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Programs

Colorado Preschool Program (CPP)

In 1988, the Colorado General Assembly created the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) as part of the Public School Finance Act to serve three and four-year old children in Colorado who are indentified with the toughest educational challenges. Quality early childhood programs produce beneficial outcomes for children and the community in which they live. The CPP Program has been able to demonstrate that early childhood educational experiences do make a difference for at-risk children. A vital component of this program is to strengthen families and support them as participants in their child's education. These programs serve children eligible to enroll in Kindergarten in the following year. CPP students participate in an inclusive program with Special Education students. The number of children who can be served in the Colorado Preschool Program is capped at levels set by the State Legislature.

Tuition Based Preschool (TBP)

Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before Oct. 1 to be eligible for TBP. Parent or legal guardian must complete the preschool screening process to be considered for Tuition Based Preschool. A non-refundable application fee will be collected at time of student registration. All classrooms are inclusive with Special Education and Colorado Preschool Program students. Monthly tuition charge is calculated based on location. The tuition program follows the traditional school calendar. Due to limited locations Tuition availability is limited. Tuition students are placed on a first come, first serve basis.

Child Find Program Assists the Early Childhood Department in identifying and providing learning opportunities for children with special needs.

Child Find provides free developmental screenings and multidisciplinary evaluations for young children, ages 0-5, who demonstrate delays in their development. The Child Find team includes specialists in the areas of speech-language pathology, preschool special education, occupational therapy, psychology and nursing.

In order to receive testing, the child must be a resident of the Aurora Public School District. Parents who have concerns about their child’s development should call 303-340-0510 for an appointment.

Preschool Curriculum Classroom teachers are using the Teaching Strategies GOLD (TS GOLD) Objectives for Development and Learning assessment system. TS GOLD is an observational assessment tool designed to assess how children develop and learn. Please visit the ECE website at http://ece.aurorak12.org/curriculum/