RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Peer Reviewers for 2023 Colorado Charter School Program grant applications
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Sep
13
To learn more information about the CCSP Grant and upcoming competition, visit the CCSP webpage.
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The Schools of Choice Unit is conducting the 2023 Colorado Charter School Program Start-up Grant Competition and seeks volunteers with experience in charter schools to read and review grant applications. This program provides grant funds and technical assistance for up to four years to new and expanding charter schools across all of Colorado.
To learn more information about the CCSP Grant and upcoming competition, visit the CCSP webpage.
The Office of Standards and Instructional Support seeks one district, one group of districts in the same region or one BOCES that will partner with CDE staff to co-create and pilot a meaningful professional learning experience for educators and leaders. The deadline to complete this CoLab interest survey is Wednesday, Sept. 20.
CDE will host other CoLabs events in the future. Any district or BOCES are welcome to reach out to Tabitha Nickerson at [email protected] with any professional learning needs.
The Colorado Framework for Writing Instruction is intended to support district and school level leaders in facilitating conversations with their literacy leaders, instructional coaches and teachers to develop a research-based framework toward the teaching of writing.
The framework and more information can be found on the Framework for Writing Instruction webpage.
CDE has comprised guidance for supporting students who remain on READ plans in Grades four through 12. The guidance is intended to provide all Colorado districts with research, resources and training opportunities to support students who remain on READ plans beyond the third grade.
The guidance and other information can be found on the READ Plan Guidance for Students in Grades 4-12 webpage.
Registration information for these sessions and other upcoming in-person events is available on the GAINS Training webpage.
Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova selected and appointed two youth advisors to help review the state's education standards for the 2023-25 Colorado Academic Standards revision process. The two advisors are:
• Sophie Tipper, Cherry Creek High School
• Coryn Cole, Clear Creek High School
Per legislation passed last year through Senate Bill 23-008, the youth advisors will serve a two-year term and may be able to serve more than one term.
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CDE's Student October Count team and the Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness team will hold a Collaborative webinar at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, to discuss Postsecondary Programs and Related Student Data. Click here for more information or to join this webinar, which is for both postsecondary staff and data respondents.
The U.S. Senate Youth Program application for Colorado students is available.
The USSYP is an educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The program brings the highest-level officials from each branch of government to meet with this outstanding group of young leaders -- two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity -- for an intensive week-long education and leadership program. For 2024, the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned for March 2–9 in Washington, D.C. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
High school juniors or seniors with demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs, and community service, are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 20. Visit this link for more information on eligibility, Colorado’s selection process and application.
Join this webinar for an explanation of the Insufficient State Data or ISD rating definition and description in the performance frameworks, and provide general considerations for improvement planning. Register here to join the webinar at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8.
Beginning next week, CDE's School Improvement and Planning team will offer in-person sessions to support district and school leaders with accountability and improvement planning efforts. Participants can select from multiple session options, including options for work time with available consultation of CDE staff.
Click here for training dates, location and registration links.
Join the Rural and Non-Metro Charter School Support Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. Throughout the school year, the Schools of Choice Unit will host the Rural and Non-Metro Charter Support Forum through a six-meeting virtual series. This forum aims to provide belonging, connection, network opportunities, and best practices for rural leaders. The first forum will focus on School Finance and Chart of Accounts. Register here.
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Join a virtual networking session on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. for district staff that support DACs to share facilitation strategies, successes, opportunities and collaborative problem solving. There will also be a quick overview of DAC expectations by CDE staff.
Click this link to register.
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District Accountability Contacts must review and submit the Accreditation Form by Friday, Sept. 22, to sign off on school plan types and the district accreditation ratings. All request materials must be submitted by Monday, Oct. 16, if a district would like to request a change in school or district ratings. Guidance, tools, and opportunities for support are available on the accreditation and request to reconsider website.
2023 preliminary transitional frameworks were provided to District Accountability Contacts via Syncplicity. Ratings will be incorporated within the District & School Dashboard and posted to the CDE website this fall.
For questions related to Syncplicity, training support, or the Colorado growth model, email [email protected].
The Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. The public meeting will be held via Zoom, the link to register is available on the TAP webpage.
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The Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education will host a virtual speaker series on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m.
