Every early childhood professional in Colorado – from center directors to informal FFN providers – can access the free training and resources in the Colorado Shines PDIS. See how your role can benefit from what the PDIS has to offer. bit.ly/3txnvVJ

Welcome to the new Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC)! CDEC will be dedicated to delivering services to children, birth through 5+ and their families. Read the full press release here: cdec.colorado.gov/press-release/…

We're excited to share the new Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is operational! Be sure to follow Colorado Department of Early Childhood for updates. Colorado Shines is a part of the new CDEC and this account will remain active. Continue to follow us for information on Colorado Shines.

Congrats to our former colleagues at Colorado's two newest state agencies — BHA Connect and Colorado Department of Early Childhood — on your successful launches. We're excited about the great work you will do, and we thank every single BHA and DEC employee for your dedication to the people of Colorado.

No matter what your position is in the early childhood field, the Colorado Shines PDIS can support you to advance toward your professional goals. Learn how the PDIS can support your growth. bit.ly/3txnvVJ

No matter what your position is in the early childhood field, the Colorado Shines PDIS can support you to advance toward your professional goals. Learn how the PDIS can support your growth. bit.ly/3txnvVJ

No importa cuál sea su rol en el campo de la primera infancia, el PDIS de Colorado Shines puede ayudarlo a avanzar hacia sus metas profesionales. Conozca cómo el PDIS puede apoyar su crecimiento. bit.ly/3txnvVJ

Check out our new website at cdec.colorado.gov! Visit to learn more about the new Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

"I bring lived experience, but it’s my lived experience." denvergazette.com/premium/lisa-r… The Denver Gazette Jessica Gibbs Follow Colorado Department of Early Childhood for more information on CO's new Department of Early Childhood.

In addition to our new website, CDEC also has a new newsletter. Be sure to subscribe for all the latest department news. mailchi.mp/state/colorado…

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is holding a town hall on July 12! Join us for updates on the Dept. of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool. Register by clicking below.

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Preschool Development Grant B-5 | August 2022 - C2 Mini-grants, NEW Business Guides, Consultative Roles RFP, and more! mailchi.mp/state/august-2…

Input Requested: 2022 Strategic Plan Update - mailchi.mp/state/2022stra…

Preschool Development Grant B-5 | September 2022 - mailchi.mp/state/august-1…

Join Us for a PDG B-5 Planning Grant Update - mailchi.mp/state/2022stra…

Preschool Development Grant B-5 | October 2022 - mailchi.mp/state/october2…

Preschool Development Grant B-5 | November 2022 - mailchi.mp/state/november…

Preschool Development Grant B-5 | December 2022 - mailchi.mp/state/november…

Colorado Awarded 2023 Preschool Development Grant B-5 Planning Grant - mailchi.mp/state/november…