Learning and Transparency Technical Assistance Program Grant
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Who is CSFP?
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Non-profit, non-partisan�Supported by school district contributions�School finance analysis for local and state policy makers since 1995
Governed by a board comprised of national and state experts on school finance
Our Mission: To compile, collect and distribute research-based, non-partisan information and data on topics related to school finance for state and local policymakers.
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What is the Learning and Transparency Technical Assistance Grant ?
Awarded by the Colorado Department of Education
Began March 1, 2022 and will conclude on September 30, 2024
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Help school districts offer their families and communities transparency into the COVID relief funding made available to them, how the funds were used, the programs available for students, and how to access them, and the impacts of these programs on COVID-related needs of their students.
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Meet Our Team
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Tracie Rainey
CSFP, Executive Director
Susan Meek
Project Manager
Field Manager
Frank Reeves
Field Manager
Glenn McClain
Field Manager
George Welsh
CEO, Augenblick, Palaich & Associates
Justin Silverstein
Why is there a need for this grant?
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The federal stimulus dollars represent an unprecedented influx of funding that have transparency and accountability requirements.
School districts and BOCES are doing the hard work of deploying federal pandemic recovery funds to improve the lives of students they serve. Under resourced schools need help in telling their story.
We are stronger together and by sharing stories, lessons learned, and best practices, we emerge better equipped to help students.
What will CSFP do?
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Assist Colorado school districts and BOCES in carrying out the critical role of transparency and communication with families and communities, continued community engagement, the use of COVID relief funds, and the impact of those funds on addressing the COVID related needs.
Provide technical assistance program to help school districts inform their families and communities about the programs being offered and how those programs are accelerating learning and recovery for their students.
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Supports Include
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Field Managers for personalized support
Communication resources and toolkits
Technical assistance on impact analysis
In-person and virtual workshops and trainings
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Context will be provided on federal stimulus dollars.
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APRIL 26 — May 1, 2022
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TELLING YOUR STORY
Creating safe and healthy learning environments
Addressing lost instructional time
Meeting mental health needs of students and staff
Supporting educators and staff stability and well-being
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Help school districts communicate with students, families, and their communities the opportunities available because of ESSER $s
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PRIMARY GOAL
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ESSER FACT SHEETS
Help districts meet transparency and communication requirements
Build understanding of ESSER and federal stimulus funds with basic information
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ESSER FACT SHEETS
Points that are emphasized:
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ESSER FACT SHEETS
Reminding the public of priorities during ESSER I timeframe
Top 3 Investment Priorities are highlighted
District specific detail pulled from CDE reports
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ESSER FACT SHEETS
Student and district characteristics are provided
Directing the public to the district’s website for additional details
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Website will provide one-stop resource.
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Every district and BOCES will have information.
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NEXT STEPS?
Presenting at future BOCES Conference and CASE Convention
Want more information: Visit cosfp.org.
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QUESTIONS?
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