FAQ

1) What is the purpose of the Front Range BOCES?
The Front Range BOCES for Teacher Leadership (FRBOCES) is an organization that provides quality and collaborative professional learning to improve student learning.  The FRBOCES is part of a network of organizations within the Denver Metropolitan Region and across Colorado that promote the same mission.  Independently and with our network of partner organizations, we offer multiple learning opportunities for educators.  To learn more, click About Us. 

2) How do the FRBOCES member districts benefit?
Member districts:
• Receive school & district summaries of pre- and post-assessment following the participation of their school teams in the Professional Learning Communities Institutes.
• Teams & individuals may consult with us regarding their needs and ideas.
• Educators gain access to professional learning opportunities with experts.
• Participants’ registration fees are reduced up to $50 per learning event.
• Are included in grant proposals and resulting partnerships for professional learning. (Example: A $12.5 million National Science Foundation grant was received through FRBOCES and its partners)
• Gain support in resource brokering.
• Gain networking opportunity for learning.
• Gain leadership and advocacy at the state level.
• Gain immediate access to special communications and reports from Front Range BOCES for Teacher Leadership.

3) What is the district cost for one year of membership?
Districts pay an $935 base fee plus $1 per each district teacher with a maximum membership fee cap of $3120.  District membership allows any professional employee of the district to access the services provided.

4) How do districts renew their membership?
District members are notified of the need to renew membership and invoiced for the cost.

5) How do I register for events and institutes?
Registration forms for specific learning institutes and events are available here on our website.  Please click Professional Learning Opportunities. All registrations may be faxed to 303.315-6354. You may also contact Baye Taff at 303-315-6363 or email baye.taff@cudenver.edu for additional information.

6) What professional learning credit is available to participants?
Available professional learning credit depends on the event or institute.
• Contact hours documentation with a certificate is available to participants in any of the professional learning events or institutes at no additional cost.
• University of Colorado at Denver graduate credit- University graduate credit may be earned for many, but not all, learning events and institutes. Participants register on-site at the event. Participants selecting this type of credit receive a grade for the class, posted through the CU Denver registrar's office at the end of the academic term. Rates for graduate tuition vary and are generally announced with the registration information. Additional work may be required outside of class. Questions about this credit option should be directed to Hilary Bruce: 303-315-4986 or hilary.bruce@cudenver.edu.

7) How do I register for credit for events and institutes?
You may complete and submit a form provided during events if it's applicable or contact Baye Taff at 303-315-6363 or email to baye.taff@cudenver.edu

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