Welcome to Colorado Early Colleges (CEC)
Where Opportunities For Success Belong To Everyone
From exceptional middle school educations, to college degrees and other industry credentials for our high school graduates, to unique learning opportunities for homeschool and non-public school students — the Colorado Early Colleges network of tuition-free public charter schools strive to remove barriers in delivering the highest levels of academic success possible to ALL K-12 Colorado students through multiple full-time and part-time enrollment options.
CEC Campus Full-Time Learning | Grades 6-12
CEC Campus Part-Time Learning | Grades K-12
College Partner Campus Full & Part-Time Learning | Grades 9-12
Online Full & Part-Time Learning | Grades 6-12
No Exceptions. No Excuses.
Our Beliefs
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CEC recognizes the responsibility we have been entrusted with to deliver a positive and lifelong impact on our students and their families, both academically and in life — and to deliver it with equity and fairness in the Colorado communities we have the privilege to serve. We have created a belief system to guide us in our endeavors in building strong campus communities that are filled with passion, driven by excellence, and dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Career Pathways at Colorado Early Colleges
CAREER PATHWAYS AT CEC SCHOOLS GIVE PURPOSE TO LEARNING BY EMPHASIZING REAL-WORLD SKILLS AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE.
At CEC, we know that when young people develop valuable skills, make connections and build a network while they are in middle school and high school through career learning, they have an inside track on being successful in life. Career-focused students have a significantly greater high school graduation rate (90%) than the national average (75%), and, also do better in class because hands-on experiences within career courses make academic subjects more engaging and more interesting.
THE BOARD OF COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES HAS ANNOUNCED THE SOLE FINALIST FOR THE POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Board of Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) voted on August 16, 2024, to name Jill Gildea, ED.D, as the sole finalist for the position of Chief Executive Officer. Below are the documents Dr. Gildea provided as part of her application packet. In accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5), these materials are being made public for at least 14 days before the Board extends any offer. If any member of the public or CEC stakeholder wishes to provide comments regarding Dr. Gildea, please submit your comments in writing via email to: brenda.rhodes@coloradoearlycolleges.org.
Jill Gildea – Cover Letter
Jill Gildea – Resume
Jill Gildea – Candidate Responses
News from Our Schools
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CEC4me!, where we showcase some of our students, share their goals, reveal their challenges, and how CEC was the right choice for these students and their families.
CEC Network Success Stats
Title IX & Non-Discrimination
Colorado Early Colleges is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and prevention of harassment in all of its practices. As a public entity and an employer, CEC is bound by a set of state and Federal laws regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. CEC prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment against individuals on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
For more information, visit our Title IX & Non-Discrimination page.
Student Life Around Our Network
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