Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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Exceptional Student Services

 Intro to Social Emotional Learning online class registration now open
 

Registration for the eight-week Intro to SEL Online Course opens Wednesday, Feb. 24. The purpose of the course is to support participants in the development of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) plans and instruction. Participants will explore the evidence-based practices and competencies involved in effective SEL planning and intervention. Assessment for lagging skills and data collection opportunities will be provided. Course dates: March 28 through May 23.

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For More Information, Contact:
Amanda Nieser
ESSU
Phone: 303-866-6121
Email: [email protected]

Federal Programs

Deadlines approaching for the 2021 CLDE awards applications
 

The Office of CLDE will not host the annual CLDE Academy due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19. However, CLDE will continue acknowledging and awarding winners of the Student Art Contest and Distinguished Administrator in Support of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners.

Here are the categories:

• Distinguished Administrator in Support of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners – Nominate a distinguished administrator who has created successful and innovative programs that supported the academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners during these unique times. Administrator award applications will be accepted until Friday, March 12.

• Student Art Contest Theme: “I Am Resilient” — Nominate elementary, middle, or high school students for the “I Am Resilient” Student Art Award. We invite all Colorado students to explore the theme of resiliency as it relates to themselves, their families, friends, or wider community. This is an opportunity for students to highlight how they have been resilient through the medium of fine art (painting, drawing, photography, digital media, sculpture, pottery, etc.). Student art applications will be accepted until Friday, April 9.

For CLDE questions contact, Rebekah Ottenbreit at [email protected]

For nomination process questions contact, Patricia Gleason at [email protected]

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Standards & Assessments

Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) review and revision | pre-revision survey
 

The Office of Standards and Instructional Support is accepting feedback on the social studies, visual arts, music, dance, and drama and theatre arts standards. The feedback received will assist committee members in their work of making recommendations for revision to the standards.

To provide feedback, please complete the survey here.  

For More Information, Contact:
Joanna Bruno
Office of Standards and Instructional Support
Phone: (303) 866-6571
Email: [email protected]

Holocaust and Genocide Studies Committee Seeks Feedback
 

The Holocaust and Genocide Studies committee is seeking public feedback on recommendations for revisions to the secondary social studies standards. To provide feedback, please take the survey here.   The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 8.

For More Information, Contact:
Stephanie Hartman
Office of Standards and Instructional Support
Phone: (303) 866-6577
Email: [email protected]