Announcement
Science Explorers - Professional Development Workshop
Attn: Administrators, Teachers
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to attend a Renewable and Alternative Energy Workshop near you!
Science Explorers is a unique professional development program for teachers offering day-long, activity-based science workshops to teams composed of a teacher and five students.
This year Science Discovery has chosen Renewable and Alternative Energy as the Theme for the workshops, and has partnered with the Governor’s Energy Office to provide each teacher with a curriculum materials kit.
Science Explorers workshops are held at urban and rural sites throughout Colorado and include teams from schools in the host community as well as in surrounding districts.
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For More Information, Contact:
Kristi Dahl
Phone: 303-492-0771
ET-IL Online Submission System Launches
Attn: Superintendents, Technology Directors
You can now access the online Education Technology and Information Literacy (ET-IL) plan submission system. Open your own secure submission area to create and compile the elements of your ET-IL plan. You will have the ability to save your work and add and edit elements as needed at a later time. We hope that you find this new area useful as you start your planning process for E-rate and the other elements that are covered in the ET-IL planning guide.
REMINDER:
The ET-IL plan has several elements that meet the need of three important mandates; Title II Part D, E-rate, and Accreditation. In the new system, you will have the ability to choose what type of review is necessary based on your need. In addition to school districts, the following entities will use the online system for submission for E-rate approval:
• Private Schools
• Head Start Facilities
• Charter Schools that are not included in the district ET-IL plan (note: if the
Charter School does not receive Title II Part D funding, they only need to complete the E-rate requirements)
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For More Information, Contact:
DeLilah Collins
Education Technology and Innovation
Phone: 303-866-6850
Email: collins_d@cde.state.co.us
Federal Programs
NCLB Post Award Revision process
Attn: Federal Program Contacts
Just a reminder that the system for revising a district's consolidated application for use of Title IA, Title IIA, Title IID, Title III, Title IVA, and Title V funds is available.
Districts/BOCES may submit their proposed revisions by going to the 2008-2009 NCLB Consolidated Application Web site and clicking on 'Post Award Revision.' This system must be used if a district wishes to make changes to its original, approved plan. However, approval is not needed if the district is merely changing the purchase of items within a given program and object category. For instance, if the original plan was to hire a professional development consultant from Axis Inc. and now the district will use ABC Inc. for those services, no revision is necessary. However, transfers out of salary accounts and increases in the purchase of equipment would require a budget revision.
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For More Information, Contact:
Trish Boland
Office of Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6998
Email: boland_t@cde.state.co.us
Important Due Date
New Stipend Available for Teachers with National Board Certification
Attn: Superintendents, Principals, Teachers
A $1,600 teaching stipend will be available beginning this year to reward teachers who have earned certification through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
The deadline for teacher applications is Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009. To qualify, eligible teachers must be employed to teach in a Colorado public school district in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. If a teacher is less than full-time, the stipend will be pro-rated.
Individual districts will collect the applications and verify the information. For educators in low or unsatisfactory schools, an additional $3,200 stipend will be added to the $1,600 stipend. The money will be transferred to the districts and BOCES in April and to teachers after Friday, May 1, 2009. Funding is available for three years. Teachers that obtain certification during a school year are eligible the following year for stipend funds.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anne Marie Roberts
Professional Services
Phone: 303-866-6648
Email: roberts_a@cde.state.co.us
Did you report Online Students in the October 1, 2008 count?
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, Online Program Coordinators
All multi- and single-district online programs are required to submit the Annual Report to the Unit of Online Learning by Monday, Dec. 1.
If you have not contacted the Unit of Online Learning to receive your username and password to access the online template, please do so today. Send an e-mail to onlinelearning@cde.state.co.us to request this information.
If you were unable to attend our workshops or webinar on the Annual Report, plan to attend a Q & A webinar on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 1-2 p.m. If you would like to attend, please register by sending an e-mail to onlinelearning@cde.state.co.us by Monday, Nov. 17.
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For More Information, Contact:
Della Shorman, Principal Consultant
Unit of Online Learning
Phone: 303-866-3295
Email: shorman_d@cde.state.co.us
News
Early School Readiness Description
Attn: Superintendents, Principals (Please distribute)
The Colorado State Board of Education invites public comment on a description of “school readiness,” one of the fundamental concepts to be established as part of the ongoing reforms called for under S.B. 08-212.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Where: State Board of Education board room, 201 E. Colfax Ave, Denver CO
You may view the proposed description at the link below.
To sign up for the public comment session, please look for a sign-up sheet on the table located outside the board room. Testimony will be taken in the order of the names listed. Depending on the number of those wishing to testify, the state board may limit testimony to three minutes per speaker.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting may offer comments by e-mail to standards_review_com@cde.state.co.us.
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For More Information, Contact:
Angela Norlander
Office of Standards and Assessments
Phone: 303-866-6931
Email: standards_review_com@cde.state.co.us
Reminder
CDE Capital Construction Assistance FY08-09 BEST Grant Cycle
Attn: Charter School Directors, Superintendents, Business Managers, Grant Writers
Charter schools are encouraged to notify their authorizer immediately if they intend to apply for BEST funds even if they aren’t sure at this time. Under the terms of H.B. 08-1335, all charter schools must provide notice of their intent to apply three months prior to the submission deadline.
Timelines for the program haven’t been identified. When timelines are determined, they will include a due date for applications in the next three months. It is necessary charter schools have provided the notice of intent. The notice of intent can be a two sentence letter or e-mail which states, "Pursuant to 22-43.7-109(3) C.R.S., a charter school shall notify its authorizer that it intends to apply for financial assistance at least three months prior to the application submission deadline. [Insert name of charter school] intends to apply for BEST funds when the program becomes available.”
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For More Information, Contact:
Scott Newell
Division of Capital Construction Assistance
Phone: 303-866-6717
Email: newell_s@cde.state.co.us
Update
Annual Report Guidance
Attn: Superintendents, Title 1 Directors, Community Relations and Communication Offices,
1. NCLB accountability data is now posted on CDE's Web site under the school and district profiles page (follow the link below).
2. The Annual Report Template and a "Frequently Asked Questions" document about annual reporting requirements have been posted on the posted at http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/NCLB/reportcard.asp
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For More Information, Contact:
Mark Stevens
Communications
Phone: 303-866-3898
Email: stevens_m@cde.state.co.us
Urgent
Distinguished Title I Principals & Teachers
Attn: Superintendents, Title I Directors, Principals
The following is a note from Commissioner Dwight Jones:
I’m writing to ask for your help identifying schools and teachers for important recognitions.
The department is seeking to recognize teachers and principals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and excellence in increasing student achievement in Title I schools, but we need your help!
The deadline for nominating the Colorado Distinguished Title I Teachers was Monday, Nov. 3. However, we have extended the due date to Monday, Dec. 1. We are also extending the submission date for the Colorado Distinguished Title I Principal to Monday, Dec. 1.
In addition to recognition as the Colorado Distinguished Title I Teachers and Principal, the award recipients will receive $5,000 each to honor their achievement. These award programs are identifying an ever-increasing pool of highly effective Colorado educators who serve as models for others and who have the opportunity to consult with colleagues across the state.
Nominations can be made by district or school personnel. Nomination forms and directions for their completion can be found at the link below.
Let’s not miss this opportunity to honor outstanding Colorado Title I educators!
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For More Information, Contact:
Judy Huddleston
Federal Programs
Phone: 720-939-8848 (cell)
Email: huddleston_j@cde.state.co.us
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