Applications for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Now Open

by: Bryce Reedy

Jun

14

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program application is due by Friday, June 30 in the Colorado Nutrition Portal. Application instructions are available on the FFVP webpage. Eligible elementary schools include those:

Participating in the National School Lunch Program
With at least 50% free or reduced-price eligible students enrolled
Able to operate FFVP throughout the entire school year

Stronger Connections Grant - Call for Application Reviewers

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

CDE seeks volunteer peer reviewers for Stronger Connections Grant applications.

Qualified applicants will have knowledge of physical education, mental health, social emotional wellness, sexual health, drug or violence prevention, chronic absenteeism, counseling services, promotion of a healthy school environment, health education, health services, and/or parent and community involvement.

For review process details, view this flyer. If you are interested in participating as an alternate reader, please complete a brief questionnaire about your experience and areas of expertise no later than Thursday, June 15. The review will be completed virtually from Thursday, June 15, through Monday, July 10.

Facility Schools Board Seat Vacancy

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

The Office of Facility Schools seeks applicants for the recently vacated state placement agency seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open seat represents state-level child placement agencies.

Members of the board serve for three years and meet monthly without compensation, except for reasonable reimbursement of expenses.

Applications, including a resume and a cover letter are due Friday, June 30, and can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].

Apply for the Dyslexia Working Group

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

Applications for three open positions for the Dyslexia Working Group are open. The group will analyze state and national data and processes concerning the identification of and support for students with dyslexia in order to recommend tools, processes, and develop educator training as part of a statewide plan for dyslexic students.

The following positions are open:

A state or national dyslexia expert
An elementary grade teacher
A faculty member of an institution of higher education who teaches in an approved educator preparation program for elementary grade teachers

Online applications will be accepted through Friday, June 23.
Click Here for Additional Information

Application Deadline Extended for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

The application deadline for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year has been extended to Friday, June 16.

Each year, the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 classroom teacher. The selected teacher will also automatically become Colorado's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition.

Visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year webpage for more information and to access the online application form.

Technical Advisory Panel At-Large Membership Opportunity

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

14

CDE seeks one at-large member to serve on the Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Growth, which advises the department on the implementation of the Colorado Growth Model and the Educational Accountability Act.

Applicants must demonstrate some level of expertise in educational assessments, growth models, research and/or accountability.

TAP members are appointed by the commissioner of education and serve three-year terms without compensation. Candidates must submit a statement of interest and resume. All applications are due by Friday, June 30. The selected candidate will be notified prior to Friday, July 14.

Click Here for Additional Information

Applications for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program now open

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program application is due by Friday, June 30 in the Colorado Nutrition Portal. Application instructions are available on the FFVP webpage.

Eligible elementary schools include those:

Participating in the National School Lunch Program.
With at least 50% free or reduced-price eligible students enrolled.
Able to operate FFVP throughout the entire school year.

Click Here for Additional Information.

Technical Advisory Panel At-Large membership opportunity

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

CDE seeks one at-large member to serve on the Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Growth, which advises the department on the implementation of the Colorado Growth Model and the Educational Accountability Act.

Interested applicants must demonstrate some level of expertise in educational assessment, growth (including the Colorado growth model), research and/or accountability.

TAP members are appointed by the Commissioner of Education and serve three-year terms without compensation. Candidates must submit a statement of interest and resume. All applications are due by Friday, June 30. The selected candidate will be notified prior to Friday, July 14.
Click Here for Additional Information.

Facility Schools Board Seat Vacancy

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

The Office of Facility Schools seeks applicants for the recently vacated state placement agency seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open seat represents state-level child placement agencies.

Members of the board serve for three years and meet monthly without compensation, except for reasonable reimbursement of expenses.

Applications, including a resume and a cover letter are due Friday, June 30, and can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].

EARSS Grant Application

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

The Expelled and At-Risk Student Services grant program request for applications is available on CDE’s website. The EARSS Grant awards will be for a 6-month planning period in Spring 2024 followed by up to four years of implementation funding.

This grant will provide educational services to expelled students, students who are identified as at risk of expulsion, or of dropping out of school due to chronic absenteeism. Eligible applicants include school districts, charter schools, alternative schools within school districts, nonpublic schools, BOCES, and facility schools.

