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Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard

By CO Department of Education

What's happening in education across Colorado? In this podcast, the content specialists from the Colorado Department of Education's Office of Standards and Instructional Support (CDE's SIS) talk about teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum, and (of course) academic standards. Episodes include news, resources, interviews from the field, and tips for improving teaching and learning in schools and classrooms.
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Talk Moves

Setting the StandardFeb 09, 2021

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Music Blocks

Music Blocks

Raymond and Carla discuss the podcast series Music Blocks, a recent production of Colorado Public Radio on which Carla served as an educational advisor.

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Hosts: Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us) and Carla Aguilar (aguilar_c@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Oct 18, 202112:01
Standards Review and Revision
Oct 05, 202124:55
Alex Kajitani and the STS Webinar Series
Aug 31, 202118:13
Reflect, Reset, Reimagine
Jun 21, 202120:21
Cross-Content Connection: Social Studies and Reading, Writing, and Communicating
Jun 14, 202125:58
Equity and Excellence Summer Learning Series

Equity and Excellence Summer Learning Series

Jun 07, 202108:33
Checking in with Julie Stephens, Middle School Principal
May 24, 202125:25
Cross-Content Connection: Computer Science and Visual Arts
May 17, 202119:10
Scarcity Mindsets
May 10, 202119:49
Cross-Content Connection: Mathematics and Music
May 03, 202125:30
Troops to Teachers with John Scheuer
Apr 26, 202123:14
Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) with Kristen Brown
Apr 19, 202119:57
Cross-Content Connection: Financial Literacy and Theatre Arts
Apr 13, 202122:41
Contemplating COVID Class Sizes
Apr 06, 202116:50
Thinking About Essential Skills
Mar 29, 202117:13
Student Engagement and Dropout Prevention
Mar 23, 202123:55
Snow Day
Mar 15, 202112:52
Cross-Content Connection: Science and Health
Mar 08, 202120:07
PD Needs Survey Results
Mar 02, 202118:47
Virtual Conferences with Michelle King
Feb 23, 202137:11
Navigating the CDE Website
Feb 15, 202111:54
Talk Moves
Feb 09, 202120:45
Colorado Talent Pipeline Report
Feb 01, 202123:16
PD Needs
Jan 26, 202111:59
FSCP with Darcy Hutchins
Jan 18, 202130:12
Teaching and Learning with Floyd Cobb
Jan 11, 202118:00
Standards Committee Representation
Jan 05, 202120:06
Twas the Week Before Winter Break
Dec 15, 202003:26
Colorado School District Needs Inventory
Dec 09, 202019:41
Financial Literacy and MoneyWi$er
Dec 02, 202023:50
Thanksgiving Thanks

Thanksgiving Thanks

Show Notes:

Alyssa, Raymond, and other people from CDE's Office of Standards and Instructional Support offer their thanks in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

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Hosts: Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us) and Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us)

Guests:

  • Judi Hofmeister, Dance and Drama & Theatre Arts Content Specialist (hofmeister_j@cde.state.co.us)
  • Stephanie Hartman, Social Studies Content Specialist (hartman_s@cde.state.co.us)
  • Joanna Bruno, Director of Standards and Instructional Support (bruno_j@cde.state.co.us)
  • Chris Summers, Computer Science Content Specialist (summers_c@cde.state.co.us)
  • Jamie Hurley, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Content Specialist      (hurley_j@cde.state.co.us)
  • Maya Garcia, Science Content Specialist (garcia_maya@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Nov 23, 202010:42
MTSS Online Academy with Adam Collins

MTSS Online Academy with Adam Collins

Raymond and Alyssa chat with Adam Collins from CDE's Office of Learning Supports about Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the work that Adam and his colleagues are doing to bring professional development to teachers across Colorado.

