The Scoop_June 30, 2021

 
 
 

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

** Action Item

This Week in The Scoop

Early Learning & School Readiness

CLSD application webinar: eligibility and core components of the grant
 

CDE is offering a webinar on the Colorado Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant that will explain eligibility guidelines based on the use of evidence-based practices, charter schools and how the READ Act fits with the CLSD Program. CDE will also answer common questions about the core components of the CLSD application and what CDE is really looking for from applicants.

Zoom meeting information:
 Thursday, July 8, 10 a.m. 

Register in advance for this meeting via the Zoom link.


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For More Information, Contact:
Stacey Smith
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 720-595-1407
Email: [email protected]

Federal Programs

Members needed for Committee of Practitioners 
 

The Committee of Practitioners  is a critical stakeholder group for CDE's Federal Programs with a primary purpose of advising CDE regarding its implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act. The CoP operates to identify issues across regions of the state and facilitate two-way communication between CDE and the preK-12 education community throughout Colorado.

The membership of the committee includes representatives from local education agencies, non-public schools, and charter schools. Members include school and district administrators, teachers, parents, and members of local school boards. Committee members serve for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend membership beyond the initial term. A minimum of four meetings will be held per year. To apply for a position, fill out the 2021-22 application and submit to Emily Owen: [email protected]

For additional information, please reach out to Tammy Giessinger: [email protected] or Jeremy Meredith: [email protected]

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For More Information, Contact:
Tammy Giessinger
Federal Programs Unit
Phone: 303.866.6992
Email: [email protected]

Health, Wellness & Nutrition

Colorado’s free and reduced-price school meal policy for the 2021-22 school year
 

CDE's School Nutrition unit announced the policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free and reduced-price school meals, or free milk, served by Colorado School Food Authorities that participate in the National School Lunch, School Program,  Breakfast Program and/or Special Milk Program.

This school year, districts may operate the Seamless Summer Option, allowing all students to eat at no cost regardless of eligibility status. However, free and reduced-price school meal applications will still be distributed, collected, and processed for purposes of determining eligibility for the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program.

Local school officials will use the 2021-22 household size and income criteria for determining eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals and to determine eligibility for P-EBT. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels outlined are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals for districts operating the NSLP. Districts operating SSO can continue to provide meals at no cost no matter a student’s eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals. Applications for free and reduced-price meals, instructions and an informational letter to households are available for school district use on the school meal eligibility webpage.

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P-EBT mini grant opportunities
 

The opening of the second round of P-EBT Mini-Grants began June 28. The mini-grants are a non-competitive grant that reimburse school districts for allowable administrative costs incurred during the delivery of the P-EBT benefits. Any district participating in the distribution of P-EBT benefits to students is eligible to apply. Districts now have two options to receive reimbursement:

Option 1: Mini Grant Application
• Apply for the grant. Applications are due by Friday, July 31. Submit one application per district.
• Districts must submit a detailed budget outlining all reimbursable costs. A budget template can be found within the application.

Option 2: Simplified Funding
School districts will automatically receive tiered funding based on the number of P-EBT eligible students in the district. Reimbursements for Option 2 have one allotment payout in September 2021.



Districts that elect to receive Option 2 funding do not need to fill out an application or notify CDE. Districts that do not apply via the mini-grant application process will automatically be enrolled in Option 2 funding.
An informational town hall will be held on Thursday, July 15, at 2 p.m. and registration information is forthcoming.

For questions, contact  free&[email protected].
 

 

Student Pathways

American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief- Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY I) competitive grant
 

The U.S. Department of Education under section 2001(b)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is providing additional funding to help support school districts in serving students experiencing homelessness. The purposes of this funding include increasing the identification of homeless children and youth, providing wraparound services considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and providing assistance needed to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and participate fully in school activities. Applications will be available on CDE’s McKinney-Vento webpage. All Colorado LEAs and BOCES are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to applicants that are not currently receiving McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funding, and meet the purposes of the funding as described above and outlined in the upcoming grant application.
Applications Due: Wednesday, Aug. 4, by 11:59pm

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For More Information, Contact:
Kerry Wrenick
Office of Student Supports
Phone: 3038157010
Email: [email protected]

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