Wednesday, June 02, 2021

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This Week in The Scoop

Federal Programs

2021 Distinguished Administrator in Support of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners award
 

Dr. Stephanie Johnson, from Lewis-Palmer School District 38 was chosen as the 2021 Distinguished Administrator in Support of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners. This award is presented annually to one distinguished administrator who has demonstrated excellence in creating successful outcomes by supporting the academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners and their families. The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education office has honored administrators and educators who have demonstrated excellence in their work with culturally and linguistically diverse learners since 2007.

For More Information, Contact:
Rebekah Ottenbreit
Phone: 3039079331
Email: [email protected]

News & Notes

CDE seeks Chief Strategic Recovery Officer
 

CDE is looking for a Chief Strategic Recovery Officer to lead the department’s implementation of the state-level ESSER III activities to address the impacts of the pandemic. Interested parties can find more information and apply on the state job link. We are looking for someone with vision, creativity and experience building coherence, and ideally someone with Colorado education experience. The job closes on Sunday, June 6. Please forward to anyone who you think would be a great fit.
 

2021 Equity & Excellence Learning Series sign up now open
 

Sign up now for the virtual 2021 Equity & Excellence Learning Series on June 16-17, June 23-24 and Aug. 4-6. Titled: "Reflect, Reset, Reimagine: Tools and Strategies to Accelerate Student Learning and Well-Being in Colorado," the series will be anchored by CDE’s COVID Learning Impact Toolkit's four key areas: recovery planning, extended learning opportunities, instruction and intervention, and well-being and connectedness.

The series is designed for district and school leaders, classroom leaders, and school support specialists who have and will continue to do the work necessary to address opportunity gaps exacerbated by the pandemic. Particularly, the Learning Series will speak to:
• School leaders (Principals, Assistant Principals)
• Federal Program directors
• Special Education Directors
• Educators and Specialists as content is relevant
• Health & Wellness/ Social-Emotional Learning/ Nutrition directors and coordinators
Featured Speakers:
• Dr. Katy Anthes, Commissioner, CDE
• Gerardo Muñoz, Teacher, Colorado Teacher of the Year
• Dr. Byron M. McClure, D.Ed., School Psychologist
• Celeste Malone, PhD, MS, Associate Professor, Howard University

To register, follow this link. Questions? Please contact [email protected].
 

For More Information, Contact:
Noemi Aguilar
Phone: 303.866.6658
Email: [email protected]