Announcement
State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education Announces Vacancy
Attn: Superintendents
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE) invites applications from candidates to fill a 3-year membership term. As required by State law, a representative of an organization that represents parents and students who advocate in the areas of equality and justice in education, racial justice for youth, and immigrant rights must fill this position.
In accordance with S.B. 09-090, 22-7-301 C.R.S., the Council has been charged with the task of informing public education entities concerning best practices and strategies, aligned with national standards for family-school partnerships, for increasing parent involvement in public education and promoting family and school partnerships in order to help improve the quality of public education and raise the level of students’ academic achievement throughout the state.
The membership appointment will be for a 3-year term. Please be aware that there are no funds to reimburse costs of travel to participate on the Council. Furthermore, members are expected to be active participants in the Council and attend at least 75 percent of monthly meetings in the metro Denver area, or by audio conference call-in. Meetings are currently held on the third Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Individuals interested in serving on the SACPIE council are requested to furnish the following required application information:
• Name and contact information, including mailing address and email address
• Preferred title (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., etc.)
• Entity you represent, if any
• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Congressional District of residence, if known
• Statement of Interest
• Information on background (i.e., curriculum vitae and/or resume, that provides enough information for the State Board of Education to make a decision on qualifications).
Please email applications to: Ashante Butcher at ashante.butcher@state.co.us and note in the subject line: “SACPIE Application.”
To apply by U.S. mail, send to:
Ashante Butcher
Colorado Department of Human Services
1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
All applications and supporting material must be received at the e-mail or U.S. mail address above no later than 5 p.m. on March 4. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Ashante Butcher at 303.866.5950 or Sandra Searls at 303.652.2559.
SACPIE will review application materials and recommend candidates for the vacant position to the State Board of Education for approval. This appointee will be joining others from the public school community including: parents, parent information and resource centers, non profit organizations, statewide parent organizations, school executives, local boards of education, and other designated representatives.
For More Information, Contact:
Ashante Butcher
Colorado Department of Human Services
Phone: 303.866.5950
Email: ashante.butcher@state.co.us
State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education Announces Vacancies
Attn: Superintendents
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE) invites applications from candidates to fill three Parent Representative vacancies.
In accordance with S.B. 09-090, 22-7-301 C.R.S., the Council has been charged with the task of informing public education entities concerning best practices and strategies, aligned with national standards for family-school partnerships, for increasing parent involvement in public education and promoting family and school partnerships in order to help improve the quality of public education and raise the level of students’ academic achievement throughout the state.
As required by State law, parent membership appointments must be filled by parents of children who are:
1) Enrolled in a publicly funded preschool program;
2) In any of grades one through twelve; or
3) In a state supported institution of higher education.
Each membership appointment will be for a three-year term. Please be aware that there are no funds to reimburse costs of travel to participate on the Council. Furthermore, members are expected to be active participants in the Council and attend at least 75 percent of monthly meetings in the metro Denver area, or by audio conference call-in. Meetings are currently held on the third Tuesday of the month from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Individuals interested in serving on the SACPIE council are requested to furnish the following required application information:
• Name and contact information, including mailing address and email address
• Preferred title (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., etc.)
• Entity you represent, if any
• Gender
• Ethnicity
• Age of children and school they attend
• Congressional District of residence, if known
• Statement of Interest
• Information on background (i.e., resume or summary of personal background that provides enough information for the State Board of Education to make a decision on qualifications).
Please email applications to Ashante Butcher at ashante.butcher@state.co.us and note in the subject line: “SACPIE Application”.
To apply by mail, send to:
Ashante Butcher
Colorado Department of Human Services
1575 Sherman Street, 1st Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
All applications and supporting material must be received at the e-mail or U.S. mail address above no later than 5 p.m. on March 4. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Ashante Butcher at 303.866.5950 or Sandra Searls at 303.652.2559.
SACPIE will review application materials and recommend candidates for the vacant positions to the State Board of Education for approval. Three Parent Representatives will be appointed to join others from the public school community including: other parents, parent information and resource centers, non profit organizations, statewide parent organizations, school executives, local boards of education, and other designated representatives.
For More Information, Contact:
Ashante Butcher
Colorado Department of Human Services
Phone: 303.866.5950
Email: ashante.butcher@state.co.us
Western Slope Facilitated Discussion: Curriculum and the Transition to the New Colorado Academic Standards
Attn: District Curriculum Directors, Assistant Superintendents of Instruction, District Content Facilitators
You are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion regarding curriculum and the transition to the new Colorado Academic Standards. The purpose of this session is to share information regarding the transition to the new Colorado Academic Standards with CDE and each other.
The discussion will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Basil T. Knight Building, 2523 Patterson Road - off of Northgate, Grand Junction. The phone number is 970-254-5480.
