School Level Standards and Indicators

The Standards and Indicators for Continuous School improvement outline the elements of systemic improvement within Colorado Schools at elementary, middle, and high school levels necessary to ensure student success and postsecondary and workforce readiness. These Standards and indicators form the basis of a thorough diagnostic review process. Using this tool, providers conduct a comprehensive assessment of a school's current level of performance.

Standard 1: Standards and Instructional Planning
Standard 2: Best First Instruction
Standard 3: Assessment of & for Learning
Standard 4: Tiered Support
Standard 5: Leadership
Standard 6: Culture and Climate
Standard 7: Educator Effectiveness
Standard 8: Continuous Improvement

School Level Standards and Indicators (pdf)

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