School Accountability Committee (SAC)

School Accountability Committees are responsible for making recommendations to their principal concerning priorities for spending school funds, making recommendations concerning the preparation of the school’s Performance, Improvement, Priority Improvement, or...

School Nurse Staffing

School Nurse Licensing School Nurse Induction and Mentoring Colorado League of Charter Schools Hiring a Nurse, Nurse Models/Programs, and Delegation National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice School Nurse/Student...

School Nurse Practice

CDE School Nurse Basics CDE School Nurse Training Tools CDE School Nurse Calendar National Association of School Nurses Back to School Interactive Toolkit  CDE Medication Administration Guidance CDE Delegation of Nursing Duties Student Annual Health Update Form CSI...

Student Health Reporting

Immunizations CDE Immunization Resources CDPHE Immunization Resources CDPHE Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS) CDE Screenings (Required and Optional) CDE Health Data...

Fall 2021 School Gatherings

Fall 2021 School Gathering: Early Childhood & School Support Open Fall 2021 School Gathering: School Improvement Supports Open Fall 2021 School Gathering: SSPL Supports Open Fall 2021 School Gathering: Introduction Open Fall 2021 School Gathering: Equity Screener...

Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PSWR)

The world of work and postsecondary learning for today’s students looks vastly different than for those who graduated just a generation ago. Postsecondary education is no longer defined, for many, as a linear path towards a bachelor’s degree; upon graduation from high...

PSWR Resources and Professional Learning

CDE Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Talent Pipeline Report Colorado Council on High School/College Relations My Colorado Journey...

Seal of Biliteracy

A seal of biliteracy is a credential given by a Colorado school or district recognizing students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.  A seal of biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy skills that...

Special Education and PSWR

Secondary Transition is the process of preparing students for adult life after they leave high school and can be thought of as a bridge between school programs and the opportunities of adult life, including higher education or training, employment, independent living,...

School Counselor Corps Grant Program

Colorado’s School Counselor Corps Grant Program (SCCGP) funding is awarded to eligible school districts, BOCES, charter schools or CSI charter schools. The purpose of this program is to increase the availability of effective school-based counseling. Grant funds are...

Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP)

The Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) provides financial incentives for schools that encourage high school students, grades 9-12, to complete: Tier 1: qualified industry credential programs, pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships; Tier 2: Workplace training...

Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP)

Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) are the vehicle through which Colorado students explore education and career opportunities beyond high school, reflect on their understanding of these opportunities, and plan for their postsecondary next steps. ICAP is also...

CTE Grants and Reimbursement for Approved Programs

Perkins Funding The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education grant is grant funding that is awarded from the U.S. Government to the states and then allocated to various schools within Colorado state based on programs and student population numbers in the Career...

CTE Data Reporting for Approved Programs

All institutions with CCCS-approved CTE programs are required to report student enrollment, student follow-up (placement), and active CTE teacher data to CCCS every year.  Institutions are required to report the data even if they do NOT receive state or federal...

CTE Program Approval

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the secondary level need to receive approval from the Colorado Community College System’s (CCCS) CTE department to be eligible for federal Perkins grants and state Colorado Technical Act (CTA) reimbursement.  Approved...

Title IX

Title IX Regulations Regarding Sexual Harassment Title IX states simply: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity...

Induction Coordinator Resources

The following list of resources can be downloaded for school use by Induction Coordinators: CSI Induction Overview for Coordinators Induction Overview Slides  Professional Development Plan & Roster Form – due August 23, 2023 (updated) Mentor Orientation...

Market Analyses

CSI’s market analyses help to validate evidence of need in charter applications. Douglas County School District Colorado Springs 11 School District East Denver/Aurora Poudre School District North Denver Montezuma/La Plata Online...

SPED Eligibility Resources

Fourteen disability categories are identified under the Colorado Exceptional Children’s Educational Act. The CDE Office of Special Education website provides a number of resources for each disability category. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Deaf-Blindness...

Conflict of Interest

“The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers. A public officer shall carry out his duties for the benefit of the people of the state.” § 24-18-103(1), Colorado...

Employment Matters

Parent Notification of Employee Felony Advisory Bulletin Sample Policy Fingerprinting and Background Checks...

21-22 Remote Learning Requirements

Updated 6/17/21 CDE Remote Learning Options for 2021-2022 As CDE 100% Remote Learning Option and Temporary Remote Learning Option guidance indicates, schools have the option to offer one or more of the three following remote learning flexibilities: 1. 100% remote...

Admissions and Enrollment

If you have any questions or concerns as you develop, review, or revise your Admissions and Enrollment Policy, please contact the Legal and Policy Department and we will be happy to support you. Grounded in the conviction that every child should have access to...

Mental Health Resources

This list of resources does not comprehensively cover all external organizations or resources related to this topic. The details provided regarding external organizations and resources are provided for information only. CSI does not endorse, represent, or warrant the...
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