Accountability & Improvement
2012 Growth Data Reporting
As districts and schools begin the Unified Improvement Planning process, we know you are looking for the 2012 updated data reports. Here is the anticipated timeline:
• Download links to individual student growth and achievement report PDF packages: rolling deliveries beginning Thursday, Sept. 13
• Colorado Growth Model (both public and authenticated access): Monday, Sept. 17
• SchoolView Data Lab: Monday, Sept. 17
• SchoolView Data Center: Monday, Sept. 17
• School and District Growth Summary Reports: Wednesday, Sept. 19 (primarily in CEDAR and on SchoolView, if possible)
For More Information, Contact:
Bill Bonk
Accountability and Data Analysis
Phone: 303.866.6763
Email: bonk_w@cde.state.co.us
UIP Scaffolded Peer Review Sessions I & II Now Combined
CDE will host peer review sessions aimed at district or school teams as they revise their UIPs prior to submission to CDE for review or public posting. Because local teams may need more time to draft UIP revisions, the Data Narrative I and II Peer Review Sessions will be combined in October. The sessions will focus on reviewing the general data narrative (including notable trend statements, prioritized performance challenges and root cause analysis). CDE staff will be available to provide structured support and your peers will provide feedback on your data narrative.
Registration is now open for these peer review sessions in three locations: Pueblo on Oct. 15, Glenwood Springs on Oct. 17 and North Metro Denver on Oct. 19. Registration is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012UIPScaffoldedReview.
In addition, the training materials presented at the Data Narrative I Training Session are now available at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/UIP_TrainingAndSupport_Register.asp. These materials have been posted in their original electronic format and may be used by local teams in their own training and UIP support processes.
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For More Information, Contact:
Erin Loften
Improvement Planning
Phone: 303-866-6642
Email: loften_e@cde.state.co.us
Annotated Unified Improvement Plan Examples Now Posted
CDE has identified several unified improvement plans (UIPs) that may provide helpful examples for districts and schools as they revise their UIPs for 2012-13. The plans have been posted on the UIP General Resources page: http://www.cde.state.co.us/uip/UIP_TrainingAndSupport_Resources.asp.
The posted plans have been reviewed by CDE staff and feedback has been embedded into each plan. The plans selected are not exemplars; they are examples of plans that have solid or strong sections that meet UIP Quality Criteria. The accompanying CDE feedback is not exhaustive, but highlights ways in which the listed plans meet the UIP Quality Criteria, and ways in which they could be strengthened. UIP Quality Criteria provides guidance on the elements expected in a quality plan. Also note that the plans are actual examples from 2011-12 using last year’s template. All districts and schools are expected to use the revised 2012-13 template for this year.
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For More Information, Contact:
Jamie Baker
Improvement Planning
Phone: 303-866-6108
Email: baker_j@cde.state.co.us
Preliminary Pre-populated UIP Reports for Schools Released
For the 2012-13 school year, all schools and districts are expected to complete an improvement plan using CDE's Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) template. The school and district templates incorporate state and federal accountability requirements into a single improvement plan.
To support this process, the state has pre-populated data in Section I of the UIP template for each school (pp. 1-3) and district (pp.1-4) in Microsoft Word format. An email containing a unique URL link to access a zip file of the preliminary school-level UIP reports was sent to district superintendents and accountability contacts on Monday, Sept. 10.
This unique link will only allow districts to access reports for their schools. District-level pre-populated reports are currently being validated and are expected to be released within the next week. Superintendents and accountability contacts will be emailed again when these reports become available. For information regarding improvement planning requirements and supports, including the required addenda forms, Quality Criteria and UIP Handbook, please visit the UIP website at the link below.
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For More Information, Contact:
Jamie Baker
Improvement Planning
Phone: 303-866-6108
Email: baker_j@cde.state.co.us
Data Systems
U.S. Dept of Education's Third Version of the Common Education Data Standards is Available for Review
The third version of the Common Education Data Standards is available for public comment. Please submit comments by Sept. 28 via the website below.
