Unified Improvement Planning and Accountability - Training

Basic Informational Webinars

UIP 101 Webinar

This webinar provides a helpful, comprehensive overview of the Unified Improvement Plan.

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School and District Performance Frameworks Webinar
Thursday, August 30^th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
This webinar covers the basics of Colorado Educational Accountability, the performance frameworks, and updates to the frameworks from the prior release.
Click here to join: https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/dpfspf2018/

Training Calendar

*To schedule a training or to request more information, please contact Erin Loften at loften_e@cde.state.co.us or or 303-866-6642.

In Person Training: West Slope UIP Work Session

November 28th, 2018, 9AM - 2PM

CDE will be offering an open work session for schools and district leaders and their teams interested in receiving in person support on their planning process. The work session will provide an opportunity for CDE consultation on plan development, navigating the online UIP system, understanding how to meet the planning expectations, or other areas of interest. For more information, contact Erin Loften at Loften_e@cde.state.co.us.  

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In Person Training: Priority Improvement/Turnaround Accountability Information Session and EASI Support Fairs

September 17th, 2018 & October 8th, 2018​

For schools and districts in Priority Improvement or Turnaround, CDE will offer information sessions focused on accountability requirements and school improvement supports. The sessions will be offered in conjunction with the Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) Support Fairs, which will provide attendees the chance meet and connect with CDE staff, learn more about external program providers, and work with their teams to plan for the EASI grant application process. CDE staff will also discuss ESSA identifications.

• September 17th, 2018
  • EASI Support Fair: Register
  • Priority Improvement/Turnaround Accountability Information Session: Register
• October 8th, 2018
  • EASI Support Fair: Register
  • Priority Improvement/Turnaround Accountability Information Session: Register

Accountability Information Sessions- West Slope

CDE will provide full day information and work session to support schools and districts identified under our Accountability system.  The session will provide resources for and dive into the topics of:

• timelines and expectations for UIPs, community engagement, etc.
• Roles of various stakeholders in the accountability process, including local boards, CDE, the state review panel, support coordinators,  the state board of education
• End-of-clock pathways and experiences

The work session will address updates for the coming year, provide consultation opportunities with CDE offices (Accountability, Improvement Planning, Federal Programs), and work time for teams to dig into data or develop UIPs.   The following audiences may be most interested in the session: district staff in districts with identified schools; district staff of districts with an accreditation rating of priority improvement/turnaround; school level staff (particularly charter) with an identification of priority improvement/turnaround; comprehensive support (ESSA); and local board members.

Light breakfast will be provided.  Lunch will be provided for those that stay for the afternoon work session.  

• October 18, 2018 – Durango: Register here!
• October 25, 2018 – Grand Junction: Register here!

In Person Training: UIP Work Session for Alternative Education Campuses

Day 1 (Repeat of 6/20/18 event): Tues September 11th 

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Brighton

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Please join us for this full day work session to support Alternative Education Campuses in the process for creating or revising an improvement plan that is responsive to the school mission/vision and student population. This session is open to school and district leaders that want to dive into measures and disaggregating data aligned to the school mission, student population, and instructional design. Participants will have a structured work session to collaborate with each other and apply the concepts addressed in the session. Participants will be able to identify a timeline for plan development that supports stakeholder engagement and allows for meaningful modifications to the improvement efforts. Participants will have access to CDE staff expertise from multiple offices in the development of their plan in meeting expectations and navigating the online UIP system (including UIP, Accountability, Drop out Prevention).  By the end of the session, participants will be able to leave with a start for their 2018-19 UIP.

* There will be an opportunity for a site visit to Brighton Heritage Academy as a part of this session. Sign up in registration.

Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

Day 2

Fri September 28th
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Denver Metro Area
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OR

Wed October 10th
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Pikes Peak
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This session builds on the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) work sessions for AECs held on 6/20 and 9/11, with dedicated work time and access to technical assistance from a variety of CDE offices.  Specific content will address the UIP expectations for schools identified for ESSA Comprehensive Support- Low Graduation, student engagement planning and effective stakeholder engagement.  Specific support will be available in analyzing and unpacking Performance Frameworks (SPFs) and navigating the Online UIP system. The day is designed to benefit school teams, administrators, and district level staff.  Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.

UIP Training Archive

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For more information

For questions about UIP training, please contact Erin Loften at loften_e@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6642.