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Do you have students interested in participating in TREP for the 2023-24 year? Register for the TREP 2023-24 webinar at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to learn about the timeline and process for submitting slot requests for the 2023-24 school year.
Visit the TREP webpage for additional information.
Applications for the GenCyber Cybersecurity Camp are due March 31. The camp will take place June 12-16, in Colorado Springs.
This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the National Security Agency and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students. Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp.
Participants are eligible for four CEUs and a stipend up to $1,200.
View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information on available stipends and travel accommodations.
CDE's School Nutrition Unit in March will offer a two-part training event on the Summer Food Service Program for program sponsors. Part 1 is a virtual training series available on the SFSP training webpage.
Part 2 is a live webinar that will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 20. Registration details will be sent out closer to the date.
The SFSP provides an opportunity to offer nutritious meals at no cost to families during the summer when kids and teens no longer have access to school meals. According to the "2022 KIDS COUNT in Colorado!" report, 37% of households with children were not eating enough food because food was unaffordable and the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that expanded access to summer meals expired.
To become a program sponsor or continue sponsorship past this school year visit the SFSP webpage for additional information.
The interactive dashboard with information about the effectiveness of the programs in Colorado that train teachers, principals, special services providers and administrators has been updated with data for the 2020-21 cohort of completers who first taught in 2021-22.
The Educator Preparation Programs Report, released in collaboration between CDE and the Colorado Department of Higher Education, features demographic information on teacher candidates enrolled in educator preparation programs, candidates who have completed the programs and newly trained teachers who have obtained teaching jobs in Colorado public schools.
Information about new teachers includes licensure exam pass rates, employment data, on-the-job performance metrics and data about teacher retention and teacher mobility.
For a full list of report highlights and to access the interactive dashboard visit the Educator Preparation Programs Report webpage.
Colorado's Achievement Plan for Kids requires the State Board of Education to review and adopt a description of school readiness every six years. As part of this process, CDE is seeking input on the school readiness description.
To provide feedback, complete the School Readiness Description Input Form. The survey will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host its next town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, to provide families, providers, members of the workforce and early childhood stakeholders with updates about the Department of Early Childhood and the Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.
Join the webinar via Zoom to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team.
The Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. The public meeting will be held via Zoom.
The meeting agenda will focus on new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness indicator measures and other accountability related topics.
View the TAP webpage for additional information.
The Colorado Computer Science Education Grant Program is open for a second round of applications through Friday, Feb. 17. Awards will be distributed for use during the 2022-23 school year. This includes only the Computer Science Education Grant, which 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.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education is accepting applications for its Educator Loan Forgiveness Program until Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Temporary Educator Loan Forgiveness Program will be open indefinitely with the first review of students in February. Each program will grant up to $5,000 annually to educators currently serving rural districts or teaching in hard-to-fill positions.
Prospective applicants can check eligibility for both programs on CDHE's Educator Funding Opportunities webpage.
The Teach on Purpose Webinar, at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 31, will provide aspiring Black educators with the opportunity to learn how they can discover and live out their purpose in the classroom. TEACH Colorado is hosting the panel with four nationally-recognized Black educators who will share how they live out their purpose in the classroom and in the education field. This event is perfect for high school and college students, and even professionals considering becoming a teacher.
For additional information and to register for the event visit the Teach on Purpose event webpage.
Email Annette Konoske-Graf at TEACH Colorado with questions, ideas or requests.
The Elementary Literacy and School Readiness Office will host office hours twice a month beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, to discuss and explore topics related to READ Act implementation.
Questions can be submitted one week prior to the date of the scheduled office hours to ensure specific questions are answered.
To view the schedule or to register for an office hours session visit the ELSR Literacy Team Office Hours webpage.
The Office of Family, School and Community Partnerships has released two new self-paced online courses. All courses are free.
"Foundations of Family, School, and Community Partnerships" is a four-module course that provides those who are new to FSCP with a strong grounding in research and theories, the National Standards, high impact practices and the evolution of FSCP in Colorado. Upon course completion, participants receive four CEUs.
