The Center for Education in Law and Democracy is a non-profit non-partisan educational organization offering programs for teachers and students through grants and contracts with national and state government and non-governmental organizations. The Center promotes and supports the development of responsible citizens committed to democratic principles and active participation in representative government.



CELD offers technical assistance to Colorado school districts interested in developing and enhancing civic education programs. Services include professional development for teachers, identification of resource people, curriculum design, and standards and assessment.



CELD Goals:



- To enhance civic literacy and competence of Colorado students by providing opportunities for students to study, practice, and engage in active democratic citizenship;



- To provide and promote opportunities for the professional development of teachers who are directly linked to what young people need to learn to be successful, active citizens;



- To develop, research, and disseminate resources for instruction and assessment of learning;



- To collaborate with other institutions, organizations and agencies to promote public awareness of and advocate for education in democracy as an important component of the school curriculum; and



- To grow partnerships between educators and lawyers, judges, law enforcement officers, legislators and other public officials.