School Research Topics Notable Internet Resources from Colorado State Government Agencies

School Research Topics:
Notable Internet Resources from
Colorado State Government Agencies
Revised September 2014
School Research Topics:
Notable Internet Resources from
Colorado State Government Agencies
Revised September 2014
The staff of the State Publica ons Library, Colorado State Library, is pleased to publish this list for educators,
librarians and students. The Internet is a valuable resource in educa on. The State Publica ons Library
tracks computerized reports, sta s cs, and other educa onal informa on from state agencies as part of its
many services. While the sites listed below are all available via the Internet, the State Publica ons Library can
help you find publica ons in printed format, too, deliverable to you via interlibrary loan or your closest
depository library.
Web site URLs may have changed since the prin ng of this list. If a web address does not connect, go to
www.colorado.gov and search by subject keyword. As with any use of the Internet by minors under the age of
18, educators and parents may want to monitor children's use.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Blog on State Informa on / Colorado State Publica ons Library
Weekly entries with research ps on current topics under health, history, outdoors, poli cs, etc.
h p://cospl.blogspot.com/
Colorado Informa on and History / Colorado State Archives
Site includes links to 1876 State Cons tu on, Geography, Governors, historical facts, and much more.
h p://www.colorado.gov/archives
Colorado State Agency Databases / Government Documents Roundtable, American Library Associa on
An annotated list of free databases produced by Colorado state agencies.
h p://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/Colorado
Colorado Talking Book Library / Colorado State Library
Provides free recorded casse es, Braille, and large‐print library materials to eligible readers.
h p://www.myctbl.org
Colorado Virtual Library / Colorado State Library
Links to library catalogs statewide as well as digital photographic collec ons; kids, parents, and teachers
web sites by subjects; and best websites for health, business, etc.
h p://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/
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Focus on Children and Youth: Resources from Colorado State Government Agencies / Colorado State
Publica ons Library
A list of print and Internet informa on on issues such as, adop on, child welfare, early childhood, health,
educa on, paren ng, reading, safety/violence, etc.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slstpfocusbiblio.htm
Quick Guide to Colorado Government Sta s cal Informa on / Colorado State Publica ons Library
Web links to state data on topics such as business, crime, health, educa on, revenue, traffic, etc.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/QGGovtSta s cs.htm
State Demography Office / Department of Local Affairs
Sta s cs on current, historic, and projected state popula on plus economic data and race/ethnicity data
for coun es.
h p://www.colorado.gov/demography
CORRECTIONS
Capital Punishment in Colorado / Department of Correc ons
History and current informa on on death row procedures including inmates currently on death row.
h p://www.doc.state.co.us/death‐row
Correc onal Popula ons / Department of Public Sa ey, Office of Research and Sta s cs
Quarterly reports on popula ons in the department of correc ons, youthful offender system, parole,
proba on and community correc ons 1999 to present.
h p://www.colorado.gov/ccjjdir/ORS2/correc on_pop.htm
General Sta s cs / Department of Correc ons
Sta s cs statewide on inmate popula ons, admissions & releases, commitments, youth offenders, and
inmate gender, age, and ethnicity.
h p://www.doc.state.co.us/gsr
State Peniten ary Records and History / Colorado State Archives
Includes summary of State Archives holdings in the area of correc ons from the 1870's on. Features links
to prisoner index, prison records, history of the State Peniten ary, and mug shots.
h p://www.colorado.gov/pacific/archives/peniten ary‐records
Youth Correc ons Resources and Publica ons / Division of Youth Correc ons
Summary of statewide and regional sta s cs on juvenile offenders plus reports on commitment and
deten on programs.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS‐ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251581932067
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CRIME AND COURTS
Community Correc ons / Colorado Division Of Criminal Jus ce
Annual sta s cs on this program
h ps://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/dcj‐community‐correc ons/home/reports
Crime in Colorado / Colorado Bureau of Inves ga on
Yearly sta s cs on major crimes and arrests reported by law enforcement agencies, including hate crimes.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPS‐CBIMain/CBON/1251622200442
Crime Sta s cs / Division of Criminal Jus ce
Facts on violent crimes, incarcera on, offenses, adult and juvenile arrest rates.
h p://www.colorado.gov/ccjjdir/ORS2/sta s cs.htm
Educa onal Resources / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides a general overview of the courts, jury duty, judges' appointments, historical background, and
more.
h p://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Educa on/Index.cfm
Iden ty The Resources / Colorado Bureau of Inves ga on
Use the links on the le to access informa on on types of iden ty the , preven on informa on, and links
to recent news ar cles on iden ty the .
