front Range Community College to offer ECE scholarships for upcoming semesters. Check back here for a link to the application when it becomes available.
Front Range Community College Scholarship Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of scholarships for students. Check out their scholarship information.
Educational Opportunity Center
Contact Information:
Paul Richards
Assistant Director
Adams County Educational Opportunity Center
Access Center | Colorado State University
10701 Melody Drive, Suite 300
Northglenn, CO 80234
303-261-5575 (work cell)
TEACH Colorado
TEACH Colorado
Considering a career in early childhood education? Our partners at TEACH Colorado will help you get started with confidence. Sign up today for free access to 1:1 advising, group webinars, multi-lingual how-to guides, and up to $1,000 in financial aid.
