Universal Pre-K

ECPAC is now serving as the local implementation support organization for Adams County after the passage of SB26-019.  Additionally, as a result of budget constraints, the components of UPK will be shared at a higher level between the Colorado Dept of Early Childhood (CDEC) and local Councils (ECPAC).

Therefore, ECPAC is responsible for:

• Recruitment of ECE programs to be UPK providers and connect providers to available information and guidelines
  • New Universal Preschool Provider Onboarding Guide: Final – Google Docs
• Outreach to families to enroll in UPK – especially in areas where enrollment is low and support families in applying as needed
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to UPK providers on meeting the quality preschool standards
  • ECPAC has created a resource list for UPK providers and families to support compliance with healthy development standards:
    • English
    • Spanish
  • Note: The information provided in the standards generally relates to preschool general education. Preschool special education may involve additional or different standards and requirements. Learn more about Universal Preschool Colorado and special education.

CDEC is responsible for:

• Ensuring needed communication to providers through emails, memos, and their website.
• Keeping the UPK Resource Bank updated
• Supporting all back-end ticket support for the UPK on-line platform for both programs and families
• Providing payment to UPK programs – see latest information on rates
• Continuing development of the UPK quality service standards and planned oversight and alignment with the Quality Improvement System refresh for the full early care and education system.
• Continued efforts related to rule-making process for UPK

Information coming soon.