To register, visit the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Barry Cartwright
Academic and instructional support
Phone: 303-866-6187
Email: cartwright_b@cde.state.co.us
Now Seeking Nominations for Colorado Talent Pool
Attn: Superintendents, District Personnel
The Colorado Department of Education maintains a file of emerging classroom leaders that consists of a cadre of distinguished teachers and principals. These educators may be considered for membership on advisory boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition programs. Your recommendations will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also ultimately receive prestigious recognition.
We are very fortunate to have a rich base of veteran educators represented in our current talent pool. They have been and continue to be a valuable resource in our state efforts. What is particularly lacking at this time is representation from educators relatively new to the profession who demonstrate unusual instructional and leadership ability. Such persons exhibit strong potential for professional leadership and inspiring presence that impacts students, colleagues, and community.
Nominations for 2011 additions to the talent pool are due by Friday, April 15, 2011. For more information on the nomination process, please the link below.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Lynn Bamberry
Competitive Grants and Awards
Phone: 303-866-6813
Email: bamberry_l@cde.state.co.us
Conference
Autism Training, Level 2: ABLLS/VB, Tuesday, Feb. 25, Glenwood Springs
Attn: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Speech and Language Pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, Paraeducators, Consultants, Interventionists, Administrators
Learn how to use the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) as an assessment and curriculum for the students you are serving. Many districts have the tool but are not using it…come and get ideas on the many benefits the ABLLS has to offer. The ABLLS is based on Verbal Behavior and those techniques will be described and demonstrated for you to use in your classroom. The tool will be broken down into teachable sections including how to score it and put it into immediate practice. Ideas for incorporating the ABLLS into your IEP will also be included. This is a great training for practitioners responsible for developing concrete, intensive programs for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The Level 2 Autism Training is open to participants who have previously attended the three-day Autism Introduction training. If others feel they have similar content background they can inquire below regarding individual decisions.
Glenwood Springs Community Center
100 Wulfsohn Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Registration: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Training: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This training is offered at no charge by the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit / Autism Team.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Brooke Young or Tara Rolfe
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303.866.6691 or 303.866.6969
Email: young_b@cde.state.co.us or rolfe_t@cde.state.co.us
Register NOW for The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice: Accelerating the Transformation of Teaching and Learning
Attn: Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinators, Mathematics Teachers
The Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics in cooperation with the Colorado Department of Education is pleased to present a series of regional workshops designed to support teachers in building readiness for implementing Colorado’s Academic Standards. This second workshop in our series continues the discussion on standards implementation. Everyone is encouraged to attend whether you were able to attend the first workshop or not.
Workshop Goals
As a result of attending the workshop, participants will be able to answer these key questions:
In light of the newly re-issued Colorado Academic Standards, what will we see Mathematically Proficient students doing in the classroom?
What teacher moves will ensure the development of mathematically proficient students?
What key mathematics concepts are called for in the grade level expectations of the Colorado Academic Standards for Mathematics?
What are the next steps in standards implementation in Colorado?
Workshop Dates and Locations
The workshop will be from 8:30 to 11:30 with continental breakfast and registration from 8:00 to 8:30.
Saturday, Feb. 12: Littleton
Saturday, Feb. 12: Lakewood
Saturday, Feb. 26: Pikes Peak BOCES
Saturday, March 5: Fort Collins
Registration Information
Pre-register online at www.cctmath.org early to guarantee your participation. Space is limited. Pre-registration closes the Wednesday before each workshop.
Pre-registration
$10 CCTM members; $30 non-members; $10 pre-service students
Onsite registration
$15 CCTM members; $35 non-members; $10 pre-service students
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For More Information, Contact:
Mary Pittman
Office of Academic and Instructional Support
Phone: 303-866-6251
Email: pittman_m@cde.state.co.us
Colorado PowerSchool Conference 2011
Attn: Districts, Principals, Secretaries, Office Managers, Administrative Assistants, Central Office Staff
Planning has begun for the Second Annual Colorado PowerSchool Conference and we need your feedback to make this bigger and better!
Last year we were able to offer 18 different breakout sessions and had more than 90 participants representing 54 different schools and districts across Colorado. The conference will be one day and feature multiple breakout sessions in a variety of topics designed for advanced, intermediate and beginner users. Please complete the following (10 question) survey to help us find a hosting location, date of conference, presenters and more.
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For More Information, Contact:
Tisha Bouwmeester, Director of Performance Management
Colorado League of Charter Schools
Phone: 303.989.5356 ext 106
Email: tbouwmeester@coloradoleague.org
Autism Training, Level 2: ABLLS/VB, Tuesday, Feb. 22, North Metro
Attn: Special education teachers, general education teachers, speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraeducators, consultants, interventionists, administrators.
