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Register for the 2023-24 ASCENT 101 and Estimated Numbers Intent to Participate webinar that is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. Attendees will learn more about the program and get answers to frequently asked questions.
If districts are planning to participate in the ASCENT program next year, they should complete the 2023-24 Estimated Number of ASCENT Program Participants Intent to Participate web form by Monday, Nov. 14.
The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ASCENT Technical Assistance webpage.
View the ASCENT webpage for additonal information.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education offers free professional development opportunities for college and career high school counselors. Access to the course is by invitation only. Interested participants should fill out this form. Upon completing all four training modules, participants will receive certification and recognition from CDHE.
The Advisors LEAD course was developed in response to House Bill 19-1206 and in partnership with Student-Ready Strategies.
For additional information, visit the Advisors LEAD webpage on the CDHE website.
Students can apply to Colorado colleges and universities for free through Thursday, Oct. 20, as part of Colorado Free Application Days.
Visit the Colorado Free Application Day webpage for additional information.
If you encounter technical problems submitting admissions applications, contact the school's Admissions Office.
Watch the Public Service Announcements in English and Spanish.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teaching. Principals, teachers, parents, students or members of the general public may nominate exceptional Colorado STEM teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 2022-23 award year.
Eligible teachers may also apply directly on the PAEMST website.
The nomination deadline is Jan. 7, and the application deadline is Feb. 6.
The CDE Identity Management System will undergo maintenance on Saturday, Oct. 15, making the online UIP inaccessible for the day.
The 2022-23 school and district unified improvement plans are due for public posting on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Biennial and combined plan flexibility are available for eligible districts and schools, which can be checked in the online system under the School/District Summary and Requirements tab.
Note that newly identified sites, such as Year 0, ESSA Comprehensive Support and sites participating in Request to Reconsider may request an additional extension to submit their plans until Jan. 17. District users should indicate if eligible schools or the district will submit their plan in January in the UIP Details page under January Submission.
Visit the UIP general resources page for submission resources.
CDE is accepting applications from schools, districts, and colleges and universities for the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award Program. PreK-12 Schools, districts and institutions of higher education eligible for this prestigious national award are those demonstrating high achievement each of the three GRS Pillars: Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs, Improved Health and Wellness, and Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education.
ED-GRS honorees are recognized by parents, students, staff, partners, sponsors and communities as exemplary models of achievement in sustainability, health and environmental education. Honorees will be invited to participate in national and local recognition ceremonies.
Applications are due to CDE on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Application assistance and resources are available for those interested in applying.
Colorado Free Application Days will take place from Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Thursday, Oct. 20. All public and some private institutions will waive application fees on those three days.
Students must submit a complete admissions application during Oct. 18-20. Any admissions applications that have been started but not submitted may not be granted a waiver. Any other admission documents that are not part of the actual admission application that institutions may require can be submitted before or after Oct. 18-20, for example, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation.
Each institution will have a unique process to waive the admissions application submission fee. Visit the Colorado Free Application Days webpage to find specific information by institution.
View Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement in English and Spanish.
Join the October CoMath conversation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Presenters will share key takeaways from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conferences in September. Everyone is welcome to attend, share and ask questions regardless if they were able to attend the conferences or not.
Register via Zoom.
Colorado is joining the Launch Years Initiative, a three-year project to support the scaling of modern mathematics pathways from high school into postsecondary education.
Through Launch Years, a project of the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin, states and national organizations work together to learn about approaches that improve experiences and outcomes for students. In Colorado, the Launch Years leadership team includes representatives from the Colorado Department of Higher Education, the Colorado Community College System, CDE, The Colorado Math Leaders and the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
All charter schools eligible to receive Charter School Capital Construction funding must complete the Charter School Capital Construction Report annually. This online report is due Monday, Oct. 31, and determines funding levels for the next fiscal year.
View the Charter Schools webpage for additional information.
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host monthly Town Halls to provide families, providers, members of the workforce, and early childhood stakeholders with updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.
Join the town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood champions. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Register via Zoom.
CDE's School Nutrition Unit received funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food for Schools Cooperative Grant to provide districts with reimbursements for local food purchases.
Superintendents interested in this grant can complete this opt-in form.
For more information on the LFS Grant, view the frequently asked questions document.
Email all questions to [email protected].
View the Nutrition Grants and Awards webapge for additional information.
CDE seeks applicants for the vacated school district seat on the Facility Schools Board. The open seat represents school districts within Colorado. Candidates should have 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. Email applications to Judy Stirman at [email protected].
CDE is hosting a focus group on Blended and Online Learning at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. Visit the Blended Learning Initiative webpage for registration details.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools shifted their instructional models from traditional in-person to remote learning instruction and other types of hybrid models. Terms like “Blended Learning,” “Hybrid Instruction”, and “Online Asynchronous” are common conversations among students and teachers across the state. What we know, or thought we knew, about what works in terms of instruction, seat time/funding requirements and achieving strong student outcomes has changed. This work is being led by the Blended Learning Initiative.
The Expanded Learning Opportunities grant was awarded in September to 43 programs to provide quality afterschool and summer opportunities to help Colorado students overcome the academic challenges brought on by the pandemic. Grant recipients include school districts, community-based providers, libraries, charter schools and institutes of higher learning. Read CDE's news release on the awardees.
