CDE Closure - Memorial Day
CDE will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.
School Nurse Home Page
CDE School Nursing and Health
Contact CDE School Nurses
& Listserv Information
Welcome to the CDE School Nursing and Health Services webpages. These pages were developed to support school nursing practice and assist in obtaining additional resources. Our mission is to support and promote the connection between health and academic achievement.
News and Announcements
- Registration for the 2026 School Nurse Orientation is now open! View details on our Professional Development for School Nurses - Colorado Department of Education page.
- The April 2026 revised Colorado Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan and Medication Orders are available on the Health Conditions & Care Plans page.
- Measles resources are on the Health Services page, or found through the A-Z Topic Index.
- School Nurse Recruitment Resources: Job posting request form & School Nurse Recognition & Recruitment Communications Toolkit
- CDE Professional License Renewal: Special Education and Behavioral Health Licensure Renewal Requirements will be required for professional license renewals on or after June 30, 2025. For questions, email the Educator Development Office.
Data Reporting
- CDPHE Immunization Report
Required - Open Oct 1st thru Jan 15th (exiting CDE)
- Severe Allergic Reaction and/or Epinephrine Administration Report
Required within 10 days of severe allergic reaction at school or school-related event, even if epi not given
- Stock Epinephrine Report
Required annually if have stock epinephrine policy
- Health Data Report
Optional - 2025-26 report is open April 1, 2026 - May 29, 2026
School Nursing Pages
School Nurse Recognition & Recruitment
Communications Toolkit
This marketing toolkit can be used by any Colorado school or district for the purpose of recruiting new school nurses and/or recognizing and retaining current school nurses. Resources include messages and graphics in English and Spanish to help share about the value of school nursing and inspire people to enter this dynamic field.
A variety of school nursing practices exist in Colorado: Single school site, multiple school responsibilities, contracted services and nurse consultant models. These web pages were carefully developed with diverse practice and environments in mind such as urban, rural and frontier school districts, private and public.
To support your school nursing practice and professional growth, please consider the following:
- Familiarize yourself with your district and school policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Become knowledgeable regarding state and federal regulations and resources pertaining to health-related educational issues.
- Communicate with your nursing supervisor and/or school administrator.
- Utilize your professional network and support opportunities such as local school nurse peers and mentors, statewide school nursing colleagues via the CDE School Nurse Listserv, the CDE website, local/state health departments, professional organizations and the CDE Principal Consultant School Health Services.