Learn how to use the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) as an assessment and curriculum for the students you are serving. Many districts have the tool but are not using it…come and get ideas on the many benefits the ABLLS has to offer. The ABLLS is based on Verbal Behavior and those techniques will be described and demonstrated for you to use in your classroom. The tool will be broken down into teachable sections including how to score it and put it into immediate practice. Ideas for incorporating the ABLLS into your IEP will also be included. This is a great training for practitioners responsible for developing concrete, intensive programs for students with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The Level 2 Autism Training is open to participants who have previously attended the three-day Autism Introduction training. If others feel they have similar content background they can inquire below regarding individual decisions.
Location: TBD
Registration: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Training: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This training is offered at no charge by the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit / Autism Team.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Brooke Young or Tara Rolfe
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303.866.6691 or 303.866.6969
Email: young_b@cde.state.co.us or rolfe_t@cde.state.co.us
Autism Training, Level 2: Progress Monitoring Friday, Feb. 18, Pueblo
Attn: Special Ed Directors, Special Education Teachers, Principals, Occupational Therapists, School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Paraeducators
The Colorado Department of Education’s Exceptional Student Leadership Unit (ESLU) is pleased to announce the next Level 2 Autism training, a one-day work shop on Progress Monitoring for students with autism. This practical, user-friendly training will focus on data collection and the rationale and necessity for using it, types of data collection, behavior data collection systems and how to establish criteria for how and when to collect data for ideal classroom settings. The Level 2 Autism Training is open to participants who have previously attended the three-day Autism Introduction training. If others feel they have similar content background they can inquire below regarding individual decisions.
Location: TBD
Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Training Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This training is offered at no charge by the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit / Autism Team.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Brooke Young or Tara Rolfe
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303.866.6691 or 303.866.6969
Email: young_b@cde.state.co.us or rolfe_t@cde.state.co.us
Autism Training, Level 1: Autism Presentation for School Nurses, Thursday, Feb. 24, Sterling
Attn: Special Education Directors, School Nurses
This half day for school nurses will present an overview of autism spectrum disorders, their neurological differences and the biomedical issues that students often experience. There are common co-morbid disorders that increase the challenges of this population of students. Medical, dietary, supplements and other common (and not so common) treatments will be discussed.
Northeastern Junior College, Room 230
100 College Avenue
Sterling, Colorado 80751
Registration: 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Training Session: 8 a.m. to noon
*Bring a lunch for an informal question and answer session until 1 p.m.
This training is offered at no charge by the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit / Autism Team.
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For More Information, Contact:
Tara Rolfe
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303.866.6969
Email: rolfe_t@cde.state.co.su
Autism Training, Level 1: Screening, Evaluation & Educational Identification, Friday, Feb. 25, Sterling
Attn: Special Ed Directors, Child Find Coordinators, Psychologists, SLPs, OTs, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers
The training will detail Level 1 and 2 screenings and the recommended evaluation process using best practices for the educational identification of students three to 21 suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder. Screening children birth to three and recommendations when autism is suspected will also be covered. This presentation will benefit teams that participate in the Educational Identification of Autism and for those teams who choose not to educationally identify but are addressing the needs of student suspected of an ASD.
Northeastern Junior College – Room 219, ES French Hall
100 College Avenue
Sterling, Colorado 80751
Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Training Session: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This training is offered at no charge by the Exceptional Student Leadership Unit / Autism Team.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Tara Rolfe
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303.866.6969
Email: rolfe_t@cde.state.co.us
Event
Family, School, and Community Partnering: “On the Team and At the Table” Training
Attn: All
Response to Intervention (RtI)/Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Family, School and Community Partnering: "On the Team and At the Table" Training will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, in Denver.
Colorado's RtI framework includes family and community partnering as one of its six components. This module focuses on how families, schools, and community resources can partner together for student success within the tiered RtI process.
Training Focus:
-Learn how schools, families and communities can partner in RtI and PBIS to support positive academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for all students.
-Develop knowledge of family partnering legal mandates and the research base for coordinating learning between home and school.
-Identify challenges and solutions to successful partnering.
-Obtain adaptable, “takeaway” tools to support various activities.
-Plan for ongoing, integrated everyday family-school-community partnering for positive student outcomes.
The event is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.
Audience: This training is specifically targeted for family and community stakeholders as well as school/district administrators, who work to ensure effective family-school partnering. School board members, superintendents, advisory groups, advocates, family liaisons, school accountability committee members, school/district administrators, community resource and agency representatives, family organizations, and other related contributors are invited to participate.
