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Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021
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This Week in The Scoop
Educator Talent
READ Act teacher training updates office hours
The Literacy Team in the Preschool Through 3rd Grade Office will be scheduling monthly office hours to share updates on the READ Act Teacher training. Topics may include information about:
- The READ Act teacher training requirement
- Dates for teachers and districts to be aware of
- Pathway options to meet the READ Act teacher training requirement
- How teachers can report to the Colorado Online Licensing system (COOL)
- How districts can report
For more information about upcoming READ Act Teacher Training Updates Office Hours, visit the READ Act training webpage.
Send questions to [email protected].
Exceptional Student Services
High Cost Student Applications now available
High Cost Student Applications and Instructions for In-Administrative Unit and Out of District are available to download. The deadline for completed applications, and all supporting documents is Tuesday, March 1.
Visit the Special Education Fiscal Advisory Committee webpage for more information.
For More Information, Contact:
Kim Boylan
Exceptional Student Services Unit
Phone: 303-866-6690
Email: [email protected]
Family Partnerships
** Attend the Winter Parents Encouraging Parents Online Academy
Winter Parents Encouraging Parents Online Academy will be Friday, Jan. 28, Saturday, Jan. 29, and Saturday, Feb. 5.
PEP conferences are designed to promote family and school partnerships to support students with disabilities and their families in schools and the community. PEP brings families and professionals together by sharing ideas, discussing concerns, celebrating successes, and obtaining information related to parenting, educating, and partnering to support student learning.
The Winter PEP Academy Online will be presented live on Zoom and through pre-recorded Moodle sessions.
Consider adding a brief announcement and the link on your websites and in your newsletters to help inform families and professionals in your community of this learning opportunity.
Visit the PEP webpage for more information.
For More Information, Contact:
Joyce Thiessen-Barrett
ESSU
Phone: 303-866-6757
Email: [email protected]
Health, Wellness and Nutrition
School nurse workforce grant application now available
The new School Nurse Work Force Grant Program is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding and will support Local Education Providers in their efforts to recruit, hire, and retain school nurse staff.
Local Education Providers (LEP) may apply for funding for the three main focus areas of the School Nurse Workforce Grant: to help schools achieve adequate school nurse staffing to support the application of COVID-19 health guidance and to respond to the growing needs of students with chronic conditions; to increase the school nurse’s capacity to successfully keep schools open for in-person learning while protecting the health and safety of school community members; and to support Local Education Providers in their efforts to recruit and retain qualified school nurses.
Approximately $8 million is available to award for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. CDE anticipates awarding grants in the amount of $20,000 - $350,000 for an 18-month period. Funding requests may be lower than $20,000 but should not exceed $350,000.
Review the Request for Applications on CDE’s website for more information, technical assistance, and eligibility requirements. (Corrected Link)
For More Information, Contact:
Jacklyn Thompson
Health and Wellness
Email: [email protected]
Student Pathways
Application deadline extended for formula funding to support McKinney students
Applications to apply for American Rescue Plan Act funding to help support school districts serving students experiencing homelessness has been extended to Tuesday, March 1.
Funding purposes include increasing the identification of homeless children and youth, providing wraparound services and helping homeless children and youth attend school and participate fully in school activities. Applications must be completed and submitted online. See complete details and additional information on the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Webpage.
For More Information, Contact:
Dana Scott
Office of Student Supports, Student Pathways Unit
Phone: 303-866-6791
Email: [email protected]
Health, Wellness & Nutrition
CU Anschutz offers well-being workshops for educators
The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Psychiatry is offering timely and relevant workshops for educators in preparation for the winter break as well as tips for getting through the holidays and enjoying holiday break.
Learn more about the workshops on the CU Anschutz website. The online workshops include:
The well-being support line is available to all Colorado educators, including administrators and other school-based staff members, for confidential venting, validation, problem solving and resources. Call or text 303-724-2500. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9-11 a.m.; and Sunday 4-6 p.m.
Click Here for Additional Information
News & Notes
Public invited to comment on draft plan for Universal Preschool Program
Public feedback is sought through Wednesday, Dec. 15, on a draft report that outlines key recommendations for the voter-approved, voluntary, universal preschool program. A series of virtual listening sessions also will be held to share the draft plan and gather public feedback.
Public comment may be provided through an online feedback form now through Wednesday, Dec.15.
The universal preschool program, which will be overseen by the new Department of Early Childhood, will allow Colorado families to access 10 hours of high-quality early care and education per week, per child, in the year prior to the child entering kindergarten. It is set to launch in 2023.
The draft report was released by the Transition Working Group, created by the General Assembly to guide the future of early childhood care and education in Colorado as the state looks to improve and expand child care and education for all families. Based on stakeholder feedback received through this process, the recommendations will be updated and submitted to the Early Childhood Leadership Commission by Saturday, Jan. 1. The ECLC will have two weeks to approve the recommendations and submit the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly.
For More Information, Contact:
Victoria Graham
Phone: Governor's Office
Email: [email protected]
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