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPS‐CBIInves ga ons/CBON/1251621968293
Juror Informa on / Colorado Supreme Court
Provides general informa on on the jury system and a map of the 22 judicial districts.
h p://www.courts.state.co.us/Jury/Index.cfm
DRIVING INFORMATION
Alcohol and Impaired Driving Program / Department of Transporta on
Informa on on LEAF, sobriety tes ng, arrest data and traffic safety sta s cs;
h p://www.coloradodot.info/programs/alcohol‐and‐impaired‐driving
Auto Industry Division & Motor Vehicle Dealer Board / Department of Revenue
Auto related consumer informa on on topics such as leasing, lemon law, and buying ps.
h p://www.revenue.state.co.us/dlr/wrap.asp?incl=consumerinfo
Driver Handbooks / Motor Vehicle Division
Provides Motorcycle Operator's Handbook, and Colorado Driver Handbook in English and in Spanish plus
School Bus Driver and Commercial Driver Handbooks.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1212657832969&pagename=Revenue‐MV%
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The Driver's Seat/ Department of Transporta on
Informa on for teens and parents on driving permits, the Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws,
driving ps, approved drivers educa on organiza ons, etc.
h p://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado‐teen‐drivers
Transporta on Resources / Colorado Department of Transporta on Library
Transporta on fact books, sta s cs, surveys and studies.
h p://www.coloradodot.info/library
EDUCATION
Dropout Preven on and Student Engagement / Colorado Department of Educa on
Links to resources for migrant educa on, Indian educa on, homeless children, child abuse, service
learning, HIV/AIDS, refugees, school violence, etc.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/dropoutpreven on
College in Colorado / Colorado Department of Higher Educa on
Online resource to help students and their families select a college, apply for admission, and plan for
financing.
h p://www.collegeincolorado.org/
Content Area Standards for Grades K‐12 / Colorado Department of Educa on
Links to standards and suggested grade level expecta ons by subjects.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/contentareas
Educa on Sta s cs / Colorado Department of Educa on
Facts for the state and for school districts on a endance, home schooling, charter schools, gradua on
rates, dropout rates, staff sta s cs and more.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/index_stats.htm
Data Tools / Colorado Department of Higher Educa on
Historical, ins tu onal, demographic, student enrollment and degree data
h p://highered.colorado.gov/Data/Tools.html
K12 Student Achievement Resources / Colorado State Publica ons Library
List of selected Internet sites and print publica ons related to CSAP, No Child Le Behind, Model Content
Standards, School Accountability, etc.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slst_k12_student_Resources.htm
SchoolVIEW / Colorado Department of Educa on
Interac ve portal for the Colorado Growth Model, and school performance data.
h p://www.schoolview.org/
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Student Assessment / Colorado Department of Educa on
Data on CSAP results, schedules, rubrics, and more.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/CoAssess‐DataAndResults.asp
Technology in PreK‐12 Educa on / Colorado Department of Educa on
Reports and resources on access to technology and the impact of technology on student achievement.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/edtech
ENVIRONMENT / ENERGY
Colorado's Energy Resources / Colorado Geological Survey
Facts, maps and background informa on on coal, natural gas, oil and renewable energy in Colorado.
h p://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org/energy‐resources/
Energy Resources / Colorado Energy Office
Publica ons on renewable energy along with the Colorado U li es Report.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/GovEnergyOffice/CBON/1251597774824
Environment / Department of Public Health and Environment
Links to informa on on air quality, drinking water, hazardous materials, etc.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services‐and‐informa on/environment
Ground Water Administra on and Well Permi ng / Colorado Division of Water Resources
Guides and general informa on about water issues in Colorado, including: the history of water rights; a
guide to well permits, water rights and water administra on; Colorado Water Courts; and water rights
terminology.
h p://water.state.co.us/groundwater/Pages/default.aspx
History of Water Rights in Colorado / Colorado Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural
Resources.
h p://water.state.co.us/SurfaceWater/SWRights/Pages/WRHistory.aspx
Hydraulic Fracturing Resources / Center for Energy and Water Sustainability, Colorado State University
Fact sheets, reports and studies on the use of hydraulic fracturing in Colorado oil and gas explora on.
h p://cewc.colostate.edu/resources/
Library / Colorado Oil and Gas Conserva on Commission
Reports, sta s cs and other informa on related to oil and gas explora on.
h p://cogcc.state.co.us/Library/library.asp
Natural Areas Program / Colorado State Parks
Lists na ve/rare plants, animals, geology, and paleontology located/preserved in the state's natural areas.
h p://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/CNAP.aspx
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GOVERNMENT
Colorado Governors Since 1861 / Colorado State Archives
List of the Governors of Colorado with photos, biographies and party affilia on.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/archives/governors
Colorado Legisla ve Council Research Publica ons / Westminster Law Library, University of Denver
Reports on a wide variety of topics containing general informa on and addressing impacts to Colorado.
