Feb
08
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For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science webpage or contact Chris Summers.
Feb
08
This funding opportunity is intended to enhance the presence of school health professionals in K-12 schools throughout the state to facilitate better prevention education, screening for early identification, and referral care coordination for K-12 school students with substance use or misuse and other behavioral health needs.
The anticipated level of funding is approximately $14 million annually for the 2023-26 grant cycle. Additional grant funding beyond the 2023-24 fiscal year will be contingent upon annual appropriations by the State Legislature and grantees fulfilling all program and fiscal reporting requirements.
To view the RFA and more information, visit the SHPG webpage.
Distinguished Speaker Series
Category: Newsletter
Feb
08
The Spring Distinguished Speaker Series will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, with Ken Williams presenting on ruthless equity. Kareem Neal, Leigh Ann Erickson and Jennifer Braverman will present in a TED-style session titled "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What Matters Most & What Matters NOW!"
The final webinar will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7. At this time, Mike Mattos will explore how to systemically close learning gaps and ensure high levels of learning for all students.
For more information on each session and to register, visit the Distinguished Speakers Series website.
Feb
08
Questions can be directed to Vicki Graham at [email protected].
View the Special Education Fiscal Advisory Committee webpage for additional information.
Feb
08
Approximately 65 school districts will be participating, including three BOCES. Candidates will have access to rural, urban, large and small districts. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and doors open at 9 a.m.
More details for the event and registration information can be found on the CASE website.
Feb
08
Eligible applicants who have not yet applied, including those starting their programs in the 2023 spring semester, are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible because the fund may be depleted before the April closing date.
Instructions for applying, as well as eligibility criteria and FAQs, can be found on the ERR program webpage.
An announcement will be posted on the webpage when funds have been depleted and the application will be closed. Email any questions to [email protected].
Feb
08
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant's next grant competition for Cohort X is scheduled to launch the week of Monday, Feb. 13.
CDE will host weekly office hours for 30 minutes every Tuesday for potential applicants to ask the 21st CCLC team any program/fiscal questions about the Cohort X Request for Application.
CDE will also host several trainings across the state for potential applicants to learn how to write competitive applications for this grant. The trainings will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Monday, Feb. 27, in Denver Metro
- Wednesday, March 1, in Limon
- Monday, March 6, in Montrose
- Tuesday, March 7, in Glenwood Springs
- Wednesday, March 15, Virtual
Feb
08
Visit the TREP webpage for more information.
Next ECLC Town Hall
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
Join the webinar via Zoom to hear from members of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team.
Feb
01
A second round of Senate Bill 22-070 focus groups is open for stakeholders. Evaluators, teachers, SSPs, principals and district/BOCES leaders, including HR and central office staff, are invited to participate.
Focus Groups will take place virtually from February through April. Each session will focus on a specific topic of the legislation, and a variety of dates and times are available for each topic. The links below connect to an interest form for each Focus Group topic with the dates and times included on that form:
- Review of Draft Highly Effective Pathway
- Draft Rubric Review: Special Education Teacher
- Draft Rubric Review: Teacher Librarian
- Draft Rubric Review: Teacher on Special Assignment
Register for only one session per topic to maximize availability for all interested participants. Space will be limited.
Implementation of Senate Bill 22-070 will begin in the 2023-24 school year. Visit the Senate Bill 22-070 Overview webpage for additional details about this legislation.
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Feb
01
Visit the TREP webpage for additional information.
Feb
01
The dates and host sites for this summer's Teaching and Learning CoLabs are:
- Thursday, June 1, in Grand Junction hosted by Colorado Mesa University.
- Wednesday, June 14, in Greeley hosted by the University of Northern Colorado.
- TBD in Pueblo hosted by CSU-Pueblo.
The Teaching and Learning CoLabs are one-day, multi-disciplinary regional professional development workshops developed in partnership with Colorado's higher education institutions, professional teaching organizations and CDE. This year's content areas are expanding to include ELA, math, health, PE, science, computer science, social studies, visual and performing arts and school leadership. Schools are encouraged to attend a CoLab in teams, with teachers representing multiple grades and content areas.
Technical Advisory Panel for Longitudinal Student Growth will meet Thursday, Feb. 9
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
The meeting agenda will focus on new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness indicator measures and other accountability related topics.
View the TAP webpage for additional information.
Feb
01
Part 2 is a live webinar that will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 20. Registration details will be sent out closer to the date.
The SFSP provides an opportunity to offer nutritious meals at no cost to families during the summer when kids and teens no longer have access to school meals. According to the "2022 KIDS COUNT in Colorado!" report, 37% of households with children were not eating enough food because food was unaffordable and the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that expanded access to summer meals expired.
To become a program sponsor or continue sponsorship past this school year visit the SFSP webpage for additional information.
Educator Preparation Programs Report featuring new Colorado teacher information
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
The Educator Preparation Programs Report, released in collaboration between CDE and the Colorado Department of Higher Education, features demographic information on teacher candidates enrolled in educator preparation programs, candidates who have completed the programs and newly trained teachers who have obtained teaching jobs in Colorado public schools.
Information about new teachers includes licensure exam pass rates, employment data, on-the-job performance metrics and data about teacher retention and teacher mobility.
For a full list of report highlights and to access the interactive dashboard visit the Educator Preparation Programs Report webpage.
Feb
01
To provide feedback, complete the School Readiness Description Input Form. The survey will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.
Feb
01
The next session will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, via Zoom.
Feb
01
This introductory GenCyber teacher camp is funded by the National Security Agency and designed to train middle and high school teachers how to teach cybersecurity to their students. Participants will learn cybersecurity principles, concepts and teaching techniques during the week-long, hands-on camp.
Participants are eligible for four CEUs and a stipend up to $1,200.
View the Cybersecurity event webpage on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs website for additional information on available stipends and travel accommodations.
2022-23 High-Impact Tutoring Grant
Category: Newsletter
Feb
01
View the HITP grants webpage for application instructions.
Jan
25
For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science webpage.
