SCHOOL RESEARCH TOPICS
Notable Internet Resources from State Government
Revised Fall 2009
The staff of the State Publications Library, Colorado State
Library, is pleased to publish this list for educators, librarians
and students. The Internet is a valuable resource in education. The
State Publications Library tracks computerized reports, statistics,
and other educational information from state agencies as part of its
many services. While the sites listed below are all available via
the Internet, the State Publications Library can help you find
publications in printed format, too, deliverable to you via
interlibrary loan or your closest depository library.
Web site URLs may have changed since the printing of this list. If a
web address does not connect, go to
http://www.colorado.gov/ and
search by subject keyword. As with any use of the Internet by minors
under the age of 18, educators and parents may want to monitor
children's use.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Blog on State Information / Colorado State Publications
Library
Weekly entries with research tips on current topics under
health, history, outdoors, politics, etc.
http://cospl.blogspot.com/
Colorado Data Book / Office of Economic Development and
International Trade
Includes text and statistics for population, technology,
education, quality of life, recreation & tourism,
transportation, natural resources, etc.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/OEDIT/OEDIT/1178305420531
Colorado Information and History / Colorado State Archives
Site includes links to 1876 State Constitution, Geography,
Governors, historical facts, and much more.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives
Colorado State Agency Databases / Government Documents
Roundtable, American Library Association
An annotated list of free databases produced by Colorado state
agencies.
http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/Colorado
Colorado Talking Book Library / Colorado State Library
Provides free recorded cassettes, Braille, and large-print
library materials to eligible readers.
http://www.myctbl.org
Colorado Virtual Library / Colorado State Library
Links to library catalogs statewide as well as digital
photographic collections; kids, parents, and teachers web sites
by subjects; and best websites for health, business, etc.
http://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/
Demographic Information Services / Department of Local
Affairs
Statistics on current, historic, and projected state population
plus economic data and race/ethnicity data for counties.
http://dola.colorado.gov/demog/demog.cfm
Focus on Children and Youth: Resources from Colorado State
Government Agencies / Colorado State Publications Library
A list of print and Internet information on issues such as,
adoption, child welfare, early childhood, health, education,
parenting, reading, safety/violence, etc.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slstpfocusbiblio.htm
Maps of Colorado / Colorado State Archives
Describes the geography of the state and links to current and
historical maps of cities, counties, and various districts plus
historical boundary and exploration maps.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/geography.htm
Quick Guide to Colorado Government Statistical Information /
Colorado State Publications Library
Web links to state data on topics such as business, crime,
health, education, revenue, traffic, etc.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/QGGovtStatistics.htm
CORRECTIONS:
Capital Punishment in Colorado / Department of Corrections
History and current information on death row procedures
including inmates currently on death row.
https://exdoc.state.co.us/secure/combo2.0.0/ajax/ajax_nodes_contentPreview.php?id=476
Correctional Populations / Department of Public Saftey,
Office of Research and Statistics
Quarterly reports on populations in the department of
corrections, youthful offender system, parole, probation and
community corrections 1999 to present.
http://dcj.state.co.us/ors/correction_pop.htm
General Statistics / Department of Corrections
Statistics statewide on inmate populations, admissions &
releases, commitments, youth offenders, and inmate gender, age,
and ethnicity.
https://exdoc.state.co.us/secure/combo2.0.0/ajax/ajax_nodes_contentPreview.php?id=5026
State Penitentiary Records and History / Colorado State
Archives
Includes summary of State Archives holdings in the area of
corrections from the 1870's on. Features hot links to prisoner
index, prison records, history of the State Penitentiary, and
mug shots.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/pen/history.htm
Youth Corrections Population Reports / Division of Youth
Corrections
Summary of statewide and regional statistics on juvenile
offenders plus reports on commitment and detention programs.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/dyc/Research.htm
CRIME AND COURTS:
Community Corrections / Colorado Division Of Criminal
Justice
Annual statistics on this program
http://dcj.state.co.us/occ/reports.htm
Crime in Colorado / Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Yearly statistics on major crimes and arrests reported by law
enforcement agencies, including hate crimes.
http://cbi.state.co.us/dr/cic2k8/
Crime Statistics / Division of Criminal Justice
Facts on violent crimes, incarceration, offenses, adult and
juvenile arrest rates.
http://dcj.state.co.us/ors/statistics.htm
Educational Resources / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides a general overview of the courts, jury duty, judges'
appointments, historical background, and more.
http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Education/Index.cfm
Juror Information / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides general information on the jury system and a map of the
22 judicial districts.
http://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/Index.cfm
Juvenile Justice System / Office Of Adult and Juvenile
Justice Assistance, Division Of Criminal Justice
Links to information and plans for the implementation of
improvements and solutions to problems with delinquency and
youth.
http://dcj.state.co.us/oajja/index.html
State Patrol Statistical Information / Colorado State Patrol
Links to traffic crash statistics statewide and by county with
numbers and causes.
http://csp.state.co.us/trafficsafety.html
DRIVING INFORMATION:
Auto Industry Division & Motor Vehicle Dealer Board /
Department of Revenue
Auto related consumer information on topics such as leasing,
lemon law, and buying tips.
