Request for reviewers
Category: Newsletter
Sep
07
For additional information and to apply, view the flyer.
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Qualified individuals are being sought to review Colorado Charter School Program Grant applications. Reviewers will have experience in the areas of charter facilities, charter/non-profit governance, charter management organization, education management organization, educational service provider or network structures, curriculum development, school administration and any other adjacent areas of expertise.
For additional information and to apply, view the flyer.
The United States Senate Youth Program application for Colorado students is available.
The 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned for March 4–11, in Washington, D.C. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
High school juniors or seniors with demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on Wednesday, Oct. 12. For more information on eligibility, Colorado’s selection process and application, visit the U.S. Senate Youth Program webpage.
CDE seeks applicants for a vacated seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open position represents school districts and the ideal candidate has expertise in either special education or general education.
The term of membership is three years, and the board meets monthly.
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter/letter of interest and are due Wednesday, Oct. 5. Applications can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].
The Office of Suicide Prevention at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting free, virtual Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality training for Colorado providers on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Apply via Google doc. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying does not guarantee your space. OSP staff will reach out to applicants to confirm registration.
Visit the Office of Suicide Prevention’s Training webpage for more information on CAMS.
The Forward Together campaign is a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Human Services. It provides tools and resources for both parents and youth to help them to build more connected relationships.
Check out ForwardTogetherCO.org for more information.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is partnering with school districts and child care centers across Colorado to test drinking water for lead, in compliance with House Bill 22-1358 signed in June.
CDPHE will provide school districts free training, testing, remediation, reimbursement and technical assistance through the new Test and Fix Water for Kids program. Supplies and guidance for testing will be available in October 2022, and the deadline for testing is May 31, 2023.
Before starting any sampling activities, school districts need to confirm their contact information, and verify any prior lead sampling by completing a survey. CDPHE sent an email with details to school administrators on Tuesday, August 23. If a district facilities manager didn’t receive the survey, email [email protected] with the facilities manager's name, school name and CDE school ID to request access to the survey or to discuss next steps with the program manager.
View the CDPHE information flyer on Lead in drinking water.
Colorado Department of Higher Education is hosting a webinar on applications to the Path4Ward Program at noon on Friday, Sept. 2. The webinar will walk applicants through the program, application and selection process and the reporting requirements. The webinar will be recorded and posted on CDHE's website.
RSVP for the webinar via Microsoft Teams.
View CDHE's website for more information on the Path4Ward program.
CDHE partners with Colorado Succeeds on Path4Ward, providing application and implementation support to interested schools and districts. For questions, contact Erin Kerr at [email protected].
The due date for submission of the Authorizer Assurances is Tuesday, Sept. 20. Assurances are required for all authorizers of multi-district online schools, single district online schools and single district online programs pursuant to the Rules for the Administration, Certification and Oversight of Colorado Online Programs, 1-CCR 301-71.
For questions or assistance with Authorizer Assurances, email [email protected].
Additional information is available on the Online and Blended Learning Resources webpage.
CDE seeks assessment vendors to be included on the Kindergarten School Readiness Colorado State Board of Education Approved List of Assessments.
Part I of the review process, Letter of Intent to Apply, is open until Thursday, Sept. 15. A full description and timeline of the review process can be located on the 2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review Process webapge.
The passage of House Bill 22-1295 established the Department of Early Childhood and the Universal Preschool Program. This new statewide preschool program will launch July 1, 2023. CDE will continue to administer preschool special education in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act and Exceptional Children’s Educational Act for children ages 3 through 5.
Questions about implementing the Colorado Preschool Program during the 2022-23 school year, or ongoing implementation of IDEA requirements for preschoolers, should be directed to the CDE Preschool Special Education staff or Preschool Regional Specialists.
For information about CDEC preschool implementation effective on or after July 1, 2023, visit the CDEC website.
The fall issuance of P-EBT benefits from School Year 2021-22 are being issued. For information on student eligibility, view this flow chart.
Sponsors can use the outreach materials available on the Colorado Department of Human Services website to reach families.
For questions, email [email protected].
The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will distribute masks and sanitizing wipes to schools this fall. DHSEM will supply KN95 respirators, surgical/procedural masks, child-sized masks and sanitizing wipes to schools that opt into the program.
This is an opt-in program, so schools must contact Jeff Lundin at [email protected] to opt in.
Learn about the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program and the benefits of this program in a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
This webinar will provide information on the ILOP Program, as well as walk you through the application steps.
Register in advance via Zoom.
The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program allows for students on an educator pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary coursework for a fifth and sixth year.
Join CDE for a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to plan for student success in the TREP program for the 2023-24 school year.
Register for the webinar via Zoom.
The recording will be made available on the TREP website for those who are unable to attend.
The Computer Science Education Grant Program application window is open for the 2022-23 school year. The application process has been extended through Tuesday, Sept. 13, and awards will be distributed for use during the 2022-23 school year. This includes the Computer Science Teacher Education Grant, which provides funds for K-12 computer science teacher professional development, and 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 Office of Learning Supports is providing a four-part training series designed to support the creation of systems and structures necessary to build positive learning environments at Tier 1 within the Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports will act as the foundation and catalyst for transforming social culture.