Additional information can be found on ELO Grant Program page.
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host monthly Town Halls to provide families, providers, members of the workforce and early childhood stakeholders with updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.
Join the town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood advocates. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Register via Zoom
Oct
19
If districts are planning to participate in the ASCENT program next year, they should complete the 2023-24 Estimated Number of ASCENT Program Participants Intent to Participate web form by Monday, Nov. 14.
The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ASCENT Technical Assistance webpage.
View the ASCENT webpage for additonal information.
Take a Free Advisors LEAD Course
Category: Newsletter
Oct
19
The Advisors LEAD course was developed in response to House Bill 19-1206 and in partnership with Student-Ready Strategies.
For additional information, visit the Advisors LEAD webpage on the CDHE website.
Colorado Free Application Days
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Oct
19
Visit the Colorado Free Application Day webpage for additional information.
If you encounter technical problems submitting admissions applications, contact the school's Admissions Office.
Watch the Public Service Announcements in English and Spanish.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Nominations are open
Category: Newsletter
Oct
19
Eligible teachers may also apply directly on the PAEMST website.
The nomination deadline is Jan. 7, and the application deadline is Feb. 6.
Oct
13
Oct
13
Biennial and combined plan flexibility are available for eligible districts and schools, which can be checked in the online system under the School/District Summary and Requirements tab.
Note that newly identified sites, such as Year 0, ESSA Comprehensive Support and sites participating in Request to Reconsider may request an additional extension to submit their plans until Jan. 17. District users should indicate if eligible schools or the district will submit their plan in January in the UIP Details page under January Submission.
Visit the UIP general resources page for submission resources.
Oct
13
ED-GRS honorees are recognized by parents, students, staff, partners, sponsors and communities as exemplary models of achievement in sustainability, health and environmental education. Honorees will be invited to participate in national and local recognition ceremonies.
Applications are due to CDE on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Application assistance and resources are available for those interested in applying.
Oct
13
Students must submit a complete admissions application during Oct. 18-20. Any admissions applications that have been started but not submitted may not be granted a waiver. Any other admission documents that are not part of the actual admission application that institutions may require can be submitted before or after Oct. 18-20, for example, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation.
Each institution will have a unique process to waive the admissions application submission fee. Visit the Colorado Free Application Days webpage to find specific information by institution.
View Gov. Jared Polis’ announcement in English and Spanish.
October CoMath Conversation
Category: Newsletter
Oct
13
Presenters will share key takeaways from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conferences in September. Everyone is welcome to attend, share and ask questions regardless if they were able to attend the conferences or not.
Register via Zoom.
Launch Years Initiative
Category: Newsletter
Oct
13
Through Launch Years, a project of the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin, states and national organizations work together to learn about approaches that improve experiences and outcomes for students. In Colorado, the Launch Years leadership team includes representatives from the Colorado Department of Higher Education, the Colorado Community College System, CDE, The Colorado Math Leaders and the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Oct
05
View the Charter Schools webpage for additional information.
Oct
05
Join the town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood champions. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Register via Zoom.
Oct
05
October is National Farm to School Month, and National School Lunch Week is Oct. 10-14. Both events are opportunities to recognize school nutrition professionals' work to nourish Colorado students. Here are some examples of how schools and districts are celebrating National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month:
- Windsor Charter Academy maintains an organic garden with the help of students, parents, staff and the community. Food harvested from the garden is served at school lunch.
- Boulder Valley School District used social media to take followers on a farm-to-school tour. Each post highlighted a Colorado farmer, rancher or producer that provided food on the district’s menu for Colorado Proud School Meal Day.
- Durango School District celebrated Colorado Proud School Meal Day with tacos made using locally sourced ingredients.
Funding for Farm to School
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Oct
05
Superintendents interested in this grant can complete this opt-in form.
For more information on the LFS Grant, view the frequently asked questions document.
Email all questions to [email protected].
View the Nutrition Grants and Awards webapge for additional information.
Oct
05
Applications must include a resume and a cover letter/letter of interest and are due Wednesday, Oct. 5. Email applications to Judy Stirman at [email protected].
Oct
05
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools shifted their instructional models from traditional in-person to remote learning instruction and other types of hybrid models. Terms like “Blended Learning,” “Hybrid Instruction”, and “Online Asynchronous” are common conversations among students and teachers across the state. What we know, or thought we knew, about what works in terms of instruction, seat time/funding requirements and achieving strong student outcomes has changed. This work is being led by the Blended Learning Initiative.
Oct
05
Additional information can be found on ELO Grant Program page.
Sep
28
Join the town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood advocates. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
Register via Zoom
Rule Revisions Feedback
Category: Newsletter
Sep
28
CDE is seeking public comment on revisions to four rules:
- 1 CCR 301-37 (Rules for the Administration of the Educator Licensing Act of 1991)
- 1 CCR 301-101 (Rules for the Administration of Educator License Endorsements)
- 1 CCR 301-111 (Rules for the Administration of the School Leadership Pilot Program)
- 1 CCR 301-113 (Rules for the Administration of the Educator Recruitment and Retention Program)
The online form will be available through Friday, Sept. 30. Comments may be sent via email to [email protected] through Friday, Oct. 7.