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The resources listed here are selected to assist families and students in their school-related needs.
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State Assessments
Colorado Measures of Academic Success
- CMAS 2021 Results - What Parents Need to Know (PDF)
- This one-pager covers the unique learning experiences from the pandemic, what results can tell us about children's learning and how participation rates should be taken into consideration.
- Spring 2021 State Assessments (PDF) - This fact sheet explains the changes to assessments for spring 2021. - Updated 3/26/2021
- At a Glance 2020-21 (PDF) - This one-page fact sheet shows which state assessments students take based on grade level and the total time students in each grade will spend taking tests. - Updated 3/26/2021
ACCESS for English Language Learners Testing Fact Sheet
The ACCESS for English Language Learners tests are given each year to help parents, teachers and school leaders understand the progress emerging bilingual students are making in learning English. Read this fact sheet to learn more about State ACCESS tests during COVID-19.English (PDF) Spanish (PDF)
CDE launches campaign on importance of reading to children at home
To increase awareness of the importance of early literacy, the Colorado Department of Education launched a public information campaign to encourage and empower parents to make reading part of their daily routine with their children.
ReadWithMe.today website
Other Information By Topic
Standards
- Colorado Academic Standards
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards Online
Tool that allows customized views of the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards by content area and grade level. - Family and Community Guides to the Colorado Academic Standards
Guides offer some learning experiences P-12 students may engage in at school that can also be supported at home.
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards Online
Early Learning and School Readiness
Graduation and Postsecondary Readiness
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement
- Graduation Guidelines / Graduation Requirements:
- Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs)
English Language Development
Special Education
- Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP)
Family, school and community resources and support for parents and children with disabilities - Parents / Families of a Child with a Disability
- Mental Health and Special Needs
- Special Education home page
Gifted Education
Family and School Partnering
Finding a School
Councils and Committees
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)
- Gifted Education State Advisory Council
- Migrant Education Program Advisory Council
- State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE)
Other CDE Programs
- Adult Education
- Award and Recognition Programs
- Data Privacy and Security
- Educator Licensing Office
- Federal Programs
- High School Equivalency (GED) Testing
- Health and Wellness
- Homeless Children and Youth
- Homeschooling
- Nutrition
- Transportation
Other Resources
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July 14, 2021
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