School districts operating the National School Lunch Program and who operate an afterschool program may qualify for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Afterschool Snack Program. This program provides a snack to children in a supervised setting that is safe, fun and filled with learning opportunities.

Interested schools can contact their CDE Point Person for information about eligibility requirements and how to apply to operate the ASP.

For more information, visit the ASP webpage. For questions, contact Vivien Skrupskis at [email protected] or 720-672-4243.

In an effort to develop a Colorado Essential Skills implementation guide, CDE is looking for examples of integrating skills into instruction.

CDE will reach out to educators to collect examples of lesson plans, videos, display materials, activities, coaching strategies and any other instructional materials. Resources are needed for all grade levels and content areas.

Educators can submit their resources through Tuesday, Nov. 1, using this form.

The Exceptional Student Services Unit will hold four virtual listening sessions this fall to help gain a better understanding of the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color parents and families of students with exceptionalities.

The purpose of the listening sessions is to:

• Gain families' perspectives of what is going well and what needs improvement in special and gifted education.
• Build on what is going well and develop support to address identified needs.
• Better understand the needs of Colorado’s BIPOC and bilingual families across the state to empower them to better support their child’s individual needs.
• Form a partnership with Colorado’s BIPOC and bilingual families to meet their needs by providing them with targeted guidance and support.

All sessions will be held virtually: