The Colorado Department of Education has engaged in the standards development process on multiple occasions. The department uses a process that is shared across states and nations that is outlined below. This process would be followed to develop new standards should the state choose to change its math and reading, writing, and communicating standards. To follow the process with fidelity generally takes one year. Schools and districts then need...

The Colorado Department of Education is creating extensive communications resources to support districts in successful implementation of improved educator evaluations, revised Colorado Academic Standards and aligned assessments. This guide is provided to help you quickly identify available resources for specific communications needs.

Identifies current initiatives within the Department that impact secondary students. By identifying the secondary initiatives, the Department can begin to explore opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration.