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Virtual Training Opportunity: Comprehensive Support and Improvement Requirement Overview
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Jul
27
The first training is designed as an overview of the CS requirements and is intended for federal programs staff, the district personnel who oversee the UIP process and any principals of identified schools who are available.
Register for the training on Zoom.
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with Disabilities and Avoid Discriminatory Use of Discipline
Category: Newsletter
Jul
27
New guidance released today from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) helps public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet the needs of students with disabilities and avoid the discriminatory use of student discipline.
These newly released resources are the most comprehensive guidance on the civil rights of students with disabilities concerning student discipline and build on the Department’s continued efforts to support students and schools through pandemic recovery.
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Jul
27
View the K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Requirements webpage for details on how to submit documentation.
The 2022-23 READ Act Teacher Training Completion collection in Data Pipeline opens on Monday, Aug. 1. The deadline to have files submitted to Data Pipeline is Wednesday, Aug. 31. View the READ Data Collection webpage for additional information.
School meals reimbursement rates
Category: Newsletter
Jul
27
The National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack and School Milk programs reimbursement rates for School Year 2022-23 have been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. All reimbursement rates include the temporary increase from the Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022.
Additionally, the lunch reimbursement rates include the performance-based 8 cent reimbursement. All Colorado sponsors receive the additional 8 cent except new sponsors that have not yet been certified for meeting the meal pattern requirements.
For questions, contact Lyza Shaw at [email protected] or 303-854-4915.
View the reimbursement rates flyer for additional information.
Jul
20
CDE conducted a case study with University Prep, a Denver-area public charter network, to follow the implementation of an Acceleration Plan after the educational disruptions of Spring 2020 and the 2020-21 school year. New resources related to the case study and general improvement planning practices are now available on the case study’s webpage, including:
- Annotated Version of an Acceleration Plan.
- High-Level Progress Monitoring Plan.
- Protocol for Developing a Multi-Year Improvement Plan.
New request form to change user access in the Unified Improvement Planning Online System
Category: Newsletter
Jul
20
- Move a school admin/user to a new school within the district.
- Change a school admin/user to a district admin/user or accountability contact role.
- Change a district admin/user or accountability contact to a school user/admin role.
Jul
20
Teachers must complete the training by Monday, Aug. 1, and must submit their documentation by Monday, Aug. 15.
Licensed teachers should use the Colorado Online Licensing system and Non-licensed educators should submit a request form to initiate their submission process.
The 2022-23 READ Act Teacher Training Completion collection in Data Pipeline is open. The deadline to have files submitted to Data Pipeline is Wednesday, Aug. 31. View the READ Data Collection webpage for additional information.
View the K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirements webpage for additional information.
Stakeholder feedback requested
Category: Newsletter
Jul
20
The feedback window is open through Thursday, July 28.
Using your 2022 TLCC Data Webinar
Category: Newsletter
Jul
20
The webinar will include an overview of resources, opportunities for technical assistance, and time to collaborate with your peers. Visit the TLCC website to access your data if your school or district has met reporting thresholds.
Register for the webinar via Zoom.
Jul
13
CDE seeks feedback and insights from stakeholders on using federal funds to expand learning opportunities for Colorado students. Share what is working and what additional supports are necessary to accelerate, enrich and strengthen student learning and engagement as students, teachers and schools recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Expanded Learning Opportunities are programs and initiatives that offer students the opportunity to accelerate, enrich or strengthen engagement in their learning beyond their normal school program. Examples include but are not limited to: before and after school programs, 5th Day Academies, Summer Programs, Extended school days and High-Impact or High Dosage Tutoring.
The goals of these conversations are to:
- Understand what is working in the realm of ELOs in Colorado.
- Explore potential barriers to success.
- Identify potential supports for expanding success of ELO programs.
Jul
13
CDE offers a free self-guided training to all K-3 educators.
Learn about the requirements to complete this training and the completion options available for K-3 teachers on the teacher training webpage.
The 2022-23 READ Act Teacher Training Completion collection in Data Pipeline opens on Monday, Aug. 1. The deadline to have files submitted to Data Pipeline is Wednesday, Aug. 31. View the READ Data Collection webpage for additional information.
Jul
13
Jul
13
A new website is up and running and the current Office of Early Childhood website will be retired. The website will continue to grow and improve in the coming weeks and months. Keep up to date with CDEC and the 2023 launch of the Colorado Universal Preschool Program on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Sign up for the CDEC newsletter to receive regular updates.
Jul
07
CDE seeks feedback and insights from stakeholders on using federal funds to expand learning opportunities for Colorado students. Share what is working and what additional supports are necessary to accelerate, enrich and strengthen student learning and engagement as students, teachers and schools recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Expanded Learning Opportunities are programs and initiatives that offer students the opportunity to accelerate, enrich or strengthen engagement in their learning beyond their normal school program. Examples include but are not limited to: before and after school programs, 5th Day Academies, Summer Programs, Extended school days and High-Impact or High Dosage Tutoring.
The goals of these conversations are to:
- Understand what is working in the realm of ELOs in Colorado.
- Explore potential barriers to success.
- Identify potential supports for expanding success of ELO programs.
Jul
07
Approximately $300,000 is available to award in the first year of this subgrant starting in October 2022. Individual awards will range between $50,000 and $100,000 with an average award of $75,000.
Eligible applicants may apply to receive three years of funding to provide programs.
Intention to apply is due Wednesday, Aug. 10. Applications are due Wednesday, Aug. 17.
More information on the program and grant requirements can be found on the Title V webpage.
Jul
07
Sponsors will use the School Year 2022-23 income eligibility guidelines for determining eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals and to determine eligibility for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. In addition, households that apply through Monday, Aug. 15, may also be eligible for summer 2022 P-EBT benefits.
To support P-EBT outreach to families, sponsors can use outreach materials highlighting the importance of providing household income information this school year. Outreach materials, including school meal applications, instructions and an informational letter to households are available for school district use on the school meal eligibility webpage.
For more information about P-EBT, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website.
Jul
07
CDE School Nutrition will share more guidance on the next steps and implementation once more information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is released.
For questions, contact Kerri Link at [email protected] or 720-660-5499.
Jul
07
CDE’s School Nutrition unit is in the process of updating the Capital Equipment Approval Tree to reflect this change.
For questions, contact Jenny Herman at [email protected] or 720-812-3119.
Jul
07
Teachers must complete the training by Monday, Aug. 1, and should submit their documentation by Monday, Aug. 15.
Please note that the READ Act training requirement is not mandatory to maintain a teacher’s license status in any way. The benefit of adding the READ Act training designation to an educator’s license is that the proof of completion will stay on the educator’s Colorado credentials for future years as they may change grade levels, schools or districts.
View the K-3 teacher training webpage for additional information.
