You are here

School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG)

About

The School Health Professional Grant Program (SHPG) is designed to provide funds to eligible education providers to enhance the presence of school health professionals in K-12 schools (Behavioral Health Care Professional Matching Grant Program (§§ 22-96-101 — 22-96-105))

A “School Health Professional” (SHP) is a state-licensed or state-certified school nurse or other state-licensed or state-certified health professionals, including those issued by the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA)*, qualified under state law to provide support services to children and adolescents, including mental health professionals licensed pursuant to Article 245 of Title 12. For example, School Nurses, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors (C.R.S. 22-96-102).

*Please note that this allowance to hire under DORA does not negate the federal rules under IDEA. Check on licensing requirements specific to your Local Education Provider (LEP).

Computer illustrated image of a tree with colorful leaves. At the center of the image where the trunk would be is a person without arms stretched upwards. At the base of the tree is a school house with the letters SH to its right and PG to its left. Underneath is the phrase

View our SHPG Fact Sheet

Funded Education Providers

The SHPG defined an eligible education provider as:

  • A school district (on behalf of one or more K-12 schools);
  • A Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES);
  • A charter school (authorized by a school district or the Charter School Institute)

See the list of funded education providers

Please see the State Board of Education adopted Rules for the Administration of the School Health Professional Grant Program (CCR 301-97) (PDF) for more information. 

Request for Applications (RFA) Status: CLOSED

Current Grant Cycle Runs from 2023 - 2026

Back to Top


Legislative Reports

According to the rules for the administration of the SHPG program, CDE shall submit to the Education Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or any successor Committees, a report that, at a minimum, summarizes the information submitted annually by grantees (CCR 301-91(2.01)(7)). View the current and historical legislative reports below. 

2022-2023 SHPG Legislative Report

Previous Legislative Reports

Back to Top


Professional Development Opportunities

Project AWARE November Lunch + Learn: Promoting School Safety: Integrating Prevention and School Climate Improvement Efforts

  • Date: November 7, 2024
  • Time: 11am-1pm
  • Location: Zoom
  • Register for the Lunch + Learn
  • Objectives:
    • Watch documentaries made by youth focused on mental health.
    • Engage in discussion about challenges & successful strategies for addressing mental health for students.
    • Learn about opportunities offered by Youth Documentary Academy and free resources from Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools.

Project AWARE Neuroplasticity Community of Practice Sessions

Join educators from across Colorado to discuss components of neuroplasticity and how to apply them in your local context! The Community of Practice sessions are open to all Colorado educators. Topics will vary from month to month based on participant interest. There is no requirement to attend a set number of sessions. We alternated times to accommodate more folks’ schedules. We are happy to have you when you can make it!

Use this link to register.

Back to Top


SHPG Funded Grantees 

Resources

Update your SHPG Contact - Use this link to update your contacts for SHPG

Websites

Back to Top


Archived Cohorts

Back to Top


For more information, please contact:

Phyllis Reed, Director of Health Education Services

Health Education Services
Email Phyllis
720-498-2059

Kristi Elliott, Health Education Services Supervisor - Behavioral Health Grants

Health Education Services
Email Kristi
303-968-5736

Stephanie Bernard, Behavioral Health Grants Senior Consultant

Health Education Services
Email Stephanie
720-591-3264

Liz Schroeder, Health Education Services Grant Consultant

Health Education Services
Email Liz
720-926-1753

Back to Top