Announcement
State Board of Education Agenda Highlights for Dec. 6
Attn: All
The Colorado State Board of Education will hold its December board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the first-floor board room at the Colorado Department of Education offices, 201 E. Colfax Ave., in Denver.
Agenda highlights include:
9:45 a.m. - Update on ESEA waivers
10:30 a.m. - Race to the Top Round Three update
11 a.m. - Rulemaking hearing on the amendments to the rules for the administration, certification and oversight of online programs
1 p.m. - Rulemaking hearing on the standards for charter schools and charter school authorizers
1:45 p.m. - Review and approve recommendations concerning school plan type assignments
Times are approximate and may change. Audio for the state board meeting is streamed live during the meeting at http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_sbe.htm. To view a detailed agenda including support documents, visit the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Office of the State Board of Education
Phone: 303-866-6817
Email: state.board@cde.state.co.us
BEST Grant Applications due Friday, March 2, 2012
Attn: Superintendents, Business Managers, Facility Managers, and Grant Writers
The BEST 2012-13 grant cycle allows eligible applicants to apply for projects addressing health and safety issues; projects to relieve overcrowding; projects addressing technology; and all other projects. The grant application will be available on the capital construction website by Friday, Dec. 2. Completed grant applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on March 2, 2012.
For more information on the BEST grant process, visit the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Scott Newell
Office of Capital Construction
Phone: 303.866.6717
Email: newell_s@cde.state.co.us
School Safety Resource Center Position Announcement
Attn: District Personnel
The School Safety Resource Center seeks a school safety resource specialist. This posting closes Tuesday, Dec. 6. The announcement is for a General Professional II in the Department of Public Safety – School Safety Resource Specialist.
Abbreviated job description includes:
• Identifies, acquires, reviews and analyzes school safety resources relevant for use or distribution. Distributes resource information, training information, grant resources, and other materials on a regular basis.
• Responds to and researches information for resource requests.
• Manages and develops content for the website, the use of software or multi-media and technology options with consultation from OIT, and provides content for newsletters.
• Participates in training, workshop, and conference planning. Coordinates event logistics, venues, and training activities.
• Engages in multi-agency collaboration efforts for enhancing school safety.
• Provides resources and support for activities, training, technical assistance, and consultation services of the Center. Provides assistance in creation of on-line learning modules and other technology resources in cooperation with other CSSRC staff.
Please visit the complete job posting for essential competencies, additional requirements, and preferred qualifications at the website below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Colorado School Safety Resource Center
Phone: 303.239.4435
Email: schoolsafetycenter@cdps.state.co.us
Green Ribbon Schools
Attn: Superintendents, District Personnel
On behalf of Commissioner Robert Hammond, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announce the new Green Ribbon Schools program and will soon invite public and private schools to apply for this national recognition.
The Green Ribbon Schools program was recently launched by the U. S. Department of Education to recognize schools that save energy and reduce operating costs, create environmentally friendly learning spaces, promote student health, and provide environmental education to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum.
To be eligible for this award, Green Ribbon Schools will have achieved or made considerable progress toward the three pillars established in the program: 1) energy efficient buildings; 2) healthy students and school environment; and 3) environmental literacy of all students. The combined achievement in these three areas will be the basis for the Green Ribbon Schools award. All schools must meet high college- and career-ready standards, be in compliance with federal civil rights laws, and all federal, state and local health and safety standards and regulations.
While the award confers no federal funds, winners of the Green Ribbon, like Blue Ribbon Schools, may experience national and local press coverage, re-energized staff and parents, enhanced community support, increased application rates, and new private financial assistance. Winners will be invited to participate in national and local recognition ceremonies.
Public and private schools in Colorado will submit their application for nomination to CDE. Up to four Colorado schools may be nominated by Commissioner Hammond to the U.S. Department of Education. Additional details will be released shortly, including the nomination application and program timeline. For more information on Green Ribbon Schools, please visit the website below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Lynn Bamberry
Competitive Grants & Awards
Phone: 303-866-6813
Email: bamberry_l@cde.state.co.us
Free Response to Intervention (RtI) Online Classes—Register now!
Attn: RtI Coordinators, Special Educators, Related Service Providers, Families, Administrators
Six online classes related to RtI/PBIS are open for registration and will be starting soon.
