St. Vrain, with a decade of momentum, is on a “high-tech high” that’s gaining national attention for its students and teachers

April 30, 2019, 2:38pm  |  St Vrain Valley School DistrictBy Christopher Osher, Colorado Sun Innovations that emphasize real-world experience have northern Colorado students working on everything from rescuing endangered frogs in Peru to using drones to deliver mail  Eric Berngen realized just how different a learning environment he had signed up for when he almost stepped on
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City and school district partner to bridge digital divide

NextLight and St. Vrain Valley School District, or SVVSD, are partnering to bridge the digital divide for families that may not have a steady internet connection at home.  The COVID pandemic saw SVVSD students switch to remote learning, with classes moved to Zoom meetings and homework submitted by iPad. According to data from the 2019
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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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McKinney-Vento / Homeless Education

OVERVIEW The McKinney–Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth. McKinney–Vento provides federal funding to states for the purpose of supporting district programs that serve homeless students. McKinney Vento Forms and Resources Homeless Students and Enrollment Options – Students are expected to
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Step-by-Step guide for Bus Rider Application 2023-2024 School Year

Below is a step-by-step guide on what to expect if you need transportation for your student(s).  Accessing the transportation application: The transportation application window for the 2023-2024 school year is now available. The Transportation application is only a request, not a guarantee of service.  Please click the link below to begin the process after you review
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Family Benefits to Submitting a Meal Application Family Income Form

Dear Parents and Guardians, St. Vrain Valley Schools takes great pride in providing all students with nutritious meals throughout the day to support their learning and well-being. There will be no cost to families for school meals during the 2021-2022 school year. Families are encouraged to submit a Meal Application Family Income Form as it
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SWAP Has Taken the Lead to Create Digital Badges for Students in Special Education to Earn

The district’s School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) is currently piloting the Workplace Skills Badge at Frederick High School, Silver Creek High School, and Life Skills ACE (LSACE). In order to earn this digital badge students need to complete the “Bring Your A Game Anywhere” digital curriculum. This curriculum provides students with the knowledge of
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Step-by-Step guide for Bus Rider Application 2022-2023 School Year

Below is a step-by-step guide on what to expect if you need transportation for your student(s).  Accessing the transportation application: The transportation application window for the 2022-2023 school year begins March 15, 2022. The Transportation application is only a request, not a guarantee of service.  Please click the link below to begin the process after you
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