"Elevating Your Role as a Family Engagement Liaison" is a 10-module course designed for school-level family engagement liaisons to learn the research, policies and high-impact practices of FSCP. Participants will complete assignments that apply what they have learned to their current school context. Upon course completion, participants receive 20 CEUs.
More information can be found on the Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships Online Learning Center webpage.
Applications are due by Wednesday, March 15, for the 2023-24 Early Literacy Grant – Professional Development application is open.
This grant opportunity is specifically intended for early literacy professional development for elementary educators and is meant to support Colorado educators in the implementation of scientifically based reading research programs and strategies for K-3 students.
There will be an application information webinar at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 on Zoom.
View the ELG- Professional Development webpage to apply for the grant.
CDE is reviewing professional development applications for evidence-based training to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 22-004: Evidence-Based Training in Science of Reading.
The review is a two-part process for vendors to submit professional development to be reviewed for inclusion on the CDE READ Act Professional Development Advisory List.
The 2023 Professional Development Review process began Jan. 17, and will close Friday, Jan. 27 . For additional information and to submit a Letter of Intent, visit the 2023 READ Act Professional Development Review Process webpage.
CDE is hosting monthly virtual conversations for leaders, teachers and other classroom practitioners who support literacy in grades four to 12. The webinars will include research, resources and Tier 1 instructional support.
The first session will be at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, via Zoom.
The Colorado Student Led Chess Association is planning a tournament for Colorado teachers and staff at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Mountain Vista High School Library in Highlands Ranch. Admission is free to any faculty and staff interested in playing. Fill out this Google form to sign up.
CSLCA is a non-profit, inclusive organization using chess to teach students critical thinking skills, planning strategies and decision-making. CSLCA gives back to the community by running charity tournaments, teaching workshops and training players to become future leaders.
CDE’s High-Impact Tutoring Program Grant is open. An application information webinar will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Intent to Apply forms are due Friday, Feb. 15, and applications are due Wednesday, March 1.
Visit the HITP grants webpage for application instructions. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Visit the TREP webpage for additional information.
Feb
01
This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the National Security Agency and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students. Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp.
Participants are eligible for four CEUs and a stipend up to $1,200.
View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information on available stipends and travel accommodations.
Feb
01
Part 2 is a live webinar that will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 20. Registration details will be sent out closer to the date.
The SFSP provides an opportunity to offer nutritious meals at no cost to families during the summer when kids and teens no longer have access to school meals. According to the "2022 KIDS COUNT in Colorado!" report, 37% of households with children were not eating enough food because food was unaffordable and the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that expanded access to summer meals expired.
To become a program sponsor or continue sponsorship past this school year visit the SFSP webpage for additional information.
Educator Preparation Programs Report featuring new Colorado teacher information
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
The Educator Preparation Programs Report, released in collaboration between CDE and the Colorado Department of Higher Education, features demographic information on teacher candidates enrolled in educator preparation programs, candidates who have completed the programs and newly trained teachers who have obtained teaching jobs in Colorado public schools.
Information about new teachers includes licensure exam pass rates, employment data, on-the-job performance metrics and data about teacher retention and teacher mobility.
For a full list of report highlights and to access the interactive dashboard visit the Educator Preparation Programs Report webpage.
Feb
01
A second round of Senate Bill 22-070 focus groups is open for stakeholders. Evaluators, teachers, SSPs, principals and district/BOCES leaders, including HR and central office staff, are invited to participate.
Focus Groups will take place virtually from February through April. Each session will focus on a specific topic of the legislation, and a variety of dates and times are available for each topic. The links below connect to an interest form for each Focus Group topic with the dates and times included on that form:
- Review of Draft Highly Effective Pathway
- Draft Rubric Review: Special Education Teacher
- Draft Rubric Review: Teacher Librarian
- Draft Rubric Review: Teacher on Special Assignment
Register for only one session per topic to maximize availability for all interested participants. Space will be limited.
