Conference
Save the Date -- 4th Annual Colorado Reading Summit is May 12
Attn: Superintendents, Principals, BOCES Directors, Language Arts Teachers
Please save the date -- Monday, May 12 for the 4th Annual Colorado Reading Summit. Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location will be Denver, more details soon.
The Colorado Reading Summit provides the opportunity for Colorado policymakers and educational leaders to learn about reaching high performance standards and closing achievement gaps in reading and writing.
Highlights:
• Presentations by Colorado schools making gains and closing gaps in reading and writing
• National research on early and adolescent reading and writing instruction
• Examples of effective Response to Intervention implementation
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Guinevere Eden, an international researcher, is the Director of the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown University. In addition to studying the neurobiological representation of reading, Dr. Eden is involved in the Second Language Acquisition Program.
Dr. Douglas Reeves, one of education’s most respected experts in the field of assessments and standards, is the founder of the Leadership and Learning Center. Dr. Reeves specializes in professional development for educational leaders on effective implementation of standards-based and data-driven instruction.
Further information about the conference, including registration, will be available on the Web site in the coming weeks.
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For More Information, Contact:
Della Shorman
Competitive Grants & Awards
Phone: 303-866-6756
Email: shorman_d@cde.state.co.us
News
Release of Full-Day Kindergarten Phase-In Report
Attn: Superintendents and School District Personnel
In SB07-199 the Legislature required the Department of Education to collect information from school districts concerning the possible implementation of full-day kindergarten. All 178 school districts, the Charter School Institute and the Expeditionary BOCES provided responses to the department regarding the questions posed in statute. A report on the information collected is now posted on the CDE website.
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For More Information, Contact:
Vody Herrmann
Financing Public Schools
Phone: 303-866-6845
Email: herrmann_v@cde.state.co.us
To Do
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Attn: Superintendents
In a joint effort with Colorado State University, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is looking for school districts to participate in an IPM implementation study. IPM is a pest management strategy that monitors pests and uses multiple techniques to control pests while maintaining sanitation protocols. CDA believes that by reducing pesticide use, IPM will help provide safer teaching and learning environments for students and teaching staff. If you are currently using IPM in your district, use an in-house or commercial pest control service or are interested in participating in this program, please contact Dr. Assefa Gebre-Amlak of the Colorado State University Extension at 970-304-6535, ext. 2074.
For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Assefa Gebre-Amlak
Phone: 970-304-6535, ext. 2074
Email: Assefa.Gebre-Amlak@Colostate.edu
Colorado Department of Education
201 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado
80203-1799
Phone: 303-866-6822 or 303-866-2334
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