Archive of Previous Updates

• January 2024 CDE Update
• February 2024 CDE Update
• March 2024 CDE Update
• April 2024 CDE Update
• May 2024 CDE Update
• June 2024 CDE Update

• January 2023 CDE Update
• February 2023 CDE Update
• March 2023 CDE Update
• April 2023 CDE Update
• May 2023 CDE Update
• June 2023 CDE Update

September

• Sept. 22

  • CDE creates ESSER I Rapid Request grant program before Sept. 30 federal deadline

August

• Aug. 24
  • CDPHE offers communications toolkits for school testing programs.
• Aug. 19
  • CDC releases resources about monkeypox for schools and early childhood centers
  • Affordable Connectivity Program available to Colorado households
• Aug. 18
  • Applications for final round of the RISE Turnaround Grant are available 
• Aug. 10
  • CDPHE releases 2022-23 COVID-19 school guidance
  • On-site and take-home testing available for students, staff and volunteers 
  • Masks and sanitizing wipes for schools continue to be available upon request

• Aug. 1
  • CDPHE calls for a Wednesday meeting to discuss updated COVID-19 school guidance

June 

• June 17

  • COVID-19 school screening and Test to Stay programs end on June 30

• June 16
  • Updated deadlines for Local Coordinating Organizations

May 

• May 11 
  • TLCC results available
  • Free COVID testing for summer school/camps
  • School nurse recruitment kit available
  • Department of Early Childhood opens applications for Local Coordinating Organizations

April

• April 26
  • Free K-12 COVID-19 Summer School and Camp Testing

December

• Dec. 23
  • Follow up information from superintendent briefing with state epidemiologist and COVID-19 incident commander

November

• Nov. 19
  • Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available for rural, small rural districts
  • Ventilation guidance available for schools
• Nov. 16
  • Invitation to Blended Learning Initiative Convening
  • New public health order requires vaccines at public indoor events with 500 or more people in six Colorado counties
• Nov. 9
  • CDPHE holds webinars on school screening testing program
  • Secretary Cardona urges districts, schools to hold vaccine clinics
• Nov. 4
  • Colorado ARP ESSER state plan approved by U.S. Department of Education
  • High-impact tutoring program deadline extended to Nov. 11
• Nov. 3
  • Communications toolkit is available for 5-17 vaccine campaigns.
  • A communications toolkit is available for explaining mill levy correction.

October

• Oct. 29
  • Supply chain challenges impacting districts nationwide
  • Spanish language documents about school testing programs are available
• Oct. 20
  • CDPHE planning for COVID-19 vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds
• Oct 19
  • State Auditor's Office provides an update on accountability system evaluation
• Oct. 12
  • FBI hosts webinar for school leaders on identifying signs of violence and radicalism
• Oct. 11
  • State seeks public comment on the draft plan of new Department of Early Childhood
  • High impact tutoring grant application available

September

• Sept. 27
  • CDPHE offers webinars for school screening, testing program
  • CU offers mental health resources for educators
• Sept. 20
  • CDPHE provides communications materials for the COVID-19 school screening testing program
• Sept. 15
  • CDPHE updates and clarifies school guidance regarding masking, ventilation and quarantining
  • Colorado submits ESSER plan to U.S. Department of Education
• Sept. 2
  • Communications toolkit materials available for school COVID-testing program

August

• Aug. 25
  • Final Reminder: Remote Learning Assurances and Variance Waiver deadlines
  • Tutoring and student support programs available to districts and schools
• Aug. 12
  • No cost KN95 respirators and surgical masks available
• Aug. 11
  • CDPHE offering free COVID-19 tests at schools
  • Reminder on 2021-22 school year instructional hour guidance
• Aug. 6
  • Prevention and mitigation resources, strategies available in the new back-to-school toolkit

July

• July 26
  • CORRECTED DATE - Listening session about COVID-19 vaccine campaign for 12- to 17-year-olds
• July 23
  • Listening session about COVID-19 vaccine campaign for 12- to 17-year-olds
• July 20
  • CDPHE releases back-to-school guidance
• July 8
  • Resources available to help districts and schools promote COVID-19 vaccination outreach and education efforts
  • Districts and schools encouraged to participate in School Pulse Panel survey
  • ESSER Feedback Engagement Opportunities available for principals and administrators
• July 2
  • CDPHE removes removes requirement for schools to enforce mask use
  • Webinar set about new state agency for early childhood programs

June

• June 25
  • Status on Updated School Guidance for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Spread
• June 16
  • Remote Learning Guidance for 2021-22 School Year
  • Blended Learning & Supplemental Online Course Guidance
• June 2
  • Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship Drawing begins Monday
  • U.S. Department of Education grants Colorado extension on ESSER fund distribution plan
  • CDPHE introduces new COVID-19 testing program for schools