The Colorado Education Initiative

Happening Next Week: Colorado Promising Partnership Practices Webinar Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships (CDE), and the Colorado Family Engagement Collaborative for a free, virtual event about how families, schools, and communities are working together in Colorado. Hear from five groups that have been recognized for their great work by the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships. The event is designed for school and district personnel and community organizations committed to working with schools. Attendees will obtain useful tools and ideas to implement in their communities, along with time to network and share best practices. Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. MDT Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3X7JphF This webinar is made possible with support from the National Center for Families Learning and the U.S. Department of Education. #EdColo

Register Today! Join us September 18-19, for a Series of Elevating Rural Colorado Sessions at The Attainment Network’s Career-Connected L/Earning Conference! CEI is excited to partner with Colorado Succeeds, Empower Schools, and Lyra Colorado to sponsor a series of Elevating Rural Colorado sessions at The Attainment Network’s Career-Connected L/Earning Conference! This conference will convene K-12, postsecondary education, industry, government, and philanthropy to share ideas, innovations, and best practices for transforming education-to-workforce systems to support every learner in achieving career success and economic mobility. This new series will explore exciting opportunities and innovations that are transforming rural areas and driving economic growth. Don’t miss the following sessions that will share key learnings from our Elevating Rural Colorado report: -Building Sustainable Cross-Sector Partnerships in Rural Educonomies -Colorado Regional Green Jobs Report: Catalyzing Rural Resilience with Green Skills -Designing a Rural Collaborative to Advance Regional Pathways -Regional Approaches to Work-based Learning: From Pilots to Scale in Rural Regions -Regional Structures that Enable Equitable Access to CCL: Shared Enrollment Processes, Counselor PLCs, Transportation Solutions, and Hybrid Courses We’re looking forward to the engaging conversations and opportunities to learn from so many of our #EdColo colleagues in September and hope to see you there! When? Wednesday–Thursday, September 18–19 Where? Aims Community College, Greeley, CO Learn more about registration costs, speakers and sessions, plus register here: https://bit.ly/3T7eC1T

Register Today! Join Us September 18 and 19 for a Series of Elevating Rural Colorado Sessions at The Attainment Network's Career-Connected L/Earning Conference! CEI is excited to partner with Colorado Succeeds, Empower Schools, and Lyra Colorado to sponsor a series of Elevating Rural Colorado sessions at The Attainment Network’s Career-Connected L/Earning Conference! This conference will convene K-12, postsecondary education, industry, government, and philanthropy to share ideas, innovations, and best practices for transforming education-to-workforce systems to support every learner in achieving career success and economic mobility. This new series will explore exciting opportunities and innovations that are transforming rural areas and driving economic growth. Don’t miss the following sessions that will share key learnings from our Elevating Rural Colorado report: -Building Sustainable Cross-Sector Partnerships in Rural Educonomies -Colorado Regional Green Jobs Report: Catalyzing Rural Resilience with Green Skills -Designing a Rural Collaborative to Advance Regional Pathways -Regional Approaches to Work-based Learning: From Pilots to Scale in Rural Regions -Regional Structures that Enable Equitable Access to CCL: Shared Enrollment Processes, Counselor PLCs, Transportation Solutions, and Hybrid Courses We’re looking forward to the engaging conversations and opportunities to learn from so many of our #Edcolo colleagues in September and hope to see you there! When? Wednesday–Thursday, September 18–19 Where? Aims Community College, Greeley, CO Learn more about registration costs, speakers, and sessions, plus register here: https://bit.ly/3T7eC1T

Registration Open: Colorado Promising Partnership Practices Webinar Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships (CDE), and the Colorado Family Engagement Collaborative for a free, virtual event about how families, schools, and communities are working together in Colorado. Hear from five groups that have been recognized for their great work by the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships. The event is designed for school and district personnel and community organizations committed to working with schools. Attendees will obtain useful tools and ideas to implement in their communities, along with time to network and share best practices. Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. MDT Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3X7JphF This webinar is made possible with support from the National Center for Families Learning and the U.S. Department of Education. #EdColo

