What’s the difference between the TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship Program and TEACH Colorado?

ECCLA provides the TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship, which offers early childhood professionals a pathway to pursue higher education. Many of Colorado’s early childhood education professionals, including directors, teachers, and family child care professionals, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The TEACH Early Childhood® Colorado Scholarship helps early childhood educators access higher education by either paying 90% of tuition and books or on a stipend-based model, depending on the scholar’s role in early childhood or the scholarship model they are awarded.

Meanwhile, TEACH Colorado is a free, one-stop-shop for anyone considering a PK-12 teaching career in Colorado, offering 1:1 advising, information on teaching pathways, downloadable guides and financial aid resources.

Similar name, distinct offerings, but both working to provide a whole bunch of support for early childhood professionals across the state.