The Efshar Project
Powering possibilities for Jewish early childhood education in Colorado.
The Efshar Project was created to build Jewish identity and ensure quality early learning experiences at Jewish ECE Centers.
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About Us
In 2008, The Efshar Project (formerly known as the Colorado Jewish ECE Initiative) was created to build Jewish identity through increasing access to high quality professional learning experiences. Today, we have expanded our work and refined our core mission.
- 11 Jewish early childhood education centers in the Denver/Boulder community
- Approximately 200 educators
- Almost 1000 children
- 850 families that attend our partner early learning centers and preschools
Latest Announcements
2023-2024 Offerings
9/25/23: For leaders and educators - professional development opportunities offered by The Efshar Project team have been updated and published for the 2023-2024 school year. Read more →
Childcare Development Specialist Apprenticeship
6/28/23: The Efshar Project is working in collaboration with Red Rocks Community College to create opportunities for apprentices or mentors to take advantage of and participate in The Childcare Development Specialist Apprenticeship while employed at one of our participating partner schools. Read more →
Teaching Positions
4/27/23: Considering a job teaching early childhood? Our partners at TEACH Colorado will help you apply with confidence. Read more →
About Us
In 2008, The Efshar Project (formerly known as the Colorado Jewish ECE Initiative) was created to build Jewish identity through increasing access to high quality professional learning experiences. Today, we have expanded our work and refined our core mission.
We work on behalf of the:
- 11 Jewish early childhood education centers in the Denver/Boulder community
- Approximately 200 educators
- Almost 1000 children
- 850 families that attend our partner early learning centers and preschools
Events & Activities
Visit often for details on events for educators, families, school leaders and more. We hope to see you soon!
Read Our Latest Posts
Educator Spotlight: Abby Myers Hoese
Read our interview with Abby Myers Hoese, an educator at JCC.
Reflective Consultation: Relationships, Reflection, and Collaboration
“Reflective supervision requires much of us. It requires that we look internally and externally, exploring our own feelings …
ECE 101, 103 Information Session
The Efshar Project hosted a virtual information session on March 8, 2022, featuring the ECE department Chair people …
Who is part of The Efshar Project?
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and generous anonymous donors
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