Center for Urban Education - University of Northern Colorado

*** UNC Virtual Future Teacher Conference ***
Interested in teaching? The annual future teachers conference will be presented virtually on Friday, February 19. Presentations will include information and perspectives from current pre-service teachers (UNC students), early career teachers, veteran educators and UNC faculty/administration.
Learn more and register: https://www.unco.edu/cebs/future-teacher-conference/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=extended-campus-program

ALTERNATE SPRING GRADING OPTION
UNC Academic Senate, the Provost and President have approved alternate (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) grading for Spring term due to disruptions related to the global pandemic. Emails have been sent to students, and information can be found on the COVID-19 FAQ page.
Please note that S/U grading can impact program requirements, licensures, probationary status, athletic eligibility and the transferability of credit. Changes can be made and updated through May 29.

Frequently Asked Questions - Coronavirus - University of Northern Colorado Check here for frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19, the campus' response and other information for students and faculty and staff.

*** Center for Urban Education COVID-19 Update

The Denver Center at Lowry (home to CUE) will be closed starting March 17, 5:00 p.m., until further notice.

Classes: All UNC classes will be delivered remotely for the rest of the Spring semester. All in-person classes are cancelled for March 23 & 24. Note: Spring Break = March 30 - April 5.

Practicums and student teaching: if you have responsibilities in a school, please follow the guidance and policies of your school/district.

In order to minimize the disruption of student progress in our programs, here are the current CUE course delivery plan during COVID-19 concerns (these plans are necessarily fluid as the situation progresses).

1. Weeks of March 16th and March 23rd: Classes are not canceled. Professors will transfer their classes online during this time.

2. Week of March 30th: No classes – this is our scheduled spring break.

3. Week of April 6th: Resume normal schedule as UNC main campus is planning to do. This date is fluid – that is, it may change as we get closer to this date.

4. Students ought to continue their work in schools (student teaching and apprenticeship hours) as long as their schools are open.

📢 "The Essence of Brilliant Teaching" – CUE staff, students, alumni and friends are invited to this presentation by Dr. Yemi Stembridge on Friday, March 20, 1:30-4:00 p.m. RSVP by emailing "RSVP for Stembridge" to [email protected]

Thank you to 9NEWS (KUSA) for highlighting the need for increased diversity in K-12 teaching in Colorado, including our efforts at the UNC Center for Urban Education.

Challenges to diversifying the education workforce in Colorado Districts across the state are facing challenges to diversify their teaching workforce.

REMINDER FOR CUE JUNIOR & SENIOR STUDENTS: Tuesday, February 25 is Interview Day from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Contact CUE staff for details.💼

❄️❄️❄️ Center for Urban Ed / Denver Center at Lowry closure/delay: Friday evening classes at the center are canceled, and Saturday will be a delayed opening at 9:00 a.m. Please stay safe!

OPEN HOUSE for Counselors, Principals & School Leaders – **Tuesday, February 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.** at the center. Lunch will be provided. Details at https://t.e2ma.net/webview/3yl2xb/a221126198bda6b0e40d6a87b16e4d4e or you can RSVP directly to [email protected].

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