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 Community Calendar
Leverage School Pride to Generate More Funding Lunch and Learn
Hosted by Colorado League of Charter Schools and iHigh
Date: Tuesday, January 17
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Colorado League of Charter Schools, 725 S. Broadway, Suite 7, Denver
Cost: No Cost to Attend. Lunch is Provided.
Description: Come learn about iHigh and why over 60 schools in Colorado are already utilizing this tool to build family engagement, attract new enrollment and generate funding. Are the parents, grandparents, or other family members of your students missing their child's school game or musical performance? If so, you can engage them digitally with your own internet channel. Imagine the power of full family engagement for all of your students and all of your school events. iHigh streams your school events like a tv channel onto the internet in a way that you can control and monetize. Now, your school events can be watched live on a smart phone or laptop anywhere in the world...for free!
Registration: Click here to register. Space is limited.
Business Manager Training- Audit Process and Document Retention
Hosted by Get Smart Schools
Dates: Friday, January 20 (beginning/intermediate)
Friday, February 3 (intermediate/advanced)
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Get Smart Schools, 2543 California Street, Denver
Cost: Free. Lunch provided.
Description: Attendees will learn about preparing for, and executing, an annual financial audit, document preparation, expectations in working with auditors, and strategies to streamline the process. In addition, the following document retention topics will be covered: best practices in managing financial and HR files, and timelines for retaining and archiving files.
Registration: RSVP to Erika Meyer at erika@getsmartschools.org or 720-287-5059, ext. 14.
KIPP Colorado Schools Community Breakfast
Hosted by KIPP Colorado Schools
Date: Friday, January 20
Time: 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, 375 S. Tejon St, Denver
Description: Rebecca Holmes and the Board of Directors of KIPP Colorado Schools cordially invite you to learn more about KIPP, tour their schools, and meet the hardest working students in Denver. This is a great opportunity to bring friends, family, and colleagues to see KIPP Colorado Schools in action! Light breakfast and coffee provided.
Registration: RSVP to gcastellanos@kippcolorado.org.
Rocky Mountain Math Teachers' Circle
Dates (Choose One): January 21, February 11, March 10, April 7, May 5
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: University of Colorado - Denver
Cost: Free
Description: Come join other middle-level (grades 5-9) teachers, coaches and mathematicians as we work together on fun and engaging mathematical problems! These workshops will include various problem solving tasks designed to develop your mathematical problem solving skills so that you can better integrate problem solving into your classroom.
Registration: Click here for more information.
Body of Knowledge: An Online Hybrid Course in Health Science
Date: Saturday, January 21 or February 15
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: TBD
Description: An Online Hybrid Course in Health Science for practicing 5th grade teachers only. Spring 2012 Hybrid Course (9 weeks of online course work with 3 face-to-face meetings) 2 graduate level, re-licensure credits, made available through the Colorado School of Mines Whether you have the desire to promote health to your students, or simply bolster your body systems unit, this is the course for you!
For additional information, send an e-mail to megan.goodman@dmns.org.
Federal Funding Made Easy!
Hosted by The FundEd Consulting Group
Date: Wednesday, January 25
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Description: In 1997, Congress created the Universal Service Fund which is designed to provide federal funds for the modernization of network technology for all schools and libraries in the United States, today this program is commonly referred to as E-Rate. Virtually all Colorado charter schools are eligible for these funds annually - but most do not apply. During this webinar, participants will learn more about the E-Rate Program and products and services that are eligible for funding under the program. In addition, the E-Rate application timeline will be reviewed. Attendees will receive a Checklist of E-Rate Eligible Technologies and a Discount Calculation Sheet of Priority Funding Levels.
Registration: Click here to register.
Bully Prevention Institute
Sponsored by The Colorado Department of Education, The Colorado Legacy Foundation, and The Colorado School SafetyResource Center
Date: Wednesday, January 25
Location: Aurora Public Schools Conference Center, 15771 E. 1st Ave. Aurora
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: No cost to attend. Lunch is provided.
Registration: Click here for more information. To register, go to www.co.train.org. Set up a learner account and register for the Institute location and date using the course ID number: 1028332. You will need Internet Explorer to register through the CO Train System. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please contact the Colorado School Safety Resource Center at 303-239-4435.
Put Me in, Coach!
Hosted by Quantum Learning
Date: Thursday, January 26 - Friday, January 27
Time: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Location: Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Avenue, Federal Heights
Cost: $320 per person | $300 per person for groups of five or more
Audience: School leaders, master teachers, content and instructional coaches
Description: Quantum Learning's dynamic Put Me In, Coach! enhances the observation and coaching skills of those in instructional coaching, mentoring and tutoring roles. A synthesis of best science-based coaching practices, this course provides theory models and skills for improving teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Put Me In Coach! combines proven strategies and models from a variety of disciplines. Click here for more information.
Registration: Click here to register.
Business Manager Network Meeting
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $20 Per Person (No cash - No shows will be billed!)
Location: Devry University,1870 W. 122nd Ave. Rooms 148 & 150, Westminster
Description: Charter schools receive the most current and practical, experience-based technical information on topics pertinent to the business management of charter schools. Demonstrated success and best practices are shared openly among participants. CDE assembles an agenda for each meeting based on requests from participants and relevance to the business environment. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Registration: Click here to register. Deadline: January 25.
Celebrate School Choice in DPS
Featuring Governor Hickenlooper, Mayor Hancock and Superintendent Boasberg
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Education Now Offices, 2543 California Street, Denver
Description: Celebrate SchoolChoice in DPS and the launch of the new enrollment program.
