Professional Development Needs Survey Closes Friday, Sept. 16

by: Bryce Reedy

Sep

14

The Professional Development Needs Survey closes on Friday, Sept. 16.

The Office of Standards and Instructional Support invites all Colorado educators to participate and share this survey with others who are interested in contributing. The purpose of the voluntary survey is to gather data on the needs of educators currently in the field.

Arts standards documents available

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

14

Revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards for the arts were approved by the State Board of Education in April 2022. The documents are on the Office of Standards and Instructional Support webpage.

Updates to Standards Online, the tool for easy navigation of the standards in a web browser, are coming soon.

2022-23 Computer Science Education Grant Applications

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

14

The Computer Science Education Grant Program application window is open for the 2022-23 school year. The application process closed Tuesday, Sept. 13, and awards will be distributed for use during the 2022-23 school year. This includes the Computer Science Teacher Education Grant, which provides funds for K-12 computer science teacher professional development, and the Computer Science Education Grant, which provides funding with the purpose of increasing enrollment and participation of traditionally underrepresented students in computer science education activities.

For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science website.

Resources for READ Plans for Grades 4-12

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

14

A FAQ resource webpage is available to provide guidance and support to districts in drafting READ plans beyond third grade.

Upcoming accountability and improvement planning trainings

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

The School Improvement and Planning team will host the following training webinars:

Noon on Friday, Sept. 9: Insufficient State Data Rating Informational Webinar
8:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16: Educational Accountability 101 Webinar
Noon on Friday, Sept. 16: UIP Submission & District User Dashboard Webinar

Visit the UIP training webpage to register for a session.

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission town hall

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host monthly town halls to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.

Join the next town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to hear from members of CDEC, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood champions working to ensure all children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving. Spanish language interpretation will be available.

Register to attend via Zoom.

2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

CDE seeks assessment vendors to apply to be included on the list of approved kindergarten school readiness assessments. The review of KSR assessments is being conducted to fulfill statutory requirements and to align assessments with other state-wide assessments.

Letters of intent to apply are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.

Visit the 2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review Process webpage for additional information and to submit a letter of intent to apply.

New online school nurse training course

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

The School Health Services Office at CDE launched a new, self-paced online training course. "Introduction to Colorado School Nursing" includes seven units and is intended for new and experienced Colorado school nurses wanting to supplement their knowledge. School staff may also find topics in the course useful to learn more about the role of the school nurse.

View details and course enrollment information on the CDE School Nursing & Health Professional Development webpage.

Win cash prizes through Water '22 Student Showcase

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

Water ’22, a statewide, year-long initiative that implores Coloradans to take an active role in securing the state’s water future, is encouraging all Colorado students, grades K-12 and ages 5-19, to create a work that reflects a place, thing or activity they love connected to water that is within their local watershed or river basin.

Students can enter in various categories such as creative writing, photography or video, digital art, music and performance, sculpture or fashion. Four students across all categories will receive cash awards ranging from $250-$2,000 based upon their demonstration of passion and creativity as awarded by the judges. Teachers who assist students will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $250 cash prizes.

For more details and to enter, visit the Water '22 webpage.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation webinar

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program allows for students on an educator pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary coursework for a fifth and sixth year.

Join CDE for a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to plan for student success in the TREP program for the 2023-24 school year.

Register for the webinar via Zoom.

The recording will be made available on the TREP website for those who are unable to attend.

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program webinar

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

Learn about the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program in a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
This webinar will provide information on the ILOP Program, as well as walk through the application steps.

Register in advance via Zoom.

Request for reviewers

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Sep

07

Qualified individuals are being sought to review Colorado Charter School Program Grant applications. Reviewers will have experience in the areas of charter facilities, charter/non-profit governance, charter management organization, education management organization, educational service provider or network structures, curriculum development, school administration and any other adjacent areas of expertise.

For additional information and to apply, view the flyer.

2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program Application available

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

The United States Senate Youth Program application for Colorado students is available.

The 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned for March 4–11, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 12. For more information on eligibility, Colorado’s selection process and application, visit the U.S. Senate Youth Program webpage.

Facility Schools Board Seat Vacancy

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

CDE seeks applicants for a vacated seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open position represents school districts and the ideal candidate has expertise in either special education or general education.

The term of membership is three years, and the board meets monthly.

Applications must include a resume and a cover letter/letter of interest and are due Wednesday, Oct. 5. Applications can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].

Safe2Tell is hosting two train the trainer sessions in October

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

Safe2Tell is hosting two training sessions for new Safe2Tell trainers in October.

Perks of becoming a Safe2Tell Trainer:

Differentiated curriculum and resources for K-12 on Safe2Tell
Curriculum is flexible, ranging from 15 to 60-minute lessons
Support network of peers and Safe2Tell staff
Train the Trainer certificate
Free starter kit of Safe2Tell promotional materials

Register for the in-person training.
8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202

Virtual training option
8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Register via Zoom.

View the Train the Trainer flyer for more information.

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality training

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

The Office of Suicide Prevention at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting free, virtual Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality training for Colorado providers on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Apply via Google doc. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying does not guarantee your space. OSP staff will reach out to applicants to confirm registration.

Visit the Office of Suicide Prevention’s Training webpage for more information on CAMS.

Forward Together resource for parents

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

The Forward Together campaign is a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Human Services. It provides tools and resources for both parents and youth to help them to build more connected relationships.

Check out ForwardTogetherCO.org for more information.

Test drinking water for lead with the Test and Fix Water for Kids program

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with school districts and child care centers across Colorado to test drinking water for lead, in compliance with House Bill 22-1358 signed in June.

CDPHE will provide school districts free training, testing, remediation, reimbursement and technical assistance through the new Test and Fix Water for Kids program. Supplies and guidance for testing will be available in October 2022, and the deadline for testing is May 31, 2023.

Before starting any sampling activities, school districts need to confirm their contact information, and verify any prior lead sampling by completing a survey. CDPHE sent an email with details to school administrators on Tuesday, August 23. If a district facilities manager didn’t receive the survey, email [email protected] with the facilities manager's name, school name and CDE school ID to request access to the survey or to discuss next steps with the program manager.

View the CDPHE information flyer on Lead in drinking water.

Path4Ward Application Webinar

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

Colorado Department of Higher Education is hosting a webinar on applications to the Path4Ward Program at noon on Friday, Sept. 2. The webinar will walk applicants through the program, application and selection process and the reporting requirements. The webinar will be recorded and posted on CDHE's website.

RSVP for the webinar via Microsoft Teams.

View CDHE's website for more information on the Path4Ward program.

CDHE partners with Colorado Succeeds on Path4Ward, providing application and implementation support to interested schools and districts. For questions, contact Erin Kerr at [email protected].

Authorizer Assurances for Online Schools & Programs

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Aug

31

The due date for submission of the Authorizer Assurances is Tuesday, Sept. 20. Assurances are required for all authorizers of multi-district online schools, single district online schools and single district online programs pursuant to the Rules for the Administration, Certification and Oversight of Colorado Online Programs, 1-CCR 301-71.

For questions or assistance with Authorizer Assurances, email [email protected].

Additional information is available on the Online and Blended Learning Resources webpage.