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2023 Teaching and Learning CoLab dates

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11

The dates and host sites for this summer's Teaching and Learning CoLabs are:

  • Thursday, June 1 in Grand Junction hosted by Colorado Mesa University.
  • Wednesday, June 14 in Greeley hosted by the University of Northern Colorado.
  • To be scheduled in Pueblo hosted by CSU-Pueblo.

The Teaching and Learning CoLabs are one-day, multi-disciplinary, regional professional development meetings developed in partnership with Colorado's higher education institutions, professional teaching organizations and CDE. This year's content areas are expanding to include English Language Arts, math, health, PE, science, computer science, social studies, visual and performing arts and school leadership.

Schools are encouraged to attend a CoLab in teams, with teachers representing multiple grades and content areas.

Feedback Requested for Colorado's 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Competition

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
11

The Colorado 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program is gathering feedback from various stakeholders via an online survey and focus groups to help inform the upcoming grant competition scheduled to launch in February 2023.

The feedback survey is open and will close on Monday, Jan. 16.

The virtual focus groups will be held in four sessions. Interested participants should sign up for only one session. Each session is capped at 30 participants.

The 21st CCLC grant is the largest federal funding source for out-of-school time programs that serve high-poverty, low-performing schools. To learn more about the grant visit the 21st CCLC grant webpage.

Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program town hall

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
05
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host a town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.

Join the virtual town hall via Zoom. Spanish language interpretation will be available.

Engagement Opportunity: Join the Early Childhood Colorado Framework

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
05

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is leading a process to refresh the state's Early Childhood Colorado Framework. The refresh will include a number of opportunities for diverse stakeholder engagement at a variety of levels to ensure the framework reflects the current system and vision for the future.

Complete this survey to share how you’d like to contribute to this process.

Compensation may be available for those who are otherwise not compensated for their participation in the various engagement opportunities. Language interpretation and other accommodations will also be provided.

Learn more on the Early Childhood Colorado website.

High-Cost Reimbursement Applications are available

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
05
High-Cost Reimbursement Applications and Instructions for In-Administrative Unit and Out of District placements of students with disabilities on active IEPs for the 2021-22 school and fiscal year are available.

Completed applications and all supporting documents are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Late submissions will not be accepted. Districts that have not submitted their 2021-22 finalized audited financials by March 1, will not be eligible for the high-cost reimbursement program.

Questions can be directed to Vicki Graham at [email protected].

GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp for teachers

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
05
Applications for the GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp are due March 31.

This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the NSA and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students.

Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp. The camp will take place June 12-16 in Colorado Springs.

View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information.

Opportunity Now grant program Letters of Intent due Monday, Jan. 23

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Jan
05
Applications are open for the Opportunity Now grant program. Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Intent by Monday, Jan. 23, explaining their solution and how it will positively impact Coloradans.

Enacted by House Bill 22-1350 and administered by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program catalyzes industry and education collaboration to unlock economic mobility for Coloradans. The program seeks innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs, partnerships that create intentional pathways between education systems and employers and opportunities for regional workers and students to connect with in-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations. Multiple grant tracks are available for organizations and partnerships at various stages of program development, ranging from early-stage pilot programs to established, evidence-based programs.

To learn more visit the Opportunity Now website.

New round of funding approved for Fund My Future Program

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Dec
14
Local education providers are encouraged to apply for Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative's Fund My Future program, which aims to increase student aid application completion for high school seniors. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 17. Applications may be submitted here.

Additional funds from the state is allowing COSI the launch the new application round, which allows COSI to support programming at up to two more Colorado high schools. The Fund My Future program provides funding to Colorado high schools to support FAFSA/CASFA completion strategies and offer students support in preparing for college.

More information can be found on the Fund My Future program webpage on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.

PAEMST Nominations close Saturday, Jan. 7

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Dec
14
Nominations for The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching close Saturday, Jan. 7. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teaching.

Anyone may nominate exceptional Colorado STEM teachers currently teaching grades seven through 12 for the 2022-23 award year.

Eligible teachers may self-apply directly on the PAEMST website by Monday, Feb. 6.

2022-23 High-Impact Tutoring Grant

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Dec
14
CDE’s High-Impact Tutoring Program Grant will launch its next round of funding in January 2023.

An application information webinar will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Intent to Apply forms are due Friday, Feb. 15, and applications are due Wednesday, March 1.

More information and application instructions can be found on the HITP grants page.

