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Wednesday, October 07, 2020
** Action Item
This Week in The Scoop
Early Learning & School Readiness
READ Act-required K-3 teacher training
Colorado school districts are required to ensure all kindergarten through 3rd grade teachers complete evidence-based training in teaching reading by the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
CDE is providing two free options: one fully online, self-paced option, and one virtual-live option.
District and school staff are encouraged to visit the CDE K-3 Teacher Training webpage for information about all the options. This page is updated frequently.
Email registration-related questions about the two CDE-provided options to [email protected].
Email more general training questions or READ Act-related questions to [email protected].
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For More Information, Contact:
Andreia Simon
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 720-402-6049
Email: [email protected]
Educator Talent
** Districts and BOCES are required to submit Educator Effectiveness Assurances
Each year, Colorado districts and BOCES must submit assurances that they are implementing the State Model Evaluation System or another evaluation system that is aligned with SB 10-191 and State Board Rules.
The 2020-21 assurances submission process has been revised. Please visit the Assurances for Written Evaluation Systems webpage for details.
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For More Information, Contact:
Carolyn Haug
Educator Talent Division
Phone: 303-866-6923
Email: [email protected]
Educator Effectiveness metrics refreshed with 2018-19 evaluation ratings
The Educator Effectiveness Metrics have been updated to include the most currently available data at this time and now display longitudinal data covering a minimum of three school years. Guidance regarding access and interpretation of the metrics is available on the EE Metrics website, as are links to the four publicly reported metrics for teachers and principals: Overall Effectiveness, Quality Standard Ratings, Alignment and Gap Analysis.
The purpose of Colorado’s Educator Effectiveness System and the accompanying metrics is to provide valid and actionable information to enable districts, schools and stakeholders to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of their educators. We are committed to supporting the continuous improvement of this system and welcome provide feedback on the metrics themselves and the reporting of the metrics.
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For More Information, Contact:
Carolyn Haug
Educator Talent Division
Phone: 303-866-6923
Email: [email protected]
Exceptional Student Services
Vacancies on the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
Please help spread the word that CSEAC is looking for dedicated people from across Colorado to advise the State Board of Education and State Director of Special Education on the issues relating to special education services and supports.
CSEAC is a state-level committee mandated by federal and state law. Members are interested in the quality of education received by children and youth with disabilities. The committee includes parents of and individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.
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For More Information, Contact:
David Ramer
Exceptional Student Services
Phone: 303-866-6943
Email: [email protected]
Family Partnerships
Promising Partnership Practices Online Now
The sixth edition of Promising Partnership Practices is now available online. Read real-life stories about how 38 schools, districts, and institutes of higher education across Colorado are working with families. In honor of October being Family and School Partnership in Education Month, 28 of the practices are highlighted in follow-up video interviews. The interviews and practices are available at the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Darcy Hutchins
Phone: 13035628175
Email: [email protected]
Family-School-Community Partnerships: From Paper to Practice Registration Now Open
Join the CDE on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn more about its Family-School-Community Partnerships Framework and User's Guide. School and district staff will share how they are implementing the framework's four Essential Elements: Create an Inclusive Culture, Building Trusting Relationships, Design Capacity-Building Opportunities, and Dedicate Necessary Resources. Steven Sheldon, associate professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-author of the User's Guide, will join the convening for a Q&A session. This event is intended for district and school staff. Register at the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Darcy Hutchins
Phone: 303-562-8175
Email: [email protected]
Federal Programs
Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG) Program
To support students with a high-quality educational experience, the State of Colorado has created a public-private partnership with the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office and Colorado Department of Education in coordination with internet service providers and other community focused organizations to provide broadband access to all students with remote learning needs for the 2020-21 school year.
CDE is pleased to announce the Connecting Colorado Students Grant (CCSG) Program, which is a competitive grant that provides $2 million to help school districts provide broadband access to low-income families and school staff. Funds are available to education providers who can apply on behalf of individual schools, or with a community partner as an education-related entity.
Applications must be completed (including all required elements) and submitted through the online application by Friday, Nov. 6, at 11:59 pm. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Connecting Colorado Students Grant Program.
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For More Information, Contact:
DeLilah Collins
Federal Programs Unit
Phone: 303.866.6850
Email: [email protected]
Health, Wellness & Nutrition
USDA National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant - Request for Applications Available Soon
This grant will competitively award U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Equipment Assistance Grants to eligible School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). These funds will allow SFAs to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals; improve food safety; support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Funds may be used for the purchase of new equipment, the replacement of old equipment, or the renovation of existing equipment, plus all associated delivery and installation costs.
Application training will be provided during the October On the Menu call on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m. Call access information will be provided in the Dish Newsletter. Available application resources will be posted on the program website.
Applications will be due Wednesday, Nov. 18, by 11:59 pm. For additional information and to access the application, visit the website below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Megan Johnson
School Nutrition Unit
Phone: (303) 653-6138
Email: [email protected]
Innovation & Choice
Virtual Equity Convening: Open to All - Equitable Access for Students with Special Needs in Colorado Charter Schools
Leading the Change: Equitable Access for Students with Special Needs
Friday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosted by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs and the Schools of Choice Unit at CDE, this event will engage education leaders in solutions-focused inquiry to better understand and address barriers faced by students with special needs. Find more information and registration below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Kelly Wynveen
Phone: 720-765-3430
Email: [email protected]
Postsecondary Readiness
PWR Playbook Launch
The Office of Postsecondary Readiness ICAP practitioners are delighted to announce the launch of the next generation ICAP Implementation guide called the PWR Playbook. Join students, school and district leaders, teachers, counselors, and other staff for a mini-celebration of the 10th anniversary of ICAP and take a peek into the Playbook:
PWR Playbook Launch
Tuesday, Oct. 13
10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Please register for the 10 to 11 a.m. session here.
Please register for the 2 to 3 p.m. session here.
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For More Information, Contact:
Robin Russel
Office of Postsecondary Readiness
Phone: 303.866.2908
Email: [email protected]
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