Policy Guidance from CDE

Overview

As COVID-19 continues to affect all areas of education in Colorado, CDE is shifting policies and requirements and providing resources to guide districts, schools, parents and others through this process. This page will be updated with the most current guidance on the topics below. Additional areas will be added as soon as guidance is developed.

Dropout Prevention & Student Re-engagement
Educator Talent
English Learners
Federal Programs

Finance & Grants
Graduation & Postsecondary
Instructional Support
Nutrition

Preschool through Third Grade
Special Education
Transportation

Assessments

Accountability

CARES Act

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act guidance:

Charter Schools

COVID-19 Charter School Resources

Dropout Prevention and Student Re-engagement

Educator Talent

Educator Talent FAQs

Includes: Educator Preparation; Educator Effectiveness; Educator Development; Educator Licensing and Enforcement.

English Learners

May 18, 2020 U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet: Providing Services to English Learners During the COVID-19 Outbreak (PDF) - U.S. Dept. of Education
2019-2020 Interim English Learner Redesignation Procedures (PDF)
2019-2020 Interim English Learner Identification and Placement Procedures for the identification of English Learners (ELs) during periods of suspensions of in-person learning due to COVID-19.
2019-2020 Distance Learning Guidance to address impacts on instruction for English Learners (ELs) during school closures and distance learning.

Federal Programs

Finance & Grants

Graduation & Postsecondary

Instructional Support

Nutrition

Emergency Feeding Options and Information

Includes: Locations of free meal sites statewide; nationwide and statewide waivers; funding opportunities and additional resources.

Preschool through Third Grade

Preschool through Third Grade Questions and Answers

Includes: Colorado Preschool Program; Preschool Special Education; Child Find; Early Literacy Grants; Early Literacy Assessment Tool; School Readiness; Results Matter; READ Act and Kindergarten School Readiness Assessments.