Links:

Hosts: Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us) and Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us)

Guest: Adam Collins, Ph.D., CDE Office of Learning Supports (collins_a@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Nov 17, 202016:43
Principal Pandemic Perspectives
Nov 09, 202031:00
Hosting the NCTE Convention with Jacqueline Smilack of CLAS
Nov 02, 202021:48
Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts

Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts

Alyssa and Raymond talk with CDE's three arts specialists about their three-part virtual symposium "Social and Emotional Learning Through the Arts," which is currently underway. Although the current event is at capacity, we'll talk about what prompted the creation of this symposium, why it's so needed now, and plans for similar offerings in the future.

Links:

Hosts: Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us) and Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us)

Guests: Judi Hofmeister (hofmeister_j@cde.state.co.us), Carla Aguilar (aguilar_c@cde.state.co.us), and Donna Goodwin (goodwin_d@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Oct 26, 202010:59
Getting Social with Stephanie Hartman
Oct 20, 202029:16
Don't Be Boring

Don't Be Boring

Raymond and Alyssa try to draw a line between "finding your groove" and "getting stuck in a rut" and provide some tips to teachers about engaging their students with some fresh strategies. They dive into a database of distance learning research studies collected by the U.S. Department of Education and, coming up somewhat empty-handed, offer three pieces of their own advice for not being boring in the classroom.

Links:

Hosts: Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us) and Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Oct 13, 202026:47
Building Relationships and the STS Webinar Series
Oct 06, 202017:13
Overbooked With Book Studies

Overbooked With Book Studies

Read any good books lately? Raymond and Alyssa talk about the abundance of book studies and book clubs they're seeing right now, including the books we're reading in the Office of Standards and Instructional Support.

Links (linking does not imply an endorsement by the Colorado Department of Education):

Hosts: Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us) and Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Sep 28, 202020:53
Trying to Follow Our Own Advice
Sep 21, 202022:60
How did you know you were ready to graduate?
Sep 14, 202023:51
Checking In With Hilary Wimmer, Teacher of the Year
Sep 04, 202011:58
CS With CS
Aug 31, 202012:47
...and Instructional Support
Aug 25, 202025:16
Staying Healthy with Jamie Hurley

Staying Healthy with Jamie Hurley

Alyssa and Raymond talk with Jamie Hurley, CDE's comprehensive health specialist about his work both in Standards and Instructional Support and the Office of Health and Wellness.

Links:

Hosts: Alyssa Wooten (wooten_a@cde.state.co.us) and Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us)

Guest: Jamie Hurley (hurley_j@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Aug 18, 202023:39
After "I'm Just a Bill"
Aug 17, 202017:59
So Much Guidance
Aug 04, 202025:27
CAS Updates in the Arts

CAS Updates in the Arts

In this episode, Carla and Raymond get an overview from CDE's arts specialists about the updates to the 2020 CAS in Visual Arts, Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts, and Music.

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Guests:

  • Donna Goodwin (goodwin_d@cde.state.co.us), Visual Arts Specialist
  • Judi Hoffmeister (hofmeister_j@cde.state.co.us), Dance and Drama and Theatre Arts Specialist

Hosts: Carla Aguilar (aguilar_c@cde.state.co.us) and Raymond Johnson (johnson_r@cde.state.co.us)

The Setting the Standards theme music is courtesy of DjDocent.

Mar 27, 202030:25
Revised Standards Implementation Support

Revised Standards Implementation Support

Dive into ways CDE can help your district by connecting with the Standards and Implementation Support team.  Director, Joanna Bruno, shares insight and examples of how various districts solicit support from CDE in their journey to align with the revised Colorado Academic Standards.  Joanna speaks with School District 11 Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Karol Gates, about how their district has used CDE support in combination with district initiative to ensure a smooth transition to the revised standards.  Is your district looking for support and resources around standards alignment in Colorado? Contact the Standards office at CDE for questions and requests.  (bruno_j@cde.state.co.us) 

Mar 10, 202038:45
Assessment Literacy and the NCME Special Conference on Classroom Assessment
Feb 07, 202038:44