The U.S. Department of Education has selected the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) to create and lead the Colorado Statewide Family Engagement Center (CO SFEC). In partnership with Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition (CSPC), and the Black Parent Network …
Understanding Assessments: A Tool for Families
CEI, in partnership with Future Ready Families and Learning Heroes, is excited to share our new “Understanding Assessments: A Tool for Families” resource to support families in navigating the various assessments their students may engage in throughout a school year and how feedback from each can be used. As individual …
Education Leaders Patty Quinones and George Welsh Set to Join CEI Team
Expanding School and District Support for Innovation and System Transformation CEI announced today that Patty Quinones and George Welsh will be joining CEI as Senior Partners, focused on deepening and expanding school and district support for innovation, leadership, and system transformation in Colorado and beyond. Welsh joins from Cañon City …
Team
Samantha Avery Manager, Communications EmailGail Bantugan Office Manager / Accounts Payable Clerk EmailRebecca Beals Assistant Director, Data and Learning EmailPaul Beck Senior Director, Implementation and DesignEmailMarcus Bratton Senior Director, Implementation and PartnershipEmailAlex Carter, Ed.D Vice President, Field ImplementationEmailClaire cecere Associate, Communications and OutreachEmailMegan Clasby Manager, DevelopmentEmailTristan Connett Assistant Director, District Implementation …
Leading for Transformation – Part 2 of 3
By Rebecca Holmes, CEI President and CEO This month’s newsletter picks up where our last left off – digging in on the second of three behaviors we’re seeing from those leading for transformation in this moment. Now more than ever, deep listening with families and communities is one of the …
CEI 2021-2023 Goal 1
Colorado school districts equitably, predictably, and reliably produce Running Kid outcomes Why This Matters CEI’s vision is that every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school, work, and life and ready to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond. Also referred to as “Essential Skills” by Colorado statute, Running Kid …
CEI Launches Future Ready Families Website
Effort Aims to Empower and Engage Parents and Caregivers as Partners in their Child’s Education Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is excited to announce the launch of FutureReadyFamilies.org, a robust website with proven tools, resources, and strategies to empower parents and caregivers as engaged partners in their child’s education and development. Conceived and curated by CEI President and CEO Rebecca …
Recovery Summer Coalition Funds 11 Programs for Colorado Children and Families
$350,000 in funding will support summer programs that focus on equity, engagement, and wellness following pandemic disruptions The Recovery Summer Coalition (the Coalition), facilitated by Early Milestones Colorado (Early Milestones) and Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), is pleased to announce 11 grants to fund regional equity-centered efforts that leverage the upcoming summer for supporting Colorado children and …
CEI and Grit Digital Health Partner to Tackle Loneliness Affecting High School Students
Popular College Campus Mobile App to be Adapted for High School Student Use The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and Grit Digital Health have announced a partnership to bring Nod, an app that builds social skills and combats loneliness, to high school students in Colorado and ultimately nationwide. The partnership is …
Women Leaders in Colorado Public Education
As CEI commemorates Women’s History Month in 2021, we recognize the increasing number of women serving in leadership roles in Colorado’s PK-12 education landscape. We checked in with several of our partner districts to learn how these women have navigated the havoc that COVID-19 presented, and what lies ahead. What …