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- information about the new state tests?
- information about a school or school district?
- achievement results or homework help?
The resources listed here are selected to assist parents and students in their school-related needs.
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What's New
Background information on assessments, accountability and standards
Coming Soon -- Materials and resources for a better understanding of the state's assessment and accountability systems, including the school and district ratings, as well as information about the state standards.
About State Tests
- Coming soon
PSAT & SAT in Colorado
- Introducing the PSAT and SAT in Colorado (PDF)
- Taking the PSAT 10 (PDF
- Official SAT Practice (PDF)
- Taking the SAT (PDF)
Test Results
- View 2016 test results
- Parent's Guide to Understanding Year II of the Score Reports for Colorado's English Language Arts and Math Tests (PARCC):
English | Spanish (PDF) - How to Use the Test Results to Support Your Student:
English | Spanish (PDF) - Sample Score Report
- English Language Arts
English | Spanish | 9 other languages (PDF) - Math:
English | Spanish | 9 other languages (PDF)
- English Language Arts
- CMAS Tests Results & School/District Accountability
Other Information By Topic
Standards
Finding a School
Early Learning and School Readiness
Graduation and Postsecondary Readiness
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Dropout Prevention and Student Re-Engagement
- Graduation Guidelines / Graduation Requirements:
- Menu of Options Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Timeline Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Engagement Toolkit (PDF)
- Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs)
- Postsecondary Readiness home page
English Language Development
Special Education
Gifted Education
Family and School Partnering
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- State Personnel Development Grant – Family, School, and Community Partnering
Councils and Committees
- Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)
- Gifted Education State Advisory Council
- Migrant Education Program Advisory Council
- State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE)
Other CDE Programs
- Adult Education
- Award and Recognition Programs
- Data Privacy and Security
- Educator Licensing
- Federal Programs
- High School Equivalency (GED) Testing
- Health and Wellness
- Homeless Children and Youth
- Nutrition
- Transportation
Other Resources
- Acronyms Used by CDE
- Colorado State Board of Education
- Library Services for the Public
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- U.S. Department of Education
More
Please Contact CDE with any questions or concerns.
