Early Childhood Workforce Development Subcommittee

Co-chairs: Heather Craiglow, Jennifer O’Brien, Paula smith


Mother holding toddler

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission endorsed Pathways to Success: Colorado’s Comprehensive Early Childhood Workforce Plan in February 2024. The Early Childhood Workforce Development (ECWD) Subcommittee works to leverage comprehensive, collaborative, and responsive leadership to achieve the vision of the Workforce Plan.

The purpose of the Early Childhood Workforce Development Subcommittee is to develop recommendations regarding a quality, cohesive professional development and career advancement system, including performance metrics to guide continuous improvement processes for professionals working with young children.

Early Childhood Workforce Development Subcommittee Charge

2024 Meeting Dates:
February 20, April 2, June 4, August 6, October 1, December 3

Do you want to serve on the ECWD or an ECWD Working Group! Apply here!


Next Meeting:

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ~ 1:00-3:00 pm

Previous Meeting:

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 ~ 1:00-3:00 pm