Common Education Data Standards support the development of a common vocabulary for early learning through workforce. It is a collection of definitions and formats for the most commonly used education data elements. Common Education Data Standards do not dictate how individual data systems collect, store, and report data. The draft includes additions to the early learning, K12, and postsecondary elements, and expands into adult education and workforce as well as support for interoperability for the Race to the Top assessments.
There will be two other releases in September:
Race to the Top Assessment Support - Elements to support the Assessment Interoperability Framework, will be released this week. Current and upcoming documentation can be found at https://ceds.ed.gov/aif.aspx.
Connect Tool - On Sept. 19, CEDS will expand with the release of the latest tool, Connect. This tool allows users to develop connections relevant to the educational world for others to view and use.
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For More Information, Contact:
Jan Petro
Data Services
Phone: 303-866-6838
Email: petro_j@cde.state.co.us
Third Annual Colorado PowerSchool User's Conference
The third annual Colorado PowerSchool Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25 at the Student Achievement Resource Center in Centennial. The conference will feature multiple breakout sessions on a variety of topics designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced PowerSchool users and will be configured by the user’s role.
If you are new to PowerSchool or are looking for more advanced training; this is the event you have been looking for! Click on the link below to register, view sessions or find more information.
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For More Information, Contact:
Tisha Bouwmeester
Colorado League of Charter Schools
Phone: 303-989-5356 x 106
Email: tbouwmeester@coloradoleague.org
Colorado NWEA-MAP User Conference
The Colorado NWEA MAP Conference is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 26 at the Cherry Creek School District Student Achievement Resource Center. The conference will feature multiple breakout sessions in a variety of topics. Join MAP users from all over the state for this one of a kind user event. Click on the link below for more information, to register and view sessions.
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For More Information, Contact:
Tisha Bouwmeester
Colorado League of Charter Schools
Phone: 303-989-5356 x 106
Email: tbouwmeester@coloradoleague.org
Innovation & Choice
Grant Opportunity: 2012-13 Expanded Learning Opportunities RFP Released
We are excited to announce the launch of the Colorado Legacy Foundation's 2012-13 Expanded Learning Opportunities grant program. CLF, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, is leading a multi-stage multi-year strategic plan which includes raising and distributing funds to seed, document, and replicate innovative practices, programs, services, and approaches in line with Colorado’s vision for ELO, an innovative teaching and learning platform designed to ignite the unique potential of every student through the creation and delivery of dramatically personalized learning experiences.
Once these projects are developed, implemented, and documented, they will be used as proof points to engage a broader set of schools and districts, as well as to drive a policy agenda that supports broad implementation of key ELO elements statewide. While we hope to fund up to 30 projects over the next two years, the first phase of investment will be highly competitive and selective, with between three and six projects funded.
Click on the link provided to view the application and grant guidelines. We invite you to think broadly about how your recent efforts and/or future plans may align with the ELO vision, and to share this opportunity with others who may be interested.
Key Dates:
• Tuesday, Sept. 18: Two technical assistance webinars will be held the last week of September and the second week of October. Please email elo@colegacy.org by Sept. 18 to indicate interest to participate. We will follow-up with logistics and registration information after this time.
• Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.: Application deadline
• Tuesday, Jan. 8: Finalists will be notified for site visits
• Friday, March 1: Grants awarded. Funds will be released once Grant Agreements are complete, no later than June 1.
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For More Information, Contact:
Laura Noonan
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Phone: 303-866-6276
Email: noonan_l@cde.state.co.us
RtI/PBIS Online Class Registration Now Open
Registration for several online classes is now available. Classes will take place Oct. 8—Nov. 18, and registration closes Oct 1. Each class is six weeks long and is organized into weekly units of instruction that you can complete when it is convenient for you.
