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Register for the CoMath Conversation via Zoom.
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Educators interested in using the Zearn Math resources for the 2023-24 school year are invited to join a CoMath Conversation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, to discuss plans for making Zearn part of their math program.
Register for the CoMath Conversation via Zoom.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education is partnering with Hanover Research to conduct a survey to gather candid responses and insights about postsecondary opportunities. This study is for research purposes only. All information will be maintained on a confidential basis by Hanover Research and will only be reported to the department in an anonymized form, i.e., name and identifying information such as race and gender will not be shared with the department or tied to responses.
The purpose of the study is to better understand individuals’ awareness of higher education opportunities, perceptions of institutions and interests in pursuing higher education. This research aims to understand current barriers and challenges preventing individuals from pursuing postsecondary education. High school students, parents/guardians of a high school student and high school counselors are invited to complete the survey. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Educators are asked to distribute the survey to relevant students and parents in addition to providing their own feedback.
The deadline to complete the Colorado Higher Education Perception Survey is Monday, May 15.
Visit the Hanover Research website for more information and to complete the survey.
Earlier this week the Colorado Department of Higher Education released the 12th iteration of the postsecondary report, Pathways to Prosperity: Postsecondary Access and Success for Colorado’s High School Graduates. The report provides both statewide information as well as district-specific results aimed at strengthening efforts to improve student success and alignment between the K-12 and higher education systems.
This year's report emphasizes a decline in college-going rates in Colorado, but at a slower pace. According to the report, Colorado graduates increasingly enroll at out-of-state institutions, which reflects a decrease across the board in college-going rates among student demographics in Colorado.
View the full report using this link.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. CDE invites everyone to participate by giving thanks to the deserving teachers in their schools and districts.
Next week, share a social media post thanking a teacher on any social media site using the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO. To help districts and schools celebrate, CDE has a toolkit of resources to help spread the word. Access social media graphics, sample posts and more on the Teacher Appreciation Week Toolkit webpage.
Additionally, the Colorado Rockies are offering discounted tickets for educators to games on Friday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 17. View the deal on the Colorado Rockies website.
The Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education will offer a virtual workshop series delivered by authors Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton. The series is based on Huynh's and Skelton's book, Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals and focuses on serving experienced multilinguals, the asset-based term for long-term English learners.
The workshops will consist of four live, multi-session book-study courses for educators teaching grades four through 12 who want to provide equitable learning experiences for experienced multilinguals. Upon completion of the sessions, participants will be eligible for 10 hours of CTE credit. The workshops will be offered in June and again in the fall.
To learn more and to sign up for one of the two workshop series, visit the Professional Learning Opportunities webpage.
For more information contact, Alice Collins at [email protected], or Janet Turnmeyer at [email protected].
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education, in collaboration with CDE, is collecting promising partnership practices to publish in the eighth annual Promising Partnership Practices Colorado book. SACPIE and CDE invite schools, districts, early childhood centers, institutions of higher education, accountability committees, parent-teacher committees or any other school- or district-based council to apply for consideration in the publication. The purpose of this book is for schools, districts, and other educational organizations in Colorado to share how they partner with families and the community for student success. Submissions are due Friday, June 2.
View the Family, School and Community Partnerships webpage for additional information and to submit a Promising Partnership Practice for publication.
The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host a town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process. Join via Zoom. Spanish language interpretation will be available.
The Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. The public meeting will be held via Zoom.
The meeting agenda will focus on new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness sub-indicator measures and other accountability-related topics.
View the Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Growth webpage for additional information and to join the meeting.
CDE seeks applications and recommendations for the Colorado Educator Talent Pool. Elementary and secondary educators who have a minimum of five years of experience and who demonstrate unusual instructional and leadership abilities are encouraged to submit their name for consideration. The recommendation deadline is Friday, June 2.
The Colorado Educator Talent Pool is a list of candidates for advisory boards, task forces and special recognition programs. Your recommendations will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also ultimately be considered for a prestigious recognition.
For more information and to access the Talent Pool Recommendation Form, visit the Colorado Educator Talent Pool webpage.
Do you know an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled K-12 teacher? Nominate them to apply for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year award by Monday, May 15.
Each year the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an outstanding K-12 classroom teacher. The selected teacher will automatically become Colorado’s nominee for the National Teacher of the Year Program.
To nominate a teacher, visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year webpage. Once nominated, the nominee is invited to submit their application by Thursday, June 2.
