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Pikes Peak United Way Quality of Life Indicators

QLI Report


The data, or indicators, are quantitative measures of the quality of community life. They reflect a combination of idealism (what we would like to measure) and pragmatism (what we are able to measure) in nine different categories, which reflect a comprehensive view of the community.

 

Scholarships

Learning
Alliance for Kids Office of Professional Development

Scholarships

Alliance for Kids Office of Professional Development (AOPD) is offering scholarship funds to Child Care Professionals. AOPD provides scholarships at $70 per credit hour for tuition and fees as well as up to $100 per class for textbooks. In addition to financial assistance for Early Childhood Education college classes, our supportive program offers assistance with applying to college, applying for financial aid, referrals to resources and mentoring to be a successful college student and a quality child care professional.

Below is the link to an information matrix and a nine page scholarship application. Before applying, read this entire packet to ensure you understand the benefits and responsibilities of this scholarship.

Download the scholarship application here.

Priorities

AOPD’s first priority is to help Child Care Professionals to meet the State’s new Group Leader Qualification requirements for 2010. Our second priority is to assist in obtaining Director Qualifications through Colorado Department of Human Services. And our third priority is to help in obtaining Early Childhood Education Associates Degrees.

Criteria

The scholarship applicant must:

  • Work in El Paso County. 
  • Be employed for a minimum of 32 hours per week (or full-time as defined by that program) in a licensed child care program. 
  • Provide evidence that income does not exceed $15/hour for center teachers, aides, and assistants or $20/hour for center directors.
  • Have a minimum of one year of experience working in Early Childhood Education.
  • Meet the residency requirements for the State of Colorado or if military, those for dependents as defined by the Department of Defense (DOD).
  • For more information, please contact:

Jade Suter, AOPD Coordinator
(719)635-8332
Fax (719)636-5191
e-mail Jade  

 

Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program

There is an educational and professional growth opportunity called the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program. The program is seeking a diverse set of candidates to apply for the 5th year of the program to begin in June, 2011. The 25 quarter credit graduate level program includes:

  1. Integrated coursework that will apply to your everyday work
  2. Diverse cohort structure and ongoing individualized student support
  3. Summer Leadership Symposium and Retreat—meet experts from our National Advisory Board!
  4. Mentorship experience with an ECE community leader
  5. Action Research Capstone Project related to an issue you are passionate about in Early Care and Education
  6. 24 credits apply toward an MA or Ph.D. in Educational Administration with a concentration in Early Childhood
  7. Courses are collaboratively taught by a committed team of faculty from both the University of Denver and Clayton Early Learning
  8. Generous funding by the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation provides for each admitted fellow to receive a scholarship for the 25 required credits!

If the idea of joining a growing network of early childhood professionals seeking to be agents for change resonates with you, please visit our Website at www.du.edu/buell to learn more about the program delivery, schedule, and previous participants.

Ready to apply? Please visit www.du.edu/education to download the application directions to get started: The deadline to apply to become a member of the 5th cohort of Buell Fellows is January 10th, 2011.

Still have questions? Please contact our Program Coordinator, Wendy Bickford Allen at 303-871-2379 or wendy.bickford@du.edu. 


We look forward to hearing from you soon!