Accountability, Performance and Support

Evaluation of Colorado’s K-12 Education Accountability System. 

The evaluation report (also referred to as the accountability audit) was released by the legislative audit committee on December 12, 2022.  You can access the report here:  https://leg.colorado.gov/audits/evaluation-colorado%E2%80%99s-k-12-education-accountability-system 

The report is a result of HB 21-1294.  Overseen by the Office of the State Auditor, the selected evaluator was HumRRO.  The recording of the presentation can be accessed here.  The evaluator will also be providing a presentation on the report to the State Board of Education at their December 14, 2022 meeting.  You can access information about the board meeting (e.g., location, livestream connection, materials) on their website.  

The intent is to determine whether the current system:

• Meets the goals and intentions of the General Assembly, as stated in the legislative declarations set forth in Section 22-7-1002, C.R.S., and Section 22-11-102, C.R.S.
• Contains institutional or cultural biases based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, or economic status.
• Provides an accurate, credible, and comparable assessment of public education throughout the state.

For Information about the state accountability process, visit:

State Accountability: This page describes resources on 2022 state accountability, including guidance and fact sheets.

District and School Performance Frameworks: This page includes access to reports called the District Performance Frameworks (DPFs) and School Performance Frameworks (SPFs). These reports include information about district and school performance ratings and inform the school accreditation process. Starting 2022, the frameworks are referred to as School and District Transitional Frameworks.

Results

Request to Reconsider and School Accreditation

Transitional Frameworks Interpretation Context (PDF)

State Accountability Data Tools & Reports: This page links to data visualization tools and resources that are available to support the work of education stakeholders.

District and School Dashboard

Federal Accountability:

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has approved the state’s waiver to make some adjustments to the ESEA identification process (e.g. Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Targeted Support and Improvement) in light of the two-year pause. For information on the ESEA identification process, visit the CDE ESSA State Plan website.

Unified Improvement Planning:

For information on creating, submitting and implementing a Unified Improvement Plan, visit the Unified Improvement Planning (UIP) website.

 Framework Results

Link to flat files of district and school final 2022 framework results

Accountability Resources and Support

Link to resources, webinars and training regarding state accountability

Accountability Communications

Link to announcements regarding school and district accountability