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 2024. 

On December 11, 2024, 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 74 schools. View the 2024 Request to Reconsider Decisions Summary.

Request to Reconsider in 2025. 

The 2025 request to reconsider process begins with the release of 2025 performance frameworks. Districts have until September 26, 2025 to submit their accreditation form to indicate participation in the request process. After submitting their intent to participate, districts have until October 15, 2025 to submit final request materials. To access the Accreditation form and Request portal, log into the ACI/UIP online system. 2025 Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Guidance (DOC) or (PDF) is available now.