Each class is six weeks long and is organized into weekly units of instruction that may be completed asynchronously.
--Improving Math Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Struggling Learners will be starting on January 2, 2012. Registration closes December 18, 2011.
--Assessment/Progress Monitoring for Behavior Interventions will be starting on January 2, 2012. Registration closes December 18, 2011.
--Family, School and Community Partnering: Multi-Tier System of Supports will be starting January 9, 2012. Registration closes January 1, 2012. (This class is 4 weeks long.)
--Problem-Solving Consultation will be starting February 6, 2012. Registration closes January 29, 2012.
--Assessment/Progress Monitoring Overview and Preparation in an RtI Model: What You Need to Know will be starting on February 13, 2012. Registration closes February 3, 2012.
--A class focused on improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities and struggling learners is under development and will be posted soon.
You may earn either continuing education credit or Adams State Credit is available for an additional fee.
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For More Information, Contact:
Erin McConnell
RtI/PBIS
Phone: 303-866-6262
Email: mcconnell_e@cde.state.co.us
Online Course: Specific Learning Disabilities – Eligibility Criteria and Identification Process, Jan. 9 – Feb. 5, 2012
Attn: Special Educators, Special Education Administrators, Principals
Intended Audience: Administrators, special educators, team leaders, school psychologists
Course Description: The focus of this 4-week, online course is the effective implementation of the eligibility criteria and identification process involved with the determination of a Specific Learning Disability (SLD).
Dates: The course will run from January 9 – November 5, 2012, and may be taken for either UCCS graduate credit for a fee or CDE professional development (recertification) hours at no cost. Registration deadline is Jan. 4, although capacity may be reached prior to this date.
Below is the link to the Specific Learning Disability (CDE) webpage. The course flyer, including registration information, is available under “Professional Development Opportunities.” The course syllabus is posted there, as well.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Chaffin
Exceptional Student Services
Phone: 303-866-6819
Email: chaffin_m@cde.state.co.us
Federal Programs
Consolidated Application Post Award Revisions
Attn: Consolidated Application Contacts, Superintendents
The Consolidated Application Post Award Revision system will open Thursday Dec. 1. There will be two opportunities for local education agencies to submit a post award revision request for the 2011-2012 NCLB Consolidated Federal Program Application: Thursday, Dec. 1 - Friday, Jan. 13 and Monday, Feb. 20 - Friday, March 16. The Post Award Revision Request System will be available at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/scriptscfpu/consapp/index.asp
Final allocations are posted on the Grants Fiscal Management Unit webpage at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdefisgrant/NCLB_download.htm. The allocations now posted for Titles I-A, I-D, II-A, VI-B and Neglected are different than the June allocations. These figures have changed as compared with the previous allocation released on June 27, 2011 due to Congressional budget adjustments.
LEAs may only submit one revision request during each window. Accordingly, revisions for every applicable Title Program must be included in the request -- separate requests cannot be submitted for individual Title Programs. Program consultants will not review requests until the submission window closes.
Resources are available on the CDE website to assist with the submission process, including (1) a PowerPoint presentation with audio explains the purpose of the Post Award Revision Request System and explains how to submit a request (http://connect.enetcolorado.org/p36hs68zo21/) (2) a step-by-step instruction list.
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For More Information, Contact:
Cheryl Miller
Federal Programs
Phone: 303-866-6214
Email: miller_c@cde.state.co.us
Important Due Date
Healthy School Champions Score Card Application Deadline is Jan. 10
Attn: Principals, Health Education and Physical Education teachers, School nurses, PBIS and Health Coordinators, Counselors, Psychologists and Social Workers, Food Service employees, Facilities Management, Parents, Students, Health and Wellness Committees
Spread the word! The 2011-2012 Healthy School Champions Score Card application deadline of Jan. 10, 2012 is quickly approaching. Last year, 15 Colorado schools received monetary awards and additional schools received recognition through banners to help identify their schools as Healthy School Champions. This year, we will increase the number of schools receiving both recognition and monetary awards of $500 -$5,000 at the annual Healthy Schools Summit on April 4, 2012 in Denver. The Summit is open to all schools, whether or not they utilize the Score Card, and will offer an exciting day of educational sessions and networking opportunities. Updates on the Summit will be provided through the Score Card website at: www.healthyschoolchampions.org
The Score Card is a voluntary assessment tool used by schools to assess their best practices in each of the eight Coordinated School Health component areas: Health Education; Physical Education & Activity; Health Services; Nutrition Services; Counseling, Psychological & Social Services; Healthy & Safe School Environment; Health Promotion for Staff; and Community, Family & Student Involvement.
