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CLDE Virtual Speaker Session with Catherine Baldwin-Johnson on Sept. 28

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
30
The Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education will host a virtual speaker series on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 4 p.m.

Catherine-Baldwin Johnson, former director of CLDE in Jefferson County Public Schools, will discuss instructional transformation for multilingual learners. The session covers best practices, passionate advocacy, empowering staff and strategic district leadership. District leaders statewide can join. Register via the link in the flyer.

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Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
30
The Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. The public meeting will be held via Zoom, the link to register is available on the TAP webpage.

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Preliminary Frameworks Released

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
30
2023 preliminary transitional frameworks were provided to District Accountability Contacts via Syncplicity. Ratings will be incorporated within the District & School Dashboard and posted to the CDE website this fall.

For questions related to Syncplicity, training support, or the Colorado growth model, email [email protected].

Required Submission for All Districts: Accreditation Form

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
30
District Accountability Contacts must review and submit the Accreditation Form by Friday, Sept. 22, to sign off on school plan types and the district accreditation ratings. All request materials must be submitted by Monday, Oct. 16, if a district would like to request a change in school or district ratings. Guidance, tools, and opportunities for support are available on the accreditation and request to reconsider website.

District Accountability Committees - District Administrator Networking

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
30
Join a virtual networking session on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. for district staff that support DACs to share facilitation strategies, successes, opportunities and collaborative problem solving. There will also be a quick overview of DAC expectations by CDE staff.

Click this link to register.

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COSI Seeks Applications for Youth Mentorship Scholarship program

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
COSI will provide $25,000 grants to youth mentorship organizations focused on LGBTQ+ youth, disabled youth, youth of color and youth at risk of being involved in the criminal justice system. Organizations can use funds to provide scholarships to students who work as mentors in their programs and attend a public Colorado Institution of Higher Education.

The application portal opens on Friday, Sept. 1, and applications are due by Sunday, Sept. 10.
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2023 Assessment, Growth Results Available

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
Results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, PSAT, and SAT assessments that were taken in the spring as well as the growth information were released at last week's State Board of Education meeting.

The results are available on CDE's website.

Computer Science Committee Applications Open

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
Based on guidance from the State Board of Education, CDE will move forward with minimal revisions to the high school computer science standards.

Those interested in applying to participate on the Computer Science Standards Revision Committee should complete an application by Thursday, Aug. 31.

The Colorado Academic Standards for English language proficiency, physical education, and world languages will remain unchanged until the next revision cycle in six years.

Please visit the Standards Review and Revision page for more information.

2023 Edition of Promising Partnership Practices

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
The 2023 collection of Promising Partnership Practices is available online for schools, districts and other education organizations in Colorado to highlight how they partner with families and the community for student success.

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New Resources Available from the Office of FSCP

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
The Family, School, and Community Partnerships website is updated to include a new webpage to link schools and districts with high impact strategies to partnership practices and additional resources.

Additionally, a new version of the FSCP P-12 Framework's Rubrics for district leadership teams is available. These rubrics provide a step-by-step process to identify family engagement starting points and prioritize next steps.

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Facility Schools Board Seat Vacancy

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
The Office of Facility Schools seeks applicants for the State Placement Agency Seat on the Facility Schools Board. The applicant is required to represent state-level child placement agencies within Colorado.

This is for a three-year term, with monthly board meetings. Members of the board serve without compensation, except for reasonable reimbursement of expenses. Applications, including resume and cover letter, are due Friday, Sept. 15.

Applications can be emailed to Judy Stirman at [email protected].

Become an Early Childhood Educator Group Advising Webinar

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23

The Early Childhood Career Navigation Team will offer a virtual information session alongside TEACH Colorado on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Upcoming sessions are on:

  • Aug. 24 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 28 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 26 4 p.m.

Participants will learn about steps to become an early childhood teacher, tips on choosing a personalized pathway and career and financial support opportunities. There will also be a Q&A session hosted by early childhood career advisors.

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Matriculation Data Released

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
2023 matriculation data has been released to District Accountability Contacts via Syncplicity. All 2023 summary data will be posted on the District and School Dashboard, the Data Explorer Tool and CDE's website later this fall.

For questions related to Syncplicity, training support or the Colorado growth model, email [email protected].

Extreme Heat Resources

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
23
Due to inclement weather, schools and districts may be asked about extreme heat protocols. Click here to review guidance from the National Weather Service on extreme heat, and to view other school safety and crisis materials from CDE.

New Online Courses: Family, School, and Community Partnerships

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
The Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships released three new, free, self-paced online courses: FSCP in Elementary School, FSCP in Middle School, and FSCP in High School.

Each five module course focuses on Colorado’s P-12 FSCP Framework and promising partnership practices for their respective school level. Upon course completion, participants receive five CEUs.

Register for the courses here.

Upcoming Webinar: Accreditation and Request to Reconsider

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
CDE staff will host an hour long informational walkthrough of the 2023 accreditation and request to reconsider process on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.

Districts must submit the Accreditation Form in the Accreditation Portal by Friday, Sept. 22 and request to reconsider materials by Monday, Oct. 16.

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2023 Assessment, Growth Results Available Thursday

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
Results from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, PSAT, and SAT assessments that were taken in the spring as well as the growth information will be released on Thursday, Aug. 17, at the State Board of Education meeting.

The results will be available on CDE's website after 11 a.m. on Thursday.

Early childhood educators eligible for loan forgiveness

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
Applications for the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Early Childhood Educator Loan Forgiveness Program are open until Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Early childhood teachers, special service providers, paraprofessionals, assistant teachers, directors, child development teachers, ECE mental health professionals, and floaters currently employed full-time at a licensed childcare center in Colorado are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in federal student loan forgiveness.

Funds will be disbursed over nine months. Priority will be given to qualified applicants working in childcare deserts and bilingual educators early in their careers.

Learn more and view the application materials here.

If you have questions, contact [email protected].

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Autism Literacy Institute

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
Autism Literacy Institute Tier 1 and Tier 2 trainings will be offered again this year. This training includes in person and virtual sessions in October and January.

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State Grants to Libraries funding available for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Aug
16
Funding is available to eligible, public school, public, and academic libraries to supply grants for library materials. Eligible libraries will receive a minimum of $4,500 to provide educational materials in libraries to improve literacy and learning.

Guidelines and eligibility forms are on the State Grants to Libraries webpage along with projected funding amounts. 

Eligibility forms are due by Friday, Sept. 15.
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