Below are some professional development opportunities and student opportunities coming up through CDE and other organizations:
1. The Learning-Centered Assessment Systems Toolkit is a free professional learning opportunity presented by CDE, the State Performance Assessment Learning Community, and CU Boulder to provide science educators the opportunity to learn more about:
- the instructional shifts that go along with three-dimensional instruction outlined by the Colorado Academic Standards for Science.
- the use of three-dimensional embedded and transfer assessment opportunities that intentionally advance learning for all learners.
- crafting high quality, three-dimensional assessment tasks as well as how best to use learner artifacts to inform instruction.
- If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please complete this survey by September 8, 2023. Please contact Angela Landrum at Landrum_A@cde.state.co.us with questions.
2. American Physical Society (APS) Division of Plasma Physics (DPP) will be hosting a FREE Student Expo (Nov 2-3, 2023) and FREE Teacher Day (Nov 1, 2023) in Denver Register Here
- Reimbursement for Bus and Subs available!!
- Flyer
3. Starting in August Virtual, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free interactive virtual programs for K-12 classes. Virtual program topics will include adaptations, mapping, and ecosystems. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will provide a zoom link and printouts. Additional information will be provided after signing up.
