Announcement
15 Districts Selected to Pilot Model Educator Effectiveness System
Attn: All
CDE has selected 15 school districts to pilot Colorado’s new model educator evaluation system. These districts will begin implementing the state’s proposed model of educator effectiveness. In addition, staff from each site will receive specialized training and support as they implement the pilot system. Their experiences and recommendations for improvement will help shape the program for implementation statewide. The pilot sites are:
Pilot site 1: Moffat and South Routt
Pilot site 2: Jefferson County
Pilot site 3: Wray
Pilot site 4: Kiowa, Crowley, Miami-Yoder and Custer
Pilot site 5: Valley RE-1
Pilot site 6: St. Vrain
Pilot site 7: Platte Canyon
Pilot site 8: Salida, Del Norte, Mountain Valley and Center
Harrison 2 and Brighton have been selected as partner sites which will map their existing educator evaluation systems against the state framework for educator evaluation systems. All districts applying to be partner sites were accepted and more may be added over the course of the pilot period.
The Colorado Legacy Foundation is also in the process of selecting Integration District sites as a part of for its Gates Foundation Grant. These districts will also receive assistance to support the implementation of the new system and learn how to improve the process. All of these sites will provide valuable field research to CDE as it makes final revisions to its system before statewide implementation.
For districts not selected as CDE pilot sites, CDE will make materials available on the Resource Bank so individual districts can choose to the implement educator evaluation systems outside of the state’s pilot program. Feedback from districts choosing to do this will be considered by the state in its final refinement process.
Contacts:
For questions about the pilot selection process please contact:
Ulcca Joshi Hansen, Consultant to CDE, (303) 736-6477, Ext. 207, uhansen@colegacy.org
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For More Information, Contact:
Toby King
Educator Effectiveness
Phone: (303) 866-6964
Email: king_t@cde.state.co.us
Highly Effective School Libraries for 21st Century: Power Libraries for All
Attn: Superintendents; Principals; School Library Coordinators
Would you like to see brief videos of teachers and librarians collaborating together to demonstrate 21st century skills best practices for students? Would you like a set of competencies that encourage meaningful instructional collaboration with the librarian in your building? Would you like to know about strategies on effectively aligning your school library program to the Colorado Academic Standards?
If you answered “YES” to any of the questions above, ask your school librarian to participate in the “Highly Effective School Library Program” at www.coloradostatelibrary.org/powerlib.
This site provides:
-A description of what a highly effective school library program looks like
-Competencies and rubrics that can serve as planning and evaluation tools for 21st century practices that support CDE initiatives.
-Video vignettes of 21st century skills such as those below and more:
teacher collaboration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Kaz6LXu30
differentiation strategies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03RRmRPlixg
instructional leadership http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi8KWFxxACw
-Directions for participation by ANY Colorado School Library
For more information, contact Judy Barnett, Power Library Coach, at barnejm@comcast.net or Becky Russell, CDE School Library Consultant at russell_b@cde.state.co.us.
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For More Information, Contact:
Becky Russell
Colorado State Library
Phone: 303.866.6772
Email: russell_b@cde.state.co.us
Conference
Dr. Paul Wehman Will Lead Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attn: Special Ed Directors, Transition Coordinators, Principals, High School Special Education Teachers
Dr. Paul Wehman, a nationally recognized speaker and professor of physical medicine, will present a full-day workshop for educators working directly with students with autism spectrum disorders, ages 15 through 21. The conference will provide evidence-based strategies for preparing and supporting these students to be gainfully employed or continue with their education when they leave our schools.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melinda Graham
Special Education
Phone: Senior Autism Consultant
Email: graham_m@cde.state.co.us
Colorado Physical Education Cadre Workshops Series
Attn: All
What can the Physical Education Cadre do for you? The Colorado physical education cadre provides state of the art, standards-based in-service training for P-12 physical educators.
All workshops are based on Colorado standards and best practices, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience.
The workshops include:
• Full- or half-day of expert training from a professional instructor
• Training at your convenience and at your location
• Sub pay for participants to attend training events
• Lunch provided for full day workshops
Training events offered by the cadre include:
• Unpacking the Colorado Physical Education Standards
• Fitness Assessment in Physical Education
• Using Technology in Physical Education
• Physical Education Assessment Strategies P-5
• Physical Education Assessment Strategies 6- 12
• Incorporating Physical activity into the School Day
• Brain-Based Learning in Physical Education
For more information on the Colorado Physical Education Cadre Workshops, or to schedule a workshop, please contact Terry Jones.
Please Note: All workshops must be scheduled at least one month in advance.
