Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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This Week in The Scoop

Accountability & Improvement
TLCC embargoed data release
Districts and their schools that met reporting thresholds received access to the embargoed Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey results this week. An email was sent to superintendents and accountability contacts with access information. Results should be shared with appropriate district- and school- level staff. The data will be available publicly on Monday, May 4.
Interpretation resources and guidance are available on the TLCC website. Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact: Lisa Steffen Accountability and Continuous Improvement Phone: 720-498-3020 Email: [email protected]

Federal Programs
CLDE English learner programming and identification guidance
The Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) has released new guidance and interim procedures related to English Learner Programming and Identification during the school closures and distance learning.
• 2019-20 Interim English Learner Identification and Placement Procedures for the identification of ELs during periods of suspensions of in-person learning due to COVID-19.
• 2019-20 Distance Learning Guidance to address impacts on instruction for English Learners (ELs) during school closures and distance learning.
The Office of CLDE will be hosting Virtual Office Hours on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., and Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to answer questions from the field. Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact: Alana Foy CLDE Phone: 303.866.6789 Email: [email protected]

News & Notes
CDE pausing 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competitive Grant competition until Spring 2021
In order to support districts' and organizations’ focus on the current health situation, CDE is pausing the new, Cohort IX, 21st CCLC competitive grant program application and subsequent grant review process. The Cohort IX competition will be relaunched in Spring 2021 to fund programs starting July 1, 2021. For questions, please contact Kim Burnham at [email protected], or Dana Scott at [email protected]. Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact: Kim Burnham Competitive Grants and Awards Phone: (303) 866-6916 Email: [email protected]
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