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The Colorado Higher Education Perception Survey deadline has been extended to May 15

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
May
03
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.

CoMath Conversation: If, When, and How Should We Use Zearn?

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
May
03
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.

Education Innovation and Research eDGE grant project

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
May
03
The eMINTS National Center, at the University of Missouri College of Education, is recruiting fifth grade core classroom teachers for their Education Innovation and Research Grant. The grant will help provide computers and software for teachers and students as well as professional development and stipends for teachers.

Complete the eDGE recruitment form to express interest in the eDGE Grant Project. Applications are due Monday, May 15.

For additional information on the grant program view the eMINTS eDGE project website.

School Lunch Hero Day

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

ESSER II important due dates

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Nominate a teacher for the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Team Nutrition Training Grants available

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

The 2022-23 Colorado PAEMST Science Finalists

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26

The 2022-23 Colorado finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are:

  • Kimberly Becker - Centaurus High School, Boulder Valley School District
  • Dr. Yajaira Fuentes - Tauber Rocky Mountain High School, Poudre School District
  • Michael Rudolph - Heritage High School, Littleton School District

The PAEMST are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching.

For information about how to apply for the award, visit the PAEMST website.

Discounted Rockies tickets for Teacher Appreciation Week

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Comprehensive Health Education Grant applications due tomorrow

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Clean Air for Schools program applications due Sunday

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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].

School Nutrition Unit point of contact updates

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Elementary Literacy and School Readiness Regional Literacy Consultants

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Free access to Zearn Math to accelerate math learning

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
As a part of Colorado’s statewide investment in math learning acceleration, Colorado educators can receive free access to Zearn Math for the 2023–24 school year. Zearn Math is a top-rated K–8 math learning platform that educators can use to catch kids up and move them forward in math.

All Colorado districts that opt in will have free access to instructional materials, training for educators, materials to support families and caregivers, and resources to flexibly implement Zearn Math during core math, intervention blocks, after-school and summer learning.

To learn more about this no-cost investment in mathematics see the Zearn website for more information.

Colorado Educator Talent Pool recommendations

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Monthly Co-Literacy Conversations for Grades 4-12 is tomorrow

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
26
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.

Colorado Commissioner of Education Survey

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
19
Below is a message from McPherson & Jacobson regarding a survey as part of the Colorado Commissioner of Education search.

"Dear Colorado Education Partners and Stakeholders:

I'm writing to enlist your assistance in distributing access and encouraging your membership's participation in a survey as part of the Colorado Commissioner of Education search we are leading for the State Board of Education. I would greatly appreciate it if you would distribute the brief text/invitation I've included below to your full membership.  If you prefer to include only the link I've provided in a different message you craft specifically, that's absolutely fine as well...whatever is easiest for you!  When you send your message, please highlight that the survey will close at the end of the day April 28.  I thank you in advance for your help in this important work, and encourage you to either email or contact me directly if you have any questions whatsoever.

As the Colorado State Board of Education continues their search for the next Colorado Commissioner of Education, an important component of the search process is an anonymous survey of diverse stakeholders.  All responses to this survey will be directly collected and compiled by consultants with McPherson & Jacobson, the firm assisting the State Board in this search.   Please take a few minutes to respond to the survey by April 28, 2023.  The survey can be accessed here:  Colorado Commissioner of Education Search Stakeholder Survey."

Register for the 2023 Spring Parents Encouraging Parents conference

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
12
Registration is open for the Spring 2023 Parents Encouraging Parents conference. This year's conference will be held in Grand Junction Thursday, April 27, through Saturday, April 29.

PEP conferences are designed to promote family and school partnerships to support students with disabilities and their families in schools and the community. PEP brings families and professionals together by sharing ideas, discussing concerns, celebrating successes and obtaining information related to parenting, educating and partnering to support student learning.

To learn more about PEP visit the Parents Encouraging Parents webpage.

Monthly Co-Literacy Conversations for Grades 4-12

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
12
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 17.

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.

Senate Bill 22-197

by: Bryce Reedy
Category: Newsletter
Apr
12

The Schools of Choice Unit, as directed by recent legislation Senate Bill 22-197, is seeking neutral third-party arbitrators who can assist with mediation when an innovation zone with alternative governance, a school within a zone or a district are looking to resolve disagreements regarding the administration of an innovation plan. CDE's Schools of Choice Unit will maintain the list for schools, zones and districts to refer to when seeking a neutral third party to help resolve disagreements.

In order to be eligible to be on this list, statute requires that arbitrators meet the following two conditions:

  1. Arbitrator is either a member of the American Arbitration Association or is registered with Colorado’s Office of Dispute Resolution.
  2. Arbitrator has experience with or knowledge of Innovation Schools.

Arbitrators interested in being added to the list should complete this Google form.

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