Higher Education

Embedding the Pyramid Model into Colorado’s two-year (ECE 103) and four-year higher education programs strengthens the early childhood workforce. Expanding the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) pathway further recognizes professionals’ skills and experience.

Overview

In partnership with the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Education & Human Development and the Department of Continuing and Professional Education, higher education credit is now available for completing the Colorado Pyramid Model Training (CPMT) or the Spanish Pyramid Plus Approach (PPA). Both trainings are recognized as Trainings of Special Recognition in Colorado’s Professional Development Information System (PDIS).

Steps to Apply & Enroll in Coursework

Educators who complete the Colorado Pyramid Model Training or Spanish Pyramid Plus Approach can earn Credit for Prior Learning by enrolling in ECED 4202: Child Guidance through the University of Colorado Denver. Please note that tuition applies to this coursework.

  • 2227 Registration Packet ECED 420: Instructions for how to set up a CPE undergraduate non-degree account (apply) and how to register for the course.  
  • CPE Admissions Application Walk-Through: Screenshot of the instructions for how to apply/create-an-account. This is the first process in the Registration Packet mentioned above. 
  • How to Register & Drop Courses: Screenshot instructions for how to register for a course. This is the second process in the Registration Packet mentioned above. This packet also includes instructions for how to drop a course, starting on page 13.  
  • Duo & Registration Instructions: Duo is the multi-factor authentication system the university uses for login to systems. Students, staff, faculty use this to verify authentication to login to UCDAccess, the student portal system where students register for courses.

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