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For More Information, Contact:
Cindy Dascher
Exceptional Student Leadership Unit
Phone: 303-866-6876
Email: dascher_c@cde.state.co.us
Exceptional Students
Clarification Regarding "Consent to Invite Agencies Related to Transition"
Attn: Special Education Directors and Coordinators, Transition Team Leaders, Secondary Special Education Teachers
There have been questions regarding whether consent must be obtained prior to inviting agencies to transition individualized education plan meetings. Parents must give consent in writing, as defined in the IDEA regulations, 34 CFR §300.9 (b), prior to the local education agency inviting any agencies related to transition to an IEP meeting. The "Consent to Invite Agencies Related to Transition" form can be found on the ESLU Web page listed below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Barbara Goldsby
ESLU
Phone: (303) 866-6695
Email: goldsby_b@cde.state.co.us
Federal Programs
Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant RFP Now Available
Attn: Superintendents, Math and Science Coordinators, Federal Program Contacts
The new Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant Request For Proposal is now available. Up to five new partnerships will be awarded for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 with awards ranging from a minimum of $90,000 to a maximum of $350,000 per fiscal year, contingent on the availability of funds. Letters of Intent will be due on Friday, Feb. 4, and proposals will be due on Wednesday, March 23.
An application training webinar will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Anyone interested in applying is strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar. To register for this technical assistance opportunity, please e-mail Nicole Dake at dake_n@cde.state.co.us.
For more information about the grant and to access the RFP, please visit the link below.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Mariah Aldinger
Office of Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6250
Email: aldinger_m@cde.state.co.us
Update
Update on CDE's SLDS 2010 Data Effectiveness Survey
Attn: Superintendents, DAC's, ADE Admin
CDE would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2010 survey for the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS). CDE received 108 responses out of 1020 issued. Survey results and a summary are posted at the link below.
CDE will follow-up with respondents that indicated they wanted to be contacted over the course of the next several months. Sorry for the delay in getting this information back out. Thanks again to those of you who completed the survey. Please let us know if you have other questions or comments.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Keith Glenn
IMS
Phone: 303.866.6919
Email: glenn_k@cde.state.co.us
Statewide Standard Course Code Crosswalk Project – Input/Participants Needed
Attn: Superintendents, Principals, Data Contacts, Curriculum Staff, Technical Staff, Registrars
As CDE progresses through Phase III of the Educator Identifier Project-- to link educator and student data-- it is critical to map and connect local course codes to a set of statewide standard course codes (SSCC).
CDE will use an established standard course code framework to initiate the conversation between CDE and local education agencies on the purposes, characteristics, and data elements required to develop a set of statewide standard course codes (SSCC) and create/collect the crosswalk to local course codes. The framework provides the structure for a common understanding of the course code concepts along with the flexibility for customization of course codes to reflect CDE’s education policies, practices and priorities.
CDE is seeking input from both school district curriculum and technology staff regarding statewide standard course codes (SSCC) and participants in a pilot to create a crosswalk of local course codes to a set of statewide standard course codes (SSCC).
If you are interested in participating in this group discussion and pilot, please contact Steve Trujillo to sign up. This group will begin meeting in mid-February.
Updates to the group’s progress will be posted on the Educator Identifier Project Web page at the link below.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Steve Trujillo
IMS
Phone: 303-866-6988
Email: Trujillo_S@cde.state.co.us
TELL Colorado Survey is Open
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, District Administrators, School Leaders
The TELL Colorado survey opened on Monday, Jan. 31. It will remain open until Monday, Feb. 28. The survey is available to all school-based, licensed staff (charter school staff do not need to be licensed) to share their perceptions of teaching and learning conditions. The intent is to provide schools and districts with additional information that support improvement efforts. It also provides the state with valuable data to drive policy decisions. This anonymous, online survey includes questions on the critical issues of time, facilities and resources, community engagement and support, student conduct management, teacher leadership, school leadership, professional development, instructional practices and support and resources for new teachers. Schools and districts must reach at least a 50 percent participation threshold to access their own data.
Schools should have received a packet with individual letters for educators that included a seven-digit access code to take the survey. If the packet was not received, please contact the TELL Colorado Help Desk (helpdesk@tellcolorado.org or phone 888-280-7903).
Please help us make this a successful initiative. Share this information with educators and encourage them to participate. Help them find the time to take it (e.g., staff meetings) and even provide incentives. To help, the Colorado Education Association (CEA) is offering cash incentives each week during the survey window to the schools that make the 50 percent threshold. Go to the Web site and track your progress (www.tellcolorado.org/response_rate)!
Thanks for your support on this important initiative. It matters.
Click Here for Additional Information
For More Information, Contact:
Lisa Medler
Phone: 393-866-6993
Email: medler_l@cde.state.co.us
Colorado Department of Education
201 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado
80203-1799
Phone: 303-866-6822 or 303-866-2334
Do you know somebody in your school district who needs to read The Scoop each week? Send an e-mail to: CDE_Communications_Office@cde.state.co.us with "Sign Me Up For The Scoop" in the subject line. If you are having trouble signing up, please call the communications office at the telephone numbers above.
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