Announcement
CDE Webinar on Race to the Top
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, Title I, ARRA Directors
The Colorado Department of Education will be hosting webinars to provide information about the Race to the Top grant program and Colorado's application process on Friday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 3 p.m. and on Monday, Oct. 5, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. For further information please visit the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Nina Lopez
ARRA Director
Phone: 303-866-6245
Email: lopez_n@cde.state.co.us
Statewide Longitudinal Data System Data Effectiveness Survey
Attn: Superintendents, District Assessment Coordinators, Data Collections, District Data Analysts
In November 2007, CDE was awarded a federal grant to improve the Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS). This grant has been used to enhance the systems in various areas including Data Warehouse and Reporting and National Transcript Center, among others.
Today we are writing to ask you to participate in a survey to guide our next steps. This survey will:
1. Help CDE quantify the effectiveness of the current longitudinal data systems for users and stakeholders.
2. Identify potential areas for improvement as we enter into the final year of the grant.
Your participation is critical as we make decisions and set priorities for the work to be completed over the next year.
We are asking respondents to complete this survey by Friday, Oct. 9. The survey will take about 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on the length of your responses to the narrative questions. Check your respective e-mails for the details.
Thank you for your time in completing this survey.
For More Information, Contact:
Dan Domagala
IMS
Phone: 303-866-6961
Email: domagala_d@cde.state.co.us
Adapted Physical Education Regional Trainings
Attn: Special Education Directors, Adapted Physical Educators
Adapted physical education regional trainings are being offered in Grand Junction, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Ft. Collins and Denver. The training is cost-free and attendees receive CDE clock hours. Contact Sandra S. Meagher for specific information and to register.
For More Information, Contact:
Sandra S. Meagher
Exceptional Student Leadership
Phone: 303-866-6639
Email: meagher_s@cde.state.co.us
Conference
Math on the Planes Workshop Series
Attn: Curriculum Directors, Special Education Directors, Principals, Math Interventionists, Special Education Teachers, Math Teachers
CDE in collaboration with the Colorado Council for Learning Disabilities and the Colorado Metro Math Intervention Team is pleased to announce this year’s Math on the Planes workshop series. The Math on the Planes conference is expanding from a weekend conference to a series of events to support Response to Intervention in Mathematics.
This series of workshops will increase a team’s capacity for responsive instruction with learners who struggle in math or have a diagnosed math disability. Participants will work with national and state leaders in the field of mathematics, accessing the most current information on supporting learners within the three-tiered RTI Model.
Saturday, Nov. 14: We’ve Got Data...Now What?
This workshop will answer the question: What do we need to know about a student’s understanding of math in order to provide appropriate instruction?
Speakers:
Daphne Pereles, Director of CDE's RtI/PBS Office
Melissa Colsman, Content Specialist for Mathematics for CDE
Math leaders from the Colorado Metro Math Intervention Team (CoMMIT)
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 2010: What Do We Mean by Explicit and Systematic Instruction?
This workshop will answer the question: How can we implement evidence-based instructional strategies to improve our effectiveness for students who struggle in math?
This workshop will be led by Dr. Bradley Witzel, Ph.D.
July 26-30, 2010: Math Boot Camp. . . How Can We Increase Our Capacity?
This workshop will answer the question: When school starts this fall, how will our team provide comprehensive and effective-math instruction for ALL students in our schools? This week-long offering will focus on increasing a deeper understanding of mathematical content with attention to integrating instructional and assessment practices to support math learning.
Register at the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Colsman
Office of Teaching and Learning
Phone: 303-866-6737
Email: colsman_m@cde.state.co.us
Guest Speaker for This Year's Occupational Therapy Association's Conference is Lucy Jane Miller
Attn: Special Education Directors, Occupational Therapists
The Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado, with support from CDE, will host Lucy Jane Miller at this year’s conference, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24.
Miller will discuss Sensory Processing Disorder: Subtypes, Evidence-based Practice, and Assessment followed by, Sensory Processing Disorder: Intervention in a school setting.
Sandra S. Meagher, from CDE's Exceptional Student Leadership Office, will present a workshop on Saturday, Oct. 24, on Effective Consultation –What does the Evidence Suggest?
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For More Information, Contact:
Sandra S. Meagher
Exceptional Student Leadership
Phone: 303-866-6639
Email: meagher_s@cde.state.co.us
Event
Public Feedback Tour Begins for the Colorado Model Content Standards Review
Attn: Superintendents, Principals (please distribute)
CDE’s Office of Standards and Assessment is conducting an eight city tour seeking feedback on the recommended drafts for dance; health and physical education; theatre, visual arts; and world languages standards, as well as the proposed recommendation regarding English language development standards.
Meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. The schedule is:
• Monday, Oct. 5, Doubletree Hotel, 743 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction
• Tuesday, Oct. 6, Comfort Suites, 4755 Castleton Way, Castle Rock
• Wednesday, Oct. 7, Marriott Denver West, 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden
• Thursday, Oct. 8, Telluride Conference Center, 580 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride
• Monday, Oct. 12, Limon, Tyme Square Inn, 2505 Sixth Street, Limon
• Tuesday, Oct. 13, Marriott Pueblo, 110 W. 1st St., Pueblo
• Wednesday, Oct. 14, Ramada Plaza, 10 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn
• Thursday, Oct. 15, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St. Boulder
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For More Information, Contact:
Angela Norlander
Office of Standards and Assessments
Phone: 303-866-6931
Email: standards_review_com@cde.state.co.us
News
Teachers Rewarded for Achieving National Certification
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, Personnel Directors, Teachers
Gov. Bill Ritter announced yesterday the re-instatement of funding for stipends to be given to those teachers who have achieved Certification with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
The stipends were created by the Colorado Legislature to support the efforts of teachers striving to elevate their profession by meeting national benchmarks. The 316 teachers, receiving the distribution of the stipends during the next 60 days, applied for the funds during the last school year. Funds to provide the stipends are coming from Colorado’s ARRA stimulus fund package.
Funds will also be available for a second distribution in May 2010. Applications for that distribution will be sent to school districts next month. Candidates must be National Board Certified, on a teacher’s contract and teaching in Colorado’s P-12 public schools to apply.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anne Marie Roberts
Office of Professional Services
Phone: 303-866-6648
Email: roberts_a@cde.state.co.us
Scholarships Available for 200 Teachers
Attn: Principals, Superintendents, Personnel Directors, Teachers
Gov. Bill Ritter announced yesterday funding for 200 Colorado teachers to receive a $1,000 state scholarship.
The scholarship is available for those seeking to become National Board Certified Teachers. Candidates must first be awarded the $1,000 federal scholarship before they may apply for the $1,000 matching state scholarship. Funding for the scholarships is coming from the state’s ARRA stimulus funds. Candidates must pay the balance of $565 of the total $2,565 fee. Scholarships are limited to the first 200 applicants.
National Board certification can also be used by teachers for professional development credits and for re-certification of their teacher’s licenses.
For more information about becoming a National Board Certified Teacher, please contact NBPTS at 1-800-22TEACH or www.nbpts.org.
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For More Information, Contact:
Anne Marie Roberts
Office of Professional Services
Phone: 303-866-6648
Email: roberts_a@cde.state.co.us
To Do
Feedback for Colorado Model Content Standards Review
Attn: Superintendents and Principals (please distribute to all staff)
CDE’s Office of Standards and Assessment is asking for public feedback on the recommended drafts for dance; health and physical education; theatre, visual arts; and world languages standards, as well as the proposed recommendation regarding English language development standards.
Participants can request a comment submission code beginning Monday, Oct. 5 via the standards review public feedback Web page at the link below. Comments can be submitted through Thursday, Oct. 15.
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For More Information, Contact:
Angela Norlander
Office of Standards and Assessments
Phone: 303-866-6931
Email: standards_review_com@cde.state.co.us
Vote for SchoolView and the Colorado Growth Model Now!
Attn: All School District Personnel
SchoolView and the Colorado Growth Model have been nominated for an Adobe MAX Award, a global awards program that recognizes the best uses of Adobe software for creating engaging experiences.
Please help us win by spreading the word and voting online. Go to the link below and vote under the education category. Voting is only open until Tuesday, Oct. 6. There is no limit to voting.
For more information about SchoolView and the Colorado Growth Model, visit www.schoolview.org
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For More Information, Contact:
Communications
Phone: 303-866-3898 or 303-866-2334
Email: CDE_Communications_Office@cde.state.co.us
Update
Scoop Survey Follow-Up
Attn: Scoop Recipients
Thanks to everyone who completed The Scoop survey. We received feedback from many of you regarding the format and design of The Scoop. We are currently working on improvements and we hope to be able to relaunch the new and improved Scoop soon.
For More Information, Contact:
Communications
Phone: 303-866-3898 or 303-866-2334
Email: CDE_Communications_Office@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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