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/dlr/wrap.asp?incl=consumerinfo
Driver Handbooks / Motor Vehicle Division
Provides Motorcycle Operator's Handbook, and Colorado Driver
Handbook in English and in Spanish plus School Bus Driver and
Commercial Driver Handbooks.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1212657832969&pagename=Revenue-MV%2FRMVLayout
The Driver's Seat/ Department of Transportation
Information for teens and parents on driving permits, the
Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws, driving tips,approved
drivers education organizations, etc.
http://www.coloradodrivetime.com/
Impaired Driving Program / Department of Transportation
Information on LEAF, sobriety testing, arrest data and traffic
safety statistics;
http://www.dot.state.co.us/Safety/impaired_driving.asp
EDUCATION:
At-Risk Students/Prevention Initiatives / Colorado
Department of Education
Links to resources for migrant education, Indian education,
homeless children, child abuse, service learning, HIV/AIDS,
refugees, school violence, etc.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_atrisk.htm
Closing the Achievement Gap / Colorado Department of
Education
Library and education resources to help the educational
achievement of at-risk students.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_c-tag.htm
College in Colorado / Colorado Department of Higher Education
Online resource to help students and their families select a
college, apply for admission, and plan for financing.
http://www.collegeincolorado.org/
Education Statistics / Colorado Department of Education
Facts for the state and for school districts on attendance, home
schooling, charter schools, graduation rates, dropout rates,
staff statistics and more.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_stats.htm
Higher Education Enrollment and Degrees Database / Commission
on Higher Education
http://highered.colorado.gov/Data/Search/default.html
K12 Student Achievement Resources / Colorado State
Publications Library
List of selected Internet sites and print publications related
to CSAP, No Child Left Behind, Model Content Standards, School
Accountability, etc.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slst_k12_student_Resources.htm
Model Content Standards for Grades K-12 / Colorado Department
of Education
Links to standards and suggested grade level expectations by
subjects.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/documents/OSA/k12_standards.html
School Accountability Reports / Colorado Department of
Education
Information about individual schools across Colorado including
academic performance, CSAP results, safety and discipline
incidents, teacher data, etc.
http://reportcard.cde.state.co.us/reportcard/CommandHandler.jsp
SchoolVIEW / Colorado Department of Education
Interactive portal for the Colorado Growth Model, and school
performance data.
http://www.schoolview.org/
Student Assessment / Colorado Department of Education
Data on CSAP results, schedules, rubrics, and more.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeassess/index_assess.html
Technology in PreK-12 Education / Colorado Department of
Education
Reports and resources on access to technology and the impact of
technology on student achievement.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_technology.htm
ENVIRONMENT / ENERGY:
Colorado Oil and Gas Facts / Colorado Geological Society
Facts, maps and background information on oil in Colorado.
http://geosurvey.state.co.us/Default.aspx?tabid=103
Colorado Water Knowledge / Colorado Water Resources Research
Institute
Basic information on Colorado water. A good starting place for
water information.
http://waterknowledge.colostate.edu/
Environment Topics A-Z / Department of Public Health and
Environment
Alphabetical listing of links to pages on air quality, drinking
water, hazardous materials, etc.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/environmentatoz/index.html
Mineral and Energy Resources / Colorado Geological Survey
Background information on coal, oil, natural gas and other
energy sources.
http://geosurvey.state.co.us/Default.aspx?tabid=61
Natural Areas Program / Colorado State Parks
Lists native/rare plants, animals, geology, and paleontology
located/preserved in the state's natural areas.
http://parks.state.co.us/NaturalResources/CNAP/
Natural Diversity Information Source / Colorado State
University
Mapping, data, information, and related links concerning
hunting, fishing, wildlife, habitat, and conservation planning
issues, by county and regions, for differing needs and levels of
subject expertise.
http://ndis.nrel.colostate.edu/index.html
Publications List / Governor's Energy Office
List of online publications in the categories of general,
buildings, renewables, transportation, waste minimization and
recycling.
