SCHOOL RESEARCH TOPICS
Notable Internet Resources from State Government
Revised October 2012
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 tohttp://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 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/
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
State Demography Office / Department of Local Affairs
Statistics on current, historic, and projected state population
plus economic data and race/ethnicity data for counties.
http://www.colorado.gov/demography
CORRECTIONS:
Capital Punishment in Colorado / Department of Corrections
History and current information on death row procedures
including inmates currently on death row.
http://www.doc.state.co.us/death-row
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.
http://www.doc.state.co.us/gsr
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 Resources and Publications / Division of Youth
Corrections
Summary of statewide and regional statistics on juvenile
offenders plus reports on commitment and detention programs.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251581932050
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://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPS-CBIMain/CBON/1251622200442
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
Identity Theft Resources / Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Use the links on the left to access information on types of
identity theft, prevention information, and links to recent news
articles on identity theft.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPS-CBIInvestigations/CBON/1251621968293
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
Office of Research and Statistics / Colorado Department of
Public Safety
Crime Statistics, Correctional Population data, maps and
research articles.
http://dcj.state.co.us/ors/
State Patrol Statistical Information / Colorado State Patrol
Links to traffic crash statistics statewide and by county with
numbers and causes.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/StatePatrol-Main/CBON/1251593175702
DRIVING INFORMATION:
Alcohol and Impaired Driving Program / Department of TransportationInformation on LEAF, sobriety testing, arrest data and traffic safety statistics;
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/alcohol-and-impaired-driving
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.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers
Transportation resources / Colorado Department of Transportation Library
Transportation fact books, statistics, surveys and studies.
http://www.coloradodot.info/library
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
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
Colorado's Higher Education Data Warehouse / Colorado Department
of Higher Education
Historical, institutional, demographic, student enrollment and
degree data
http://highered.colorado.gov/i3/search.aspx
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
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/assessment/CoAssess-DataAndResults.asp
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's Energy Resources / Colorado Geological Society
Facts, maps and background information on coal, natural gas, oil
and renewable energy in Colorado.
http://geosurvey.state.co.us/energy/Pages/Energy%20Welcome.aspx
Energy Literacy / Governor's Energy Office
Publications on renewable energy along with the Colorado
Utilities Report.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/GovEnergyOffice/CBON/1251597774824
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
Ground Water Administration and Well Permitting / Colorado
Division of Water Resources
Guides and general information about water issues in
Colorado,including: the history of water rights; a guide to well
permits, water rights and water administration; Colorado Water
Courts; and water rights terminology.http://water.state.co.us/groundwater/Pages/default.aspx
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
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.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CGA-LegislativeCouncil/CLC/1200536136308
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, ozone reduction,
and regional haze.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-Main/CBON/1251625555400
Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking / Department of
Public Health and Environment
Search environment and health data.
http://www.coepht.dphe.state.co.us/
Consumer Protection Topics / Department of Public Health and
Environment, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
Provides information on subjects such as child care facilities,
food borne illnesses, product safety, and more.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-DEHS/CBON/1251583469766
Health Care Reform in Colorado / Colorado Interagency Health
Reform Implementing Board
Information on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,
with FAQs and reports on implementation in Colorado.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HealthCareReform/CBON/1251593687767
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.chd.dphe.state.co.us/cohid/Default.aspx
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
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and
Environment, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information about the causes of natural and man-made disasters,
what to do in an emergency, and where to seek help in an
emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and
pandemic influenza.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-EPR/CBON/1251588771754
Programs of HIV/STD / Disease Control and Environmental
Epidemiology Division
Includes statistics, facts, and profiles of cases reported
yearly.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-DCEED/CBON/1251621400997
Rabies in Colorado / Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment
General information about rabies, educational materials, and
statistics.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-DCEED/CBON/1251607766329
Rocky Flats Program / Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Division
Includes facts, status report to the public and a link to
superfund information.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-HM/CBON/1251615995394
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.coloradodot.info/about/50th-anniversary
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.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/architects-colorado-biographical-series
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.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/builders-colorado-biographical-series
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 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 Native American Studies Resource Guide / Colorado
Center for Colorado & the West at Auraria Library
A timeline and brief historical overview of Native Americans in
Colorado with an in-depth biblography of resources for further
study.
http://coloradowest.auraria.edu/?q=node/110
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://www.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/colorados-historic-architecture-engineering-field-guide
Hispanic History Resources / History Colorado
History of Hispanics in Colorado - from the Ancestral Puebloans
through today with biographies, bibliographies and more.
http://www.historycolorado.org/educators/hispanic-history-resources
KIDS' PAGES:
Colorado Historical Society - For Kids and Students
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.historycolorado.org/kids-students/kids-students
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/KidsActivities/Pages/KidsActivities.aspx
Doing History Keeping the Past / Colorado Historical Society
An interactive page on Colorado history. Topics include:
Colorado Indians, Farmers and Ranchers, Trappers and Traders,
Miners and virtual field trips. Also provides a section with
resources for teachers.http://hewit.unco.edu/dohist/
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
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://ccc.atmos.colostate.edu/
Colorado Scenic Byways / Colorado Department of Transportation
Shows and describes routes through the statewide scenic areas.
http://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scenic-byways
Colorado State Parks Information / Colorado State Parks
Provides maps and detailed information about each state park.
http://www.parks.state.co.us/Map/Pages/Map.aspx
The Cryosphere: Where the World is Frozen / National Snow and
Ice Data Center - University of Colorado
http://nsidc.org/cryosphere/
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/Pages/
ListOfThreatenedAndEndangeredSpecies.aspx
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and
Environment, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information about the causes of natural and man-made disasters,
what to do in an emergency, and where to seek help in an
emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and
pandemic influenza.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-EPR/CBON/1251588771754
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:
Information from the Division of Child Welfare regarding abuse, foster care, adoption, health, etc.
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251588065040
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/
Office of Behavioral Health / 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.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-BehavioralHealth/CBON/1251578892077
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.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-PSD/CBON/1251618784570
For further information regarding these sites or any state government information, please contact:
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