For Teacher Appreciation Week 2023, CDE has partnered with The Colorado Rockies and TEACH Colorado to invite all teachers, support staff, administrators and volunteers to the ballpark Friday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 17. Discounted tickets are available through the Rockies Teacher Appreciation Homestand webpage. For every ticket purchased through the homestand, $2 will be donated to TEACH Colorado.
The Elementary Literacy and School Readiness Office, formerly the Preschool through Third Grade Office, provides regional consulting to districts. The ELSR Regional Literacy Consultants supports districts with READ Act implementation, including guidance related to scientifically and evidence-based literacy instruction.
For more information, visit the Elementary Literacy and School Readiness Regional Support webpage.
ESSER II application finalization and Post-Award Revisions are due on or before Friday, June 30, and funds must be obligated and spent by Sept. 30, no extensions are possible.
The deadline to submit ESSER II Request for Funds is Nov. 1.
View the ESSER Due Dates webpage for additional information.
Contact your ESSER Lead Reviewer with any questions.
Starting on Monday, May 1, point person assignments will be reassigned to align with the Advisory Council for School Nutrition regions to better support districts’ needs. This means districts may have a new point of contact starting May 1.
School Nutrition staff will reach out individually to their assigned districts to kick off introductions. The point of contact person will continue to approve applications for participation in child nutrition programs, answer questions and provide technical assistance and conduct reviews.
Visit the School Nutrition Contact Information webpage to learn more about School Nutrition staff.
School Lunch Hero Day is Friday, May 5. School Lunch Hero Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and applaud the many child nutrition professionals who have a positive impact on the lives of students.
Use this form to nominate a Colorado School Lunch Hero to be highlighted in the May 4 edition of The Dish email newsletter. Nominations are due by Friday, April 28.
See the School Lunch Hero Day website for ideas, resources and tools to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day.
The next virtual co-literacy conversation for leaders, teachers and other classroom practitioners who support literacy in grades four through 12 will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27.
The conversations include a problem of practice, a presentation, breakout sessions with guided questions and additional resources to help educators and leaders implement evidence-based practices in their schools and districts.
Recordings from previous conversations and future topics can be found on the Reading, Writing and Communicating webpage.
Team Nutrition Training Grant applications are due Monday, May 22. School food authorities can apply for up to $1 million to use over a three-year period to help deliver training and nutrition education that supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture child nutrition programs.
SFAs who have specific questions about the application should contact the Grant Officer, Anna Arrowsmith, at [email protected].
CDE will write letters of support for three SFAs. Contact Krista Garand at [email protected] with questions.
Applications for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Clean Air for Schools program are due by Sunday, April 30. The program is open to all public, private, charter, parochial, facility and Tribal K-12 schools.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about CDPHE's Clear Air for Schools program in this document.
CDPHE is partnering with Carrier West to distribute free HEPA filter portable air cleaners and associated supplies to improve schools’ indoor air quality to lessen exposure to respiratory viruses as well as other pollutants and pathogens that contribute to asthma, allergies and other respiratory illnesses. The model of air cleaner used in the program was chosen because it is quiet and won't disrupt learning, uses about as much energy as a small lamp and requires only one filter change a year.
To learn more or to apply for the program, visit Carrier West’s webpage about the program.
Email any questions about the program to the CDPHE Clean Air for Schools team at [email protected].
Applications for The Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Grant are due Thursday, April 27.
The Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act provides approximately $300,000 for the 2023-24 school year with up to four years of funding. Local Education Providers are eligible to apply for up to $30,000 per year to develop and implement local comprehensive health education programs in grades PK-12.
For more information, visit the Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Grant Application 2023 webpage.
Register for the CoMath Conversation via Zoom.
The Colorado Higher Education Perception Survey deadline has been extended to May 15
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May
03
The purpose of the study is to better understand individuals’ awareness of higher education opportunities, perceptions of institutions and interests in pursuing higher education. This research aims to understand current barriers and challenges preventing individuals from pursuing postsecondary education. High school students, parents/guardians of a high school student and high school counselors are invited to complete the survey. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Educators are asked to distribute the survey to relevant students and parents in addition to providing their own feedback.
The deadline to complete the Colorado Higher Education Perception Survey is Monday, May 15.
Visit the Hanover Research website for more information and to complete the survey.
CDHE releases Postsecondary Report, key findings on K-12 and higher education collaboration
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May
03
This year's report emphasizes a decline in college-going rates in Colorado, but at a slower pace. According to the report, Colorado graduates increasingly enroll at out-of-state institutions, which reflects a decrease across the board in college-going rates among student demographics in Colorado.
View the full report using this link.