http://www.colorado.gov/energy/resources/publications.asp
Renewable Energy / Governor's Energy Office
Basic Information on biomass, biofuels, solar, wind, and
geothermal energy.
http://www.colorado.gov/energy/renewables/
GOVERNMENT:
Colorado Governors Since 1861 / Colorado State Archives
List of the Governors of Colorado with photos, biographies and
party affiliation.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/offic/gov.html
Colorado Legislative Council Research Publications /
Westminster Law Library, University of Denver
Reports on a wide variety of topics containing general
information and addressing impacts to Colorado.
http://www.law.du.edu/forms/library/clcsearch.cfm
Colorado Legislators Past and Present / Colorado Joint
Legislative Library
Biographies of legislators appointed or elected to the Colorado
territorial or state legislature.
http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/lcsstaff/StaffInfo/LegislatorBiography.htm
Colorado Lieutenant Governors' Profiles / Colorado State
Archives
List of Lieutenant Governors from 1887-2003 with brief
biographies.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/offic/ltgov.html
Colorado State Capitol / Colorado State Archives
History and description of the Capitol including biographies of
men associated with the Capitol, a fact sheet, and a
bibliography.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/cap/first.htm
Colorado State Seal / Secretary of State
Provides a history, description, and use of the seal.
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/coloseal.html
Current Legislative Session / Colorado General Assembly
Provides access to current session bills, calendars, journals,
legislator directory, Session Laws, Colorado Revised Statutes,
and much more.
http://www.leg.state.co.us/
Governor's Page / Office of the Governor
Current governor's links to speeches, executive orders, offices,
policies, biography, etc.
http://www.colorado.gov/governor/
Official State Seal, Flag, Motto, Emblems and Symbols /
Colorado State Archives
List of official symbols, and links to interesting, in-depth
discussions about each symbol's history.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/history/symbemb.htm#Seal
HEALTH:
Air Pollution Control Division Studies and Reports / Air
Quality Control Commission
Looks at air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, oxygenated fuel,
and a childhood blood level survey.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/studiesreports.html
Alcohol and Drug Abuse / Department of Human Services
Reports by the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse on prevention
and treatment in Colorado including deaths and arrests with
drug-related crimes.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/adad/reports.htm
Consumer Protection Topics / Consumer Protection Division
Provides information on subjects such as child care facilities,
food borne illnesses, bioterrorism, product safety, and more.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/index.html
Health Information Dataset / Department of Public Health and
Environment
Access to neighborhood, community, county, and regional health
data including births, deaths, population, and behavioral risk
factors.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cohid/index.html
Health Topics A to Z / Department of Public Health and
Environment
Alphabetical listing of links for diseases, programs, health
issues, etc. from adolescent health to medical marijuana to
zoonotic diseases.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/healthatoz/index.html
Programs of HIV/STD / Disease Control and Environmental
Epidemiology Division
Includes statistics, facts, and profiles of cases reported
yearly.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/HIVandSTD/index.html
Rocky Flats Program / Hazardous Materials and Waste
Management Division
Includes facts, status report to the public and a link to
superfund information.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/rf/index.htm
Tobacco Information Page / Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment
Includes facts, statistics, reports and plans, tips on quitting,
prevention and more.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/tobacco/index.html
HISTORY:
50th Anniversary of the National System of Interstate and
Defense Highways / Department of Transportation
Origins and history of the U.S. Interstate System with a focus
on interstate highways in Colorado.
http://www.dot.state.co.us/50Anniversary/index.cfm
Alfred Packer Collection / Colorado State Archives
Documents and photographs of Alfred Packer, including
confessions, and court documents. Has a warning guaranteed to
whet the interest of any grade school child.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/packer.html
Architects of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on architects and landscape
architects who practiced professionally in Colorado after 1860.
http://www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/guides/architects/architectindex.htm
Builders of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on engineers, builders, developers,
contractors and manufacturers who practiced professionally in
Colorado after 1860.
http://www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/guides/builders/buildersindex.htm
Colorado Civilian Conservation Corps Records / Colorado State
Archives
History of the Corps in Colorado including photographs and CCC
Enrollment Index.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/ccc/cccscope.html
Colorado Digitization Program / Colorado State Library
Links to digitized historic materials, including photographs,
from "Heritage Colorado", "Historic Newspaper Collection",
"Colorado's Main Streets", "Western Trails", plus "Educator
Resources"
http://www.cdpheritage.org/
Colorado License Plate History / Department of Revenue
Listing of changes in plates from 1913 to 2000 with color and
designation history.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1222252742936
Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collection / Colorado
Digitization Program, Colorado State Library
Access articles from Colorado newspapers dating from 1859.
