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Attracting, Preparing and Supporting Effective Educators

Effective Educators in Colorado


Classroom teaching and school leadership
are the strongest school-based factors
impacting student achievement.

CDE is supporting the state’s 178
school districts attract, prepare and
support great educators.

Because... every child in every classroom
deserves to have excellent teachers and
excellent building leaders who are supported
in their ongoing professional growth.

Find it Now

Draft Student Learning Outcomes Guidance Preview the draft guidance intended to give districts/BOCES a starting point for determining the 50 percent student learning outcomes (student growth) portion of teacher and principal evaluations.

Senate Bill 10-191:

Learn more about the law and implementation timeline

State Model Evaluation System: Find out more about the teacher and principal systems
Video Series Watch four, short videos for an introduction to educator effectiveness
Pilot Perspective Video: View a short video on what pilot districts are saying about the new evaluation requirements
Implementation Resources: Access S.B. 10-191 implementation tools
Fact Sheets Get access to short documents that provide a high level understanding on many important education topics


Expanding Student Learning

When we intentionally integrate...

We can personalize learning and ignite the potential of every student.