The criteria used to determine the schools chosen for this year’s recognition will include: 1) the total score achieved across all areas of the Score Card; 2) the quality of the success stories submitted for each of the component areas; 3) support letters to be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent and student; and 4) interviews to be conducted with the schools selected as finalists. Please pass this information and website along to any champions you know that are making a difference in school health.
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For More Information, Contact:
Katy Fleming
Teaching and Learning Unit
Phone: 303-866-5350
Email: fleming_k@cde.state.co.us
Comparability Data Reporting Deadline and Webinars
Attn: Title I Coordinators, HR Directors, Comparability Respondents, Superintendents
NCLB requires districts that receive Title IA funds to demonstrate that their Title I schools are comparable to non-Title I schools in the same grade span and that Title I funds supplement, but do not supplant, state and local funds. The online Comparability system will close on Dec. 16. Authorized respondents need to update the system with 2011-2012 data by that date.
Two webinar trainings remain. Please attend one of them if you are the comparability respondent for your district and have not worked with this data collection in the past. Also, pass along these webinar logins to anyone in your district that might be involved in comparability data collection and reporting. It is not necessary to pre-register.
If your district needs to authorize a new respondent, download, complete and submit the form at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/ti/a_comp.asp. If your respondent has not changed since last year, you do not need to submit a new respondent form.
Comparability Data & Reporting–5
Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m.
http://connect.cboces.org/comp5/
Comparability Data & Reporting–6
Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m.
http://connect.cboces.org/comp6/
Call-In Number: 1-800-832-0736
Conference Room Number: 7133264
Webinar Duration: Approximately 1 hour
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For More Information, Contact:
Donna Morganstern
Federal Programs
Phone: 303-866-6209
Email: morganstern_d@cde.state.co.us
Update
2nd Annual Colorado PowerSchool User's Conference Update-Sessions Now Available!
Attn: District Superintendents, Principals, Secretaries, Registrars, Counselors
The 2nd Annual Colorado PowerSchool Conference is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 30 and Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at the Student Achievement Resource Center (SARC) in Cherry Creek. The conference will include two packed days of PS sessions for all levels of users (beginning, intermediate & advanced) and school roles!
If you are new to PowerSchool or are looking for more advanced training; this could be the event you have been looking for! Click the link below for general information, to register and to view sessions.
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For More Information, Contact:
Tisha Bouwmeester
Phone: 303-989-5356 x 106
Email: tbouwmeester@coloradoleague.org
Webinars
Upcoming BEST Program Webinars
Attn: Everyone
Ted Hughes and other members from Capital Construction are hosting a series of live webinars. The next scheduled webinars are:
A step-by-step tutorial of the BEST Grant Application (*please note this date has changed)
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 - Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Access this webinar at: http://connect.enetcolorado.org/grantapp/
The BEST Grant Application opens Friday, Dec. 2, for the FY2012-13 grant cycle. This will be a step-by-step tutorial to help BEST applicants complete their grant application.
A guide to BEST Procurement
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 - Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Access this webinar at: http://connect.enetcolorado.org/procurement/
This webinar will be a general overview of procurement. Topics will include: Development of Selection Committee, Team Collaboration, RFQ/P Development, RFQ/P Issuance, RFQ/P Scoring/Selection, Interviews, & Contract and Fee Negotiations.
An in depth overview of the BEST Program
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 - Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Access this webinar at: http://connect.enetcolorado.org/best-1/
This webinar will be an overview of the Building Excellent Schools Today Program: Topics will include: The Assistance Board and their roles and duties, Information regarding the statewide facility assessment, Sources of Revenue, Types of grants including emergency grants & who qualifies, The types of technical assistance that are provided by the Division, Information regarding the BEST Grant Application, The High Performance Certification Program, Matching funds and how they are calculated, Criteria charter schools must meet to be eligible, Information pertaining to historic buildings, Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Program.
These will all be live webinars and any questions will be answered during & after the presentations.
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For More Information, Contact:
Kevin Huber
Capital Construction
Phone: 303 866 6492
Email: huber_k@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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