Interim Final Rule: Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs
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The USDA released an Interim Final Rule to amend the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program's Seamless Summer Option regulations to allow flexibility for rural program operators to provide non-congregate meal service. This rule is effective as of Dec. 29 and written comments may be submitted to the USDA by Apr. 29. CDE’s School Nutrition Unit will provide additional guidance through The Dish and upcoming training sessions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a two-year SCALES grant, which will provide up to $150,000 to rural School Food Authorities. Applications are due by Monday, Jan. 26. Awards include technical assistance support from Lunch Assist.
CDE is accepting letters of intent to apply for the 2024-25 ELAT Project. The project supplies a State Board-approved early literacy assessment tool at no cost to a school or district for teachers to obtain real-time assessments of reading skill levels of K-3 students. Use the Letters of Intent to Apply form to submit by Wednesday, Feb. 7. Learn more on the ELAT webpage.
Applications and instructions are available for reimbursement of special ed high-cost student expenditures for the 2022-23 fiscal year. In Administrative Unit and Out of District applications are due Friday, March 1.
For more information contact Vicki Graham at [email protected] or 720-237-7541.
To increase the number of students who take the AP and IB exams, the Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program provides funds to high schools to help students pay the exam fees. The application is due by Friday, Jan. 12.
Applications for the 2023-24 Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Courses Grant are due by Monday, Jan. 15. Check the grant website for detailed information on the application process, resources, and a new FAQ.
Public comment for the proposed revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards for Computer Science is open. Colorado residents are invited to provide feedback on the proposed revisions by Friday, Jan. 5. The public comment survey and proposed revisions are available on the Computer Science Standards Review Committee webpage.
Register here for a virtual interactive session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, with Holly Porter, the director of Language Supports and Services in Cherry Creek School District who has championed co-teaching. Discover more about the implementation science of this program and the transformational results in Cherry Creek. See a flyer for the event here.
CDE will award approximately $3 million in 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding and approximately $8 million in Colorado Academic Accelerator Program funds.
On Nov. 8, the Colorado State Board of Education asked that the Colorado Computer Science Review and Revisions Committee reconvene to revise the K-8 academic standards for computer science in addition to the previously revised high school standards. For the schedule of reconvened meetings or to access the committee meetings via Zoom, visit the Standards Revision webpage.
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For more information contact Vicki Graham at [email protected] or 720-237-7541.
Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado Survey coordinator training on Jan. 10
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Jan
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In preparation for the TLCC survey launch on Wednesday, Jan. 24, CDE and Panorama Education will host an optional survey coordinator training session. The hourlong session will include resources and best practices designed to ensure all districts and schools are prepared to support strong response rates and leverage results.
Register here for the Zoom training at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10. A recording and the presentation slides will be shared on the TLCC Survey website.
For more information email Panorama Education at [email protected] or the CDE TLCC team at [email protected].
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Public comment for the proposed revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards for Computer Science closes Friday, Jan. 5. Input will also be collected on currently adopted standards for English Language Proficiency, Physical Education and World Languages. See the computer science standards review and revision webpage for more information.
If you have questions about how to access the survey, contact Samantha Messier at [email protected].
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The CO-AAP Request for Applications is due at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15. A training webinar video will be available on the CO-AAP webpage this week. Register here for office hours at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays in January on the following topics:
Jan. 4 - Program design and participation
Jan. 11 - Budget discussion with Tricia Miller, CDE fiscal manager
Jan. 18 - Collaboration with CBOs, LEAs and external organizations
Jan. 25 - GAINS discussion with Mandy and Jess from CDE GAINS administration
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For more information contact Marina Estrada Kokotovic at [email protected] or 303-866-6267.
Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program Intent to Apply deadline next week
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Nov
29
The Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program supports a variety of learning experiences that usually occur outside of the classroom. Schools interested in participating during the 2024-25 school year should complete the Intent to Apply form by Wednesday, Dec. 6. The ILOP Application process webpage has more detailed information about the application process.
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For more information contact Alena Barczak at [email protected] or 303-548-8427.
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Email questions to Samantha Messier, director of Standards and Instructional Support, at [email protected].
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For more information contact Victory Molina at [email protected] or 720-425-4372.
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The 2024 Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado survey is an anonymous online survey of all school-based educators, building leaders, special service providers and education support professionals that will launch on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
CDE emailed headcount numbers based upon data from the 2022-23 Human Resources Collection to accountability contacts and human resource contacts in November. These count estimates will help determine the number of codes to send each school for staff to access the survey. Districts must confirm the numbers by Friday, Dec. 1.
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Both grant programs seek to establish or expand community learning centers that will accelerate student learning by providing academic support and enrichment as well as family engagement activities in Out of School Time programs. OST programs are regularly attended by students and their families when school is not in session. Applicants to both grants may apply for up to $180,000 per center per year. Both applications will open by Friday, Dec. 15 and are due on Thursday, Feb. 15.
To learn more about the grant programs, technical assistance opportunities and tools and resources for applying, visit the 21st CCLC webpage and the CO-AAP webpage.
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For more information contact Pam Lewis in the Office of Standards and Instructional Support at [email protected] or 716-984-8420.
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The 21st CCLC grant application window for Cohort 11 will open by Friday, Dec. 15, with applications due on Feb. 15. CDE will award approximately $3 million in 21st CCLC funding for Cohort 11, and individual grant awards will range from $50,000 to $180,000 per year per center. Priority will be given to those programs serving students who attend high-poverty, low-performing schools. For grant competition updates, visit the 21st CCLC webpage.
For more information contact Anna Young at [email protected] or 720-614-8666.
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CDE seeks stakeholders’ feedback to help develop the new Colorado Academic Accelerator Program grant (“Math In Pre-kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade”).
This competitive grant program is designed to create community learning centers that:
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The Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program provides funds to high schools to pay all or a portion of AP and IB exam fees on behalf of eligible students. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 12.
For more information contact Marina Estrada Kokotovic at [email protected] or 303-866-6267.
TEACHColorado.org version 2.0
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Nov
15
TEACH Colorado redesigned its homepage to articulate the numerous incentives for ongoing use of the TEACH Colorado platform. The new dashboard experience has customized recommendations for the most relevant content, tools and services based on individual profiles and preferences.
For more information contact Kate Hudnut at [email protected] or 970-485-2781.
New TEACH Colorado PSA
Category: Newsletter
Nov
15
The U.S. Department of Education, TEACH.org and One Million Teachers of Color launched a new public service announcement to celebrate teachers and show the impressive skills, expertise and leadership teachers use to prepare students for success in our fast-changing world. Watch and share the PSA.
For more information contact Kate Hudnut at [email protected] or 970-485-2781.