Announcement
Content Specialist Positions Now Posted: CDE Seeking Candidates with Expertise in Mathematics, Science, Arts and Social Studies Education
Attn: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors
The Office of Teaching & Learning is now accepting applications for Principal Content Specialists in the areas of mathematics, science, arts and social studies education.
Content Specialists are expected to provide leadership, guidance and support with respect to the implementation of standards, educator professional development and dissemination of research-proven instructional practices within their subject area. The positions will support preschool through postsecondary initiatives within CDE.
Applications are due Friday, August 15, 2008. For additional information, including responsibilities and qualifications, please visit the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anita Foxworth, Director, Achievement Gap & Academic Support
Office of Teaching & Learning
Phone: 303-866-6858
Email: foxworth_a@cde.state.co.us
First Meeting of Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board
Attn: Superintendents, Facility Managers
Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 7, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Type of Meeting: Initial Meeting of New Board
Meeting Facilitator: Vody Herrmann, Assistant Commissioner of Public School Finance
Members:
Tim Guiterman - Commercial Buildings Engineer/ Governor’s Energy Office
Mike Maloney - Director of Facilities / Colorado Springs 11 – 2 Years
Greg Randall - Superintendent / Plateau Valley 50 – 1 Year
Norwood Robb - Board President / Denver School of Science and Technology – 1 Year
Tom Stone - Project Executive / Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Dave Van Sant - Superintendent / Strasburg 31J – 1 Year
Tim White - School Board Member / Douglas County Schools – 2 Years
Mary Wickersham - State Treasurer's office – 1 Year
Adele Willson - Principal Architect / Slaterpaull Architects
Agenda:
I. Call to order
II. Roll call
III. Introduction
IV. New business
a) Assistance Board Powers and Duties
b) Discussion of Timelines and Future Meetings
c) Discussion of Conflict of Interest (Eventual Rules)
d) Full-day Kindergarten Capital Construction Overview
e) State Aid for Charter School Capital Construction & Quality Zone Academy Bonds
f) Proposed Facility Construction Guidelines
g) Discussion of Statewide Facilities Assessment Process
h) Election of Chairperson (and Vice-Chair)
V. Adjournment
Location:
State Services Building (Corner of Sherman St. and Colfax Ave.)
1525 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Room B75 (basement)
For More Information, Contact:
Vody Herrmann
Division of Capital Construction Assistance
Phone: 303-866-6845
Email: herrmann_v@cde.state.co.us
Charter School Startup Grant Writer's Training
Attn: Charter School Representatives
If you are a charter school representative, be sure to attend this training prior to submitting your grant application for the next school year.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adams 12 Conference Center, Thornton
Lunch will be provided, RSVP by Tuesday, September 9 to Pahmela Hines at the e-mail address below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Pahmela Hines
Schools of Choice
Phone: 303-866-6651
Email: hines_p@cde.state.co.us
Event
Regional Presentations to Superintendents/BOCES Directors on Growth, Accreditation and Accreditation Contracts
Attn: Superintendents, BOCES Directors
The Colorado Accreditation process has undergone significant changes; it is our intent that districts will generally be held harmless during this current school year so that we can learn the new system together. The changes reflect requirements from state statute, input from superintendents and other education leaders and direction from "Forward Thinking." The new process also incorporates the Colorado Growth Model.
I will be conducting regional meetings concerning the accreditation process and the implementation of the Colorado Growth Model (1st two hours of session). Technical assistance will also be provided for the six-year Accreditation Contract that each school district needs to submit by October 15, 2008 (last hour of session for those interested). Also, someone from federal programs will be on hand to address the latest federal ruling on AYP and the change in how some ELL students will be coded.
You are invited to attend any of the regional meetings that best fit your schedule.
August 21 Northwest Region
9:00 – 11:00 Hayden School District board office
1:30 – 4:30 Edwards, Colorado Mountain College
August 22 West Central Region
8:30 – 11:30 Grand Junction - Mesa 51 School District, Emerson bldg., 930 Ute Ave.
