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Districts Expanding Options for Students

Leveraging Teacher Expertise from Across the State

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Link to Presentation

https://tinyurl.com/CDLSoptions2024

https://www.coloradodls.org/

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  • 112 partner districts - 2023-24
  • 25 districts/schools using CDLS because of teacher shortages
  • 95 Colorado teachers
  • 10 years of experience supporting Colorado districts
  • 85% overall pass rate
  • CDLS supported over 150 districts since 2015

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Districts across the state expanded options for students:

  • 95 Colorado licensed teachers
  • 300+ courses
  • 112 partner districts during - 2023-24
  • 3057 students with
  • 7721 enrollments
  • Colorado based program/support
  • Customized solutions

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The Catalog for the Smallest District in Colorado

CDLS High School and Middle School courses are structured as semester long courses.

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https://www.coloradodls.org/courselist

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View specific online profiles from BOCES and districts across the state

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https://tinyurl.com/CDLSoptions2024

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How districts and are leveraging the state supplemental program to expand options for students?

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Link to Presentation

https://tinyurl.com/CDLSoptions2024

https://www.coloradodls.org/

District Profiles

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Districts designate what courses are available to students

Four Districts that expand student options based on local needs and priorities.

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West End (Nucla) Schools

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The Power of Supporting One Student

Six districts that were able support the needs and passions of one student

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West End (Nucla) Schools

6 students from 6 small rural districts supported by 6 CDLS instructors

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West End Schools

Nucla HS

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  • 272 K-12 students
  • 63 9-12 students
  • 22 district teachers
  • 25 CDLS teachers
  • 98% pass rate

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West End (Nucla) Schools

All courses taken as “alternative instruction” online courses for brick-and-mortar students

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Ridgway High School

  • 335 K-12 students
  • 107 9 -12 students
  • 34 district teachers
  • 27 CDLS teachers
  • 100% pass rate

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West End (Nucla) Schools

Ridgway Schools

All courses taken as “alternative instruction” online courses for brick-and-mortar students

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South Routt High School

  • 341 K-12 students
  • 109 9-12 students
  • 30 district teachers
  • 31 CDLS teachers
  • 94% pass rate

South Routt Schools

All courses taken as “alternative instruction” online courses for brick-and-mortar students

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Rocky Ford High School

  • 616 K-12 students
  • 182 9 -12 students
  • 50 district teachers
  • 20 CDLS teachers
  • 87% pass rate

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Rocky Ford Schools

All courses taken as “alternative instruction” online courses for brick-and-mortar students

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Platte Canyon Online Program

  • 251 9-12 students
  • 58 district teachers
  • 175 enrollments in AP, CTE, and HS core courses supported by
  • 46 CDLS teachers

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Cheyenne Mountain HS

  • 1263 HS students
  • 75 teachers
  • 264 enrollments supported by
  • 30 CDLS teachers
  • 96% pass rate
  • Online Support Center

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All courses taken as “alternative instruction” online courses for brick-and-mortar students

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Lewis-Palmer Online Program

  • 6637 students- 2 high schools with 2362 students
  • 1124 online enrollments- 140-176 students
  • 54 CDLS teachers
  • 91% pass rate
  • Will designed and supported online program

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Fall 2024

15 Teachers

51 Districts

Same options

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High School

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World Languages for all Students

Spanish

America Sign Langualge

French, German, Latin, Chinese

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North Park

  • 173 K-12 students
  • 42 9-12 students
  • 21 district teachers
  • 35 enrollments in CTE, World Language, and elective courses supported by
  • 18 CDLS teachers

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North Park Schools

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West Grand

  • 411 K-12 students
  • 114 9-12 students
  • 22 district teachers
  • 24 enrollments in Concurrent, and HS courses supported by
  • 11 CDLS teachers

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West Grand Schools

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Cheraw

  • 231 K-12 students
  • 57 9-12 students
  • 23 district teachers
  • 16 enrollments in CTE, World Language and elective courses supported by
  • 8 CDLS teachers

Swink

  • 312 K-12 students
  • 84 9-12 students
  • 28 district teachers
  • 29 enrollments in CTE, HS core courses supported by
  • 10 CDLS teachers

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Rocky Ford Schools

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Woodlin School

  • 13 9-12 students
  • 12 district teachers
  • 17 CDLS enrollment supported by
  • 9 CDLS teachers

Arickaree School

  • 31 9-12 students
  • 16 district teachers
  • 22 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 13 CDLS teachers

Hi-Plains School

  • 45 9-12 students
  • 15 district teachers
  • 62 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 26 CDLS teachers

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Big Sandy

  • 97 9-12 students
  • 30 district teachers
  • 93 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 32 CDLS teachers

Fremont Schools

  • 386 9-12 students
  • 82 district teachers
  • 182 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 44 CDLS teachers

Hanover Schools

  • 93 9-12 students
  • 22 district teachers
  • 44 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 23 CDLS teachers

Woodland Park

  • 24 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 7 CDLS Instructors

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Kiowa Schools

  • 276 K-12 students
  • 130 6-12 students
  • 21 district teachers
  • 127 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 28 CDLS teachers

Limon Schools

  • 448 K-12 students
  • 249 6-12 students
  • 35 district teachers
  • 61 CDLS enrollments supported by
  • 13 CDLS teachers

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The Catalog for the Smallest District in Colorado

CDLS High School and Middle School courses are structured as semester long courses.

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https://www.coloradodls.org/courselist

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How has the state supplemental program leveraged the expertise and access to Colorado teachers to expand options for students?

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Link to Presentation

https://tinyurl.com/CDLSoptions2024

https://www.coloradodls.org/

Teacher Profiles

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Social Studies Psychology Teacher

    • AP Psychology
    • Intro to Psychology (Concurrent credit)

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  • 19 Students
  • 12 Districts

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CTE Teacher

    • Hospitality and Tourism

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  • 9 Students
  • 7 Districts

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CTE Science Teacher

    • Health Science Nursing
    • Marine Science

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  • 33 Students
  • 13 Districts

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CTE-STEM Instructor

    • AP Computer Science
    • Augmented & Virtual Reality
    • MS Computer Applications
    • Game Design Reality
    • Robotics

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  • 56 Students
  • 18 Districts

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Math Instructor

    • AP Calculus
    • AP Statistics
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Consumer Math

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  • 100 Students
  • 25 Districts

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Math Instructor

    • Geometry
    • Trigonometry

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  • 68 Students
  • 18 Districts

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English Teacher

  • AP English Language & Composition
  • Communication Arts 1 (Concurrent Credit)
  • Communication Arts II (Concurrent Credit)

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  • 24 Students
  • 11 Districts

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The Catalog for the Smallest District in Colorado

CDLS High School and Middle School courses are structured as semester long courses.

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https://www.coloradodls.org/courselist