Innovation Center

Student learning at the Innovation Center transcends the traditional classroom and provides experiential opportunities that are developing today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
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Innovation Center hosts first AeroFest flight and drone racing competition on June 1

May 16, 2019, 5:05pm  |  St Vrain Valley School District The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools will host its first small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) open flight and drone racing event on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Innovation Center Flight Field. Students from the IC’s Aeronautics Program, representing all
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Building Connections at Trail Ridge Middle School, One Minute at a Time

At Trail Ridge Middle School, Counselor Sarah Nazari makes it her priority to ensure every student feels supported, connected, and seen. In her fourth year at the school, Nazari has implemented “minute meetings” with students, a strategy she uses to build relationships and better understand the needs of the students she serves. “Being visible and
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Accessibility Plan for Digital Content

Background The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act makes it unlawful for any person to discriminate against an individual with a disability. In 2021, the Colorado legislature passed HB21-1110,  strengthening protections for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the new law declares that it is a discriminatory practice for a governmental entity to: Accessibility means perceivable, operable, and understandable digital
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New Assistant Director of Special Education is Focused on Reducing Barriers to Student Learning

St. Vrain Valley School District is pleased to welcome Benjamin Yamato to the district as an assistant director of special education. Yamato will support Lyons, Mead and Skyline feeders K-8.  Yamato earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. He then went to the Culinary Institute of America in
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Silver Creek Leadership Academy – Creating Future Leaders

Becoming a leader often means being a person who creates a future that inspires and motivates others and engages them in a shared vision of the future. Silver Creek High School’s Leadership Academy is doing exactly that – creating tomorrow’s leaders from the ground up.  In a typical year, Silver Creek Leadership Academy seniors create
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Burlington Elementary Students Make a Splash in Finding Nemo Jr. Production 

The stage at Burlington Elementary School was transformed into an underwater wonderland as students brought the story of “Finding Nemo Jr.” to life through two performances for their peers and families. The musical follows the journey of Marlin, a cautious clownfish, and his adventurous son, Nemo, as they navigate the Great Barrier Reef. Their lives
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Innovation Center to Host ‘Day of AI’ Event as Part of Computer Science Education Week

The Innovation Center of St. Vrain Valley Schools is set to host a Day of AI event on December 2 from 2-5:00 p.m. as part of this year’s Computer Science Education Week. The event will feature a variety of activities designed to engage, educate, and inspire attendees about artificial intelligence (AI). Students, parents, educators, and
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All Means All

It benefits all students when they have opportunities to learn, grow, and interact with each other,” says Stephanie Erbland, Special Education Teacher at Niwot Elementary, home to one of the district’s center-based autism programs. Since she began teaching at Niwot Elementary, Erbland’s goal has been to increase integration between the students enrolled in the center-based autism program and those in the general education courses. Through her vision and leadership, her students have increasingly engaged within the larger school community during lunch time, art, music, PE, and school assemblies.
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Centennial Elementary School’s Commitment to Innovation with Heart through Centennial Cares

Centennial Elementary School’s commitment to “Innovation with Heart” is transforming the way students engage with their community, fostering empathy, and nurturing impactful change-makers. Through initiatives like Centennial Cares and the Innovation Lab, students are encouraged to tackle real-world problems with compassion and creativity. “Innovation with Heart is about more than just finding solutions; it’s about
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