May
03
Next week, share a social media post thanking a teacher on any social media site using the hashtag #ThankATeacherCO. To help districts and schools celebrate, CDE has a toolkit of resources to help spread the word. Access social media graphics, sample posts and more on the Teacher Appreciation Week Toolkit webpage.
Additionally, the Colorado Rockies are offering discounted tickets for educators to games on Friday, May 12, through Wednesday, May 17. View the deal on the Colorado Rockies website.
Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education virtual workshop series
Category: Newsletter
May
03
The workshops will consist of four live, multi-session book-study courses for educators teaching grades four through 12 who want to provide equitable learning experiences for experienced multilinguals. Upon completion of the sessions, participants will be eligible for 10 hours of CTE credit. The workshops will be offered in June and again in the fall.
To learn more and to sign up for one of the two workshop series, visit the Professional Learning Opportunities webpage.
For more information contact, Alice Collins at [email protected], or Janet Turnmeyer at [email protected].
May
03
View the Family, School and Community Partnerships webpage for additional information and to submit a Promising Partnership Practice for publication.
May
03
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education has openings for the following committee positions:
- A parent who serves on an accountability committee in Congressional District 2.
- A parent who serves on an accountability committee in Congressional District 3.
- A parent who serves on an accountability committee in Congressional District 4.
- A parent who serves on an accountability committee in Congressional District 7.
- A representative from a state-based nonprofit organization that specializes in promoting the involvement of parents of traditionally underserved populations.
- A representative from a nonprofit organization that specializes in promoting the involvement of parents of students with disabilities.
Applications are due Friday, June 2.
View the SACPIE webpage for additional information and to apply for an open position.
May
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May
03
The meeting agenda will focus on new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness sub-indicator measures and other accountability-related topics.
View the Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Growth webpage for additional information and to join the meeting.
Apr
26
The Colorado Educator Talent Pool is a list of candidates for advisory boards, task forces and special recognition programs. Your recommendations will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also ultimately be considered for a prestigious recognition.
For more information and to access the Talent Pool Recommendation Form, visit the Colorado Educator Talent Pool webpage.
Apr
26
Each year the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an outstanding K-12 classroom teacher. The selected teacher will automatically become Colorado’s nominee for the National Teacher of the Year Program.
To nominate a teacher, visit the Colorado Teacher of the Year webpage. Once nominated, the nominee is invited to submit their application by Thursday, June 2.
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26
Apr
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For more information, visit the Elementary Literacy and School Readiness Regional Support webpage.
ESSER II important due dates
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Apr
26
The deadline to submit ESSER II Request for Funds is Nov. 1.
View the ESSER Due Dates webpage for additional information.
Contact your ESSER Lead Reviewer with any questions.
Apr
26
School Nutrition staff will reach out individually to their assigned districts to kick off introductions. The point of contact person will continue to approve applications for participation in child nutrition programs, answer questions and provide technical assistance and conduct reviews.
Visit the School Nutrition Contact Information webpage to learn more about School Nutrition staff.
School Lunch Hero Day
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Apr
26
Use this form to nominate a Colorado School Lunch Hero to be highlighted in the May 4 edition of The Dish email newsletter. Nominations are due by Friday, April 28.
See the School Lunch Hero Day website for ideas, resources and tools to celebrate School Lunch Hero Day.
Apr
26
The conversations include a problem of practice, a presentation, breakout sessions with guided questions and additional resources to help educators and leaders implement evidence-based practices in their schools and districts.
Recordings from previous conversations and future topics can be found on the Reading, Writing and Communicating webpage.
Apr
26
SFAs who have specific questions about the application should contact the Grant Officer, Anna Arrowsmith, at [email protected].
CDE will write letters of support for three SFAs. Contact Krista Garand at [email protected] with questions.
Apr
26
Find answers to frequently asked questions about CDPHE's Clear Air for Schools program in this document.
CDPHE is partnering with Carrier West to distribute free HEPA filter portable air cleaners and associated supplies to improve schools’ indoor air quality to lessen exposure to respiratory viruses as well as other pollutants and pathogens that contribute to asthma, allergies and other respiratory illnesses. The model of air cleaner used in the program was chosen because it is quiet and won't disrupt learning, uses about as much energy as a small lamp and requires only one filter change a year.
To learn more or to apply for the program, visit Carrier West’s webpage about the program.
Email any questions about the program to the CDPHE Clean Air for Schools team at [email protected].
Apr
26
The Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act provides approximately $300,000 for the 2023-24 school year with up to four years of funding. Local Education Providers are eligible to apply for up to $30,000 per year to develop and implement local comprehensive health education programs in grades PK-12.
For more information, visit the Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Grant Application 2023 webpage.