Colorado PTA

08/20/2026

Colorado PTA has released the 2026-2027 Community Partner Program. Check out our Partner Guide below and let's partner together. Email [email protected] with questions.
https://buff.ly/PwJRoqE

08/19/2026

08/09/2026

Denver PTA/PTSA!
Last week, the Mayor’s office announced that Denver will have universal childcare by the end of his second term. To start the process of designing this system, he’s doing a listening tour across the city, asking families, providers, and others connected with childcare about their experiences and their ideas for a new, universal system.

As a provider, your voice is vitally important to this process! We’d love to see you at one or more stops on the listening tour. Please bring your family and friends, and make your opinion heard.

Tuesday, August 11 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206)
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childcare-for-all-community-meeting-carla-madison-recreation-center-tickets-1994375113652

Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Eisenhower Recreation Center (4300 E Dartmouth Ave, Denver, CO 80222)
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childcare-for-all-community-meeting-eisenhower-recreation-center-tickets-1994375624179?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday, August 31 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Atzlan Recreation Center (4435 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211)
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childcare-for-all-community-meeting-atzlan-recreation-center-tickets-1994379903980?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Blossom House Early Learning Center (3300 W Nevada Pl, Denver, CO 80219)
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childcare-for-all-community-meeting-blossom-house-tickets-1995158549931?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center (3334 Holly St, Denver, CO 80207)
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childcare-for-all-community-meeting-hiawatha-davis-jr-recreation-center-tickets-1994380193847

Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the latest updates.
https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Office-of-Childrens-Affairs/ProgramsInitiatives/Child-Care-for-All

If you can’t make it to the listening tour, please consider filling out this survey, available in English and Spanish. (More languages coming soon.) https://mocommunity.typeform.com/childcare?typeform-source=denvergov.org

Thank you for all you do for children, and we hope to see you soon!

08/07/2026

Such a great opportunity from

The Kinder Crew Kickstart Grants help parents launch inclusive playdate communities within their schools. Grants are valued at over $750,

If selected, each school gets:
A stress-free plan for 3 fun and fully- funded easy group playdates
Playdate gear, games and activities delivered to your crew
Sweet treats and fun giveaways to make new families feel welcome
School-specific backpack flyers and digital invitations to ensure the entire grade is included
Hands-on support from your Time to Play Program Manager

Kinder Crew Goals:
Reduce Kindergarten Transition Anxiety
Cultivate School Belonging & Inclusivity from Day 1
Enhance Student Well-Being
Expand Student Friendships
Increase Active Play Time
Added Benefit to PTA- Increases Parent Engagement and Membership from Day 1

Grant Requirements-
3 families and 1 school representative to agree to help kickstart the Kinder Crew. The school representative can be a kindergarten teacher, staff member or PTA/O board member.
Weekly 30 minute planning meetings between your point of contact and the Time to Play program manager.
School's administration approval is required to be approved for the grant. This is critical for a successful Kinder Crew launch. Not approved yet? We can help you get there.
Inclusion is the default. Every effort must be made for every child and every family to be invited and included in the Kinder Crew.
Ability to distribute flyers and invite email to the entire incoming kindergarten grade.
Execute the three playdates planned for you and included in your grant.
Participate in before and after surveys to measure grant goals.
Share feedback and photos with the Time to Play Team.
Need help getting your school on board? Contact [email protected]

Submissions due Aug 9th, 11:59pm.

Parents can start the application here to get more information and get the link to the full grant application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPcTIZoITMVnES3k5I_sLmZ1cJUK8wOLVeEoxIg_u08cMqhg/viewform?usp=header

07/17/2026

National PTA denounces continued efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. As throughout our history, PTA remains steadfast in our commitment to advocate for policies, practices, programs and investments that promote educational equity and opportunity for all children because every child deserves access to a high-quality education that enables them to reach their full potential and thrive into adulthood.

Read our full statement at https://www.pta.org/home/About-National-Parent-Teacher-Association/PTA-Newsroom/news-list/news-detail-page/2026/07/17/national-pta-denounces-continued-efforts-to-eliminate-the-u.s.-department-of-education

07/17/2026