Innovation & Choice

CDE’s Innovation, Choice and Engagement Division focuses on expanding learning opportunities for each student by looking beyond the typical school building, day, and calendar. It is also a priority of the division that we strategically increase the supply of quality online and blended learning options; support new choice schools and programs, and replicate those with proven track records of success. The division also identifies policy or system changes needed within CDE and across the state in order to meet the needs of 21st century learners.

The Division of Innovation and Choice is lead by Associate Commissioner, Amy Anderson. The main units and offices that operate within the division are:

Adult Education & Family Literacy Innovation Schools State Library

Dropout Prevention & Student Engagement Online & Blended Learning

Health & Wellness Schools of Choice

Division Initiatives

Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO)

Click Here to visit the ELO website.

ELO is an innovative teaching and learning platform designed to ignite the unique potential of every student through the creation and delivery of dramatically personalized learning experiences.

In partnership with the Colorado Legacy Foundation (CLF), CDE has created a strategic plan to carry out the recommendations of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Commission. This plan will help drive the work being done around ELO for the next 5 years.

We invite you to view this video created to help introduce the ELO concept.

ELO Grant Opportunity

The ELO grant program was launched on September 4, 2012. The purpose of this grant is to distribute funds to seed, document, and replicate innovative practices, programs, services, and approaches in line with Colorado's vision of ELO.

The grant guidelines and application can be found by viewing the ELO RFP.

Applications are Due: December 14, 2012 at 11:00am