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Training Opportunities
Accountability Support: Training & Technical Assistance
The Accountability & Continuous Support Unit at the Colorado Department of Education offers a wide-range of technical support and training. Below are offerings related to state accountability, including accountability updates, performance frameworks, accreditation, improvement planning, family and community school partnerships, and more. Contact us with questions and/or requests for support at: accountability@cde.state.co.us.
Upcoming Accountability & Continuous Improvement Training Opportunities
Continuous Improvement Professional Learning Opportunities 2026-2027
Accountability
Growth 101 Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the Colorado Growth Model, including what growth is, how growth differs from achievement, and how growth is incorporated in the accountability system.
Date/Time: Friday, August 7, 2026; 10-11am
Registration: Registration Link
State Accountability 101 Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of educational accountability in Colorado with a focus on the district and school performance framework reports for the current year.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026; 10-11am
Registration: Registration Link
Stakeholder Engagement Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of Stakeholder Engagement in the UIP and connect participants with resources and best practices in Family, School, and Community Partnerships.
Date/Time: Thursday, August 27, 2026; 1-2pm
Registration: Registration Link
Accreditation and Request to Reconsider Webinar
CDE staff will host an informational webinar to discuss the accreditation or request to reconsider process in 2026, including how to submit the accreditation form, information about request conditions, and opportunities for technical assistance. The webinar will be recorded and publicly posted.
Date/Time: Thursday, September 3, 2026; 9-10am
Registration: Registration Link
Insufficient State Data Webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the Insufficient State Data rating. Topics will include how the rating was determined, implications and options for accreditation processes, and data considerations. This session will be recorded and materials posted.
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026; 10-11am
Registration: Registration Link
Insufficient State Data: Low Participation Webinar
This session will specifically address the new Insufficient State Data: Low Participation called for in S.B. 25-1278. Details of this new identification will be provided, including the timeline, expectations, and support available. This session will be recorded and materials posted.
Date/Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026; 9:30-10:30am
Registration: Registration Link
Newly Identified Sites Webinar
This webinar is intended for state and federally identified districts and schools that received a Priority Improvement or Turnaround Plan type or Comprehensive Support identification to understand and prepare for additional stakeholder engagement and planning requirements.
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026; 9-10am
Registration: Registration Link
Understanding Accountability, Accreditation and the Request to Reconsider Process: Office Hours
30 minute one-on-one office hour sessions with CDE staff are available Mondays and Wednesdays from September 1st until October 15th to help address any questions about the accountability, accreditation or request to reconsider process. These sessions are not recorded or publicly posted.
Date/Time: Ongoing
Registration: Registration Link
Alternative Education Campuses
New AEC Leader Webinar
AEC school and district leaders will learn about AEC accountability, the AEC School Performance framework, Optional Measures and AEC specific data collections.
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026; 10-11:30am
Registration: Registration Link
AEC New Optional Measures Training
AEC school and district leaders will learn about the optional measure application process, an overview of the forms, and what’s new for 2027.
Date/Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026; 1-2:30pm
Registration: Registration Link
AEC Accountability Overview
AEC school and district leaders will receive an overview of the AEC accountability system, the AEC SPF, AEC Collections, and learn what's new in 27/28.
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 13, 2027; 10-11:30am
Registration: Registration Link
AEC Designation/Renewal Collections Webinar
AEC school and district leaders will receive an overview of the designation/renewal collection. Opportunities for support will be provided.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 4, 2027; 1-2pm
Registration: Registration Link
Previously Offered Accountability Trainings and On-Demand Resources can be found on the
Accountability Resources Page
Unified Improvement Planning
Planning & Impact Workshop Series
The Planning Impact Workshop training series is a professional learning network for district leaders who supervise UIPs to strengthen improvement infrastructure and leverage peer connections.
Session Topics & Dates:
- From Accountability to Action: Strengthening Improvement Planning - Thursday, August 27, 2026 / Friday, August 28, 2026
- Driving Results Through Strategic Alignment and Progress Monitoring - Thursday, October 22, 2026 / Friday, October 23, 2026
- Launching the 2027–2028 Improvement Planning Process - Thursday, January 21, 2026 / Friday, January 22, 2026
- Turning Evidence-Based Strategies into Effective Action - Thursday, March 25, 2026 / Friday, March 26, 2026
- Leveraging Data for Stronger Improvement Planning - Thursday, May 6, 2026 / Friday, May 7, 2026
Times & Format: Thursday sessions will be held in person (hybrid) from 8:30am-12pm, while Friday sessions will be held virtually from 9- 11:30am with a rural focus.
Registration: Registration Link
UIP 101 Webinar
Webinar participants will understand and be able to describe: 1) the purpose of the UIP, 2) the school improvement planning process and the UIP elements, 3) how to navigate the UIP online system, and 4) how to access supporting resources and technical assistance.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026; 10-11:30am
Training Materials: Presentation Slides