About Us

The Colorado Office of Professional Development began operation in the spring of 2006. It is the statewide entity responsible for improving the quality of services, supports and education for young children and their families by enhancing the knowledge, skills and professional advancement of early childhood professionals. The Office will do this using an integrated and comprehensive system of professional and workforce development.

• Staff: Meet the Office of Professional Development's Staff
• Advisory Board: The Office's work is supported by an Advisory Board that reflects our multi-disciplinary approach toward professional development
• Guiding Principles: Information about the ideological framework that guides the Office of Professional Development
•  Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Standards: Early childhood and school age/youth core knowledge and standards information
•  OPD's Functions: This brochure illustrates how the Colorado Office of Professional Development is specifically supporting the realization of Colorado’s Early Childhood Professional Development system and how it serves early childhood practitioners.