The available classes are:
• Assessment/Progress Monitoring Overview and Preparation in an RtI Model: What You Need to Know
• Multi-Tiered Family, School and Community Partnering
• Literacy Interventions 4-12
• Improving Math Outcomes for Students with Disabilities and Struggling Learners
You will earn continuing education credit and Adams State Credit is available for an additional fee.
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For More Information, Contact:
Michael Ramirez
Learning Supports
Phone: 303-866-6991
Email: ramirez_m@cde.state.co.us
News & Notes
Read the September Edition of the CDE Update
The September edition of the CDE Update is available at the link below. CDE Update provides a brief snapshot of the state's most significant education initiatives and key implementation milestones.
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For More Information, Contact:
CDE Communications Division
Communications Division
Phone: 303-866-2334
Email: CDE _Communications_Office@cde.state.co.us
Youth Substance Abuse Symposium is Sept. 27
The Colorado School Safety Resource Center in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services and CDE will host the Youth Substance Abuse Symposium. The Symposium will take place on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Symposium will be held at the Adams 12 Conference Center, located at 1500 E 128th Ave.
School substance abuse prevention personnel, administrators, school and mental health professionals, law enforcement and community members are encouraged to attend. There is no charge to register; however, you must register in order to attend. Please visit the website below to register.
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For More Information, Contact:
Joyce Washington or Alice Huyler
Phone: 303-866-6708 or 303-239-4435
Email: washington_j@cde.state.co.us or alice.huyler@state.co.us
Standards & Assessments
Upcoming READ Act and School Readiness Regional Meetings
The Colorado Department of Education is hosting a series of regional information meetings regarding requirements for school readiness (pursuant to S.B. 08-212, CAP4K) and the Colorado READ Act (H.B. 12-1238).
CAP4K requires school districts to develop individual school readiness plans for all children in state funded preschool and kindergarten beginning in the 2013-14 school year. The law also requires the state board to adopt one or more assessments for measuring students’ levels of school readiness.
The READ Act repeals the Colorado Basic Literacy Act as of July 1, 2013. The READ Act has implications for identification and intervention for students with significant reading deficiencies. Registration is not required.
La Junta, Sept. 18, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Otero Junior College, Student Banquet Room, 1802 Colorado Ave., La Junta
Metro Area, Sept. 27, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood Campus, Community Room, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood, 80228
Steamboat Springs, Oct. 4, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Human Services Building, 325 7th St., Steamboat Springs
Limon, Oct. 11, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
East Central BOCES, 820 Second St., Limon
Grand Junction, Oct. 22, from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Colorado Mesa University Center, 1100 North Ave., Grand Junction
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Colsman
Teaching and Learning
Phone: 303-866-6737
Email: colsman_m@cde.state.co.us
Support & Intervention
Bully Prevention Institute is Oct. 25
Please join the Colorado School Safety Resource Center, the Colorado Legacy Foundation, CDE, One Colorado, the Anti-Defamation League and the Gil Foundation for the Bully Prevention Institute.
WHEN: Oct. 25, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Silverthorne Town Pavilion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne
Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: administrators, PBIS teams, school safety teams, school mental health professionals
AGENDA TOPICS:
• Overview of the new bullying prevention legislation and what it means for your school
• Best practices in bullying prevention
• On-the-spot interventions
• Building blocks for creating a positive school climate
• Measuring school climate
• Preventing bullying based on race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, gender expression
• Cyberbullying
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dorothy L. Espelage, Ph.D.
Dr. Espelage is a Professor of Child Development and Associate Chair in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has conducted research on bullying for the last sixteen years and has authored over 70 professional publications. She is co-editor of “Handbook of Bullying in Schools: An International Perspective” (Routledge, 2010). Her research focuses on translating empirical findings into prevention and intervention programming.
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For More Information, Contact:
Erin Sullivan
Learning Supports - RtI/PBIS Office
Phone: 303-866-6768
Email: sullivan_e@cde.state.co.us
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80203-1799
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