In an effort to support charter schools as they consider the impact of COVID-19 on school finance and HR, CSI has provided the following resources. Contact Andi Denton Chief of Finance & Operations AndraDenton@csi.state.co.us Safe Return to School 2021-2022 School...
Colorado Graduation Requirements (aka “Graduation Guidelines”) are a road map to help students and their families plan for success after high school. To graduate from high school in Colorado students must complete the following state-level, minimum graduation...
CSI hosted a webinar on June 5 to review 2020-21 Learning Plan guidance and expectations for schools. The guidance and recorded webinar can be found below. We have worked to compile a tracker related to 2020-21 learning plans for CSI schools’ geographic...
In an effort to support charter schools as they work to implement alternative learning opportunities (per the Governor’s 3/18 Executive Order) for their students during extended closures, CSI is facilitating model-specific calls and email lists. Charter schools (both...
Minimum Days & Instructional Hour Requirements Pursuant to state statute and board rules, the local board of education shall provide for the adoption of a school calendar that meet the following minimum requirements: Each school is in session for a minimum of 160...
The purpose of Year 0 is to establish and execute a plan for successful school opening. This planning year focuses on taking the applicant’s proposal as outlined in the charter application and transforming it into a school that is ready to serve students on day...
The following resources provide guidance on developing your school’s annual calendar and bell schedules in compliance with state requirements. Contact: Submissions_CSI@csi.state.co.us Calendar and Instructional Hours CSI Calendar & Instructional Hour Guidance:...
Beginning in SY24-25, CDE changed the name of the Four Day School Week (and <160 Day) Request to Reduced Academic Calendar. The process of submitting an annual request through CSI will no longer be done through the Data Team, but instead be done through the Legal...
Copies of board approved school calendars and bell schedules (including for homeschool programs) for the next school year are due annually to CSI by May 15th. If that date falls on a weekend, then plan to submit the Friday before. For questions or support,...
Emergency School Closures In the event that a school has to close for an unplanned reason (such as a snow day or a facility emergency), the school may choose to cancel classes. CSI schools should communicate such emergency closures to...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is emphasizing a “routine disease control model” for addressing the impact of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses/infectious diseases on schools. A routine disease control model for COVID-19 more...
National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Colorado Association of School Nurses (CASN) American School Health Association (ASHA) CDE School Nurse Professional Development Opportunities CDE School Nurse List Serve CDE School Nurse Specialists National Association of...
📅 Upcoming Live BOD Webinars: All webinars will be held from 4:00pm-5:00pm MST. TBA Past Trainings June 2023 Governance Webinar: Summer Planning Slides Recording March 2023 Governance Webinar: Legislative Updates & Strategic Planning Recording Passcode:...
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally funded meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day. In order to participate in the National School...
Operations Members of the CSI Team provide oversight and support for key areas of school operations such as facilities, transportation, safety, and food service. Search for: School Food Authority School Safety Transportation Return to Main...
The CSI Continuous Improvement Collaborative is a year-long fellowship opportunity for CSI school teams to focus on identifying and addressing gaps within their school communities. Participating teams will deepen their knowledge in continuous improvement tools and...
CSI schools retain autonomy in the selection of data management systems so long as the selected system(s) align with state reporting requirements. Technical support from CSI staff for schools operating on systems other than those mentioned here would be significantly...
CSI offers schools the opportunity to participate in Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Approved Teacher & Specialized Service Provider (SSP) Induction Programs. Successful completion of an approved induction program is required for teachers and specialized...
All CSI schools have access to CSI’s Employers Council membership to support schools in managing critical Human Resources and Employment Law issues. Each CSI school can have 2-3 people added to the CSI membership. Please reach out to Allegra Wenger, CSI HR Manager, to...
