Alternative Education Campus (AEC) Training

This webpage is intended to provide an overview of professional learning opportunities for Alternative Education leaders and staff. These events are hosted by a variety of different offices at CDE or external partners. In addition, there is contact information below for staff who work on aspects of support for AECs. Please reach out if you have questions and we look forward to connecting with you at events during this year.

Alternative Education Campus Accountability and Designation
- Webpage
- Contact: Lisa Steffen
Dropout Prevention office
- Contact: Johann Liljengren
Federal Programs Accountability (Comprehensive Support Low Graduation)
- Contact: TBD

DATE	TOPIC	LINK	DESCRIPTION

September 12, 2024 1-2pm	Graduation rates 101 - Implications for AECs	Registration Link	CDE’s continuous improvement office will lead a webinar session on how four, five, six, and seven year graduation rates are calculated, including how anticipated year of graduation is determined and implications for AECs.
September 25, 2024 9:30-10:30 am	School Improvement ideas for AECs	Registration Link	CDE’s continuous improvement and Dropout Prevention offices will lead a webinar session on best practices for organizing school improvement efforts for AECs.
September	Implications for CS Year 3+ and CS Low Grad		CDE’s continuous improvement and federal program offices will lead a webinar session on the implications for federal designation of Comprehensive Support - Low Graduation Rate, which is impacting a large number of AECs in Colorado.
October 9, 2024 3-4pm	AEC accountability frameworks	Registration Link	CDE’s accountability office will lead a webinar that provides an overview of the Alternative Education Campus Accountability Framework and updates for the 2024 framework.
October 21, 2024 11-12:30	ICAP for AECs	Registration Link	CDEs’ Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness and Dropout Prevention Office will lead a webinar and discussion on best practices for the Individualized Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) process for AECs.
November	AEC optional Measures		CDE’s accountability office will lead a webinar on the optional measures section of the accountability framework that will include what measures qualify, the collection process, and how they fit into the framework.
December 6, 2024	AEC Conference		Hosted by New America School in Lakewood, the conference provides a learning and collaboration opportunity.
January 10, 2024 11-12:30	Work-Based learning for AECs	Registration Link	CDEs’ Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness and Dropout Prevention Office will lead a webinar and discussion on best practices for work based learning for students in AECs.
February	AEC Renewal and Designation		CDE’s accountability office will lead a webinar that provides an overview of the Alternative Education Campus Renewal and Designation process.