The Colorado Department of Education

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Videos

The following four videos provide an introduction - for any audience - to the important work happening in Colorado to improve the way educators are both evaluated and supported. We recommend watching the videos in order for the most comprehensive understanding.

Part 1 - Overview of Educator Evaluation in Colorado

Watch this 6 minute video to hear more about the changes in educator evaluation in Colorado and our focus on supporting continuous growth for both students and educators.

Part 2 - The Colorado Model Evaluation System Process

This 6 minute video explains each of the nine steps in the year-long evaluation cycle for both the evaluator and the person being evaluated.

Part 3 - Quality Standards for Principals and Teachers; Using and Scoring the Rubrics

This 6 minute video begins with the frameworks for evaluating teachers and principals in Colorado then overviews the rubric and illustrates examples of how the rubric is scored during evaluations.

Part 4 - Preparing for Change, Timelines: State/District/School Implementation

Watch this 3 minute video to hear tips on implementing the new evaluation system and also gain an understanding of associated timelines.