Colorado Digital Learning Solutions

Maintained and improved online learning management system (LMS) and registration system (Genius), including updating course content and assessments, adding interactive tools/projects, and developing unique course options based on school/school district's needs. Activities included: (1) Teaching and supporting over 250 courses; (2) Updating courses and adding courses as needed; (3) Increasing support structures for students with special needs (such as Text Help); and (4) Developing additional learning and support resources for site coordinators, parents, and students. This program service area represents the 'typical' upgrades in the online learning system. During the 2022-2023 year, CDLS supported 3,051 unique students with 10,265 enrollments from 114 Colorado school districts. Enrollments for 2022-23 increased by 152% over the pre-COVID 2019-2020 school year.

Pilot and implement new courses, modified learning models based on lessons learned, and build new learning models to support teacher shortages. Limited new structures and courses were developed this fiscal year due to the need to assess performance during the large increase in student enrollments last year due to COVID. New structures or courses developed included: (1) Credit recovery courses; (2) New gifted and talented short courses and Honors courses; (3) New Advanced Placement courses; and (4) Co-teaching course structures to support teacher shortages. CDLS also built a support and practice system for World Language students so they had the opportunity to practice their new language skills.