Announcement
Availability of Data from Colorado’s Growth Model
Attn: Superintendents, DACs, Principals, BOCES directors
We are pleased to announce the availability of data for Colorado’s Growth Model. This is a three-part story:
1. ‘Flat Files’ of Growth Data Available August 12th via CEDAR: The Student Assessment unit yesterday transmitted an e-mail from Ken Turner to district assessment coordinators announcing the availability of data files with 2008 individual student growth data. Follow the link below for this information.
2. District and School Summaries available August 15th via CEDAR: CDE will furnish districts with summaries of district and school growth results that are suitable for public disclosure. These summaries will be based on students that were enrolled in schools on October 1st and will show data only when 16 or more students were included in a group. These summaries will be made available to the public on August 19th.
3. Software to Display Growth Results: Deployment begins August 15th with a group of districts and BOCES that have volunteered to install the “beta” version of the software. This group will provide feedback on the download process and functionality of the software. Pending feedback from this group we will expand access to all districts. To prepare for installation of this software, you will first need to download Adobe software that will allow you to use the displays. Please visit the link below for a letter from Ken Turner that describes how to do so.
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For More Information, Contact:
Daniel Domagala, Director, Information Technology
Information Technology
Phone: 303-866-6961
Email: Domagala_D@cde.state.co.us
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) 2007-2008 Determinations
Attn: Superintendents, AYP Contacts, Title I Contacts, DACs
2007-2008 preliminary school and district AYP determinations will be available in the Automated Data Exchange (ADE) beginning today. AYP contacts, Title I contacts and district assessment coordinators will receive a detailed e-mail explaining the steps for accessing the information and what needs to be done with the data. Only the AYP contact will be able to access the information in ADE. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Alyssa Pearson.
For More Information, Contact:
Alyssa Pearson
Phone: 303-866-6855
Email: pearson_a@cde.state.co.us
Online Mentor Development: The Wisdom of Mentoring
Attn: District Professional Development Coordinators, Induction Coordinators, Mentor Trainers
If you have a district role that includes the responsibility for developing, encouraging, and sustaining mentor training in your district, you may request additional information about The Wisdom of Mentoring, an easily accessible and flexible program of high-quality mentor training. Dates and facilitation for the course are determined by each district.
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For More Information, Contact:
Baye Taff
Phone: 303.315.6363
Email: baye.taff@ucdenver.edu
Event
One-Day Introduction to Thinking Maps
Attn: Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, Instructional Coaches, and other Educational Administrators
Join educational consultant Judi Herm in exploring Thinking Maps, a visual teaching tool that provides a common visual language for learning within and across the disciplines. Upon completion of the one-day introduction, participants will be able to:
• Use their “Language for Learning” Notebook, as well as a set of eight wall posters, to introduce Thinking Maps into the classroom.
• Introduce the concept of common visual language to students.
• Effectively reach more classroom objectives in less time with greater retention.
Choose one date for your training:
Sept. 25 or Oct. 30, 2008; 8:00 a. m. - 3:30 p.m.
The registration deadline is Sept. 18, 2008.
1 day of instruction w/ $140 material fee & lunch included:
$295 - FRBOCES members; $325 - nonmembers
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For More Information, Contact:
Baye Taff
Phone: 303.315.6363
Email: baye.taff@ucdenver.edu
FYI
Superintendents
Attn: Educate Your Staff and Families About CHP+ and Family Medicaid
Researchers using the Current Population Survey data indicate that as many as 110,000 children in the state may be eligible for public health insurance programs, but are not enrolled.
Colorado Family Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) are free-to-low-cost health and dental insurance programs for uninsured Colorado children ages 18 and under. Eligibility is based on family size and income. Several deductions may also be applied to the family’s income. This means that families may make more money and still qualify for these public insurance programs.
Health Care Services for children covered by these public health insurance programs include: Well-child check-ups, doctor visits, sick-child care, hospitalization and hospital services, immunizations, dental services, mental health services, eye care and eye glasses, prescriptions (medicine) and hearing aids.
Children and pregnant women can also get services right away through their local health centers and health departments. To find a site near them, call 303-866-3513 in the Denver metro area or 1-800-221-3943.
Visit the link below for information regarding CHP+ outreach support or training opportunities, please call 303-830-3558.
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For More Information, Contact:
Carol Rieder - Statewide Outreach Coordinator
Colorado Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing
Phone: 303-866-2777
Email: carol.rieder@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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