"An Introduction to Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an overview of fundamental concepts in evaluation theory and practice, with an emphasis on an embedded approach, where evaluation is an explicit part of a program, leading to the refinement of the program. Students will learn how to conduct effective evaluations that foster continual improvement and enable data-based decision making. Rigorous...

This self-study report has been drafted explicitly for the purpose of reaffirmation of accreditation of Colorado State University (CSU) by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and presents a snapshot of the institution at a specific time (Fall 2011 through Spring 2013). Since the last site visit (2004), CSU has experienced declining state resources and changing of presidents in the midst of a rapidly changing environment for higher education. In the...

This is a resource for supporting Colorado school district employees, administrators, and teachers in developing an understanding of the Rubric for Evaluating Colorado Teachers. As individuals apply the rubric to their own teaching and to that of others, the Resource Guide can be used to support observers and coaches in accurately identifying evidence for the professional practices and for classroom teachers to accurately reflect on their teaching...

This is a resource for supporting Colorado school district employees, administrators, and teachers in developing an understanding of the Rubric for Evaluating Colorado Teachers. As individuals apply the rubric to their own teaching and to that of others, the Resource Guide can be used to support observers and coaches in accurately identifying evidence for the professional practices and for classroom teachers to accurately reflect on their teaching...

Senate Bill 10-191 was legislation passed in 2010 to update the way that districts and BOCES evaluate their principals, teachers, and other licensed personnel. Among other things, the bill required the State Board of Education to adopt state standards and ratings for the annual evaluation of licensed personnel.

Senate Bill 10-191 (S.B. 10-191) was passed in 2010 changing the way both principals and teachers are supported and evaluated in Colorado with the ultimate goal of accelerating student results. To support a fair and consistent educator evaluation system, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is developing tools to promote common interpretations of teacher quality and help evaluators provide useful and actionable feedback to educators. One such...