Colorado Digital Learning Solutions

Online Learning

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Dan Morris – danmorris@coloradodls.org - 303-917-3922

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www.coloradodls.org

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What is CDLS and Supplemental Online

Not an Online School!

Not a “replacement for a “traditional” classroom Instead…

• CDLS is a Colorado non-profit created to support districts
• Students remain enrolled in their local school
• District decides what courses are offered
• District only pays for the number of students enrolled in the supplemental program- no minimums or “contracts”
• District can offer expanded online options to students and parents as part of their course offerings and registration process
• Supported by state funding and legislation

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What is the State-Supported Supplemental Online Program?

• Offers online courses that the district/school can’t offer.
• Offers students a needed course that students can’t take due to a scheduling conflict.
• Provides access to online courses for students unable to attend school.
• Provides a way for students who start school late to catch up.

• Provides advanced and additional options (electives, AP, concurrent, 7 CTE).
• Offers students opportunities for credit recovery.
• Addresses teacher shortages in critical content areas.
• Costs subsidized by state program
• Partnership between State Legislature, CDE, BOCES, and local districts/charters

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Student Support Model

Students

Online Teacher

Site Coordinator

Onsite Mentor,

Coach, Teacher

Variables

Personnel

• Online
• District

Support

Time

Location

CDLS Provides

• Tech support
• Online content and infrastructure
• Teacher & site coordinator support
• Personalized Options

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What is Provided

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• Proven success and experience in supporting online programs
• Customized solutions to expand options for students
• 250+ courses taught by Colorado licensed teachers
• Assistance in addressing teacher shortages
• Affordable funding model where students remain in district (2024-23 cost to districts = $2000/course/student/semester)
• Partnership solutions based on local district needs https://www.coloradodls.org/cdls-stories

Extensive Course Catalog- https://www.coloradodls.org/courselist

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What is the History of CDLS?

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Partner Districts

Current Map

Statewide Participation

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2022-23 School Year

• 114 districts
• Using CDLS because of teacher shortages- 25 districts

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Supported over 150 districts since 2015

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Diversity of Needs�

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Adams 12 Five Star Online School

Campo Schools

Montrose District

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Diversity of Needs�

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South Routt Schools

West End Schools

Big Sandy Schools

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Yuma Schools

Weldon Valley Schools

Ridgway Schools

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Diversity of Needs�

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Cheyenne Mountain

Limon Schools

San Juan BOCES

Online School

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World Languages

CDLS has supported 2133 students from 111 school districts who enrolled in

and completed work in 6 different World Languages

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www.ColoradoDLS.org

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