The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 21.

Click Here for Additional Information.

Stronger Connections Grant - Call for Application Reviewers

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

Jun

07

CDE seeks volunteer peer reviewers for Stronger Connections Grant applications to pursue safer communities and healthier outcomes for students through activities allowable under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. More information about the Stronger Connections Grant can be found here.

Qualified applicants must have knowledge of physical education; mental health; social-emotional wellness; sexual health; drug or violence prevention; chronic absenteeism; counseling services; promotion of a healthy school environment; health education; health services; and/or parent and community involvement.

For review process details, click here. Volunteers must complete a brief questionnaire about experience and areas of expertise no later than Wednesday, June 7. Responses received after this date will be considered for alternate readers. The review will be completed virtually from June 15 through July 10.

Temporary loan forgiveness program expands eligibility

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

31

The eligibility for the Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program has been expanded from just licensed teachers and counselors to include principals and special service providers. Additionally, House Bill 23-1001 broadened the requirements for the program. The Colorado Department of Higher Education is accepting applications through Thursday, June 15.

Visit the Colorado Educator Loan Forgiveness webpage for additional information.

Facility Schools Board seat vacancy

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

31

The Office of Facility Schools seeks applicants for the recently vacated state placement agency seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open seat represents state-level child placement agencies.

Members of the board serve for three years and meet monthly without compensation, except for reasonable reimbursement of expenses.

Applications, including a resume and a cover letter are due Friday, June 30, and can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].

Early Childhood Leadership Commission Town Hall

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

31

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host a town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process. Join via Zoom. Spanish language interpretation will be available.

Application deadline extended for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

31

The application deadline for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year has been extended to Friday, June 16.

Each year, the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 classroom teacher. The selected teacher will also automatically become Colorado's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition.

Visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year webpage for more information and to access the online application form.

2023-24 Formal Variance Waiver to Blended Learning and Supplemental Online Courses

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

24

Districts and schools may request a Variance Waiver to the posted guidance regarding Blended Learning Courses and Supplemental Online Courses as outlined in the Student October Count Audit Resource Guide.

Districts and schools intending to use the waiver must notify CDE before Friday, Aug. 11, by completing the intent survey. Participating districts and schools will then submit the required documentation forms within Syncplicity between October-December 2023.

For access to the intent survey email the CDE BLI team at [email protected].

View the Blended Learning Initiative webpage for additional information.

Healthy School Meals for All resources for districts and schools

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

24

Districts that choose to participate in The Healthy School Meals for All program during the 2023-24 school year can offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at participating schools. Learn more about the program and how your district can get involved on the HSMFA webpage.

Even though free meals will be provided to all students in participating schools, it is important for families to continue to provide household income information. Doing so enables districts to receive as much federal funding as possible. To support districts’ outreach efforts, CDE's School Nutrition Office has created a communications toolkit aimed at encouraging families to provide household income information as requested by their district.

Third round of FAFSA/CASFA Completion Grant Open

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

24

A third round of the FAFSA/CASFA Completion Grant reopened on May 22, and will remain open through August. This grant awards up to $15,000 per year with a performance period ending June 30, 2025.

View the Financial Aid and FAFSA/CASFA Completion webpage for additional information.

Today is National School Nurse Appreciation Day

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

10

Show school nurses appreciation today on National School Nurse Day. This day has been set aside since 1972 to recognize school nurses and to foster a better understanding of their role.

CDE’s School Nurse Recognition and Recruitment Communications Toolkit has resources and messages to help spread the word about the impact that school nurses have on students and school communities.

Visit the School Nursing and Health webpage for additional information about school nurses.

Nominate an exceptional teacher to be the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year

by: Bryce Reedy

Category: Newsletter

May

10

Do you know an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 teacher? Nominate them to apply for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year award by Monday, May 15.

Each year the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an outstanding K-12 classroom teacher. The selected teacher will automatically become Colorado’s nominee for the National Teacher of the Year Program.

To nominate a teacher, visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year webpage. Once nominated, the nominee is invited to submit their application by Thursday, June 2.