Data, Accountability, Reporting and Evaluation (DARE)

Program Evaluation 

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) calls for the use of evidence-based interventions which demonstrate a statistically significant effect on improving student outcomes or other relevant outcomes. The DARE team is responsible for evaluating the impact of various ESEA programs, in order to identify best practices in program implementation and ensure that program goals and objectives are being met. In addition, the ESEA Program Office has partnered with the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL Central) to develop and deliver a series of Program Evaluation Trainings to support schools and districts with evaluating the impact of programs supported with ESEA (or ESSA) funds.

Reports summarizing data analysis and program evaluation results for various programs, and recorded webinars from the Program Evaluation Trainings series can be found on the Program Evaulation Page. Links to upcoming training modules can be accessed below.

Program Evaluation Training and Modules and Dates:

• Modules 1 & 2 | Logic Models and Evaluation Questions
• Module 3 | Assessing the Availability and Quality of Existing Data
• Module 4 | Identifying and Developing Data Collection Instruments
• Module 5 | Coding, Cleaning, and Analyzing Data
• Module 6 | Interpreting and Presenting Findings 

Federal Reporting

Federal reporting under ESSA requires public dissemination of information that is relevant and meaningful to a wide range of stakeholders. Colorado’s report summarizes progress toward achieving educational excellence and equity for every student. Colorado’s ESSA State Report, developed with stakeholder input, fulfills statutory reporting requirements for academic assessments, accountability (progress toward meeting achievement targets by all students and various disaggregated groups), English proficiency of English learners, graduation rates, and teacher experience and qualifications. Current and prior year ESSA State Reports can be viewed on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Report page. 

In addition to the State Report, CDE reports outcomes concerning various programs under ESSA to the U.S. Department of Education as a condition for funding. The Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) includes information required for the Annual Report to the Secretary as described in ESSA. Reports submitted to the U.S. Department of Education are accessible on the Consolidated State Performance Reports page.

In addition, any Local Educational Agency (LEA) that receives assistance under ESSA shall prepare and disseminate an annual Local Report that includes information about the LEA as a whole and for each school it serves. To help LEAs meet the obligation to disseminate district- and school-level information, overall and by disaggregated groups, CDE will make those data available on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Local Reports page. 

For more detailed information about the changes in reporting requirements under ESSA, please visit the Changes to Federal Reporting Under ESSA page. 

Data Collections Managed by DARE

• Title I Interchange
• Title I School Lists
• Title I, Part D - Neglected and Delinquent 
• Comparability Analyses 

School Support and Improvement under ESSA

ESSA requires each state that accepts federal education funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to develop and implement methodology for identifying schools for support and improvement based on the performance of all students and specific disaggregated groups. Colorado's methodology, the identified schools, requirements, and support available can be accessed on the CDE website.

Methodology for Identification of Schools: 

• School Identified for Comprehensive or Targeted Support and Improvement
• ESSA Identification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• District and School Performance Reports

• ESSA Improvement Planning Requirements

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