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For More Information, Contact:
Terry Jones
Health and Wellness
Phone: 303-866-6835
Email: jones_t@cde.state.co.us
Event
Unified Improvement Plan Trainings Are Next week
Attn: Superintendents, Federal Programs Contacts, District Accountability Contacts
District level UIP training begin next week! Sites for the district training are Pueblo (Aug. 25, Sept. 1), North Metro (Aug. 26, Sept. 2) and Glenwood Springs (Aug. 31, Sept. 8). Data analysis, root cause analysis, target setting and action planning, as well as program requirements (Title I, IIA, III) will all be addressed in the trainings. School level support is also available, with one remaining date for data analysis in the Denver metro area on Aug. 29. School level trainings are also available for root cause analysis and action planning.
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For More Information, Contact:
Erin Loften
Unified Improvement Planning
Phone: 303.866.6642
Email: loften_e@cde.state.co.us
Hold the Date - CELApro and CoAlt Administration Training Dates
Attn: District Assessment Coordinators (DACs)
The annual administration trainings for CELApro and CoAlt dates have been posted.
Statewide in-person trainings:
-Friday, Nov. 4 – Pueblo
-Monday, Nov. 7 – Limon
-Thursday, Nov. 10 – Denver
-Thursday, Nov. 17 – Grand Junction
Webinar Dates:
-Wednesday, Nov. 2
-Tuesday, Nov. 29
Please hold the date on your calendar to attend one of the trainings. Remember, these are mandatory annual trainings for DACs and you should attend prior to training staff in your district. First time DACs, must attend one of the in-person trainings. Veteran DACs may attend in person or via webinar.
Registration information will be provided via DAC email closer to the training dates.
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For More Information, Contact:
Mira Monroe
Unit of Student Assessment
Phone: 303-866-6709
Email: monroe_m@cde.state.co.us
Exceptional Students
Attend a Training on the Administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
Attn: Special Ed Directors, Special Education Coordinators, Child Find Team Coordinators, Autism Teams
In an effort to respond to ongoing requests from school districts throughout Colorado, CDE will offer a new training on the administration of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule for assessment teams that intend to evaluate students for the educational identification of autism spectrum disorders.
This instrument continues to be regarded as one of the best assessments for the identification of autism when used in the context of a comprehensive evaluation. Due to the time commitment by the participants and trainers over the school year in completing all the requirements for certification, attendance is limited to eight teams. Teams from administrative units that have never attended a CDE ADOS training will be given first consideration.
The training will be held Friday, Sept. 30, Saturday, Oct. 1, Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2012 (all 4 days must be attended).
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For More Information, Contact:
Melinda Graham
Special Education
Phone: 303 866-6707
Email: graham_m@cde.state.co.us
New IEP Video Available Online
Attn: Administrators, Special education administrators, Special education providers, Family organizations
A new DVD that provides an overview of the individualized education plan process is now available for families and professionals. A copy of the DVD was mailed to each administrative unit’s special education department. You can also view the video online at the link below.
This video is unique in that it includes personal tips and comments from professionals, parents and students in addition to the narrative information which reviews the legal requirements of the process. It is helpful for families and professionals, alike, in understanding the special education process.
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For More Information, Contact:
Cindy Millikin, Melissa Chaffin
Exceptional Student Leadership
Phone: 303-866-6619, 303-866-6819
Email: millikin_c@cde.state.co.us, chaffin_m@cde.state.co.us
Federal Programs
Consolidated Application Updates: Respond to Comment Log by Aug. 31
Attn: Consolidated Application Contacts
CDE staff has finished the process of reviewing Consolidated Applications. Emails have been sent notifying district/BOCES that their application has been granted substantial approval. The email included the link to access the application comment logs. The comment log provides the information needed to revise the application and budget to receive final approval. District/BOCES should respond to all comments by Wednesday, Aug. 31 in order to receive timely final approval. If you have any questions about the comments, contact the staff member who reviewed that section of your application.
Be advised that the Title I school designation table will lock down on September 1 regardless of where you are in the revision process. No changes to Title I school designations may be made after that point.
Note: final allocations have been posted and those numbers should be used when submitting budget revisions (http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdefisgrant/NCLB_download.htm).
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For More Information, Contact:
Cheryl Miller
Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6214
Email: miller_c@cde.state.co.us
Important Due Date
National Board Certified Teacher Scholarship Application Deadline is Sept. 28
Attn: Teachers, Principals, Superintendents, HR Directors, Professional Development Directors
Teachers wishing to become nationally certified have until Wednesday, Sept. 28, to apply for state scholarships.
Cost of certification with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards is $2,565. A federal scholarship can fund $1,250 of the cost, while the limited state scholarships can supply $750 towards the total fee.
The scholarships are being made available from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant funds that were allocated to district grant applicants, but not spent. Unallocated funds must be returned to the federal government in October.
