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Wednesday April 10, 2019
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This Week in The Scoop
Stories of Promising Practice
Quality Schools: North Conejos School District
The North Conejos School District in the southern part of the San Luis Valley for three years has earned the state's high honor of being a District Accredited with Distinction. This is particularly impressive given the district's demographics and that the community is also dealing with a crippling opioid epidemic.
Watch the video and read the story
For More Information, Contact:
Jeremy Meyer
Communications Division
Phone: 303-866-2334
Email: meyer_jeremy@cde.state.co.us
Accountability & Improvement
Unified Improvement Plans due Monday, April 15
District- and school-level Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) must be submitted in the UIP online system using the "Ready for SchoolView" button by Monday, April 15, for public posting to SchoolView. Only district staff can submit UIPs using the "Ready for Schoolview" button.
Exceptions are districts and schools taking advantage of biennial submission flexibility that did not exercise it in 2017-18. To determine eligibility, download the UIP Flexibility 2019 spreadsheet (XLS)
Click here for additional information on drafting, online system access and submissions
For More Information, Contact:
Lisa Steffen
Improvement Planning
Phone: 303-866-6676
Email: steffen_l@cde.state.co.us
Awards & Recognitions
Submit Your Application for the 2020 Colorado Teacher of the Year Award
The application for the 2020 Colorado Teacher of the Year is now available. Each year, the Colorado Teacher of the Year Program honors an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled teacher in any state-approved or accredited school, kindergarten through grade 12, to represent the entire profession in Colorado. The Colorado Teacher of the Year will automatically become Colorado's nominee for National Teacher of the Year.
The Colorado Teacher of the Year candidate must have the respect and admiration of their colleagues and:
• Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success.
• Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large.
• Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning.
• Expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way.
Applications will be due no later than 11:59 pm, Wednesday, July 10.
Click here to access the application and additional program information for the 2020 Colorado Teacher of the Year.
For More Information, Contact:
Kim Burnham
Federal Programs
Phone: 3038666916
Email: Burnham_K@cde.state.co.us
Data Systems
Safe Schools Act accreditation report now available in Data Pipeline
Districts need to complete the annual Safe Schools Act accreditation report form located in Data Pipeline by Friday, May 24.
Questions about the Data Pipeline can be answered by Annette Severson, 303-866-6824, or severson_a@cde.state.co.us.
Further questions about the content of the report or requests for technical assistance can be directed to John Condie at 303-866-6630 or condie_j@cde.state.co.us.
Please email the completed report to Joyce Washington at washington_j@cde.state.co.us.
For More Information, Contact:
Annette Severson
severson_a@cde.state.co.us
Phone: Data Services
Email: 303-866-6824
Educator Talent
End-of-Year Deadline for Final Effectiveness Ratings for Educators
With the end of the school year approaching, it is imperative for districts and BOCES to remember that all educators should receive their final effectiveness rating two weeks prior to the end of the school year. Final effectiveness ratings should include both a professional practice rating and a Measures of Student Learning (MSL) or Measures of Student Outcomes (MSO) rating. As a result of 2015 legislation, state assessment data used in MSLs or MSOs may only be incorporated into an evaluation if it is received prior to the end of the school year. If state assessment data is not available by that time, it should be the first point of data in an educator’s evaluation the following year.
Click here for feedback or questions
For More Information, Contact:
Educator Effectiveness Team
Educator Effectiveness
Phone: 303-866-6221
Email: educator_effectiveness@cde.state.co.us
Help Me, RANDA! Final Effectiveness Ratings
As a reminder for evaluators preparing for their end-of-year activities, the Final Effectiveness Rating in RANDA will populate only once the following activities are complete: Evaluator Assessment, MSL Worksheet, End-of-Year Review, and the required number of observations.
If one or more of these items are not complete, there will be a red warning bar displaying what has not yet been finished and no one will be able to sign the Final Effectiveness Rating form. Watch a video for more information regarding the Final Effectiveness Rating.
Click here for feedback or questions
For More Information, Contact:
Educator Effectiveness Team
Phone: 303-866-6221
Email: educator_effectiveness@cde.state.co.us
Educator Effectiveness Assurances for 2019-20 Open April 15
Each year, by July 1, Colorado school districts and BOCES are required to submit assurances that they are implementing the State Model Evaluation System or another evaluation system that is aligned with Senate Bill 10-191 and state board rules for written evaluation systems.
Districts and BOCES must complete the online form by Friday, June 28. Please make sure you have collected all necessary information necessary before opening the web form. This includes a signed signature page containing required signatures from both the Superintendent/BOCES executive director and board president/BOCES board chairperson. Electronic signatures are acceptable. If you print the form to obtain the signatures, please remember to scan it so you can upload it to the online form.
Assurances directions and resources, including the required signature page, are available on the Educator Effectiveness website below.
Click Here for assurances directions and resources, including the required signature page.
For More Information, Contact:
Carolyn Haug
Phone: 303-866-6923
Email: educator_effectiveness@cde.state.co.us
Exceptional Student Services
Meeting of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee
The next meeting of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC) will be Thursday, April 18, at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St., 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/youth with disabilities. The committee includes parents of and individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Joyce Thiessen-Barrett
Exceptional Student Services Unit
Phone: 303-866-6757
Email: barrett_j@cde.state.co.us
Federal Programs
McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children & Youth RFP now available
The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children & Youth Request For Proposal (RFP) is now available. The intent of the grant program is to remove educational barriers facing children and youth experiencing homelessness, with emphasis on educational enrollment, attendance and success.
Approximately $600,000 is available for the 2019-20 school year. Based on available funding, established need and quality of the proposal, three-year grants will be awarded, ranging from $20,000 to $60,000 per year for LEAs or BOCES.
