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The 2024-25 ELAT Project application window is open. The ELAT Project supplies a free State Board of Education-approved early literacy assessment tool to a school or district for teachers to obtain real-time assessment of the reading skill levels of students in kindergarten through third grade. Application materials are posted on the ELAT Application Process webpage and are due Wednesday, April 10.
Each year, schools celebrate National School Breakfast Week. Studies show students who eat school breakfast are more likely to reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math, score higher on standardized tests, have better concentration and memory, have improved school attendance, and have better overall nutrition. All schools are encouraged to show their enthusiasm for school breakfast March 4-8 with this year’s theme, “Surf’s Up with School Breakfast.” Ask your school nutrition department how you can support the celebration.
COSI is accepting applications for the Second Chance Scholarship from students planning to attend college in the fall of 2024. The Second Chance Scholarship offers up to $5,000 a year to students who have been released from the Division of Youth Services commitment facility within the last five years. The application is due Friday, March 15.
Register to join a virtual networking session at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, for district staff who support DACs to share facilitation strategies, successes, opportunities and collaborative problem-solving. This session will focus on coordination between DACs, districts and local boards.
The Request for Applications for the Colorado Student Wellness Grant for 2024 through 2027 is open. This three-year grant program supports the expansion and coordination of local student wellness policies, practices and programs for the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of students. Approximately $420,000 is available for the 2024-25 school year, pending state legislature approval, for local education providers including school districts, BOCES, charter schools, facility schools, the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Grants will be awarded for a three-year term and applications are due by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.
The ELAT Project supplies a State Board of Education-approved early literacy assessment tool at no cost to a school or district for teachers to obtain real-time assessments of the reading skill levels of students in kindergarten through third grade. Register to attend a webinar about the ELAT application process at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, the day the application opens.
Register for a series of webinars to learn about becoming an early childhood teacher through apprenticeship. Join Colorado Mesa University, Red Rocks Community College and TEACH Colorado to learn how to get career and financial support and how to apply to a program. The monthly series will begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The CO-AAP application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 15. If you are interested in reviewing applications, complete an interest form regarding your experience and availability by Monday, Feb. 12. Desired areas of expertise include the implementation of STEM programming (particularly mathematics and science), high-impact tutoring, academic enrichment programs, youth development programs or other out-of-school time programs and implementing strategies for equitable, diverse and inclusive educational programs. Responding with your availability does not guarantee your participation. Responses after the deadline will be considered for alternate readers.
Open Educational Resources Colorado is a digital library of educational textbooks and classroom materials across core subject areas and Career and Technical Education as well as a collaboration space for PK-12 educators. Visit OERColorado’ s YouTube channel to learn how to use these resources.
Register to join an interactive virtual training at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 4, exploring Trauma-Informed Multilingual Education led by Elise White Diaz, educational consultant at Seidlitz Education. Uncover strategies for addressing the needs of diverse students with childhood trauma and navigating language and cultural barriers.
The 2023 informational performance framework reports containing 2023 CMAS Science for all districts and attendance/truancy results for Alternative Education Campuses have been provided to district accountability contacts via Syncplicity. For questions related to Syncplicity, training or support, email [email protected].
The free, statewide, biennial TLCC survey is available now. Because schools and districts need 50% participation to receive results, help ensure your school staff has the opportunity to participate. School support staff can be extra hard to reach, so be sure to leverage classroom relationships, lunch breaks and building team meetings to ensure codes are distributed to everyone. If you need information on who received survey codes in your building, contact [email protected].
CDE is partnering with the myColorado app to provide certified educators with access to digital versions of their certificates. To access certificates in the myColorado wallet download the myColorado app, create an account, and download certificates into the myColorado wallet. To learn more about myColorado and the Educator Certificates, visit the myColorado FAQ page.
If your school has students participating in TREP for the 2024-25 year, visit the TREP webpage to register for a webinar on at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, to learn more about submitting your slot requests. The slot request period will be from Friday, March 1, through Wednesday, May 1.
The second Denver metro region Educator Financial Aid Training will be this Friday, Feb. 9, at the University of Colorado Denver Student Commons Building. Use the registration form to join upcoming trainings and check future dates. These one-day, in-person trainings are designed for K-12 school counselors, advisors, educators and those involved with the FAFSA/CASFA processes at their school, organization or agency. Topics include updates and changes on the FAFSA, an overview of CASFA, Individual Career and Academic Plans, the FAFSA Completion Portal, My Colorado Journey and more. Eligible participants who complete this training will receive a $500 stipend as part of House Bill 22-1366 Improving Students’ Postsecondary Options.
If your school has students participating in TREP for the 2024-25 year, visit the TREP webpage to register for a webinar on at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, to learn more about submitting your slot requests. The slot request period will be from Friday, March 1, through Wednesday, May 1.
Applications for the 2024-25 School Counselor Corps Grant are open until Thursday, March 7. Learn more and register for an application webinar at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, on the SCCG webpage.
The second Denver metro region educator financial aid training will be on Friday, Feb. 9, at the University of Colorado Denver Student Commons Building. Use the registration form to join upcoming trainings and check future dates. These one-day, in-person trainings are designed for K-12 school counselors, advisors, educators and those involved with the FAFSA/CASFA processes at their school, organization or agency. Topics include updates and changes on the FAFSA, an overview of CASFA, Individual Career and Academic Plans, the FAFSA Completion Portal, My Colorado Journey and more. Eligible participants who complete this training will receive a $500 stipend as part of House Bill 22-1366 Improving Students’ Postsecondary Options.
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Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative's Second Chance Scholarship is open
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Students and families can register to attend the Third Annual Statewide FAFSA/CASFA Block Party and Student Resource Fair at the CU Denver Wellness Center courtesy of CU Denver from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Students and families can get on-site FASFA/CASFA assistance, participate in scholarship giveaways, and access a resource fair with community exhibitors. Use these forms to register as a vendor or volunteer.
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Register to join a webinar on Student End of Year coding. Topics include:
- Postsecondary programs and program eligibility
- Tools for data respondents and program staff to use when collaborating to support students planning to attend a postsecondary program
- Student End of Year coding for students who will participate in ASCENT, P-TECH Years 5-6, or TREP in 2024-25
- Student End of Year coding for students who participated in postsecondary programs in 2023-24
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