Accountability, Performance and Support

Overview

Colorado's system of school and district accountability is primarily designed to provide valid and actionable information regarding the progress of all students toward meeting the state academic standards and prioritize support for schools and districts identified for academic improvements. CDE's School Quality and Support Division (formerly Accountability, Performance, and Support) is comprised of the offices of Accountability & Data Analysis, Unified Improvement Planning, School and District Support and Schools of Choice. Together, these offices support Colorado's schools and school districts throughout the cycle of continuous improvement.

Framework Results

Link to flat files of district and school prelim 2024 framework results

Accountability Resources Unified Improvement Planning Resources

Upcoming Training & Technical Assistance Opportunities

Link to resources, webinars and training regarding state accountability

Evaluation of Colorado's K-12 Education Accountability System

Link to information on the evaluation and associated Accountability Task Force

Announcements

Latest Accountability Communications:

(11/19/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- SBE Approval of 2025 Targets, 1241 Updates, Accreditation, UIP Reviews
(10/11/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Request to Reconsider - Actions needed, UIP Reviews, District Accreditation Contracts, 2025 Performance Framework Targets, 1241 Task Force
(08/08/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Achievement and Growth Data Release Dates, ACCESS ISR PDF Label Error, Resources
(7/23/2024) Accountability Update (PDF), PSAT/SAT SBE Memo (PDF)
- PSAT/SAT Update Memo, Contacts, Resources and Training Opportunities
(6/28/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- PSAT/SAT Update, TLCC Update, Upcoming Resources and Training Opportunities
(6/12/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- PSAT/SAT Accountability Study, Upcoming Data Release, Assigning District Accountability Contacts, Update to State Accountability Timeline, Updated Resources
(5/13/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Accountability Timeline and Updated Resources
(4/29/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- TLCC Results, SBD Review, UIP Rollover and Template, UIP Feedback, UIP Resources
(3/26/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
(2/22/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Spring 2024 Content Assessment Guidance for NEP_LEP First Year in US Schools Students Enrolled After October 1 Count
- CMAS and CoAlt Procedures Manual Spring 2024 First Year in US Multilingual Learners_Page 31
(1/31/2024) Accountability Update (PDF)
(12/11/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
(11/13/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
(11/03/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
(8/29/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Preliminary Frameworks News Release (PDF)
(8/23/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
- Preliminary Frameworks Overview (PDF)
(8/09/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)
(6/28/2023) Accountability Update (PDF)

Helpful Links

For more information on EVALUATE (school and district ratings), see State Accountability webpage.
For more information on ASSESS NEEDS AND PLAN (school and district improvement plans), see Unified Improvement Plan webpage.
For more information on IMPLEMENT (available supports for schools and districts), see District and School Support webpage.
For more information on INTERVENE (Accountability Clock or Performance Watch), see Accountability Clock webpage.

Accountability and Continuous Improvement Theory of Action

2019-04-22 Continuous Improvement Flow Chart

Contact Us

For more information, please contact accountability@cde.state.co.us.