K-12 Programs  

• Collect and analyze student data information from CDE on number of students and district of residence of number of students K-12 who are Deaf, Blind/Low Vision, or Deaf Blind in Colorado. 

• Identify geographic clusters with the greatest concentrations of Deaf, Blind/Low Vision, and Deafblind students. 

• Assess current service coverage and identify gaps in access 

• Identify priority regions for K-12 regional collaboration, resources, and service delivery. 

Birth – 5 Programs  

• Collect data from current CHIP program on number of students and district of residence for students 0-3 who are Deaf, Blind/Low Vision, or Deaf Blind in Colorado. 

• Analyze student data and identify the clusters of regions that include the school districts that have the highest concentrations of Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and blind/visually impaired students.  

• Identify priority program locations for birth – 5 to expand and develop a long-range plan for satellite program development and implementation. 

• Expand Little Language Learners Program to include at least two additional regional sites  

• Analyze current Early Education ASL regional access and identify clusters for potential areas of expansion. 

• Identify one priority region and establish relationships with local school district staff that support Deaf, Blind/Low Vision, and Deafblind students. 

• Collaborate with CDE to update the statewide Deaf directory for professionals. 

• Develop a network of key contacts within school districts, community agencies, and family organizations in the priority region. 

• Conduct regional meetings, trainings, or stakeholder engagement opportunities to strengthen partnerships and identify local needs. 

• Develop and implement an external communication system through the CSDB website and mobile app. 

• Develop a QR code subscription system to increase access to CSDB updates and resources. 

• Identify and organize informational and marketing materials that can be shared with families and school districts. 

• Develop marketing materials and campaigns that highlight the unique value and statewide impact of CSDB. 

• Create outreach and awareness materials that support referral, enrollment, and consultation efforts throughout Colorado. 

• Review the past three years of student participation in CTE, concurrent enrollment, and PPSC coursework to establish a participation baseline. 

• Determine a baseline for the academic readiness of BtL students to enter and successfully participate in these programs. 

• Identify academic, accessibility, communication, executive functioning, transportation, and other supports students may need to successfully participate in and complete coursework. 

• Use the information collected to develop recommendations for increasing student access, readiness, participation, and success in CTE, concurrent enrollment, and PPSC programs. 

• Explore funding for a hands-on shop/repair class to prepare students for CTE classes and their own personal repair.  Identify, research and apply for grant opportunities that could support equipment and space to develop these opportunities and provide support for students participating in technical program.  

• Establish a baseline for interest-aligned work experiences: Determine the number and percentage of Senior and BtL students currently participating in work experiences that align with their identified career interests, strengths, or postsecondary goals. 

• Develop a Deaf/Blind business owner and entrepreneur database: Create a database of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Low Vision business owners and entrepreneurs who may be willing to speak with students, participate in career exploration activities, provide mentorship, or share their experiences with entrepreneurship. 

• Explore funding for community-based employment support: Identify and research grant opportunities that could support a Community Liaison position to develop employment opportunities and provide support for students participating in work experiences within their home communities. 

• Solidify Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) practices across programs, including consistent expectations, documentation, and connections to transition IEP planning. 

• Develop a family transition resource document to be provided at each transition IEP meeting, including key resources, timelines, adult services, and next steps. 

• Create a centralized transition resource folder for staff with assessments, resources, agency information, forms, and transition planning tools. 

• Identify hard-to-fill positions and strengthen recruitment strategies and partnerships to expand qualified candidate pools. 

• Review and revise onboarding process and new employee manual for new employees, including early check-ins and support. 

• Collect data related to retention and vacant positions filled and gather employee feedback to identify why employees stay, leave, and what would strengthen long-term employment at CSDB.   

• Develop promotional materials explaining benefits of working at CSDB to include retirement, tuition reimbursement, hiring bonus, health benefits, etc. 

• Review and revise CSDB Rewards and Incentives Program to include additional retention incentives.   

• Identify additional wellness opportunities on and off campus. 

• Provide training to staff on restorative practices framework.   

• Identify workload, process, and workplace barriers that contribute to employee stress and take action on the highest-priority areas. 

• Improve organization-wide communication and establish consistent practices for recognizing employee contributions and achievements.  

• Establish a baseline employee school climate and culture engagement survey and regular opportunities for staff to provide meaningful feedback. 

• Establish a centralized digital system to organize communication, employment practices handbook, documents, workflows, processes and procedures.   

• Departments review and organize internal documents, workflows, and processes. 

• Develop, document, and implement a systematic process for assessment data review and analysis 

• Define and document what rigor means for our student population (as defined by each program on the CSDB campus).  

• Define and document what curriculum alignment means for our student population (as defined by each program on the CSDB campus). 

• With definitions of alignment and rigor, the instruction support team will analyze current curriculum alignment, identifying strength, gaps, and priority areas.  

• Communicate high expectations for students by sharing the Profile of a CSDB Graduate with all staff, students, families, and community partners. 

• Develop a document which demonstrates alignment between the Profile of a CSDB Graduate and Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) requirements, assignments, and activities.   

• Align the Profile of a CSDB Graduate with the Climb. Rise. Lead. matrix and develop a student-friendly guide that provides clear examples of how students can demonstrate these characteristics in their daily lives. 

• Expand and strengthen CSDB’s athletics program by adding or developing competitive sports based on student interest, participation, staffing, facilities, and available resources. 

• Expand inclusive designed outdoor and experiential learning opportunities, including skiing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities, through community partnerships and available resources. 

• Provide 2–3 athletic clinics, camps, or skills-development opportunities annually to introduce students to new sports, develop athletic skills, and increase participation. 

• Expand clubs and extracurricular activities based on student interests and needs, providing opportunities for students to explore arts, music, creative expression, and other enrichment activities. 

• Develop and expand student leadership opportunities through student organizations, leadership programs, workshops, conferences, and student-led activities that build confidence, self-advocacy, responsibility, and leadership skills. 

• Strengthen community partnerships and volunteer engagement to increase student opportunities for community engagement and support for CSDB athletics, Homecoming, clubs, extracurricular activities, and other student events.