h p://www.law.du.edu/index.php/library/library‐services/digital‐collec ons/colorado‐legisla ve‐process
Colorado Legislators Past and Present / Colorado Joint Legisla ve Library
Biographies of legislators appointed or elected to the Colorado territorial or state legislature.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CGA‐Legisla veCouncil/CLC/1200536136308
Colorado Lieutenant Governors' Profiles / Colorado State Archives
List of Lieutenant Governors from 1887‐2003 with brief biographies.
h p://192.70.175.163/dpa/doit/archives/offic/ltgov.html
Colorado State Seal / Secretary of State
Provides a history, descrip on, and use of the seal.
h p://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/coloSeal.html
Current Legisla ve Session / Colorado General Assembly
Provides access to current session bills, calendars, journals, legislator directory, Session Laws, Colorado
Revised Statutes, and much more.
h p://www.leg.state.co.us/
Governor's Page / Office of the Governor
Current governor's links to speeches, execu ve orders, offices, policies, biography, etc.
h p://www.colorado.gov/governor/
Official State Seal, Flag, Mo o, Emblems and Symbols / Colorado State Archives
List of official symbols, and links to interes ng, in‐depth discussions about each symbol's history.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/archives/symbols‐emblems
HEALTH
Air Quality Control Commission Reports / Air Quality Control Commission
The "Annual Report to the Public" has descrip ons on the major pollutants in the state along with informa on
on the ac ons being taken to improve air quality. The Air Quality Data Report contains in‐depth data and
analysis of the condi ons measured in the state. Main topics include: air quality, greenhouse gas emissions,
ozone reduc on, and regional haze.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/aqcc‐correspondence‐documents‐and‐reports
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Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking / Department of Public Health and Environment
Search environment and health data.
h p://www.coepht.dphe.state.co.us/
Consumer Protec on Topics / Department of Public Health and Environment, Division of Environmental
Health and Sustainability
Provides informa on on subjects such as child care facili es, food borne illnesses, product safety, and
more.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/dehs
Get the Facts ‐ Marijuana in Colorado / Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Current and research‐based informa on for those who want to learn more about marijuana and the laws
in Colorado.
h ps://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/marijuana/ge hefacts
Health Care in Colorado / Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Health and Wellness resources and general health insurance informa on, with FAQs on the Pa ent
Protec on and Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and other health care ini a ves in Colorado.
h p://www.cohealthinfo.com/
Health Informa on Dataset / Department of Public Health and Environment
Access to neighborhood, community, county, and regional health data including births, deaths, popula on,
and behavioral risk factors.
h p://www.chd.dphe.state.co.us/cohid/Default.aspx
Health Topics / Department of Public Health and Environment
Links to informa on on diseases, programs, health issues, etc. from adolescent health to medical marijuana
to zoono c diseases.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services‐and‐informa on/health
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Emergency
Preparedness and Response
Informa on about the causes of natural and man‐made disasters, what to do in an emergency, and where
to seek help in an emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and pandemic influenza.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/planning‐and‐preparedness
Rabies in Colorado / Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
General informa on about rabies, educa onal materials, and sta s cs.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/rabies
Rocky Flats Program / Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
Includes facts, status report to the public and a link to superfund informa on.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/rocky‐flats
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Sexual Health/ Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division
Includes sta s cs, facts, and profiles of cases reported yearly.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services‐and‐informa on/health/personal‐and‐
HISTORY
50th Anniversary of the Na onal System of Interstate and Defense Highways / Department of
Transporta on
Origins and history of the U.S. Interstate System with a focus on interstate highways in Colorado.
h p://www.coloradodot.info/about/50th‐anniversary
Alfred Packer Collec on / Colorado State Archives
Documents and photographs of Alfred Packer, including confessions, and court documents. Has a warning
guaranteed to whet the interest of any grade school child.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/archives/alfred‐packer
Architects of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on architects and landscape architects who prac ced professionally in Colorado
a er 1860.
h p://www.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/architects‐colorado‐biographical‐series
Builders of Colorado / Colorado Historical Society
Biographical series focusing on engineers, builders, developers, contractors and manufacturers who prac ced
professionally in Colorado a er 1860.
h p://www.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/builders‐colorado‐biographical‐series
Colorado Civilian Conserva on Corps Records / Colorado State Archives
History of the Corps in Colorado including photographs and CCC Enrollment Index.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/archives/ccc‐records
Colorado License Plate History / Department of Revenue
Lis ng of changes in plates from 1913 to 2000 with color and designa on history.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue‐MV/RMV/1222252742936
Colorado's Historic Newspaper Collec on / Colorado Digi za on Program, Colorado State Library
Access ar cles from Colorado newspapers da ng from 1859.
