Announcement
Technology Mini-Grants for Teachers
Attn: Principals, Technology Directors, C&I Directors
PEBC, an active partner with the Colorado Legacy Foundation, announces that through the generosity of the Qwest Foundation, that Colorado teachers can compete for a share of $200,000 in grants for technology-related classroom projects. The Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program will award grants of approximately $5,000 each to Colorado teachers who put today’s technology to use for their students.
* Educators in Denver metro-area schools are eligible to share $100,000 in grants.
* Teachers and schools outside the Denver area are eligible for an additional $100,000.
The Qwest Teachers and Technology grants will be awarded to teachers through a competitive process administered by PEBC. Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers with ideas to use technology in the classroom to engage students, enhance student performance and prepare them for life in a technologically advanced world are eligible to apply.
The grant application deadline is March 10, 2009. Learn more about the project and download applications at the link below.
The funds may be used to purchase supplies or to support professional development needs; funds may not be used to pay salaries or stipends. For a list of eligible districts, visit: http://www.pebc.org/page.php?id=59
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For More Information, Contact:
Natalie Newton
Phone: 303-861-8661
Email: nnewton@pebc.org
2010 Census
Attn: Superintendents
The next major U.S. Census will happen in April, 2010. Are you aware of the impact it can have on your school and community?
By encouraging your community to participate in the 2010 census, you will help your school receive the money it deserves. The confidential information collected through the census is used to determine how much money schools in your district will receive.
What is the census?
The census is an anonymous process that gathers information to:
-assist with funding for school districts
-provide information that supports unemployment and Medicare
-help distribute federal and state funds
-learn how society is changing and growing
You may want to begin communicating about the 2010 census with your community now.
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For More Information, Contact:
Megan McDermott
Communications
Phone: 303-866-2334
Email: mcdermott_m@cde.state.co.us
National Youth Summer Camp
Attn: Superintendents and Principals
Colorado has been invited to send two students, free of charge, to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia. CDE is accepting applications from graduating seniors who have shown exceptional achievement in science.
The National Youth Science Camp is an intense residential science education program for young scientists during the summer after they graduate from high school. In a rustic setting, students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies. They are given the opportunity to push themselves physically in an extensive outdoor program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors and establish friendships that last a lifetime.
For more information, visit the link below.
Applications should be sent to:
Barry Cartwright
Colorado Department of Education
Office of Teaching and Learning
201 E. Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
The deadline for applications is Sunday, March 1.
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For More Information, Contact:
Barry Cartwright
Academic support and the achievement gap
Phone: 303-866-6187
Email: cartwright_b@cde.state.co.us
English Language Development Standards and Expanded Benchmark Subcommittees
Attn: Educators, Parents, Business Leaders, Community Members
Educators, parents, business leaders, community members and all
members of the public are invited to join an important conversation
about the future of education in Colorado.
The Colorado State Board of Education and the Colorado Department
of Education are preparing for the comprehensive revision of the
state’s English Language Development Standards and Expanded
Benchmarks.
Beginning today, applications are being accepted for membership on
subcommittees that will recommend revised standards.
Applications are available online at the indicated link.
The deadline to submit applications is Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.
The committees will be responsible for recommending new 21st
century standards to the Colorado Board of Education by December
2009.
Candidates will be notified of their selection to the committees by mid-
March 2009.
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For More Information, Contact:
Marisol Enriquez
Student Assessment
Phone: 303-866-6634
Email: enriquez_m@cde.state.co.us
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Attn: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Science Coordinators, Principals
Online nominations are now open for the 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program, marking the 25th anniversary of this award. Administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House.
Visit the Web site below for eligibility requirements, nomination guidelines, and application information. Quick and easy nominations- you only need basic information. NOMINEE WILL BE NOTIFIED. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
Award recipients receive:
*A citation signed by the President of the United States of America
*A all expense-paid trip for two to Washington, D.C. to attend a weeklong series of recognition events and professional development opportunities
*A $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation
*Gifts from program sponsors from around the country
*The chance to build lasting partnerships with colleagues across our nation
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For More Information, Contact:
DeLene Hoffner
Academic support and the achievement gap
Phone: 719-234-7095
Email: dhoffner@regis.edu
Event
Using Multimedia Resources to Uncover the Authentic Abraham Lincoln
Attn: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Teachers
Rocky Mountain, PBS, Thirteen/WNET, Teaching with Primary Sources and the Center for Education in Law and Democracy invite you to attend a one day professional development workshop, Saturday January 31, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about the PBS program, Looking for Lincoln, receive lesson plans, and learn how to use primary source material from the Library of Congress. Peggy Jones and Dr. McNown will be speakers.
