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UPK KEY DATES
April 19: Final day for providers to increase or decrease seats before the first algorithm runs
April 22: First algorithm runs*
April 23: Providers receive their proposed matches as a result of the algorithm
April 23βMay 7: Provider review period
May 9β15: Families receive their matches and must either accept or decline
May 16β24: Providers may increase or decrease seats as needed
July 5: Second and final DAA will run
*Note: The algorithm will NOT take into account continuity of care as that was addressed in the pre-registration period. All families who are running through the matching algorithm will do so based on their assigned lottery number, and no other factors will be considered.
INCREASE OR DECREASE SEATS
To increase or decrease UPK seats, please contact Noreen at nglt@mac.com. If families need assistance with their applications, please ask them to contact UPK@jointinitiatives.com so that our family navigators can help.
YEAR-END PROVIDER PAYMENT RECONCILIATION
As the first UPK year draws to an end, it is imperative that all outstanding payment issues are resolved. Provider must report any outstanding payment issues as soon as possible to Metrix IQ by submitting a ticket at coupkpayments@metrixiq.com. If a provider has submitted a ticket that has not yet been resolved, please reach out to Noreen at nglt@mac.com so it can be passed along to our LCO specialist.
CHILDREN WITH IEPS
Please reach out to your AU for placement updates.
NEW UPK PROVIDERS
Please be sure to contact MetrixIQ to set up your payment account so that you are ready to go for August! Open up a ticket at coupkpayments@metrixiq.com.
UPK QUALITY STANDARDS
The UPK Quality Standards have been finalized and can be found toward the bottom of the JI UPK page HERE.
CDEC E-COMMUNICATIONS
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is changing over to a new platform for their e-communications. Please sign up on the new platform HERE to continue to receive all of the UPK communications directly from the state.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
- There have been additional updates in the question and answer section of the Provider Guide HERE and Family Handbook HERE, which can also be viewed on the UPK page HERE.
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Providers and school districts with inquiries or issues should direct these to Noreen at nglt@mac.com.
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Families who have questions can direct them to the Foundations Family Navigators by emailing UPK@jointinitiatives.org or by calling 719.684.4326 during business hours.
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