Innovation Schools
The Innovation Schools Act provides a pathway for schools and
districts to develop innovative practices, better meet the needs of individual
students and allow more autonomy to make decisions at the school-level.
The Act allows a public school or group of public schools to submit an innovation plan to its' local board of education. The plan is designed to increase student outcomes at the school(s). Once approved, school district boards of education must submit the innovation plans and waiver requests to the Colorado State Board of Education for approval.
Data and Statistics-Innovation Schools
- List of Innovation Schools Approved by State Board (by District and Approval Date)
- Approved State Waivers-Innovation Schools (April 3, 2013)
- 2012 Innovation Schools by District (March 1, 2013)
- 2012 Enrollment by School and Grade Level (March 1, 2013)
- 2012 Pupil Percentage by District (March 1, 2013)
- 2012 Innovation School Enrollment Demographics (March 1, 2013)
- 2012 % Free and Reduced Price Lunch Eligible Students (March 1, 2013)
- Archive: innovation school applications and supporting documents
Annual Reports
- 2013 Districts of Innovation Annual Report
- 2012 Districts of Innovation Annual Report
- 2011 Districts of Innovation Annual Report
- 2010 Districts of Innovation Annual Report
Supporting Documents
- Statute
- Fact Sheet
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Guidance for the Innovation Schools Act (updated Feb. 2012
Innovation Guidance Appendix A Checklist
Innovation Guidance Appendix B Waivers
S.B. 10-191 Guidance for Innovation Schools
Resources
- Options for Autonomous Schools in Colorado: A Handbook for School and District Leaders
- Get Smart Schools-Innovation School Support
For more information, contact:
Joe Saboe
Innovation, Choice and Engagement
Division
saboe_j@cde.state.co.us