CFDA#
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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Summary
With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and with revisions to the state's Educational Accountability Act (HB 17-1355), Colorado is taking the opportunity to change the way school improvement (1003a through ESSA and the Transformation grant through HB 17-1355) funds are awarded to LEAs. Rather than multiple applications on separate timelines, CDE is now streamlining school improvement opportunities into a single application and using a needs-based approach” to award services and funding. Ultimately, the intent is to develop a robust process of matching schools' needs with rigorous, evidence-based strategies and adequate resources. Additionally, awarded funds will enhance districts' and schools' ability to meet the ESSA and state requirements (e.g., stakeholder engagement, improvement plan, implementation of evidence-based interventions) in a way that directly benefits students.
Colorado is committed to aligning federal and state accountability to the degree possible. These grant funds are aimed at districts with schools that are designated as (1) Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CS) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TS), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (A-TS) under ESSA, and (2) Priority Improvement or Turnaround through the state accountability system.
History of Funding
Past awardees may be viewed here https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cde.state.co.us%2Ffedprograms%2Feasiawardhistory&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Additional Information
The application has been organized into four different routes: exploration supports, district designed and led, offered supports, and continuation. The routes have different criteria and ways of awarding funds geared to a specific intent.
Exploration Supports
LEA is interested in funds and/or services to explore a solution (e.g., planning, community engagement) for the identified school(s) or particular populations within an identified school. This is a planning phase with a small allocation for implementation activities. Opportunities include:
- Diagnostic Review
- Holistic Review
- English Language Development (ELD) Review
- Focused Review on Early Literacy (PK-3)
- Special Education Service Review
- Stakeholder and Community Engagement Planning
- Improvement Planning
CDE Offered Services
LEA is interested in applying for an existing CDE sponsored program or support aimed at improving school systems. Opportunities include: Accountability Pathways Planning and Implementation, Colorado Multi-tiered System of Supports (CO-MTSS), Connect for Success, Early Literacy, School Turnaround Network and School Turnaround Leaders Development Program
District Designed and Led Improvement Strategies
LEA has a plan or is already implementing a plan that meets school(s) needs and is interested in pursuing grant funds to support activities.
Continuation of CDE Offered Services
Identified school(s) is already participating in a program (e.g., Connect for Success, Turnaround Network, Tiered Intervention Grant). CDE and the LEA agree that continuing participation will result in improved results for the school.
- Current grantees will work directly with CDE staff to fulfill current grant requirements.