Registration: RSVP to rachel@rkgdevelopment.com. Space is limited!
Pikes Peak Parent Education Fair
Sponsored by the Colorado League of Charter Schools
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Freedom Financial Services Expo Center, 3650 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs
Description: Getting ready for 2012 spring school enrollment and wondering which option is best for your family? PikesPeakParent.com is ready to help with its annual education fair. More than 40 public and charter schools will explain what they have to offer. Free admission and parking. Click here for more information. League member schools, contact Stacy Rivera at srivera@coloradoleague.org for booth information.
The Educating Children of Color Summit - "Yes, I Can"
Hosted by Educating Children of Color
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Cost: Free for students, parents | $25 for Professionals
Audience: High School Students, Undergraduates under 21 and Professionals
Description: The Educating Children of Color committee is comprised of the Fourth Judicial District, El Paso County Department of Human Services, Harrison School District 2, School District 11, School District 8, Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Pikes Peak Region, Centro de la Familia, Mission Possible, Scholars to Leaders Academy, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado State University Pueblo, Rocky Mountain Learning Enterprises, NAACP, Parent's Challenge, Citizen's Project, and concerned individuals. The summit is sponsored by the Fourth Judicial District Best Practices Court.
Registration: Click here for more information and to register.
2nd Annual Colorado PowerSchool User's Conference
Presented by the Colorado League of Charter Schools
Date: Monday, January 30 - Tuesday, January 31
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Creek School Achievement Resource Center, 14188 E. Briarwood Ave. Centennial
Audience: Secretaries, registrars, counselors, principals, database administrators, information technology administrators
Cost: One Day Registration - $150 | Two Day Registration - $175
Description: Join PowerSchool users from all over the state for this one of a kind user group event. TWO packed days of PS sessions! Beginning, intermediate & advanced sessions will be offered and will also be configured by the PS user's role.
Registration: Click here for more information and to register.
Authorizer's Meeting
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Cantril Training Room, Castle Rock
Description: Provides charter school authorizer training on the proposed quality standards, the charter application process, contracting, the charter renewal process, monitoring, oversight, charter replication, and charter school restart and turnaround models. Lunch provided.
Registration: Click here to register.
Parents Encouraging Parents
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Dates: Thursday February 2 - Saturday February 4
Location: Colorado Springs
Description: Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Conferences are family-centered events designed to offer support, information and education to both parents and professionals who work with children with disabilities across Colorado. PEP promotes the partnerships between parents and professionals that are essential in supporting and including children with disabilities in schools and communities.
For more information about PEP and to complete the preliminary application, please visit http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/PEP.asp. You may also call 303-866-6846 or 1-877-834-0588 toll-free for general information.
Administrator Mentoring Cohort Meeting
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $20 Per Person (No cash - No shows will be billed!)
Location: SOAR @ Green Valley Ranch, 4800 Telluride Street, Building 4, Denver
Description: Designed to pair new charter school administrators with proven veterans who can mentor and come alongside new administrators during the difficult startup years of a new charter school. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Registration: Click here to register. Deadline: February 1.
North Area Regional Meeting
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Pay for your own lunch at restaurant
Location: Panera Bread, 425 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont
Description: Luncheon meeting offers networking, updates on state-level projects and current news and highlights from each charter school represented.
Registration: Click here to register.
Pikes Peak Leader Meeting
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Tuesday, February 7
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10 Per Person (No cash - No shows will be billed!)
Location: CIVA Charter School, 4635 Northpark Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description: Led by an experienced charter school administrator, these meetings focus on a text that varies from year to year, depending on the interests and needs of the group. Lunch provided. Please bring a personal check, business check or M.O. for registration cost. NO CASH.
Registration: Click here to register.
College Goal Sunday - Free FAFSA Assistance
Date: Sunday February 12
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Numerous locations across Colorado. Visit www.CollegeGoalColorado.com for locations and details.
Description: At College Goal Sunday, students and parents can get free help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for all students who plan to pay for college with the help of grants, scholarships, work study or student loans. Bring the student's and parent's 2011 taxes and the student's social security number.
Quantum Learning for Teachers: Instructional Best Practices and Classroom Management
Hosted by Quantum Learning
Date: Monday, February 13 - Tuesday, February 14
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM
Location: The Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Avenue, Federal Heights
Cost: $320 per person | $300 per person for groups of five or more
Audience: New teachers, elementary and secondary teachers and staff, principals/teacher teams, curriculum and instruction directors, grade level/subject area teachers as a team, district staff development directors
Description: This training will provide teachers with the How To for more effective content delivery and classroom management, and help them build a repertoire of teaching methods and tools that effectively engage every student in the classroom, resulting in improvement in grades, student motivation and self-confidence.
Registration: Click here for more information. Click here to register.
Board President's Council
Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education
Date: Friday, February 17
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street, Wheat Ridge
Description: Provides a venue for troubleshooting, networking, technical assistance, and discussion. Recognizing the geographic distribution of charter schools, CDE ensures the opportunity for online participation and webinar formats.
Registration: Click here to register.
18th Annual Colorado Colorado Charter Schools Conference
Presented by the Colorado League of Charter Schools
Date: Thursday, February 23 - Friday, February 24
Location: Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd, Broomfield
Description: The Colorado Charter Schools Conference is the largest gathering of charter school leaders, business managers, board members, teachers, parents and community members from new and veteran charter schools across Colorado. The 2012 conference theme, "Lead. Innovate. Educate.", will be woven throughout the event. Participants will learn best practices in all areas of a charter school, from the classroom, to the business office, to the board room, and more.
Registration and Information: www.coloradoleague.org/charterconference |
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