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School Accreditation and Request to Reconsider
Overview
Each year, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) calculates and publishes District Performance Framework reports (DPFs), which determine district accreditation ratings. The department also produces School Performance Framework reports (SPFs) for schools, which determine school plan types. In Colorado, the State Board of Education is responsible for accrediting districts and districts are responsible for accrediting their schools. Districts have the opportunity to review the state identified district or school rating from the DPF or SPF. If the district disagrees with the initial rating, then additional performance data may be submitted to CDE through the request to reconsider process.
Request to Reconsider in 2023.
On December 13, 2023, the state board finalized the performance frameworks for all schools and districts that participated in request to reconsider. The board approved improved district accreditation ratings for 10 districts and improved plan types for 73 schools. View the 2023 Request to Reconsider Decisions Summary.
Request to Reconsider in 2024.
The 2024 request to reconsider process begins with the release of 2024 performance frameworks. Districts have until September 23, 2024 to submit their accreditation form to indicate participation in the request process. After submitting their intent to participate, districts have until October 15, 2024 to submit final request materials. To access the Accreditation form and Request portal, log into the ACI/UIP online system. 2024 Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Guidance (DOC) or (PDF) is available now.
- (6/17/2024) 2024 Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Guidance (DOC) or (PDF) now available.
- (12/13/2023) 2023 Request to Reconsider Decisions were approved by the State Board of Education.
2024 Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Process
Timeline
- Accreditation Forms must be submitted in the Accreditation Portal by September 23, 2024.
- Request to reconsider materials must be submitted in the Accreditation Changes tab in the Accreditation Portal by October 15, 2024.
- Ratings will be finalized by the State Board of Education in November for all schools and districts not participating in request to reconsider and December for request to reconsider sites.
- District accreditation contracts are due December 31, 2024. For districts that are Accredited or Accredited with Distinction, contracts must be signed at least every five years, for all other districts, contracts are signed annually. To access additional information about district accreditation, including current accreditation contracts, go to: https://www.cde.state.co.us/accountability/districtaccreditation.
Accreditation Portal and Submitting the Accreditation Form
Resources and Support
Guidance Document
Guidance for Finalizing Accreditation Categories and Submitting Requests to Reconsider for District Accreditation Ratings and School Plan Types (DOC) or (PDF) - June 2024
Body of Evidence Tools - Updates for 2024 Coming Soon
Local Assessment Tool - August 2023
Matriculation Data Request Template - August 2023
District Narrative Templates
Accountability Participation Impact: Informational Participation Rates Template - June 2024
Accountability Participation Impact: Issues of Small N Counts Template - June 2024
Accountability Participation Impact: Reasons Other Than a Parent Excuse Template - June 2024
Body of Evidence: Local Assessment Tool Request Template - June 2024
Body of Evidence: Matriculation Request Template - June 2024
Change to Insufficient State Data Template - June 2024
District with a Closed School Template - June 2024
Grade Reconfiguration Template - June 2024
Support
- 2024 Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Informational Webinar - This webinar provides an informational walkthrough of the accreditation and request to reconsider process in 2024.
- Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Office Hours - If a district would like individualized assistance from CDE, office hours are available until the accreditation and request to reconsider process concludes.
- Date/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Beginning August 27 and ending October 15, 3:00-4:00pm
- Registration: Zoom Sign-Up Link
Prior Request to Reconsider Decisions and Archive Resources
Click here to view the archive of prior year decisions and resources.
Helpful Links
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For more information about policies surrounding Request to Reconsider and School Accreditation processes, visit the Statute, Regulations, and Policy page or the Accountability Resources page.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact accountability@cde.state.co.us.
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