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UPK FAMILY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The new year of Colorado Universal Preschool (UPK) means lots of information is coming and updates are being made often. The frequency of our newsletters may increase during this time and are important to keeping everyone in the loop. Thank you for all you are doing to support UPK and the benefits it brings to families in our community!
AGE REQUIREMENT FOR UPK
To be eligible for UPK support, the child must be 4-years-old (and not 5 years old) by October 1, 2024, or their applicable school kindergarten eligibility cut off date if different than October 1st.
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Family registration: upk.colorado.gov
- To register, the family must have an email address.
THREE UPK CATEGORIES FOR CHILDREN REGISTERING:
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Continuity of Care: Children who have Continuity of Care with a UPK provider (child currently attending, sibling currently attending, or has a family member currently employed with a UPK Provider) may view the FAMILY HANDBOOK to learn how to register and next steps if the child has Continuity of Care (also known as pre-registration). If you need help assisting your families with Continuity of Care to fill out their application correctly, click here to view a HOW TO VIDEO to be sure that they match with their known provider.
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New to UPK: Children who are not currently attending at a UPK provider and would like to attend in the fall of 2024 may view the FAMILY HANDBOOK to learn how to register and next steps.
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Child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP): Families may view the FAMILY HANDBOOK to learn how to register and next steps for registering a child with an IEP.
REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS
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ONLY three-year-olds with an IEP will register in the UPK system at upk.colorado.gov. Families register as if they were a 4-year-old and the next steps will be the same as a 4-year-old child with an IEP.
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ALL other families registering their three-year-old child who will be two years out from kindergarten in the fall (generally 3-years-old by October 1, 2024, but not four by this date) will apply directly to their home school district and will NOT register in the UPK system.
- Visit this SEARCH TOOL and enter your address to find your home.
- Click HERE for a list of preschool contacts for each school district.
Please note that families with 3-year-olds who do not wish to be served by their school district can go directly to the provider of their choice and access a tuition-based seat (if available) with that provider.
NEW PROVIDER GUIDE + DEADLINES
The UPK Provider Guide was expanded and revised on March 1st. The guide contains a frequently asked questions section so please take time to review! It is also posted on the UPK web page.
▶ NEW 2024-25 UPK PROVIDER GUIDE | 3.1.24
Provider Office Hours:
- Tuesday, March 5, from 6-7 pm via Join the Meeting or by Phone: (US) +1 470-268-2407 PIN: 349 042 810#
- Friday, March 8, from 3-4 pm via Join the Meeting or by Phone: (US) +1 413-471-2417 PIN: 494 614 242#
Key Provider Deadlines:
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March 7, 2024: You will be able to sign in and begin reviewing your “known student” continuity of care enrollments. You will be able to accept or decline each enrollment.
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March 6, 2024: Applications from “known students” (Continuity of Care applications) will be processed in a batch each night.
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March 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM: Pre-registration will close. The final nightly batch will process the evening of March 28.
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Mid-April: Following the matching round, you will be able to begin processing “new family” registrations. No provider steps are necessary during the Family Matching phase, until after the first matching round in April.
NEW UPK PROVIDERS
New UPK Providers should consult with Noreen prior to completing their Provider Setup Form. Please email nglt@mac.com to set up an appointment or call 719-338-7223.
QUESTIONS?
UPK providers who have questions about this process can direct them to Noreen at nglt@mac.com .
Families who have questions can direct them to the Foundations Family Navigators by emailing upk@jointinititives.com or by calling 719.828.1514 during business hours.
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