h p://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org
Colorado Na ve American Studies Resource Guide / Colorado Center for Colorado & the West at Auraria
Library
A meline and brief historical overview of Na ve Americans in Colorado with an in‐depth bibliography of
resources for further study.
h p://coloradowest.auraria.edu/?q=node/110
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Colorado Volunteers During the Civil War (1861‐1865) / Colorado State Archives
History of the voluntary military regiments including a bibliography.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/ColoradoVolunteers1861‐1865.pdf
Guide to Colorado's Historic Architecture and Engineering / Colorado Historical Society
Photos and descrip ons of 45 styles represented in the state from pioneer log to foursquare to early high
rise/commercial.
h p://www.historycolorado.org/archaeologists/colorados‐historic‐architecture‐engineering‐field‐guide
Hispanic History Resources / History Colorado
History of Hispanics in Colorado ‐ from the Ancestral Puebloans through today with biographies, bibliographies
and more.
h p://www.historycolorado.org/educators/hispanic‐history‐resources
KID’S PAGES
Colorado Historical Society ‐ For Kids and Students
Games and illustrated stories about the history of Colorado, along with educa onal materials for school
programs, and a list of ac vi es for kids and families.
h p://www.historycolorado.org/kids‐students/kids‐students
Discovery Pages / Division of Wildlife
Links to informa on about animals, kids' fun pages, newsle ers, endangered species lis ngs, career
informa on, resources for educators, etc. Explore this site in depth, as it has too many useful sites to
list.
h p://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/Kids.aspx
Colorado Reader / Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining Reclama on and Safety
Informa on for kids about mining, geology, and natural resources.
h p://mining.state.co.us/About/Pages/TeacherResources.aspx
Secretary Of State's Kids Page / Colorado Secretary of State
Learn about the Secretary and the Office plus links to basic state informa on.
h p://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/kids.htm
OUTDOORS AND WILDLIFE
Colorado Avalanche Informa on Center / Department of Natural Resources
Facts, sta s cs, and educa onal informa on.
h p://avalanche.state.co.us/
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Colorado Climate Center / Colorado State University
Weather and water data, drought resources, historical weather events, trains students to be weather
observers, etc.
h p://ccc.atmos.colostate.edu/
Colorado Scenic Byways / Colorado Department of Transporta on
Shows and describes routes through the statewide scenic areas.
h p://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scenic‐byways
Colorado State Parks Informa on / Colorado State Parks
Provides maps and detailed informa on about each state park.
h p://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Pages/ParkMap.aspx
The Cryosphere: Where the World is Frozen / Na onal Snow and Ice Data Center ‐ University of Colorado
h p://nsidc.org/cryosphere/
Lis ng of Endangered, Threatened, and Wildlife Species of Special Concern / Colorado Division of Wildlife
This web site lists the species' common name, scien fic name, and status, plus many have links to further
descrip on of the species.
h p://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/SOC‐ThreatenedEndangeredList.aspx
Planning and Preparedness / Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of Emergency
Preparedness and Response
Informa on about the causes of natural and man‐made disasters, what to do in an emergency, and where
to seek help in an emergency including biological threats, chemical terrorism, and pandemic influenza.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/planning‐and‐preparedness
Wildlife in Colorado / Colorado State Publica ons Library
Resource list of Internet sites and print informa on about wildlife, wildlife protec on, and the impacts on
wildlife.
h p://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo/slstpbiwildlife.htm
SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Child Welfare / Department of Human Services
Informa on from the Division of Child Welfare regarding abuse, foster care, adop on, health, etc.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS‐ChildYouthFam/CBON/1251588065040
Kids Count / Annie E. Casey Founda on
Several state agencies contribute to this sta s cal database tracking the health and welfare of children.
h p://datacenter.kidscount.org/
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Office of Behavioral Health / Department of Human Services
Links to informa on on programs for alcohol and drug abuse, suppor ve housing and the homeless, state
psychiatric hospitals, etc.
h p://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS‐BehavioralHealth/CBON/1251578892077
Reference Material / Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Links to informa on on children's health, Medicaid, and other public health care programs.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/our‐members
Suicide Preven on and Interven on / Department of Public Health and Environment
Risk factors, sta s cs, and program ac vi es including the Community Based Suicide Preven on Plan.
h ps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/categories/services‐and‐informa on/health/preven on‐and‐
wellness/suicide‐preven on
For further information regarding these sites or any state government information, please contact:
Colorado State Publications Library
Colorado State Library
Colorado Department of Education
201 E. Colfax, Room 314
Denver, CO 80203
voice: 303/866-6725
fax: 303/866-6940
e-mail: [email protected]
web site: http://www.cde.state.co.us/stateinfo