http://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org
Colorado Volunteers During the Civil War (1861-1865) /
Colorado State Archives
History of the voluntary military regiments including a
bibliography.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/civwar/civilwar.html
Governor's Council of Defense Collection - World War One and
World War Two / Colorado State Archives
Samples of photographs from special war topics both military and
civilian.
http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/wwcod/codhome.htm
Guide to Colorado's Historic Architecture and Engineering /
Colorado Historical Society
Photos and descriptions of 45 styles represented in the state
from pioneer log to foursquare to early high rise/commercial.
http://coloradohistory-oahp.org/guides/architecture/archindex.htm
KIDS' PAGES:
Colorado Historical Society - For Kids Only!
Games and illustrated stories about the history of Colorado,
along with educational materials for school programs, and a list
of activities for kids and families.
http://www.coloradohistory.org/kids/kidspage.htm
Colorado Virtual Library for Kids / Colorado State Library
Web guides on a variety of topics selected by librarians.
http://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/kids/
Discovery Pages / Division of Wildlife
Links to information about animals, kids' fun pages,
newsletters, endangered species listings, career information,
resources for educators, etc. Explore this site in depth, as it
has too many useful sites to list.
http://wildlife.state.co.us/Education/StudentActivities/KidsPage/
DRMS's Kids Page / Department of Natural Resources
Information for kids about mining, geology, and environmental
responsibility.
http://mining.state.co.us/kids/dmgkids.htm
Secretary Of State's Kids Page / Colorado Secretary of State
Learn about the Secretary and the Office plus links to basic
state information.
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/kids.htm
Severe Weather Kids Page / Colorado Division of Emergency
Management
Puzzles and pictures to color with facts about lightning, severe
weather and wildfires.
http://www.dola.state.co.us/dem/public_information/light_wild/kids/kidspage.htm
OUTDOORS AND WILDLIFE:
Colorado Avalanche Information Center / Department of
Natural Resources
Facts, statistics, and educational information.
http://geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/
Colorado Climate Center / Colorado State University
Weather and water data, drought resources, historical weather
events, trains students to be weather observers, etc.
http://climate.atmos.colostate.edu/index.shtml
Colorado Scenic Byways / Colorado Department of
Transportation
Shows and describes routes through the statewide scenic areas.
http://www.coloradobyways.org/Main.cfm
Colorado State Parks Information / Colorado State Parks
Provides maps and detailed information about each state park.
http://parks.state.co.us/
The Cryosphere: Where the World is Frozen / National Snow and
Ice Data Center - University of Colorado
http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/
Hazards In Colorado / Office of Emergency Management
Links to information on counter terrorism, floods, hailstorms,
tornados, winter storms, etc.
http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/public_information/public_information.htm
Listing of Endangered, Threatened, and Wildlife Species of
Special Concern / Colorado Division of Wildlife
This web site lists the species' common name, scientific name,
and status, plus many have links to further description of the
species.
http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/SpeciesOfConcern/
ThreatenedEndangeredList/ListOfThreatenedAndEndangeredSpecies.htm
Wildlife in Colorado / Colorado State Publications Library
Resource list of Internet sites and print information about
wildlife, wildlife protection, and the impacts on wildlife.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slstpbiwildlife.htm
SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH:
Behavioral Health and Housing / Department of Human
Services
Links to information on programs for alcohol and drug abuse,
supportive housing and the homeless, state psychiatric
hospitals, etc.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/obhh/
Child Welfare / Department of Human Services
Information from the Division of Child Welfare regarding abuse,
foster care, adoption, health, etc.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/childwelfare/FAQ.htm
Division of Mental Health / Department of Human Services
Includes system description and services plus directories and a
bibliography.
http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/dmh/
Kids Count / Annie E. Casey Foundation
Several state agencies contribute to this statistical database
tracking the health and welfare of children.
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/
Reference Material / Department of Health Care Policy and
Financing
Links to information on children's health, Medicaid, and other
public health care programs.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCPF/HCPF/1197364127331
Suicide Prevention and Intervention / Department of Public
Health and Environment
Risk factors, statistics, and program activities including the
Community Based Suicide Prevention Plan.
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/Suicide/index.html
For further information regarding these sites or any state government information, please contact:
Colorado State Publications Library
Colorado State Library
Colorado Department of Education
201 E. Colfax Ave., Room 314
Denver, CO 80203
voice:
303-866-6725 fax: 303-866-6940
E-mail: spl@cde.state.co.us
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http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo
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