This report is presented in fulfillment of a reporting requirement under Colorado SB 11-111 that directed the Legislative Educational Success Task Force to prepare an interim report on the Education Success Task Force findings and recommendations. This report explores the legislative, programmatic, and statewide innovations that may positively impact student success. Finally, this report will briefly explore the task force 2012-13 agenda.

This strategic overview shares the vision and commitment in Colorado to transform the student learning experience, close achievement gaps, and ensure college and career readiness for all students. Developed by CDE and CLF, the five-year statewide plan sets ambitious strategic goals and outlines the initial slate of detailed initiatives and related funding requirements to drive progress toward those goals over the next two years. The plan identifies...

The research is clear; teachers are the single most important factor in improving student achievement. If teacher quality is vital to student achievement, then we need to know how teacher quality is distributed in Colorado. The purpose of Shining the Light: The State of Teaching in Colorado is to examine issues of teacher quality in Colorado and provide recommendations for improving the quality of instruction for all students across the state.