Educator Survey for Colorado Applies Month and Free Application Days

by: Bryce Reedy

Oct

26

Educators are invited to complete a brief survey on their involvement and use of the resources available for Colorado Applies Month by Friday, Nov. 5.

Thank you for supporting efforts to make applying to college attainable for students through the Colorado Applies and Free Application Days initiatives. Because of your support, Colorado Applies Month and Colorado Free Application Days have been a success for the fifth year in a row. Final numbers will be available later this year.

For more information visit the Colorado Free Application Days webpage.

Join the Upcoming Path4Ward Application Webinar

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

26

A webinar and Q&A on the Path4Ward application process will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 3, to go over the required submission materials and procedures and will also provide an opportunity to discuss the attributes of successful applications from the initial implementation period.

Path4Ward provides scholarships to low-income high school students who graduate early and can help students pay for postsecondary education and training programs, including college and workplace learning programs like internships or apprenticeships. It is currently open to applicants through a portal available on the CDHE website. The application close date is Monday, Nov. 14. The Commission on Higher Education will select a limited number of new participating districts or groups of districts from the applicant pool on Thursday, Dec. 1.

For more information on the Path4Ward program and to register for the webinar visit the Path4Ward webpage.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Survey

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

26

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Survey for the 2023-24 school year is due Monday, Nov. 14.

Additional information can be found on the TREP webpage.

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program 2023-24

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

26

The Intent to Apply form for the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program is available for 2023-24 The Intent to Apply is due by Friday, Dec. 9.

For an overview of the application and application timeline, register for the ILOP application webinar at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14.

The ILOP Application process webpage has more detailed information about the application process.

Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Symposium in Durango on Thursday, Nov. 3

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

26

Educators and district staff are invited to attend the Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Durango to learn about relevant PWR resources in a collaborative environment.

Register for the Symposium via this Google Doc.

Can’t travel to Durango? Consider hosting a symposium. View the PWR Symposium webpage for future dates.

Arts Standards documents available

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

26

Revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards for the arts were approved by the State Board of Education in April and the documents are available on the Office of Standards and Instructional Support webpage.

Request to Reconsider materials due Tuesday, Oct. 25

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

Final request materials are due in the Accreditation Portal within the UIP online system by Tuesday, Oct. 25. If a district wishes to rescind a request, the district must do so before the deadline. All requests will be considered public record after Tuesday, Oct. 25.

CDE will contact districts with an update on the status of their requests prior to the December State Board of Education meeting. All sites participating in a request to reconsider will have their ratings finalized by the state board during the December meeting.

View the Request to Reconsider and School Accreditation webpage for additional information.

Gifted Education Advisory Committee

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

Applications are open for individuals interested in joining the Gifted Education Advisory Committee for the 2023-26 term.

See the Gifted Education State Advisory Committee webpage for districts and available openings.

New funding opportunity

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The School Health Professional Grant Program is intended to provide behavioral health education and intervention to students who are enrolled in elementary and secondary schools, and provide training and resources to school staff for implementing evidence-based programming for behavioral health education and care for all students.

Visit the School Health Professional Grant Program webpage for additional information.

Apply for the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Career and Education Grant

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The application for the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Career and Education Grant is open.

Funds can be used for developing and distributing financial aid information, training educators, hosting financial aid and FAFSA/CASFA completion events and for updating the Individual Career and Academic Plan process.

Register to attend an assistance webinar at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24.

View the Financial Aid and FAFSA/CASFA webpage for additional information.

Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Symposium in Durango on Thursday, Nov. 3

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

Educators and district staff are invited to attend the Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Durango. Participants will learn about relevant PWR resources in a collaborative environment hosted by CDE and Pueblo Community College.

Register for the Symposium via this Google Doc.

Can’t travel to Durango? Consider hosting a symposium. View the PWR Symposium webpage for future dates.

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot 2023-24

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The Intent to Apply form for the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program is available for 2023-24. The Intent to Apply is due by Friday, Dec. 9.

For an overview of the application and application timeline, register for the ILOP application webinar at 1p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14.

The ILOP Application process webpage has more detailed information about the application process.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Survey

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Survey for the 2023-24 school year is due Monday, Nov. 14.

Additional information can be found on the TREP webpage.

2023-24 ASCENT 101 and Estimated Numbers Intent to Participate Webinar

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

Register for the 2023-24 ASCENT 101 and Estimated Numbers Intent to Participate webinar that is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. Attendees will learn more about the program and get answers to frequently asked questions.

If districts are planning to participate in the ASCENT program next year, they should complete the 2023-24 Estimated Number of ASCENT Program Participants Intent to Participate web form by Monday, Nov. 14.

The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ASCENT Technical Assistance webpage.

View the ASCENT webpage for additonal information.

Take a Free Advisors LEAD Course

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The Colorado Department of Higher Education offers free professional development opportunities for college and career high school counselors. Access to the course is by invitation only. Interested participants should fill out this form. Upon completing all four training modules, participants will receive certification and recognition from CDHE.

The Advisors LEAD course was developed in response to House Bill 19-1206 and in partnership with Student-Ready Strategies.

For additional information, visit the Advisors LEAD webpage on the CDHE website.

Colorado Free Application Days

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

Students can apply to Colorado colleges and universities for free through Thursday, Oct. 20, as part of Colorado Free Application Days.

Visit the Colorado Free Application Day webpage for additional information.

If you encounter technical problems submitting admissions applications, contact the school's Admissions Office.

Watch the Public Service Announcements in English and Spanish.

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominations are open

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

19

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teaching. Principals, teachers, parents, students or members of the general public may nominate exceptional Colorado STEM teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2022-23 award year.

Eligible teachers may also apply directly on the PAEMST website.

The nomination deadline is Jan. 7, and the application deadline is Feb. 6.

Online UIP offline Saturday, Oct. 15

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

13

The CDE Identity Management System will undergo maintenance on Saturday, Oct. 15, making the online UIP inaccessible for the day.

2022-23 Unified Improvement Plan submission

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

13

The 2022-23 school and district unified improvement plans are due for public posting on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Biennial and combined plan flexibility are available for eligible districts and schools, which can be checked in the online system under the School/District Summary and Requirements tab.

Note that newly identified sites, such as Year 0, ESSA Comprehensive Support and sites participating in Request to Reconsider may request an additional extension to submit their plans until Jan. 17. District users should indicate if eligible schools or the district will submit their plan in January in the UIP Details page under January Submission.

Visit the UIP general resources page for submission resources.

2023 US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award applications open

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Oct

13

CDE is accepting applications from schools, districts, and colleges and universities for the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award Program. PreK-12 Schools, districts and institutions of higher education eligible for this prestigious national award are those demonstrating high achievement each of the three GRS Pillars: Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, Improved Health and Wellness, and Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education.

ED-GRS honorees are recognized by parents, students, staff, partners, sponsors and communities as exemplary models of achievement in sustainability, health and environmental education. Honorees will be invited to participate in national and local recognition ceremonies.

Applications are due to CDE on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Application assistance and resources are available for those interested in applying.