Register Today: Colorado Promising Partnership Practices Webinar Join Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships (CDE), and the Colorado Family Engagement Collaborative for a free, virtual event about how families, schools, and communities are working together in Colorado. Hear from five groups that have been recognized for their great work by the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships. The event is designed for school and district personnel and community organizations committed to working with schools. Attendees will obtain useful tools and ideas to implement in their communities, along with time to network and share best practices. Wednesday, September 18 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. MDT Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3X7JphF This webinar is made possible with support from the National Center for Families Learning and the U.S. Department of Education. #EdColo

Happening Today—FREE AI Virtual Summit: Taking the First Step with AI! Join CEI and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) later today, for an upcoming virtual event designed to support school leaders as they continue implementing AI in education. The content of this event is developed specifically for school administrative leaders but is open to all who are interested in joining. Come ready to dive into existing policy frameworks surrounding AI in education, participate in structured workshops that will explore how these frameworks can be applied in your own schools, and begin developing visionary pilots for AI implementation. Today: August 14 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. MST Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3yYjhfB #EdColo

Happening Next Week—FREE AI Virtual Summit: Taking the First Step with AI! Join CEI and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) on Wednesday next week for an upcoming virtual event designed to support school leaders as they continue implementing AI in education. The content of this event is developed specifically for school administrative leaders but is open to all who are interested in joining. Come ready to deep dive into existing policy frameworks surrounding AI in education, participate in structured workshops that will explore how these frameworks can be applied in your own schools, and have a chance to begin developing visionary pilots for AI implementation. When? August 14 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. MST Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3yYjhfB #EdColo

JUST PUBLISHED! We are proud to release the Colorado Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education following months of collaboration by over 100 stakeholders from across the state. AI technology has unprecedented potential to reshape teaching and learning. By integrating AI thoughtfully and responsibly into the classroom, educators can enhance learning experiences, support diverse student needs, and prepare students for the future. This roadmap is a dynamic resource designed to support local school districts in developing their own approaches to AI integration. It emphasizes flexibility and adaptability, acknowledging the rapid pace of technological change and the importance of continuous learning and improvement. Key components include recommendations for reshaping teaching and learning, advancing equitable access, developing policy for transparent and ethical use, and a call to action for statewide organizations. “AI is one of the next great frontiers, and Colorado has always been at the forefront of educational innovation,” said Rebecca Holmes, President and CEO of CEI. “CEI is excited to continue learning with and from school and district leaders in shaping how we leverage AI to improve educational systems, enhance the teaching profession, and ensure Colorado’s young people exit K-12 education boldly taking their next steps toward hopeful, equitable, and prosperous futures regardless of their zip code.” We invite you to read and share the roadmap at https://lnkd.in/expkhr4H. #EdColo Colorado Department of Education

Registration Open—FREE AI Virtual Summit: Taking the First Step with AI! Join CEI and the AI Education Project (aiEDU) on August 14 for an upcoming virtual event designed to support school leaders as they continue implementing AI in education. The content of this event is developed specifically for school administrators but is open to all who are interested in joining. This summit will deep dive into existing policy frameworks surrounding AI in education, providing attendees with structured workshop time to explore how these frameworks can be applied in their own schools as well as a chance to begin developing visionary pilots for AI implementation. When? August 14 | 3:30–4:45 p.m. MST Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3yYjhfB #EdColo

We’re excited for another day of learning and connecting at CASE! CEI’s Amy Spicer, Finessa Ferrell, and Marcus Bratton presented: Bring them Back, Catch them Up: Real Solutions for Chronic Absenteeism this morning and we hope you can join us this afternoon. Alex Carter and Thompson Director of Federal and State Programs Jesse Tijerina are leading a 1:30 session on Winning the Title I Fight: Reimagining the Mindsets, Strategies, and Systems Needed for Title I Success, in Summit, Peak 12. Colorado Association of School Executives Thompson School District #CASEConvention