Grades 4-12 Co-Literacy Conversations

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Dec
14
Beginning in January, a CDE team of secondary literacy experts will host monthly conversations aimed at providing research, resources and tier 1 instructional support to leaders, teachers and other classroom practitioners who support literacy in grades four through 12.

Attendees will have a chance to share what they are doing in their schools, and learn from each other.

The first Co-Literacy Conversation will be hosted at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, via Zoom.

View the Reading, Writing and Communicating webpage for additional information.

Universal Preschool begins July 1

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
The Universal Preschool Program will launch on July 1, at which time the Colorado Preschool Program will end. CDE will continue to administer preschool special education for children ages 3 through 5 in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Exceptional Children's Educational Act.

Questions about implementing the Colorado Preschool Program during the 2022-23 school year should be directed to CDE's Preschool Special Education staff.

Questions regarding ongoing implementation of IDEA requirements for preschoolers should be directed to CDE's Preschool Regional Specialists.

For information about preschool implementation effective on or after July 1, contact the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

Senate Bill 22-070 Work Group Interest Forms

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
Evaluators, teachers, special services providers, principals and district/BOCES leaders are invited to participate in a work group for Senate Bill 22-070 -- the Kindergarten through 12th Grace Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluations Act to update and refine educator evaluation in Colorado. The work groups offer an opportunity to participate in the planning for implementation of SB22-070 in the 2023-24 school year.

The work groups will take place virtually from late November through mid-December 2022 and will focus on specific aspects of the legislation. Participants are required to attend all sessions of the respective work group.

Visit the Senate Bill 22-070 Overview webpage for additional information and to register for a work group.

Respiratory virus communications toolkit available

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16

Respiratory viruses, including Respiratory Syncytial Virus, flu and COVID-19 are spreading across Colorado and the nation. The communications team in the Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment created a respiratory virus toolkit.
Resources in the toolkit include:

  • Sample newsletter copy.
  • Sample social media posts below.
  • Frequently asked questions.

Visit the CDPHE website for additional information.

You Look Good in Stripes campaign for new high school sports officials

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
People interested in officiating high school sports for the first time will have their first year of dues covered by The Colorado High School Activities Association in an effort to get more officials in sports that have seen a sharp decline in participation. These dues include each new official’s background check, insurance, testing, rule books, a membership to a sport-specific association and a membership to ArbiterSports.

Interested applicants can fill out this five-question form. The staff at CHSAA will send each applicant’s contact information to area sport directors, who will reach out with details of training, meetings, procedures and requirements.

As part of the “You Look Good in Stripes” initiative, CHSAA will also provide uniform and equipment grants for new officials once registration and testing are complete.

Additional information be found on the CHSSA website under the Officials tab at the top right of the page.

Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Courses grant applications due Friday, Dec. 16

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
Applications are due Friday, Dec. 16, for the Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Courses grant, or the John W. Buckner Grant. This one-year grant provides approximately $220,000 to be divided among grantees and is intended to increase the number of students enrolled in advanced courses for subjects in which the student has demonstrated proficiency. Grantees can use the funds for high school or middle school students.

For full details on this grant and to apply, view the John W. Buckner Automatic Enrollment in Advanced Courses webpage.

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program Intent to Apply

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
The Innovative Learning Opportunity Pilot Program Intent to Apply for 2023-24 is due by Friday, Dec. 9. A secure Syncplicity folder containing the application will be sent once the Intent to Apply is submitted. The ILOP Application is due via Syncplicity on Friday, Dec. 16.

Visit the ILOP webpage for more information on the process and to view the ILOP Application webinar recording.

High-Impact Tutoring Program webinar

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
The High-Impact Tutoring Program webinar will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and will cover various approaches and strategies to implementing high-impact tutoring and will also discuss the forthcoming request for applications.

Register for the session via Zoom.

Visit the High-Impact Tutoring Program webpage for additional information.

State Board of Education gives final approval to revised academic standards in social studies

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
At its November meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education voted to approve final revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards for social studies after adding the contributions of ethnic and religious groups as well as LGTBQ+ people in teaching about civil government.

Each school district and charter school will have until the beginning of the 2024-25 school year to transition to the revisions to the social studies standards. However, local education providers must incorporate Holocaust and genocide studies into an existing course required for high school graduation by July 1, 2023.

School Bullying Prevention and Education Grant applications

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Nov
16
The School Bullying Prevention and Education Grant program is accepting applications for funds that can be used to reduce bullying by engaging students and families, improving school climate and implementing best practices. Schools can receive up to $35,000 per year when accepted into the three-year grant program.

For more information and to download the request for application, visit the BPEG program webpage.
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