It is encouraged that school-level teams attend including an administrator, a team lead, representatives from general and special education, a family liaison and someone with expertise in behavior. There is an expectation that attendees will need the capacity and skill to convey information gained from the learning opportunities to team members to encourage application and effective implementation. Those in district level support positions are also encouraged to attend.
Part one of the four-part series will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. The focus of part one will be on the importance of implementation teams leading these efforts, installing schoolwide expectations and creating rules and routines both within instructional settings and in other common areas of the school.
Visit the CDE Online Academy and Trainings webpage for additional information.
For additional information and to apply, view the flyer.
Aug
31
The 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week is being planned for March 4–11, in Washington, D.C. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
High school juniors or seniors with demonstrated leadership by serving in elected or appointed positions in which they are actively representing a constituency in organizations related to student government, education, public affairs and community service are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on Wednesday, Oct. 12. For more information on eligibility, Colorado’s selection process and application, visit the U.S. Senate Youth Program webpage.
Aug
31
The term of membership is three years, and the board meets monthly.
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter/letter of interest and are due Wednesday, Oct. 5. Applications can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].
Aug
31
Safe2Tell is hosting two training sessions for new Safe2Tell trainers in October.
Perks of becoming a Safe2Tell Trainer:
- Differentiated curriculum and resources for K-12 on Safe2Tell
- Curriculum is flexible, ranging from 15 to 60-minute lessons
- Support network of peers and Safe2Tell staff
- Train the Trainer certificate
- Free starter kit of Safe2Tell promotional materials
Register for the in-person training.
8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202
Virtual training option
8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Register via Zoom.
View the Train the Trainer flyer for more information.
Aug
31
Apply via Google doc. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying does not guarantee your space. OSP staff will reach out to applicants to confirm registration.
Visit the Office of Suicide Prevention’s Training webpage for more information on CAMS.
Aug
31
Check out ForwardTogetherCO.org for more information.
Aug
31
CDPHE will provide school districts free training, testing, remediation, reimbursement and technical assistance through the new Test and Fix Water for Kids program. Supplies and guidance for testing will be available in October 2022, and the deadline for testing is May 31, 2023.
Before starting any sampling activities, school districts need to confirm their contact information, and verify any prior lead sampling by completing a survey. CDPHE sent an email with details to school administrators on Tuesday, August 23. If a district facilities manager didn’t receive the survey, email [email protected] with the facilities manager's name, school name and CDE school ID to request access to the survey or to discuss next steps with the program manager.
View the CDPHE information flyer on Lead in drinking water.
Path4Ward Application Webinar
Category: Newsletter
Aug
31
RSVP for the webinar via Microsoft Teams.
View CDHE's website for more information on the Path4Ward program.
CDHE partners with Colorado Succeeds on Path4Ward, providing application and implementation support to interested schools and districts. For questions, contact Erin Kerr at [email protected].
Aug
31
For questions or assistance with Authorizer Assurances, email [email protected].
Additional information is available on the Online and Blended Learning Resources webpage.
Aug
25
This webinar will provide a description of accountability for 2022, with an emphasis on state accountability and will include an overview of high-level results and considerations for plan types, accountability actions, improvement planning and a question and answer session.
The presentation will be recorded and made available for later viewing.
Register for the webinar via Zoom.
Aug
25
Part I of the review process, Letter of Intent to Apply, is open until Thursday, Sept. 15. A full description and timeline of the review process can be located on the 2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review Process webapge.
Aug
25
Questions about implementing the Colorado Preschool Program during the 2022-23 school year, or ongoing implementation of IDEA requirements for preschoolers, should be directed to the CDE Preschool Special Education staff or Preschool Regional Specialists.
For information about CDEC preschool implementation effective on or after July 1, 2023, visit the CDEC website.
Aug
25
Sponsors can use the outreach materials available on the Colorado Department of Human Services website to reach families.
For questions, email [email protected].
Aug
25
This is an opt-in program, so schools must contact Jeff Lundin at [email protected] to opt in.
Aug
25
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.
Aug
25
This webinar will provide information on the ILOP Program, as well as walk you through the application steps.
Register in advance via Zoom.
Aug
25
Join CDE for a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to plan for student success in the TREP program for the 2023-24 school year.
Register for the webinar via Zoom.
The recording will be made available on the TREP website for those who are unable to attend.
Aug
25
The Office of Standards and Instructional Support invites all Colorado educators to participate in a voluntary survey on the needs of educators currently in the field. Share this survey with others who can contribute. The Professional Development Needs Survey will be open through mid-September.
Aug
25
For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science webpage.
Registration Open: Creating Safe Learning Environments for All Students Within Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Category: Newsletter
Aug
25
It is encouraged that school-level teams attend including an administrator, a team lead, representatives from general and special education, a family liaison and someone with expertise in behavior. There is an expectation that attendees will need the capacity and skill to convey information gained from the learning opportunities to team members to encourage application and effective implementation. Those in district level support positions are also encouraged to attend.
Part one of the four-part series will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. The focus of part one will be on the importance of implementation teams leading these efforts, installing schoolwide expectations and creating rules and routines both within instructional settings and in other common areas of the school.
Visit the CDE Online Academy and Trainings webpage for additional information.