K-12 Early Literacy Requirements

All Colorado teachers who teach kindergarten through 3rd grade must complete a minimum of 45 hours of evidence-based reading training. St. Vrain Valley Schools offers a pathway to achieve this READ Act requirement. Amendments to the READ Act (SB19-199 and SB22-004) require that K-3 teachers who provide literacy instruction, 4-12 reading interventionists, and school administrators
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Crayons to Calculators Supports St. Vrain Valley Students

There are over 15,000 students in Boulder County who qualify for free and reduced lunch. The cost of basic school supplies ($60–$80 per student) presents a financial burden for many of these students’ families.   Crayons to Calculators is a partnership between Impact on Education and the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley to ensure
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Alternative Licensure Pathway to Special Education

Overview St. Vrain Valley School District’s Alternative Licensure Pathway to Special Education Program (ALPSE) is a two-year program designed for individuals who are seeking their initial licensure as a Special Education Generalist (5-21).   During year one, alternative licensure educators will participate in 175 hours of dedicated professional learning that is provided through a cohort model.
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Crayons to Calculators Program Provides School Supplies to St. Vrain Students

For years, Crayons to Calculators has distributed thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies to students throughout the St. Vrain Valley. A partnership between the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and Impact on Education, the program has eased the burden on families in Boulder County and the surrounding communities with financial need to
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Hiring Process

Hiring Process Below are the steps you will take in order to finalize your employment: Search and apply for a job at St. Vrain Valley SchoolsSelected candidates will be interviewedSuccessful candidates will be offered positionThe Human Resources Office will contact the candidate to complete employment and payroll paperwork.Please bring proper identification to prove eligibility to
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CDE K-3 Evidence-Based Reading Requirements

CDE K-3 Evidence-Based Reading Requirements St. Vrain’s Plan for Colorado’s K-3 Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirements What is the new Colorado K-3 Teacher Evidence-Based Reading Training Requirement? To support literacy development in grades K-3, the Colorado legislature revised the READ Act in SB 19-199 requiring educators that provide literacy instruction to students in kindergarten through third
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Elementary Updates 2023-24 February/March

February/March 2024Increasing Student Independence As we enter the 3rd Trimester, what scaffolds and supports might we gradually remove as students continue to gain greater independence in demonstrating their learning? How might we continue to access instructional resources and district progress monitoring tools to maintain, verify, and accelerate the ambitious, yet attainable growth goals for all
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