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- information about the state tests?
- information about a school or school district?
- achievement results or homework help?
- information about the school and district performance frameworks?
The resources listed here are selected to assist parents and students in their school-related needs.
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What's New
2018 CMAS Score Reports
This past spring, third- through eighth-graders in Colorado took the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests that are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards. Colorado's ninth- and 10th-graders took the PSAT and 11th-graders took the SAT. The state-level results for these tests will be available in August. These materials can help parents better understand what the test results mean and how they can be used to support their student's academic success.
2019 State Tests
In spring 2019 third- through eighth-graders in Colorado will take the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests that are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards. Colorado's ninth- and 10th-graders will take the PSAT and 11th-graders will take the SAT. The state-level results for these tests are expected to be made available in August of 2019. Individual student reports will be available to districts in July 2019.
2018 CMAS Score Reports
- Find assessment results for your child's school or district
- Parent's Guide to Understanding the English Language Arts and Math Score Reports
- Parent's Guide - English (PDF)
- Parent's Guide - Spanish (PDF)
- How to use the test results to support your student
- English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
- 2017-18 Sample Score Report
- English Language Arts Sample Score Report Grade 3
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Math Sample Score Report Grade 6
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Science Sample Score Report Grade 5
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Sample Score Report Social Studies Grade 4
CoAlt English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Spanish Performance Level Descriptors - CMAS English language arts and Math
- English Language Arts Sample Score Report Grade 3
- Purpose and Value of State Assessments (PDF)
- How Colorado's academic growth system works (PDF)
What to expect for the 2019 state assessments
- CMAS - What to expect for the 2018-19 school year
English (PDF) - CMAS, PSAT and SAT - Length of tests and dates for the 2018-19 school year (PDF)
- Frequently asked questions about CMAS
PSAT & SAT in Colorado
- PSAT & SAT Overview and Testing Dates
- PSAT and SAT in Colorado: Delivering more opportunities for ALL students (PDF)
- Before taking the test
School and District Accountability
- Overview of Colorado's School and District Accountability - This fact sheet designed for parents provides a brief overview of Colorado's school and district accountability system.
English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) - Colorado's System for Identifying Schools for Support and Improvement (PDF) - This four-page document explains the state and federal accountability system and how schools receive support for improvement.
- Q&A About School and District Performance Frameworks (PDF)
This Q&A provides easy-to-understand answers to high-level questions about the state's School and District Performance Frameworks and explains the general accountability system and school ratings.
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
- Parents / Families of a Child with a Disability
- Mental Health and Special Needs
- Special Education home page
Gifted Education
Safety
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 Office
- 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
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