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Wednesday, August 04, 2021
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This Week in The Scoop
Accountability & Improvement
Sign up to attend the 2021-22 SAC/DAC networking series
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 10, CDE will offer a series of monthly virtual networking meetings for members of school accountability committees and district accountability committees which will include content from CDE, promising practices and an opportunity to network and learn from other committee members. The meetings will be from August through May on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Spanish translation will be available. To sign up and learn more visit the SAC DAC Networking series website below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Lisa Steffen
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Phone: 720-498-3020
Email: [email protected]
State Review panelists needed for 2021-22 - extended deadline
The State Review Panel is seeking experienced Colorado-based educators to critically evaluate school improvement efforts for schools and districts on the accountability clock (i.e., Turnaround, Priority Improvement) potentially including the 2021-22 Request to Reconsider process. The application deadline has been extended to Monday, Aug. 16.
The panel also makes recommendations to the State Board of Education on next steps for schools or districts at the end of the accountability clock (e.g., five years on the clock) or receiving progress monitoring once the board has directed action.
For more information, visit the State Review Panel webpage. The application for potential panelists is available on the SchoolWorks webpage All applications are due by Monday, Aug. 16.
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For More Information, Contact:
Lisa Steffen
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Phone: 720-498-3020
Email: [email protected]
Capital Construction
Air Quality Improvement Grant Opportunity
Per Senate Bill 21-202, the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board is authorized to award grants for purchase of portable high-efficiency particulate air fans or filtration systems for classrooms made on or after April 1, 2021. Please visit the CCAB webpage to learn more and complete the application form. Application deadline is Friday, Sept. 10, and awards will be distributed as soon as possible after that date.
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For More Information, Contact:
Andy Stine
Capital Construction
Phone: 303-866-6717
Email: [email protected]
Early Learning & School Readiness
READ Act Evaluation Year One Report
During the 2019 legislative session the Colorado READ Act was amended to require the department to contract with an independent evaluator to provide evaluations of the use of per-pupil intervention money and money received through the Early Literacy Grant program by local education providers and to determine whether the student outcomes achieved are meeting the intent of the law.
West Ed, as the independent evaluator, will present summary results to the field on the independent evaluation. CDE staff will also provide a brief update on state and district implementation of provisions of Senate Bill 19-199. Information and links to the reports will be made available after this meeting. For more information on the West Ed’s review please visit the READ Act Implementation Evaluation webpage.
Please register for the CDE Zoom meeting on the Independent Evaluation of the READ Act as required in Senate Bill 19-199.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anji Gallanos
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 720- 527-0497
Email: [email protected]
Library
State Grants to Libraries Funding available for FY2021-2022
The Colorado State Library is excited to announce that nearly $3 million in state grants to libraries funding is available for 2021-22. Each eligible library will receive a minimum of $4,500.
The funds will be available to eligible publicly funded school, public and academic libraries to fund grants for library materials. The purpose of the funds is for educational materials in libraries that support efforts to improve literacy and learning.
The application process is easy – a two-page eligibility form. The guidelines and eligibility forms are now posted on the State Grants to Libraries webpage below along with projected funding amounts.
Eligibility forms are due on or before Wednesday, Sept. 15.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Carlson
Colorado State Library
Phone: 303-866-6910
Email: [email protected]
FY2021-22 LSTA ARPA Library Grant Offering
The Library Services and Technology Act, American Rescue Plan Act Grant funding is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Colorado State Library to help communities respond directly and immediately to the pandemic, as well as to related economic and community needs through equitable approaches in digital inclusion and library services.
The Colorado State Library is distributing a total of $3.1 million in non-competitive grants to public library jurisdictions, state supported school districts, and state supported academic libraries.
Round 2 is open to state supported school districts.
Round 2 applications due Friday, Oct. 1.
For more information and access to grant applications and guidelines visit the ARPA Library Grant website below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Carlson
Colorado State Library
Phone: 303-866-6910
Email: [email protected]
News & Notes
Department of Early Childhood listening sessions
Colorado is creating a new unified state Department of Early Childhood, effective July 1, 2022. The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is tasked with approving a plan to transition to the new agency, as well as to guide the state’s new universal preschool program.
To ensure that the voices of parents, families, program providers, members of the workforce, human service leaders, school districts, advocates, and other stakeholders are central to the design of the new Department of Early Childhood, the ECLC is seeking input through a variety of engagement opportunities throughout the summer. Current engagement opportunities include:
• A monthly town hall beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Hear updates about the transition planning process and opportunities to get involved. Spanish language interpretation will be available. To learn more and to register, please visit the meeting registration webpage.
• Subgroup meetings will meet throughout the summer and fall to advise and inform the transition planning process. Visit the subgroup webpage to learn more about each subgroup, including previous meeting notes and recordings.
• Share feedback, recommendations, questions or suggestions for the transition plan and universal preschool recommendations by visiting the webpage.
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Postsecondary Readiness
Call for nominations for the Colorado School Counselor Corps Grant Program Advisory Board
CDE seeks nominations for the School Counselor Corps Grant Advisory Board. Representatives are needed from school districts or individuals with expertise in elementary, middle, and high school counseling; Labor and Employment; student retention; counselor education; and career planning. The SCCGP Advisory Board provides recommendations to CDE for the School Counselor Corps Grant program. Each member of the board shall serve for a term of three years with the possibility of extending to a second term based upon the member’s eligibility. For candidate qualifications, visit the Advisory Board webpage.
To nominate yourself or someone else as a candidate, send a letter of interest and resume to Amy Miglinas: [email protected] by Thursday, Sept. 30.
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For More Information, Contact:
Amy Miglinas
Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness
Phone: 720-576-4762
Email: [email protected]
Standards & Assessments
Computer Science Education Grant Program extension
The Colorado Computer Science Education Grant Program applications window will be extended. The application process will now conclude on Friday, Sept. 10 and awards will be distributed for use during the 2021-22 school year. This includes the Computer Science Teacher Education Grant (provides funds for K-12 computer science teacher professional development) and the Computer Science Education Grant (provides funding with the purpose of increasing enrollment and participation of traditionally underrepresented students in computer science education activities).
For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science webpage or contact Chris Summers.
For More Information, Contact:
Chris Summers
Office of Standards and Instructional Support
Phone: (303) 866-6576
Email: [email protected]
CoMath Conversation: How do we teach math without a math teacher?
How do we teach math without a math teacher? With more than 75 districts looking to fill math teacher openings, this is a question some districts will ask themselves when the school year begins. On Thursday, Aug. 12 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. CDE mathematics specialist Raymond Johnson will host an online forum to discuss and share ideas for making the most of this unfortunate situation. Registration required and can be found here.
For More Information, Contact:
Raymond Johnson, Ph.D.
Office of Standards and Instructional Support
Phone: (303) 866-6582
Email: [email protected]
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