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Professional Development for School Nurses
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.
2025-2026 School Nurse Professional Development Calendar (pdf)
Click for Printable Calendar
New School Nurses are also encouraged to attend "Trainings for All School Nurses"
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, December 9th, 1:30 - 2:15
- 24-25 Health Data Report Webinar
- Tuesday, January 13th, 2:00 - 3:30
- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2:00 - 3:30
School Health Updates
Important school health related updates and information with state agencies and partners.
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
- Thursday, December 11th, 2:00 - 3:00 (moved from Nov. 12)
- Tuesday, February 24th, 2:00 - 3:00
- Thursday, May 7th, 2:00 - 3:30
School Nurse Orientation 2025
School Nurse Orientation (SNO) for Colorado School Nurses. This free training, offered in July, is only for registered nurses hired to work in a Colorado school.
We encourage new school nurses to visit the School Nurse Basics page and follow the "Tips to Get Started".
Also see "Trainings for All School Nurses" above.
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 optional mentor training.
Audience: Experienced Colorado School Nurses who hold a Professional Special Service Provider License with endorsement as a school nurse.
Registration: Enrollment is closed for the 25-26 cohort.
Recording: Not available
Certificate: Certificate will be available for each session
- Session 1: Tuesday, October 7th, 1:00 - 2:00
- Session 1 Repeat: Tuesday, November 18th, 2:00 - 3:00
- Session 2: Thursday, December 4th, 1:00 - 2:00
- Session 3: Thursday,
January 22ndFebruary 5th, 2:00 - 3:00 (rescheduled) - Session 4: Thursday, April 2nd, 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:
- Describe 3 components of asthma care coordination for School Nurses
- Identify 3 asthma trigger mitigation strategies for School Nurses, including addressing poor air quality
- 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
AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 AsthmaCOMP Cohort. See the AsthmaCOMP 2025-2026 Professional Learning Commmunity (PLC) page to learn more and to join this year's cohort.
Registration: Registration links will be sent to nurses who have enrolled in the 2025-2026 AsthmaCOMP Cohort.
Recording: Not available
Certificate: Not available
- Intro Webinar - September 30th, 9:00 - 9:45 or 2:00 - 2:45 (2 sessions)
- AsthmaCOMP PLC Office Hour - October 8th 10:00 - 11:00
- SMARTIE Goal Webinar - November 4th, 9:00 - 9:45 or 1:00 - 1:45 (2 sessions)
- AsthmaCOMP PLC Office Hour - November 13th, 2:00 - 3:00
- AsthmaCOMP PLC Office Hour - December 10th, 1:30 - 2:30
- AsthmaCOMP PLC Office Hour - February 11th, 1:30 - 2:30
- AsthmaCOMP PLC Office Hour - April 1st, 1:30 - 2:30
- End of Year Celebration - 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 2025-2026 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
Certficate: May be offered for some trainings
- Wednesday, October 22nd, 2:00 - 3:00 - Introduction webinar
- Tuesday, December 2nd, 1:00 - 2:00 - Asthma PD
- Thursday, January 8th, 1:00 - 1:30 - 30 minute Overview
- Wednesday, January 14th, 1:30 -2:30 - Office Hour for Asthma-Friendly Schools
- Wedesday, February 25th, 1:00 - 2:00 (rescheduled from Feb 3) - Asthma PD | Taking a Deep Breath: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health in Pediatric Asthma Care
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