Colorado K-12 Education Resources

Colorado Association of Science Teachers (CAST) -- The purpose of the CAST is to support, stimulate, and improve science education at all levels of instruction (pre-K through college) in the State of Colorado.

Colorado BioHistory -- Learn about significant milestones in the historical development of Colorado's biotechnology & medical technology industry.

Colorado State Library -- The Colorado State Library, a division within the Colorado Department of Education, seeks to promote library development, coordinate statewide library services, and maximize access to library and information resources. Through leadership, research and technology, the Colorado State Library improves the ability of libraries to serve their users, promotes student learning, and increases people’s access to information.

Colorado Virtual Library -- The Colorado Virtual Library (ACLIN) is a cooperative project of the Colorado State Library and the Colorado library community to provide access to the information resources of the libraries of the state to support the education, business, health, social service, and personal growth activities of the residents of Colorado.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science -- The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

Education, Colorado Department of (CDE) -- CDE serves Colorado's 178 local school districts, providing them with leadership, consultation and administrative services on a statewide and regional basis.

Intel in Your Community - Colorado -- Intel implements a wide variety of education programs that promote math, science, engineering and technology in Colorado schools. These programs assist in developing the workforce of the future and promoting educational opportunities among females and minorities. Intel also supports the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the world's largest pre-college science competition.

Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement -- MESA is a program designed to increase the numbers of African American, Hispanic, American Indian, and women students in mathematics, engineering, and science careers.

University of Colorado at Boulder

Biological Sciences Initiative -- Funded by the Howard Huges Medical Institute, the Biological Sciences Initiative enhances science education for the K-12 community. The program offers professional development workshops for teachers that provides hands-on activities and incorporate an inquiry-based style of teaching. In addition, the program provides a "mini-grant" program where teachers can apply for an Outreach Award to purchase durable science equipment for their classroom.

CU 4 K12 -- A comprehensive listing of educator resources at CU-Boulder.

CU Science from CU -- Science From CU presentations, which are highly praised by Colorado teachers, present K-12 students with uncommon opportunities for learning science concepts and are effective in stimulating interest in science. Program topics include biosciences, physical sciences and science processing skills. Hour-long presentations on a specific topic are conducted by an experienced presenter using a package of specially developed materials.

Partners in Science Education: GK-12 Fellows at CU Boulder -- This program is a collaboration between research scientists at CU-Boulder and teachers and students in the Boulder Valley School District(BVSD) to enhance literacy, math, and science skills using an interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on the adaptation, implementation, and enrichment of FOSS modules for middle school students.

Science Discovery -- Science Discovery is an experience-based education outreach program of the University of Colorado at Boulder School of Education with the mission of stimulating scientific interest, understanding, and literacy among Colorado's youth, teachers, and families.

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Colorado Rural Health Scholars Program (CoRHSP) -- CoRHSP is a non-profit residence-based science and medical program primarily designed for rural students interested in careers in the health sciences with special consideration is given to minority and underprivileged students.

Our Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) -- This program annually accepts 100 high school juniors and seniors from across Colorado to focus on community-based, primary health care career options.

Summer Cancer Fellowships -- Summer Cancer Fellowships provide opportunities for nearly 100 high school students and college undergraduates to work in the School's research laboratories and clinics during summer months. Funded by the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society Colorado Division, many of the "summer fellows" are underrepresented minorities.

Virtual Student Fellowship -- This site, funded by the National Cancer Institute, introduces high school and college students to the biology underpinning cancer research. Students may use these modules to prepare for actual participation in the Student Cancer ResearchFellowship Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.