2:15 – 5:00 Telluride School District, senior high music room
August 26 Southwest Region
8:00 – 11:00 Durango School District board room
2:00 – 4:00 Alamosa, SLV BOCES office
August 27 Southeast and Pikes Peak Regions
8:30 – 11:30 Pueblo 70 School District Office
1:00 – 4:00 Colorado Springs - Harrison School District board room
August 28 North Central and Northeast Regions
8:45 – 11:45 Brush School District administration office
1:15 – 4:15 Limon East Central BOCES office
August 29 Metro Region
9:00 – 12:00 DASSC Metro – Jefferson County Superintendent’s Seminar Room
For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Kenneth Turner
Learning and Results
Phone: 303-681-5408
Email: turner_k@cde.state.co.us
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Trainings
Attn: AYP Contacts
It’s almost time for AYP results (we’re planning on August 12th for the initial release to district contacts). If you are new to AYP or just need a refresher, AYP trainings will begin soon. Be sure to register if you have not done so already. To register (Webinar or in-person training) contact Clara Algiene (Algiene_c@cde.state.co.us).
Webinars for veteran AYP Respondents (updates to calculation rules and appeals):
Friday, August 1 - 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 6 - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Webinars and in-person trainings for new AYP Respondents (how to use the ADE system, calculation rules, appeals process, etc.):
Wednesday, July 30 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Adams 12 Training Center
Friday, August 1 - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Webinar
Monday, August 4 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Colorado Springs
Tuesday, August 19 - 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Webinar
If you need to assign a new respondent for your district, don’t forget to fill out the form posted at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/AYP/index.asp.
For More Information, Contact:
Donna Morganstern
Office of Federal Programs Administration
Phone: 303-866-6209
Email: morganstern_d@cde.state.co.us
FYI
Note to all Colorado Superintendents
Attn: Superintendents
Please be on the lookout this week for a letter from Deputy Commissioner Ken Turner. It will describe changes that are underway at CDE. These affect the regional services unit.
Part of the change involves personnel. Recently, Michael Clough was named Superintendent in the Sheridan School District and Jackie Webb accepted an appointment in Sheridan as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. As a result, the department conducted a search and has identified two replacements. The letter will provide information on who will be joining the department. It will also describe a shift in regional assignments.
Finally, the letter will explain how responsibilities are being redrawn at CDE in order to provide better service to districts. The regional managers play a key role in this reorganization. The managers will be led by Jhon Penn in his new role as Director for Accreditation and Regional Services.
For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Kenneth Turner
Learning and Results
Phone: 303-681-5408
Email: turner_k@cde.state.co.us
Important Due Date
Charter School Capital Construction Expenditures and Project Description Report
Attn: Superintendents, Charter School Directors and Business Managers
The form for the Charter School Capital Construction Expenditures and Project Description Report is due this Thursday, July 31, 2008.
The form outlines the use of your 2007-2008 fiscal year Charter School Capital Construction Funds. An authorized representative from the charter school, the school district or Charter Schools Institute needs to sign the form. This form must be completed by school districts and the Charter Schools Institute that received state funding for charter school capital construction in the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
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For More Information, Contact:
Scott Newell
Division of Public School Capital Construction Assistance
Phone: 303-866-6717
Email: newell_s@cde.state.co.us
Capital Construction Project Status Report for the Capital Construction Grant Program
Attn: Superintendents, Charter School Directors, Business Managers
The Capital Construction grant program's Project Status Reports are due this Thursday, July 31, 2008.
This form outlines the current status of your existing Capital Construction Grant Funds. Please remember that an authorized representative needs to sign the form. This form should be completed by any district or charter school that currently has an open capital construction grant project.
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For More Information, Contact:
Scott Newell
Division of Public School Capital Construction Assistance
Phone: 303-866-6717
Email: newell_s@cde.state.co.us
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Denver, Colorado
80203-1799
Phone: 303-866-6822 or 303-866-2334
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