Accountability

Communications Tools for the state's Accountability System 

Superintendents and principals can use these resources to help explain to parents, educators and the school community the state's accountability system as well as the School and District Performance Frameworks.

• FACT SHEETS:
  • Colorado's School and District Accountability - This fact sheet gives a high-level explanation about Colorado's accountability system as well as specifics about the School and District Performance Frameworks, school plan types and district ratings. 
    • English (PDF) |  Spanish (PDF)
  • Colorado's Growth Model (PDF). This fact sheet gives a high-level explanation of Colorado's Growth Model. 
  • Scale Scores and Mean Scale Scores (PDF). This fact sheet gives a high-level explanation of scale scores and mean scale scores.
  • Supporting Great School and Districts for All Students - This fact sheet discusses Colorado's accountability system.
    English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)

• Drop-in letter for parents about school/district ratings (DOC). Use this entire letter or just portions of it to communicate with parents about the school and district ratings.