Breaking Down Barriers and Building Up Educators
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Early Childhood Council Leadership AllianceDonate to break down education barriers and build up Colorado's early childhood educators
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Join us in building a brighter future for Colorado’s youngest learners! The TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program removes financial and educational barriers, allowing dedicated early childhood educators to grow their skills, advance their careers, and make a lasting impact. Your support means stronger teachers, better classrooms, and endless possibilities for Colorado’s children. Let’s build up our educators together!
TEACH is currently empowering 41 early childhood professionals to enhance their skills and impact young lives. However, there are currently 209 eligible students on the waitlist—qualified, passionate individuals ready to join the program but unable to due to limited funding.
With your support, we can break down this barrier and provide more scholarships to those who are ready to dedicate themselves to early childhood education. Other key higher education initiatives that were previously funded by federal stimulus dollars have ended, making our community support more vital than ever. Every dollar you contribute brings us closer to giving all eligible educators the opportunity to grow professionally and deliver high-quality care to Colorado’s youngest learners.
Are you interested in making a BIG impact?
Your contribution can open doors to education for early childhood professionals, empowering them to grow and make a difference in the lives of Colorado’s children. Here’s how your support can help:
| $100 | Provides required textbooks for one student for one semester |
| $850 | Provides funding for one class at a Colorado community college, helping an early childhood professional take a crucial step toward their degree or teacher/director credential in Early Childhood Education. |
| $1,910 | Funds a class at a 4-year Colorado university, giving an early childhood educator access to advanced learning opportunities. |
| $2,540 |
Supports an entire semester (9 credits) at a Colorado community college, empowering educators to deepen their skills and knowledge |
| $5,710 | Supports a full semester (9 credits) at a Colorado university, helping educators continue their path toward a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. |
| $17,000 |
Funds a full Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, creating lasting impact by building a highly qualified early childhood educator. |
| $38,100 | Covers the cost of a Bachelor’s Degree (60 credits) in Early Childhood Education, paving the way for better outcomes for young children and creating a brighter career path for dedicated educators. |
How Does T.E.A.C.H. Work?
The TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education. Eligible participants are employed within the early childhood profession (in either child-facing or consultative/support roles) and are interested in obtaining an undergraduate degree or credential in early childhood education. The program provides scholarships covering a significant portion of tuition and book costs, along with bonuses upon successful completion of coursework.
Employers also play an essential role in this program. Participating employers commit to supporting their employees by covering a small portion of the tuition costs and allowing paid release time (paid release time is reimbursed to the center by TEACH), which reinforces a shared investment in building a well-prepared early childhood workforce. Through this collaborative effort, TEACH enhances the quality of early childhood education across Colorado by empowering educators and strengthening the field.
About T.E.A.C.H.
Early childhood professionals who have higher education have been shown to have a better understanding of child development and to be more responsive to the educational and academic needs of young children. The TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education. Access to scholarships for early childhood education is a critical piece to a successful professional development pathway. We are affiliated with the national Teacher Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood® initiative of Early Years, and we hold the state license to offer scholarships in Colorado.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Colorado is a licensed program of Early Years.