Office of Online and Blended Learning Office Hours

During the 2020-2021 school year while schools were implementing 100% emergency remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Online and Blended Learning hosted monthly office hour sessions to provide technical assistance and professional development to online school/program and district leaders. These past office hour recordings are listed below along with resources and materials.

Past Office Hour Session Recordings

Multi-district Online School Application and Single District Online School or Program Application

On November 16, November 18, and November 23, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation on the multi-district online school application and single-district online school and program application cycle. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | Application Webpage

Successor School Guidance

On December 2, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation on Successor School Guidance as defined by legislation and rule. The updated guidance includes revisions based on Stakeholder feedback.

Successor School Guidance Webpage

English Learner Obligations and Requirements for Online Schools

On December 16, 2020 CDE recorded a presentation in which the Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education presented on English Learner obligations and requirements for online schools. Additional information was provided on Colorado English Learner Identification and ELD Programming. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | CLDE Webpage | NCELA Video | 2015 Dear Colleague Letter

2020 Student Mobility Report in K-12 Online Schools

On January 6, 2021 and January 27, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation on the 2020 Student Mobility Report in K-12 Online Schools. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | Student Mobility Report in K-12 Online Schools

ELP Screener Assessment Guidance and Programming for English Learners

On January 20, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education presented on English Learner identification, English Language Proficiency Screener Assessment Guidance, and ELD programming. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation

Family, School, and Community Engagement Practices during COVID-19

On February 3, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the ESEA Programs Office provided the four essential elements guiding Family, School, and Community Partnerships (FSCP). The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | Promising Partnership Practices | Elementary and Secondary Education Parent, Family, and Community Engagement | Self-Assessment Rubric User's Guide

Title I Comparability

On February 17, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the ESEA Programs Office provided information on Title I Comparability. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | Title I Comparability | Comparability Under ESSA

Online Applications: Key Considerations

On March 4, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation providing key considerations when applying for a multi-district or single district online school. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation

2021 Student October Count for Approved Online Schools and Programs

On March 18, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the School Auditing Office provided information on funding and audit documentation requirements for students primarily enrolled and participating in a CDE-approved or recognized online schools or programs. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | Student October Count Audit Resource Guide | Audit Documentation Information | At-Risk/Free lunch Count Webpage

Student Engagement in an Online Environment

On March 25, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement Office provided information on engaging highly mobile and at-risk students in an online environment. The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation

Digital Literacy

On May 13, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which the Colorado State Library unit provided information on aspects of digital literacy and ways in which to embed this into different content areas. The presentation and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation

Gifted Education in a Remote or Online Learning Environment

On May 20, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation on gifted education strategies in a remote or online learning environment. The presentation and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation

Strategies to Engage Online Learners

On May 27, 2021 CDE recorded a presentation in which Nicole Tiley M.Ed presented on strategies to engage online learners. The presentation and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Presentation | Edutopia Video

OCR Presentation to Online Schools

On December 9, 2021, CDE recorded a presentation on protecting the rights of students with disabilities in school enrollment under the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The presentation materials and recorded webinar are listed below.

Recorded Webinar | Presentation