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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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This Week in The Scoop
Early Learning & School Readiness
Stay engaged with the READ Act updates
Throughout the READ Act implementation process, CDE will communicate information using various channels including monthly informational webinars.
This month’s webinar will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, July 29, and will include an overview of the READ collection and fund distribution. Participate in the webinar via Zoom.
Those interested can also sign up for the READ Act communication list via Survey Monkey. For general questions regarding the READ Act, email readact@cde.state.co.us.
For more information and updates, visit the READ Act homepage.
For More Information, Contact:
Anji Gallanos
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 720-527-0497
Email: Gallanos_A@cde.state.co.us
READ collection and fund distribution updates
CDE anticipates distributing this school year’s READ funds the week of Monday, Aug. 12. Please be sure to code the distribution with source code 3000 and grant code 3206.
For the 2019-20 school year, READ Act per-pupil fund distribution will be less due to new legislation. Per-pupil funds are anticipated to be reduced by approximately 20 percent.
For full details, including a modified list of allowable funding uses, visit the READ Act homepage.
For More Information, Contact:
Anji Gallanos
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 720-527-0497
Email: Gallanos_A@cde.state.co.us
Learning & Results
Apply for Dyslexia Working Group
The application window for participation in the Dyslexia Working Group will remain open through Friday, Aug. 9.
The purpose of the working group is to analyze state and national data and practices concerning identification and support of students with dyslexia, recommend screening tools and processes, develop a statewide plan for identifying and supporting students with dyslexia and recommend educator training.
The department anticipates that the working group will convene in September 2019. Members will be provided travel reimbursement and, if applicable, cost reimbursements for substitute teachers.
For more information, visit the Dyslexia Working Group webpage.
For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Colsman
Student Learning
Phone: 303-866-6737
Email: colsman_m@cde.state.co.us
News & Notes
Members needed for Teachers Cabinet
The Education Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet seeks eight to 10 new members who can join the advisory group to share their hands-on classroom experience while helping shape statewide education policy. The new members will serve for two years, beginning in October 2019.
The advisory group is made up of teachers from around the state, representing small, medium, large, rural, suburban and urban school systems. The Commissioner’s goal for creating the Teacher Cabinet was to connect directly with teachers who can offer their local perspective and ensure policy makers and legislators also hear the voice of practicing teachers.
To be considered, fill out this application (DOC) and submit it by Thursday, Aug. 15, along with a résumé, narrative, signatures and letters of recommendation.
For more information, visit the Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet webpage.
For More Information, Contact:
Gladis Gee
Communications Office
Phone: 303-866-6800
Email: gee_g@cde.state.co.us
Support & Intervention
Save the Date for the 2019 National Dropout Prevention Conference
This year, the National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) is partnering with CDE to host its annual conference Oct. 5-8 in Denver. The conference will provide presentations and workshops that will enhance knowledge, strengthen interventions and develop professional skills in order to reduce the high school dropout rate and re-engage youth.
The conference focus is current and innovative best practices, NDPC’s 15 effective strategies for dropout prevention and future trends in serving historically marginalized students.
Register today on the NDPC website. Colorado participants can use code COED2019 to receive a 10 percent discount.
A limited number of free or discounted registration awards are available for those who demonstrate financial need. To apply, complete this form via Google Forms by Friday, Aug. 16.
For More Information, Contact:
Fumnanya Camara
Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement
Phone: 303-866-4812
Email: camara_f@cde.state.co.us
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