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Training from Designated Evaluator Training Providers
Becoming an evaluator designee allows individuals who do not currently hold a principal or administrator license to be the primary evaluator-of-record for licensed educators. In order to become an evaluator designee, interested parties must be trained and certified by a Designated Evaluator Training (DE-Train) Provider.
The following training providers have been initially approved by CDE for the current school year to train and certify evaluator designees, as identified in state statute, on the Colorado State Model Evaluation System and evaluation methods such as effective observation techniques and providing feedback to licensed educators. As each provider may offer a unique approach, please contact them directly and find one that best meets your needs.
Colorado State Model Designated Evaluator Training Providers
Consultants:
Kelly Cox
Contact:
- Kelly Cox
- backtocox@gmail.com
Affiliated Region(s):
- Southeast, Southwest
Primary Audience:
- Educators in the process of obtaining principal/administrator license and evaluator designees
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Margaret Scott
Contact:
- Margaret Scott
- rwmascott@msn.com
- 520-444-1189
Affiliated Region(s):
- Pikes Peak, Southeast
Primary Audience:
- Educators seeking certification as an evaluator designee and awaiting licensure
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
School System Solutions, Inc.
Contact:
- Amber Whetstine
- amber@schoolsystemsolutions.org
- 719-659-6628
Affiliated Region(s):
- All Regions
Primary Audience:
- Educators awaiting or in the process of obtaining principal/administrator license and current evaluator designees
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- No
BOCES:
East Central BOCES
Contact:
- Jason Westfall
- jasonw@ecboces.org
- 719-775-2342 ext.116
Affiliated Region(s):
- Northeast, East Central, Southeast
Primary Audience:
- New principals, local designees, and administrators new to Colorado
Available Training Formats:
- In-person
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Mountain BOCES
Contact:
- Andi Weigel
- aweigel@mtnboces.org
- 719-207-5304
Affiliated Region(s):
- Northeast, Southwest, West Central
Primary Audience:
- Educators seeking certification as an evaluator designee and awaiting licensure
Available Training Formats:
- Not specified
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Northeast BOCES
Contact:
- Anthonya Kahrs
- akahrs@neboces.org
- 970-360-7003
Affiliated Region(s):
- Northeast
Primary Audience:
- Educators seeking certification as an evaluator designee and awaiting licensure
Available Training Formats:
- Not specified
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Pikes Peak BOCES
Contact:
- Caryl Manuszak
- cmanuszak@ppboces.org
- 719-380-6244
Affiliated Region(s):
- Pikes Peak, Southeast
Primary Audience:
- Teacher Leaders, TOSAs, and educators awaiting or in the process of obtaining licensure as a principal/administrator
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online, Individual coaching
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Santa Fe Trail BOCES
Contact:
719-383-2623
- Sandy Malouff
- sandy.malouff@sftboces.k12.co.us
Affiliated Region(s):
- Southeast
Primary Audience:
- New principals and administrators and TOSAs
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Public School Districts:
Adams 12 School District
Contact:
- Kimberly Terry
- ter020258@adams12.org
- 720-972-4047
Affiliated Region(s):
- Metro Area, North Central
Primary Audience:
- TOSAs
Available Training Formats:
- In-person
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Aurora Public Schools
Contact:
- Katrina Smith
- kfsmith@aurorak12.org
Affiliated Region(s):
- Metro Area
Primary Audience:
- Leaders working on administrative license or specific supervisory roles over licensed staff
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Center School District
Contact:
- Carrie Zimmerman
- czimmerman@center.k12.co.us
- 719-754-3442
Affiliated Region(s):
- South Central
Primary Audience:
- Not Specified
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Colorado Springs District 11
Contact:
- Tanya Nash
- antoinette.nash@d11.org
- 719-520-2112
Affiliated Region(s):
- Pikes Peak, Southeast
Primary Audience:
- Not Specified
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
Gunnison School District
Contact:
- James Woytek
- jwoytek@gunnisonschools.net
- 970-641-7710
Affiliated Region(s):
- West Central
Primary Audience:
- Educators awaiting or in process of obtaining licensure as a principal/administrator
Available Training Formats:
- In-person, Virtual/online
COPMS (RANDA) content included:
- Yes
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