School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG)

About

The School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) is designed to provide funds to eligible education providers to enhance the presence of school health professionals in K-12 schools (Behavioral Health Care Professional Matching Grant Program (§§ 22-96-101 — 22-96-105))

A “School Health Professional” (SHP) is a state-licensed or state-certified school nurse or other state-licensed or state-certified health professionals, including those issued by the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA)*, qualified under state law to provide support services to children and adolescents, including mental health professionals licensed pursuant to Article 43 of Title 12. For example, School Nurses, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors (C.R.S. 22-96-102).

*Please note that this allowance to hire under DORA does not negate the federal rules under IDEA. Check on licensing requirements specific to your Local Education Provider (LEP).

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Funded Education Providers

The SHPG defined an eligible education provider as:

A school district (on behalf of one or more K-12 schools);
A Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES);
A charter school (authorized by a school district or the Charter School Institute)

See the list of funded education providers

View our SHPG Fact Sheet

Please see the State Board of Education adopted Rules for the Administration of the School Health Professional Grant Program (CCR 301-97) (PDF) for more information.

Legislative Reports

According to the rules for the administration of the SHPG program, CDE shall submit to the Education Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or any successor Committees, a report that, at a minimum, summarizes the information submitted annually by grantees (CCR 301-91(2.01)(7)). View the current and historical legislative reports below.

2021-2022 SHPG Legislative Report

Previous Legislative Reports

Professional Development Opportunities

2023 CDE Fall Grant Writing Training

Please join us for a grant writing training hosted by CDE and conducted by grant-writing specialist, Annette Sloan! We have 4 locations and dates across the state.

Annette will guide participants in:

Getting organized for grant applications
Writing high-quality grant application responses
Using data effectively for a compelling case
Crafting SMART goals aligned with grant purpose
Clear communication of grant activities and timeline
Creating a well-thought-out budget

Dates and Locations (all trainings are from 9 am - 3:30 pm):

October 4, 2023 - Alamosa School District - 403 Santa Fe Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101
November 14, 2023 - Edwards Early Learning Center - 1121 Miller Ranch Rd. Edwards, CO 81632
November 16, 2023 - Thompson School District - 800 S Taft Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
December 14, 2023 - Lewis Palmer School District - 146 Jefferson Street, Monument, CO 80132

View Invitation [PDF]

Click here to register for a training.