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​2025-2026 School Nurse Professional Development Calendar (pdf)
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Colorado School Nurses are invited to attend a variety of trainings during the 2025-2026 school year.  These trainings are provided free of charge to the participant by CDE School Nursing & Health.  

  • For questions about these trainings, please contact the CDE School Nurse Specialists.
  • Trainings on this page are for School Nurses.  Looking for trainings for trainings for UAPs, Staff or Students?  View the Training Tools page.

 




Trainings for All Colorado School Nurses


School Nurse Fundamentals

​​​​School Nursing Fundamentals is a series of virtual webinars aimed at addressing some of the core specialty practice components. This series is appropriate for nurses new to school nursing and experienced school nurses wanting to update their knowledge.

 

Audience:  All Colorado School Nurses 
Registration:  Zoom registration link sent a week in advance on CDE School Nurse Listserv
Recording:  Recording sent to those who register on Zoom
Certificate: Certificate available for attendance at live session only if complete evaluation 

 

  • Wednesday, September 10th, 1:30 - 2:30
  • Tuesday, October 28th, 1:30 - 2:30
  • Thursday, November 20th, 1:30 - 2:30
  • Tuesday, January 6th, 1:30 - 2:30


Special Topic Trainings

Special topics relevant to today's Colorado School Nurse

 

Audience:  All Colorado School Nurses 
Registration:   Zoom registration link sent a week in advance on CDE School Nurse Listserv
Recording:  Recording sent to those who register on Zoom
Certificate:  Certificate available for attendance at live session only if complete evaluation 

 

  • Wednesday, September 24th, 2:00 - 3:30
  • Tuesday, January 13th, 2:00 - 3:30
  • Wednesday, April 22nd, 2:00 - 3:30


School Health Updates

Important school health related updates and information.

 

Audience:  All Colorado School Nurses 
Registration:  Zoom registration link sent a week in advance on CDE School Nurse Listserv
Recording:  Recording sent to those who register on Zoom
Certificate: Certificate available for attendance at live session only if complete evaluation 

  • Tuesday, August 26th, 2:00 - 3:30
  • Wednesday, November 12th, 2:00 - 3:00
  • Tuesday, February 24th, 2:00 - 3:00
  • Thursday, May 7th, 2:00 - 3:00



New School Nurses


School Nurse Orientation 2025

​​​​School Nurse Orientation (SNO) for Colorado School Nurses. This free training is only for registered nurses hired to work in a Colorado school.

SNO 2025 was held 7/15/25 and 7/17/25.  Stay tuned for an online, on-demand option coming this fall. Meanwhile, we encourage new school nurses to visit the School Nurse Basics page and follow the Tips to Get Started.  



Experienced School Nurses


School Nurse Mentor Training Series

Experienced school nurses who are current mentors or are considering becoming a mentor are invited to attend this 4-part mentor training.  

 

Audience:  Experienced Colorado School Nurses who hold a Professional Special Service Provider License with endorsement as a school nurse.
Registration:  Registration will be open this fall - watch this webpage and the school nurse listserv for details
Recording:  Recording sent to those who register on Zoom
Certificate:  Certificate available for attendance at live session only if complete evaluation 

  • Session 1: Tuesday, October 7th, 1:00 - 2:00
  • Session 2: Thursday, December 4th, 1:00 - 2:00
  • Session 3: Thursday, January 22nd, 1:00 - 2:00
  • Session 4: Thursday, April 2nd, 1:00 - 2:00



Asthma Trainings


AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community 2024-2025 Cohort

AsthmaCOMP (Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program) is a statewide community of school nurses applying standardized best practice asthma care in schools. 

Audience:  Colorado School Nurses who have signed up to participate in the 2024-2025 AsthmaCOMP Cohort. See the AsthmaCOMP 2024-2025 Professional Learning Commmunity page to learn more and to join this year's cohort.
Registration:  Registration links will be sent to nurses who have enrolled in the 2024-2025 AsthmaCOMP Cohort.
Recording:  Not available 
Certificate:  Not available

  • Tuesday, September 30th, 9:00 - 9:45 or 2:00 - 2:45 (2 sessions)
  • Tuesday, November 4th, 9:00 - 9:30 or 1:00 - 1:30 (2 sessions)
  • Tuesday, May 5th, 1:00 - 2:00


Asthma Friendly Schools Professional Development Opportunities

Asthma Friendly Schools Professional Development opportunities are open to all Colorado School Nurses.  Participation in the AsthmaCOMP 2024-2025 Cohort is not a requirement. More information coming this fall about how your school can earn a Colorado Asthma Friendly Schools Designation!

Audience:  All Colorado School Nurses
Registration:  Zoom registration links will be sent a week in advance on CDE School Nurse Listserv.
Recording:  Recording sent to those who register on Zoom
Certificate:  Certificate available for attendance at live session only if complete evaluation 

  • Wednesday, October 22nd, 2:00 - 3:00
  • Tuesday, December 2nd, 1:00 - 2:00
  • Thursday, January 8th, 1:00 - 1:30
  • Tuesday, February 3rd, 1:00 - 2:00


On-Demand Online Course: Asthma Management Foundations & Challenges for School Nurses

On-Demand 1.5 hour asthma training for school nurses.  

Objectives of the course:

  1. Describe 3 components of asthma care coordination for School Nurses
  2. Identify 3 asthma trigger mitigation strategies for School Nurses, including addressing poor air quality
  3. Use 2 evidence-based resources for asthma trigger mitigation strategies to enhance professional practice

Audience:  School Nurses 
Registration: 

  • If you have an existing CDE Moodle LMS account, log in and self-enroll in the course.
  • If you are new to the CDE Moodle LMS platform, complete this form to register and enroll in the course.

Recording:  Recordings included in CDE Learning Management System Moodle Course
Certificate:  1.5 hour certificate available after completing the lessons

  • CDE Learning Management System Moodle / On-Demand Online Course


​On-Demand Online Course: Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series

The Building Bridges for Asthma Care program was designed as a school nurse-oriented program by an interdisciplinary team of allergy and pulmonary specialists with input from stakeholders including a national steering committee and school nurses. This is considered a next level, comprehensive, systematic approach to a school-based asthma care program and school nurses can use it to build an asthma program for their schools.   Prior to this course, we recommend you take our introductory Asthma Management Foundations & Challenges for School Nurses (above).

Audience:  School Nurses 
Registration:  Enroll in the Building Bridges for Asthma Care - School Nurse Training Series HERE
Recording:  Recordings included in CDE Learning Management System Moodle Course
Certificate:  1.5 hour certificate available after completing the lesson

  • CDE Learning Management System Moodle / On-Demand Online Course