Alternative Education Campus and Online School Reviews
The Colorado Department of Education funds reviews and diagnostics to help LEAs improve Alternative Education Campuses and online schools through research-based planning and early implementation.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (Application due) | January 2027 (Award notifications)
Funding Amounts: School-level: up to $42,000 (specialized review, CDE-facilitated); District-level: up to $55,000; 18-month project period.
Summary: Supports LEAs in Colorado to conduct reviews, diagnostics, and planning for Alternative Education Campuses and online schools, including early implementation activities.
Key Information: Only LEAs with eligible schools (ESSA-identified or state-identified for improvement) may apply; awards and number of reviews may be limited by CDE staff capacity.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered through the Colorado Department of Education's EASI (Empowering Action for School Improvement) Exploration Supports route, funds Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to conduct external or structured reviews, diagnostic activities, planning, and stakeholder engagement specifically for Alternative Education Campuses (AECs) and online schools. The program is designed as a planning phase with a modest allocation for early implementation activities, enabling LEAs to better understand and address the unique needs and performance of these specialized school types. Funding supports a comprehensive process including diagnostic reviews, stakeholder engagement, improvement planning, and early-stage implementation of identified strategies.