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For More Information, Contact:
Kathy Zarpaylic Rocky Mountain PBS
TEaching and Learning
Phone: 303-620-5683
Email: LincolnOutreach@rmpbs.org
Federal Programs
2009-2010 NCLB Consolidated Application Updates
Attn: Federal Program and Consolidated Application Contacts
The Office of Federal Program Administration is working on the 2009-2010 Consolidated Application. The overall format of the online application will be the same as in years past; however, some changes will be made to the program narrative. Rather than being structured by individual needs, each program narrative will include a series of required elements, or program-specific questions that will need to be addressed. Each Title program has developed a rubric for the application narrative. The rubric will cover all of the required elements and give specific guidance on what is necessary for applications to be approved. A draft of these rubrics will be available soon.
We are very aware of the current budget restrictions facing the state and many districts; therefore, we will be trying to reduce the travel burden on districts this year. Instead of asking districts to travel for training, we will be hosting a series of webinar trainings on the 09-10 application beginning in March. These webinars will provide an overview of the application requirements, deadlines, and the new structure of the narrative section. Each webinar will be from 9 to 11 a.m. The tentative dates for these webinars are: March 18, 19, 25, and 26. More information, including how to register, will be available soon.
In addition, we will provide resources on our Web site, including a walk-through of the application and ARAC form. We will provide additional program-specific webinars as necessary. As always, we are available by phone and e-mail to answer any questions you may have. The Helpline will be available again this year once the online application is live. Districts experiencing difficulty with their application should feel free to contact us for assistance.
For More Information, Contact:
Mariah Aldinger
Office of Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6250
Email: aldinger_m@cde.state.co.us
Recruitment and Retention Grant Extension
Attn: Title II-A, Human Resource, Consolidated Application Contacts
The 2008-2009 NCLB Recruitment and Retention grant is still moving forward and we are extending the deadline for this grant! The new deadline is Friday, January 30.
We understand that there has been some confusion about this grant and wanted to provide assurance that this grant opportunity is still available. This grant opportunity is using federal dollars -- only state funded grants are in jeopardy of not moving forward this year. The RFP and budget are available online at the link below.
For questions about this grant opportunity, contact Mariah Aldinger, see below or Lisa Medler (medler_l@cde.state.co.us; 303-866-6993). For questions about the budget, contact Diana Martinez (martinez_diana@cde.state.co.us; 303-866-6829).
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For More Information, Contact:
Mariah Aldinger
Office of Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6250
Email: aldinger_m@cde.state.co.us
FYI
Track Education Bills Online
Attn: Superintendents, Principals, Teachers
CDE has added a new functionality to the Web site - an Education Bill Tracker. Linked from the CDE homepage, you can now stay up-to-date with education bills in the Colorado State Legislature.
The tracker provides important information on bill sponsors, a summary of the bill, bill status, a link to the most recent draft of the bill and a link to the fiscal note.
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For More Information, Contact:
Mark Stevens
Communications
Phone: 303-866-3898
Email: stevens_m@cde.state.co.us
Reminder
CELApro Test Materials Pick-up Deadline
Attn: DACs
The last day to schedule a pick up of CELApro test materials is Wednesday, February 4, 2009. You will need your CELA user ID and password to schedule your pick up on CELA Navigator.
If you have any problems with your user ID and password or with scheduling a pick up, please contact the CELA Help Desk at 800-994-8557.
For More Information, Contact:
Julie Banuelos
Student Assessment
Phone: 303-866-6929
Email: banuelos_j@cde.state.co.us
Colorado Department of Education
201 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado
80203-1799
Phone: 303-866-6822 or 303-866-2334
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