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.

CDE developed a Framework for Writing Instruction to support district-level leaders in creating a research-based framework for the teaching of writing with literacy leaders, instructional coaches and teachers.

Resources can be found on the Framework for Writing Instruction webpage.

Register for the first Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Symposium of 2022-23 hosted by Pueblo Community College, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Durango.

What to expect from the PWR Symposium:

• Examples of best practices around postsecondary and workforce readiness from schools throughout southwestern Colorado.
• Educators and business and workforce leaders discuss PWR initiatives such as Concurrent Enrollment, Graduation Guidelines, Capstone and Performance Assessment, Individualized Career & Academic Planning and Financial Literacy, School Counselor Corps, Career Development Incentive Program for industry certificates as well as employer engagement and work-based learning.
• Panel discussions, student voices and small group conversations.

If you’re not close to Durango and would like to attend or host a PWR Symposium, contact Robin Russel at [email protected] or 303-866-2908.

The Child Nutrition Rural summits are training and networking events for school food service directors, managers and staff operating child nutrition programs. Events will be hosted in northeastern and southeastern Colorado and sponsors from all regions are welcome. This event will provide opportunities for staff to engage with one another, learn new skills and discuss innovative ideas for program improvements and overcoming challenges.

The southeast region event will take place on Friday, Oct. 14. Register via Eventbrite.

The northeast region event will take place on Friday, Oct. 21. Register via Evenbrite. 

Funds are available for individuals/groups that require financial support to attend.

For questions, contact Allison Butler at [email protected].