Colorado Early Colleges

CEC is the largest network of public charter schools in Colorado, providing students a direct path to college degrees and industry credentials.

Campuses in Fort Collins, Aurora, Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado Springs, and online.

06/18/2026

What makes you excited to come to school every day? For our early college students, it’s friends who feel like family, fun electives like robotics, and classes that keep them challenged and inspired.

If you’re a student or parent looking for a more engaging path to college, discover how our early college program can help you get ahead while loving school — learn more today!

06/17/2026

The Earth has been sending us signals for decades, and World Environment Day exists so we never stop listening. From a single summit in 1972 to a movement spanning 143+ countries, this day proves that awareness, action, and accountability can actually change the world. 🌱

But change doesn't start with governments or summits. It starts with you — your choices, your habits, your voice.

💚 Save this. Share this. Then go do something about it.

06/17/2026

Cleared for Takeoff: Celebrating 20 Years of Student Success

Join us for a special evening as Colorado Early Colleges celebrates 20 years of impact, opportunity, and achievement!

📅 October 24, 2026
🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Wings Over the Rockies – Centennial, CO
👔 Black Tie Optional

For two decades, we’ve believed something powerful:
All students can succeed — no exceptions, no excuses.

🎉 Help us celebrate this milestone and invest in the future by becoming a sponsor of our 20th Anniversary Gala.

👉 Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cecfcwsb/event/coloradoearlycolleges20thanniversarygalaclearedfortakeoff/

🎟️ Individual tickets will be available starting August 15.

If you’re not able to sponsor, we’d truly appreciate you sharing this post with others who care about supporting students and strengthening our community.

💙 Learn more: www.coloradoearlycolleges.org

06/16/2026

Here are the courses offered :

CEC Fort Collins
Courses: Drone Basics

CEC Aurora
Courses: Intro to Aviation, Aviation Weather, UAS & Drone Technology, Advanced Flight

CEC Douglas County North
Courses: Drones

CEC Castle Rock
Courses: Drones

CEC Colorado Springs
Courses: Intro to Aviation, Drones

Courses and pathways may vary depending on availability. Please check with your advisor to see what is available at your campus.

06/15/2026

“Something about this school that makes me excited to come every day is the electives.” From hands-on STEM labs to building real robots, CEC makes learning feel like an adventure, not a chore.

Ready to help your student love school again? Discover how CEC’s electives keep them engaged, inspired, and future-ready. Learn more today.

06/11/2026

Flashback Friday to 2026 SkillsUSA Colorado, where CEC Aurora crushed it in Urban Search & Rescue and Commercial sUAS. After long days, late lunches, and Spring Break practices, our teams earned Most Original Robot Design, Outstanding Presentation, fastest flight test times, and top interview recognition. 🏆

Huge congratulations to these hardworking students on representing our community with pride and professionalism!

06/10/2026

Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins Colorado Early Colleges Windsor Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins Middle School

06/10/2026

Want to learn more about what sets CECFC Middle School apart from other big-box schools and see if it is the best fit for your family? Attend one of our in-person Tour & Informational Meetings. Led by members of our Leadership Team, meetings include a presentation on our programs, staff, and culture, a Q&A, and a tour!

Complete the inquiry form to register for an information session. Choose your school of interest, then select the information session option to view available dates and times.

Register Online

06/09/2026

🌟 Colorado Early Colleges Making a Difference 🌟

We are proud to share the incredible impact our students have made through the Kids for Wish Kids program supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado.

This year was record-breaking, with more than 250 schools and 250,000+ students coming together to help fund 1 in every 3 wishes granted in Colorado.

At Colorado Early Colleges, our campuses stepped up in a big way, including:
• Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock
• Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County North
• Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
• Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs

These efforts help bring hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses. A wish is more than a moment—it’s part of healing and resilience.

Thank you to our students, staff, and communities for making a meaningful difference 💙

💙 Join us in making a difference:
https://coloradoearlycolleges.org/give/

Give Colorado Early Colleges provides tuition-free education, fostering lifelong learning and student success, thanks to those who give.

05/31/2026

CEC is proud to celebrate 832 graduates across its network of campuses in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Castle Rock, Windsor, and online. These students didn’t just earn a high school diploma; they stacked college credits, earned associate degrees, completed industry certificates, and proved that the early college model works.

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Location

Fort Collins

Telephone

+19703770044

Website

http://coloradoearlycolleges.org/

Address

4424 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO
80525

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm