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Project (EPIC- ECEL): Equity-focused Preparation of InClusive Early Childhood Educators and Leaders

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Ensuring Preparation of InClusive Early Childhood Education (EPIC-ECE) by Enhancing ECE Teacher Preparation in Colorado

Project EPIC-ECE is a partnership of the Paraprofessional Resource and Research (PAR²A) Center and the Early Childhood Special Education Program at the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) of the University of Colorado Denver (CU-Denver) with the Early Childhood Education State-wide Community College Faculty coalition and four community colleges. The project addresses the critical need for well-prepared associate degree-level personnel who use evidence-based practices (EBPs) for meaningful inclusion of young children (birth through 8) with disabilities and their families in early childhood programs and classrooms. EPIC-ECE is one of the six projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), U.S. Department of Education under the 325 N Associate Degree Preservice Program Improvement Grants to Support Personnel Working with Young Children with Disabilities.

Learn more about Project EPIC-ECE.

Bank of Resources

Booklets for core ECE course that provide a sample syllabus, table of resources, and sample assignments.

Coaching and Course Revision Tools

Supports for Community College faculty to embed inclusive contents in ECE courses.

Professional Development Opportunities for Community College Instructors

A Professional Development opportunity for Colorado Community College ECE faculty.

Other Helpful Links

Websites, video clips, and other resources arranged by topics that are commonly addressed in early childhood courses.