Implementation of Senate Bill 22-070 will begin in the 2023-24 school year. Visit the Senate Bill 22-070 Overview webpage for additional details about this legislation.
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Feb
01
To provide feedback, complete the School Readiness Description Input Form. The survey will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.
Next ECLC Town Hall
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
Join the webinar via Zoom to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team.
Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet Thursday, Feb. 9
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
The meeting agenda will focus on new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness indicator measures and other accountability related topics.
View the TAP webpage for additional information.
Jan
25
For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science webpage.
Jan
25
Prospective applicants can check eligibility for both programs on CDHE's Educator Funding Opportunities webpage.
Jan
25
For additional information and to register for the event visit the Teach on Purpose event webpage.
Email Annette Konoske-Graf at TEACH Colorado with questions, ideas or requests.
READ Act Office Hours
Category: Newsletter
Jan
25
Questions can be submitted one week prior to the date of the scheduled office hours to ensure specific questions are answered.
To view the schedule or to register for an office hours session visit the ELSR Literacy Team Office Hours webpage.
Jan
19
"Foundations of Family, School, and Community Partnerships" is a four-module course that provides those who are new to FSCP with a strong grounding in research and theories, the National Standards, high impact practices and the evolution of FSCP in Colorado. Upon course completion, participants receive four CEUs.
"Elevating Your Role as a Family Engagement Liaison" is a 10-module course designed for school-level family engagement liaisons to learn the research, policies and high-impact practices of FSCP. Participants will complete assignments that apply what they have learned to their current school context. Upon course completion, participants receive 20 CEUs.
More information can be found on the Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships Online Learning Center webpage.
Jan
19
This grant opportunity is specifically intended for early literacy professional development for elementary educators and is meant to support Colorado educators in the implementation of scientifically based reading research programs and strategies for K-3 students.
There will be an application information webinar at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 on Zoom.
View the ELG- Professional Development webpage to apply for the grant.
Jan
19
The review is a two-part process for vendors to submit professional development to be reviewed for inclusion on the CDE READ Act Professional Development Advisory List.
The 2023 Professional Development Review process began Jan. 17, and will close Friday, Jan. 27 . For additional information and to submit a Letter of Intent, visit the 2023 READ Act Professional Development Review Process webpage.
Jan
19
CDE seeks peer reviewers for the endorsement standards content of educator preparation programs.
Interested reviewers should fill out this Google form by Friday, Jan. 27.
Reviews will take between two and five hours. Reviewers will be notified when content is available for review and a due date will be assigned at that time.
The Educator Preparation team will provide resources, including a training video, and will be available to answer questions.
Educators from school districts throughout the P-20 educational system, internal CDE content experts as well as higher education faculty are invited to sign up. Individuals with knowledge in the following content areas are encouraged to apply:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Computer Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary
- English Learner Requirements (can be reviewed by CLDE or ELA certified teachers, coaches, principals, etc.)
- Math
- Teacher Librarian
- Teacher Mentor (can be reviewed by instructional coaches, principals, teacher evaluators, etc.)
- Principal
- Reading Specialist
- Special Education
- Science
- Teacher Quality Standards (for alternative programs)
Jan
19
The first session will be at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, via Zoom.
Jan
19
The deadline for K-12 classroom teachers to submit their applications for a seat on the Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 31. This is an opportunity for Colorado teachers to share their hands-on classroom knowledge with state leadership on an advisory group that is made up of 22 practicing teachers from around the state representing small, medium, large, rural, suburban and urban school systems.
To be considered, teachers must submit their applications via the online system by Tuesday, Jan. 31. Candidates will be informed of their application status by Friday, Feb. 17. The application and details are available on the Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet webpage.
For questions or assistance, email [email protected].
Jan
19
CSLCA is a non-profit, inclusive organization using chess to teach students critical thinking skills, planning strategies and decision-making. CSLCA gives back to the community by running charity tournaments, teaching workshops and training players to become future leaders.
2022-23 High-Impact Tutoring Grant
Category: Newsletter
Jan
19
Visit the HITP grants webpage for application instructions. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].