What gets measured is what gets done: A vision for a new statewide accountability system

By Don Haddad, Ed.D., Superintendent With over 90% of our nation’s children enrolled in a public school, our K-12 public education system has one of the largest impacts on the future growth and success of our communities, state, and nation. However, our current model of how we measure the quality of our schools and hold
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Elementary Updates 2023-24 December

December 2023Learning Spaces with Dr. Robert Dillon Join us for an evening with Dr. Robert Dillon, a nationally-known consultant, speaker, and author on designing learning spaces that are designed with intention and promote collaboration, creativity, and calm. How we design and set up our classrooms can positively impact student learning and student agency. Interested participants
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Unity Through Language: Columbine Elementary’s Journey to Learn Spanish

Upon entering Columbine Elementary’s library, visitors are met with a chorus of determined pronunciations, occasionally punctuated by triumphant rolls of ‘R’s’.” The atmosphere is charged with the collective energy of staff absorbed in their mission. They’re mastering the basics, from simple greetings to subtle articulations. This is a gathering of committed professionals, a mix of
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Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent Enrollment Student Checklist You have indicated that you are interested in enrolling in a college course while a high school student. The State of Colorado provides several options for students who meet high school standards to begin college early. The purpose of these options include promoting content standards, academic challenge and enrichment, and providing
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New Laws Related to Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

Please see the following information detailing SVVSD’s revised practices as a result of new laws, effective January 1, 2021, with regard to sick leave, public health emergency leave, and how SVVSD advertises promotional opportunities.  Human Resources is providing information in this link and will update as new information becomes available.  Human Resources is available to
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Waste & Material Flows

Waste & Material Flows St. Vrain has a strong commitment to environmental stewardship that manifests through trailblazing initiatives, comprehensive recycling programs, and strong student participation. We strive to reduce our ecological footprint and be mindful of the waste we create, ultimately working to curate a culture of conservation among our school communities. This is the
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Energy and Sustainability

Energy and Sustainability The Energy & Sustainability Program (ESP) is dedicated to spearheading energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives that directly benefit the St. Vrain Valley School community. Our mission is multifaceted: we strive to reduce operational costs, preserve precious natural resources, increase opportunities for thoughtful and enriching educational experiences, and forge strong and valuable connections
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K-12 Language Arts

Overview K-12 Language Arts is part of the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at the Learning Services Center. The Language Arts Department oversees and supports the development and implementation of Tier 1 curriculum, assessment, and instruction for Language Arts in the St. Vrain Valley School District. Oversight The K-12 Language Arts Coordinators are responsible
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