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2022-23 Computer Science Education Grant Applications

The Computer Science Education Grant Program application window is open for the 2022-23 school year. The application process closed Tuesday, Sept. 13, and awards will be distributed for use during the 2022-23 school year. This includes the Computer Science Teacher Education Grant, which provides funds for K-12 computer science teacher professional development, and the Computer Science Education Grant, which provides funding with the purpose of increasing enrollment and participation of traditionally underrepresented students in computer science education activities.

For more information, and to check for updates, visit the Computer Science website.

Request to reconsider guidance and support is available to all districts

Districts must review and verify the district rating and school plan types using the School Accreditation and Request to Reconsider form in the Accreditation Portal within the Unified Improvement Planning online system that is available to district accountability contacts. The form must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 23. Once the Accreditation and Request to Reconsider form is submitted, a Request to Reconsider tab will be available for each district and school where the district has indicated they do not agree with the current rating or plan type. All Request to Reconsider evidence must be submitted by Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Guidance on the accreditation and request to reconsider process and a link to register for weekly office hours is available on the Request to Reconsider School Accreditation webpage.

Charter School Capital Construction Reporting due Monday, Oct. 31

The annual CSCC-01 report for the Charter School Capital Construction program is available. All charter schools eligible to receive CSCC funding are required to complete the online form and submit it no later than Monday, Oct. 31. The information provided will be used to establish the distribution in Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Visit the Charter Schools webpage for additional information.

Celebrate Colorado Proud School Meal Day

The Colorado Department of Agriculture and CDE invite Colorado schools to participate in the annual Colorado Proud School Meal Day on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Colorado Proud School Meal Day is a day to celebrate Colorado agriculture and to educate students about healthy eating.

Fill out this form to share how your schools are participating in Colorado Proud School Meal Day.

Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27.

The next meeting of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge.

CSEAC is a state-level committee mandated by federal and state law. Members are interested in the quality of education received by children and youth with disabilities. The committee includes parents of individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.

View the CSEAC webpage for additional information.

Resources for READ Plans for Grades 4-12

A FAQ resource webpage is available to provide guidance and support to districts in drafting READ plans beyond third grade.

Professional Development Needs Survey Closes Friday, Sept. 16

The Professional Development Needs Survey closes on Friday, Sept. 16.

The Office of Standards and Instructional Support invites all Colorado educators to participate and share this survey with others who are interested in contributing. The purpose of the voluntary survey is to gather data on the needs of educators currently in the field.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation webinar

Join CDE for a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to plan for student success in the Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program for the 2023-24 school year. The TREP program allows for students on an educator pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary coursework for a fifth and sixth year.

The recording will be made available on the TREP website for those who are unable to attend. 

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program webinar

Learn about the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program in a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. This webinar will provide information on the ILOP Program as well as walk through the application steps.

Register in advance via Zoom.

Upcoming accountability and improvement planning trainings

The School Improvement and Planning team will host the following training webinars:

  • Noon on Friday, Sept. 9: Insufficient State Data Rating Informational Webinar
  • 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16: Educational Accountability 101 Webinar
  • Noon on Friday, Sept. 16: UIP Submission & District User Dashboard Webinar

Visit the UIP training webpage to register for a session.

New online school nurse training course

The School Health Services Office at CDE launched a new, self-paced online training course. "Introduction to Colorado School Nursing" includes seven units and is intended for new and experienced Colorado school nurses wanting to supplement their knowledge. School staff may also find topics in the course useful to learn more about the role of the school nurse.

View details and course enrollment information on the CDE School Nursing & Health Professional Development webpage.

Win cash prizes through Water '22 Student Showcase

Water ’22, a statewide, year-long initiative that implores Coloradans to take an active role in securing the state’s water future, is encouraging all Colorado students, grades K-12 and ages 5-19, to create a work that reflects a place, thing or activity they love connected to water that is within their local watershed or river basin.

Students can enter in various categories such as creative writing, photography or video, digital art, music and performance, sculpture or fashion. Four students across all categories will receive cash awards ranging from $250-$2,000 based upon their demonstration of passion and creativity as awarded by the judges. Teachers who assist students will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $250 cash prizes.

For more details and to enter, visit the Water '22 webpage.

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission town hall

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission will host monthly town halls to provide updates about the Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program implementation process and opportunities to get involved.

Join the next town hall at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, to hear from members of CDEC, the Governor's Early Childhood Transition Team, state agency leaders and other early childhood champions working to ensure all children, families, and early childhood professionals are valued, healthy and thriving. Spanish language interpretation will be available.

Register to attend via Zoom.

Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation webinar

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program allows for students on an educator pathway to concurrently enroll in postsecondary coursework for a fifth and sixth year.

Join CDE for a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to plan for student success in the TREP program for the 2023-24 school year.

Register for the webinar via Zoom.

The recording will be made available on the TREP website for those who are unable to attend.

2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review

CDE seeks assessment vendors to apply to be included on the list of approved kindergarten school readiness assessments. The review of KSR assessments is being conducted to fulfill statutory requirements and to align assessments with other state-wide assessments.

Letters of intent to apply are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15.

Visit the 2022-23 Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment Review Process webpage for additional information and to submit a letter of intent to apply.

Request for reviewers

Qualified individuals are being sought to review Colorado Charter School Program Grant applications. Reviewers will have experience in the areas of charter facilities, charter/non-profit governance, charter management organization, education management organization, educational service provider or network structures, curriculum development, school administration and any other adjacent areas of expertise.

For additional information and to apply, view the flyer.

Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program webinar

Learn about the Innovative Learning Opportunities Pilot Program in a webinar at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
This webinar will provide information on the ILOP Program, as well as walk through the application steps.

Register in advance via Zoom.

Forward Together resource for parents

The Forward Together campaign is a collaboration between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Human Services. It provides tools and resources for both parents and youth to help them to build more connected relationships.

Check out ForwardTogetherCO.org for more information.

Path4Ward Application Webinar

Colorado Department of Higher Education is hosting a webinar on applications to the Path4Ward Program at noon on Friday, Sept. 2. The webinar will walk applicants through the program, application and selection process and the reporting requirements. The webinar will be recorded and posted on CDHE's website.

RSVP for the webinar via Microsoft Teams.

View CDHE's website for more information on the Path4Ward program.

CDHE partners with Colorado Succeeds on Path4Ward, providing application and implementation support to interested schools and districts. For questions, contact Erin Kerr at [email protected].

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality training

The Office of Suicide Prevention at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting free, virtual Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality training for Colorado providers on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Apply via Google doc. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying does not guarantee your space. OSP staff will reach out to applicants to confirm registration.

Visit the Office of Suicide Prevention’s Training webpage for more information on CAMS.