Proposals will be due on Tuesday, April 30. For more information and to access the RFP, please visit the webpage below.
Click Here for Additional Information or to access the RFP
For More Information, Contact:
Nicole Dake
Competitive Grants
Phone: 303-866-6250
Email: Dake_N@cde.state.co.us
Seeking Reviewers- McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children & Youth Grant
We are seeking reviewers for the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children & Youth Grant Program, which is a service intended to remove all educational barriers facing children and youth experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on educational enrollment, attendance, and success.
COMMITMENT TIMELINE:
Friday, May 3: Reviewers receive proposals
• Reviewers read approximately four to six proposals. Each includes a seven-page narrative plus attachments and budget worksheets.
Thursday, May 16: Scores due to CDE
Friday, May 17: Reviewer Team Discussions
• Full day in Metro Denver
If interested, please contact Nicole Dake (Dake_N@cde.state.co.us).
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Nicole Dake
Competitive Grants
Phone: 303-866-6250
Email: Dake_N@cde.state.co.us
Title III Webinar: Considerations for the 2019-20 Application
An instructional webinar intended to support LEAs in the planning and development of Title III, Park A and Title III, Immigrant Set-Aside Supports for Students will be Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Here is a link to the webinar.
For More Information, Contact:
Robert Thompson
Federal Programs
Phone: 303-866-6842
Email: Thompson_R@cde.state.co.us
News & Notes
Celebrate Decision Day!
Wednesday, May 1, is "Decision Day," a day to celebrate students' postsecondary choices. There are endless ways schools can commemorate the occasion. Here are a few ideas:
- Sport your gear! Encourage staff and students of all ages to wear gear from their favorite college, university, apprenticeship program and military branch.
- Host a student rally. Modeled after College Signing Day, ask students to volunteer and share their plans at a school assembly.
- Set a schoolwide goal. If 100 percent of the senior class sets a plan, let students dunk a school administrator or raffle off cool prizes. Reach out to a local business for donations!
Leading into Decision Day, the Colorado Department of Higher Education is hosting weekly Q&A sessions to walk through resources and programming ideas.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Megan McDermott
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Phone: 303-974-2495
Email: Megan.McDermott@dhe.state.co.us
Postsecondary Readiness
Register to attend a PWR symposium for alternative education
CDE is partnering with BOCES and districts to host statewide workshops that support the implementation of Graduation Guidelines.
Join your peers in alternative education to learn more about capstone, work-based learning, industry certifications, ICAP, graduation rates, and accountability. Register to attend the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Symposium on Monday, June 10, at the Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center in Colorado Springs.
Click here for more information and to register or to access resources from past symposiums.
For More Information, Contact:
Robin Russel
Postsecondary Readiness
Phone: 303-866-2908
Email: russel_r@cde.state.co.us
2019-20 ASCENT Slot Request Deadline is May 1
A Reminder: the online Intent to Participate form in which districts/charter schools request ASCENT slots for 2019-20 is due May 1. Click here to access the Intent to Participate form.
Click here to visit the CDE ASCENT program webpage for more information
For More Information, Contact:
Mary Anne Hunter
Postsecondary Readiness
Phone: 303-866-6596
Email: hunter_mary@cde.state.co.us
Standards & Assessments
MoneyWi$er Financial Innovation Awards
The MoneyWi$er Financial Innovation Awards will recognize distinguished school districts, schools and individuals who prioritized personal finance education throughout their school and community. Honorees will be awarded funds to continue elevating personal finance education in Colorado and their communities. The MoneyWi$er Awards are presented by the Office of the Colorado Attorney General in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education.
The MoneyWi$er Financial Innovation Awards will designate honorees in four categories: Student Scholarship, Educator, School and School District. Applicants may apply in one or more categories. For example, an educator could also apply on behalf of their school and their school district. See links below for further detail.
Click here for more information and to apply for the MoneyWi$er Financial Innovation Awards complete the online application.
For More Information, Contact:
Alyssa Wooten
Standards & Instructional Support
Phone: 720-827-5307
Email: wooten_a@cde.state.co.us
Support & Intervention
Model Bullying Prevention policy
As authorized in Ashawnty’s Law (C.R.S. 22-2-144), CDE has developed a model bullying prevention policy to provide guidance to school districts, charter schools, and the Charter School Institute when developing bullying prevention policies. This model policy is not required to be adopted by any local education agency.
CDE is requesting feedback from teachers, administrators, families, and other stakeholders in education on the initial draft of the model policy by 11:59pm on Friday, April 12. Read the draft model policy on the
Model Bullying Prevention Policy webpage .
Feedback may be submitted through an online survey or via email to: ModelPolicyFeedback@cde.state.co.us.
For More Information, Contact:
Adam Collins
Office of Learning Supports
Phone: 303-866-6622
Email: collins_a@cde.state.co.us
A three-year PBIS training series available for district-level coaches and teams
Please join us for an informational webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, May 6, on a three-year training series for district-level coaches and their accompanying school-based leadership teams on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
The webinar will describe the project, discuss commitment and readiness requirements, and reveal what is expected through participation. Our intent is to start with exploration and infrastructure development for the effective initial implementation of PBIS at Tier 1 during the first year, provide follow-up and support opportunities to move into full implementation at Tier 1 during Year 2, and install systems and structures for Tier 2 during Year 3.
Schools partnering with us through this training series will be equipped to more fully address the culture and climate of their school by creating equitable environments and create a framework that matches supports to students’ needs. Our goal is to continue scaling up and rejuvenating Colorado PBIS across the tiers!
Click Here to register for this Informational Webinar
For More Information, Contact:
Allison Greene
Office of Learning Supports
Phone: 303.866.6355
Email: Greene_A@cde.state.co.us
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