Interested teachers should begin by applying with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Candidates must check the box that allows their information to be released to funding agencies. After paying an application processing charge of $65 and initial fee of $500, teachers should complete the Federal Scholarship Application Form, a one-page essay discussed on the scholarship form and the Colorado Scholarship Application Form. Scholarship application forms, the essay and proof of payment of the $565 should be faxed to CDE at 303-866-6866.
School districts interested in a presentation for local teachers about National Board Certification, should contact Nancy Shakowski, Colorado’s NBPTS regional director at nshakowski@nbpts.org.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anne Marie Roberts
Office of Professional Services and Educator Licensing
Phone: 303-866-6648
Email: roberts_a@cde.state.co.us
Deadline for District AYP Appeals is Aug. 19
Attn: AYP Respondents, Title I Contacts, District Assessment Coordinators, Superintendents
District AYP appeals must be submitted to CDE with all documentation by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
2011 preliminary school and district AYP data and determinations have been available through the ADE at https://edx.cde.state.co.us/AYP/ since August 2nd. The AYP ADE system will remain open for school-level updates until 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2.
Your district has designated one person to be the AYP ADE contact and have access to this system. If you do not know who that person is, you need to assign a new contact, or you need your password information, call Donna Morganstern.
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For More Information, Contact:
Donna Morganstern
Federal Programs
Phone: 303-866-6209
Email: morganstern_d@cde.state.co.us
Deadline to Submit Eligible ASCENT Students is Sept. 1
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, District Finance Office, School Counselors
School districts interested in participating in the 5th year ASCENT program must submit a list of current 12th-graders who will be eligible for and who are interested in the ASCENT program during the 2012-13 school year (i.e. current seniors who plan to remain enrolled at the high school in order to participate in a 5th year program).
Submissions must be received by CDE no later than Thursday, Sept. 1. CDE has created a survey to facilitate this collection. Please visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/SecondaryInitiatives/CE_index.htm to access the survey and submit lists of students.
Students eligible for the ASCENT program must:
-Complete, or be on schedule to complete, at least 12 credit hours (semester hours or equivalent) of postsecondary course work prior to the completion of his or her 12th-grade year*;
-Not be in need of basic skills coursework as defined by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education's remedial education policy;
-Have been selected for participation in the ASCENT program by his or her high school principal or equivalent school administrator;
-Have satisfied the minimum prerequisites for the course(s) before his or her enrollment in the course(s); and
-Have not participated in the ASCENT program in previous years.
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For More Information, Contact:
Charles E. Dukes
Phone: 303-866-6142
Email: dukes_c@cde.state.co.us
Reminder
Help Shape the Draft H.S. Graduation Guidelines
Attn: Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, Community Members
High school graduation requirements have been a topic of discussion around the state and CDE is planning to refine the state’s guidelines.
But we want your input first.
Share your perspectives in one of several upcoming focus groups slated in the next couple of weeks in different locations around the state. All sessions will be from 3-5 p.m. and refreshments will be provided.
• Monday, Aug. 22 – Colorado Springs - Pikes Peak BOCES, 4825 Lorna Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-2378
• Tuesday, Aug. 23 - Grand Junction - Western Colorado Community College, Building B, Room 151, 2508 Blichmann Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81505
• Monday, Aug. 29 – Denver Metro - TBD
• Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Glenwood Springs – Glenwood Springs Community Center, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
CDE needs your help to better understand how the proposed guidelines will inform the establishment of local requirements, the extent to which there is consensus across the state and the extent to which districts are willing to update and adopt new requirements that meet or exceed the state guidelines.
Input received from the focus groups will be used in the State Board of Education decision-making process by the end of the year.
For More Information, Contact:
Emmy Glancy
Phone: (303) 866-6118
Email: glancy_e@cde.state.co.us
Submit FY 10-11 Reimbursements Now
Attn: Business Managers
Grantees with unreimbursed expenses from FY 10-11 are encouraged to submit a reimbursement request within the next week to ensure timely receipt of those funds for audit purposes. Please notify David Lyon prior to submitting your request.
For More Information, Contact:
David Lyon
Grants Fiscal Management
Phone: 303-866-6836
Email: lyon_d@cde.state.co.us
Registration Now for the CELP Tour
Attn: Superintendents, District administrators, Principals, ELA and Curriculum Directors/Coordinators, Coaches, Professional Developers, Teachers, and Teacher Leaders
Registration is available for the 10-city tour of the Colorado English Language Proficiency (CELP) Standards. Space is limited to five people per district.
Two tracks have been created--one for administrators/decision-makers and the other for all other participants. Administrators only need to attend half the day, leaving after lunch. All others attend the full-day training. The training is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all sites. Tour locations and dates are available at the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Genevieve Hale
Office of Federal Program Administration
Phone: 303-866-6618
Email: hale_g@cde.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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