The Office of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, located in Denver, Colorado, is dedicated to providing support to school districts, schools, and educational leaders in addressing the academic, linguistic, and social-emotional needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Their mission is to ensure equitable access to grade level standards and a well-rounded education for these students. The office offers a range of professional learning opportunities, targeted support, and collaboration with other Colorado Department of Education offices to better align with district programs.
They also provide resources and guidance on topics such as English learner identification and redesignation procedures, distance learning guidance, professional development requirements for educators, and assessment tools like WIDA Screener. Additionally, they offer a guidebook for educators and administrators to address the needs of multilingual learners and a toolkit for supporting recently arrived English learners. The office aims to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background.
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