Catherine-Baldwin Johnson, former director of CLDE in Jefferson County Public Schools, will discuss instructional transformation for multilingual learners. The session covers best practices, passionate advocacy, empowering staff and strategic district leadership. District leaders statewide can join. Register via the link in the flyer.
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The Colorado Department of Education, in collaboration with DonorsChoose, is providing $1,000 in funding to help teachers purchase classroom supplies. Every Colorado PreK-12 public school teacher is eligible to apply for this opportunity while the $11 million in COVID-19 relief funds last. Since funding is limited, submit as soon as possible for the best chance to get your project approved.
CDE's department-wide grants management system, GAINS, will launch this fall and will streamline and consolidate multiple CDE application systems and processes into a single location and system.
CDE will host in-person trainings from Tuesday, Sept. 19, to Thursday, Sept. 28, for external system users, as well as one virtual training.
Registration information for the Grand Junction event is now available on the GAINS webpage.
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To learn more information about the CCSP Grant and upcoming competition, visit the CCSP webpage.
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13
Committee meetings begin this week for the revision of the computer science standards. Members of the general public may observe the meetings via Zoom. The schedule for the meetings is:
- First committee meeting: Sept. 13, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
- Second committee meeting: Sept. 20, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
- Third committee meeting: Sept. 27, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
- Fourth committee meeting: Oct. 4, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
- Fifth committee meeting: Oct. 4, 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.
For more information or to view the committee meetings, visit the Standards Revision webpage.
CoLabs regional host applications
Category: Newsletter
Sep
13
CDE will host other CoLabs events in the future. Any district or BOCES are welcome to reach out to Tabitha Nickerson at [email protected] with any professional learning needs.
Sep
13
The framework and more information can be found on the Framework for Writing Instruction webpage.
Sep
13
The guidance and other information can be found on the READ Plan Guidance for Students in Grades 4-12 webpage.
Sep
13
CDE will host in-person and virtual training for the Colorado Grants Administration Implementation and Navigation System. Virtual training details will be posted on the GAINS Training webpage once confirmed. Spots are still available for the following in-person events next week:
- Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Adams State College Campus in Alamosa.
- Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Pikes Peak BOCES in Colorado Springs.
Registration information for these sessions and other upcoming in-person events is available on the GAINS Training webpage.
Youth Advisors Selected and Appointed for the 2023-25 Colorado Academic Standards Committee
Category: Newsletter
Sep
06
• Sophie Tipper, Cherry Creek High School
• Coryn Cole, Clear Creek High School
Per legislation passed last year through Senate Bill 23-008, the youth advisors will serve a two-year term and may be able to serve more than one term.
Click Here for Additional Information
CCSP Call for Grant Reviewers
Category: Newsletter
Sep
06
The Schools of Choice is conducting the 2023 Colorado Charter School Program Start-up Grant Competition and needs volunteers with experience in charter schools to read and review grant applications. This program provides grant funds and technical assistance for up to four years to new and expanding charter schools. Click on this link to learn more about the CCSP Grant and upcoming competition or email inquiries to [email protected].
Sep
06
Sep
06
The USSYP is an educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The program brings the highest-level officials from each branch of government to meet with this outstanding group of young leaders -- two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity -- for an intensive week-long education and leadership program. For 2024, the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned for March 2–9 in Washington, D.C. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
High school juniors or seniors with demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs, and community service, are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 20. Visit this link for more information on eligibility, Colorado’s selection process and application.
Sep
06
Regional Accountability support tour – In-person training, work sessions and consultation
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Sep
06
Click here for training dates, location and registration links.
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Aug
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Aug
30
Preliminary Frameworks Released
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Aug
30
For questions related to Syncplicity, training support, or the Colorado growth model, email [email protected].
Aug
30
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Aug
30
Catherine-Baldwin Johnson, former director of CLDE in Jefferson County Public Schools, will discuss instructional transformation for multilingual learners. The session covers best practices, passionate advocacy, empowering staff and strategic district leadership. District leaders statewide can join. Register via the link in the flyer.
Click Here for Additional Information
Aug
30
Register to Attend Training Opportunities for CDE's New Grants Management System
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Aug
30
CDE will host in-person trainings from Tuesday, Sept. 19, to Thursday, Sept. 28, for external system users, as well as one virtual training.
Registration information for the Grand Junction event is now available on the GAINS webpage.
Click Here for Additional Information