Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance

09/01/2026

Dear families with children 8 or under,
We need your voice! Early Milestones is asking families across Colorado to share what well-being looks like for them and what kinds of support they need. Your experiences and ideas can help us better understand what families need and inform future policies and advocacy. The survey is anonymous, and your responses will only be shared as part of the overall results.

Please take a few minutes to complete this, and by doing so, you will enter a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card!
Have questions? Contact Sowmya Ramanathan at [email protected].

🔗Survey link:

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08/26/2026

Your feedback has a real impact. 💬

Calling all Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) professionals! Your voice is needed to connect and strengthen career pathways in IECMH. Please sign up for a focus group to inform a statewide report with recommendations for building a sustainable, equitable IECMH workforce infrastructure.

🔗 Take the survey: https://buff.ly/fjIDXHi

08/13/2026

Congratulations to the Gateway Partnership for Early Childhood on their launch! 🎉 It is exciting to see multiple counties working together to prioritize early childhood and create strong supports for children, families, and providers in their communities.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 Spread the word!

🌟 Job Title: Early Care and Education (ECE) Quality Improvement Coach 🌟

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Join our team as a Quality Improvement Coach and make a difference in Douglas County!

📍 **Position Highlights:**
- Work-from-home independent contractor
- 30-40 hours/week
- $45-$100/hour based on experience

**Responsibilities include:**
- Coaching licensed childcare programs to enhance quality
- Supporting providers with Quality Improvement Plans
- Collaborating with various early childhood professionals

**Qualifications:**
- Colorado Coaching Credential
- 3+ years of early care experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills

Ready to take the next step? Send your Letter of Interest and Resume to Diane Smith at [email protected].

Let's work together to ensure high-quality early learning for our children! 🌈

08/10/2026

Each day, early childhood educators across Colorado help shape the future by supporting healthy brain development and fostering a love of learning. Are you ready to build the foundation for lifelong success? Explore a career in early childhood education and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children and families.

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08/07/2026

Colorado’s newest Early Childhood Council is seeking coaches! Gateway Partnership for Early Childhood has released an RFP for independent contractors to provide Quality Improvement Coaching. Gateway serves Jefferson, Gilpin, and Clear Creek counties. For details, including the full description, compensation, and application instructions, please visit the link.

🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UhRKD_tLR1dKCB95s4bc-M2o4Q1xhUAT/view

Questions may be directed to Jennifer Anton, Early Childhood Supervisor, at [email protected].

07/28/2026

In many rural communities, families rely on trusted informal caregivers to help meet their child care needs. Programs like Cheyenne-Kiowa-Lincoln Early Childhood Council's (CKLECC) Safe Sitter classes help young people ages 11 to 15 build caregiving, safety, and leadership skills while encouraging them to explore future careers in the early childhood workforce.

Read about it here:
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07/22/2026

Do the programs you work with have a written policy for interacting with immigration enforcement? Early childhood programs that receive public funding are affected by SB25-276, which includes requirements regarding the handling of personal information and a written policy for interactions with immigration enforcement.

Join this free, virtual train‑the‑trainer workshop, facilitated by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition - CIRC, to learn how to lead community education on SB25‑276.

July 23, 10am - 12pm
Virtual on Zoom
Spanish and Arabic interpretation provided

Learn more: https://buff.ly/qKP0PA7