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Research and Impact Office Purpose

The Research and Impact office in Educator Talent uses data to tell the story of the educator pipeline in Colorado with the goal of improving the recruitment, retention and development of quality educators. The team deploys skills in research, analysis, data visualization, communication and collaboration to partner with internal and external stakeholders in understanding current challenges, designing interventions and measuring impact.

Questions?

Please contact us at EdTalentResearch@cde.state.co.us

You may also find team member contact information in the CDE directory (choose Educator Research and Impact from the drop-down menu)

Frequently Accessed Dashboards

Educator Retention

Educator Preparation

Educator Shortage

Educator Effectiveness Assurances

Educator Effectiveness Metrics

Educator Workforce Dashboards

Educator Retention Dashboard

The educator retention dashboard provides a data-driven view of statewide educator retention patterns using annual HR data and licensing data to support informed decision-making. Users can apply filters to drill-down to district-level data and explore patterns of retention by job codes, teaching subject areas, and more.

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Screenshot of the educator preparation dashboard

Educator Preparation Program Report

The Colorado Educator Preparation Programs report (EPP Report) provides information about the effectiveness of programs that train teachers, principals and special services providers in our state.

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View the Designated Agency Data Guide

screenshot preview of the educator shortage dashboard

Educator Shortage Survey

Annually, the Division surveys all school districts and BOCES to identify the number of positions filled by specific shortage mechanisms (including hiring long-term substitutes, retired educators, alternative licensure program candidates and emergency authorization holders), the number of positions that went unfulfilled and recruiting strategies used.

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screenshot preview of the educator assurances dashboard

Educator Effectiveness Assurances

The Educator Effectiveness (EE) assurances display data on educator evaluation models used across the state including: (1) the educator evaluation model used to evaluate teachers, principals, and all nine categories of SSPs; (2) for those educators evaluated using the state model evaluation system, the weights assigned to the four professional practices quality standards defined in rule; (3) the implementation of the Advisory Personnel Performance Evaluation Council (also referred to as the 1338 Committee); and (4) the date by which all educators will be trained on the system that will be used for their evaluation.

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Educator Effectiveness Metrics

Released annually, the Educator Effectiveness (EE) Metrics reflect performance evaluation ratings for teachers and principals for at least the three most recent years for which CDE has data. Data for the current evaluation frameworks can be found in the dashboard below. Data from previous frameworks can be found in Data Center.

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Additional Reports and Tools

Colorado Educator Exit Survey

The Colorado Educator Exit Survey helps the Colorado Department of Education and school districts better understand why educators leave Colorado public schools and what conditions might encourage them to return. The survey gathers feedback from former educators to identify patterns in educator attrition, highlight working conditions that influence retention, and inform strategies that support a stronger educator workforce. Read the 2025 Exit Survey Highlights for key findings and practical insights, or explore the full 2025 Colorado Educator Exit Survey report for detailed analysis and statewide results.

Educator Preparation Insights Survey

In partnership with the Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform Center (CEEDAR) and the Colorado Preparing Excellent Educators and Leaders Network (CO-PEEL), the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) developed and administers a biennial Educator Preparation Insights survey (formerly the Initial Completers Survey) to gain insights into new educators’ perceptions of their preparation program. The first round of the survey was in the summer of 2024 for teachers who received an initial license in the 2023-24 school year. The second round of the survey was in the summer of 2025 and included teachers who received their first initial or their first professional license in 2024-25. Future administrations will be in odd years. A summary report and a technical report are available for both administrators of the survey:

2025 Administration

2024 Administration

Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado (TLCC) Survey

Evaluation Reports of Educator Recruitment and Retention Efforts

In response to the teacher shortage in Colorado, the legislature has created a number of grants and programs designed to help recruit and retain teachers. To monitor the progress of legislative efforts to address the teacher shortage, Educator Talent releases annual progress evaluations for the following grants and programs:

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey (TRR)

In partnership with the Colorado Department of Education and REL Central, the Research and Impact team developed and administered the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey (TRR) as part of the Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey administration in the spring of 2024. The survey was created after a thorough review of existing research and a series of focus groups on the question, “What factors are related to teacher recruitment and retention, particularly for teachers of color?” The report with additional findings can be found hereand the detailed responses for each question can be found as part of the statewide reporting on the TLCC survey with Panorama.

The Impact of Colorado Housing Costs on Teachers

The Keystone Policy Center looked at the relationship between teacher salaries and home prices across Colorado’s 178 school districts. An interactive map allows users to see the median salary and available affordable housing in every Colorado school district for 2007, 2015, and 2021. We recommend using this map in tandem with the Educator Workforce GIS maps to inform conversations about educator recruitment and retention.

Educator Turnover Rates and Other Colorado Staff Data

Staff turnover data are important to consider because of the costs to fill positions and because of the loss overall in the workforce when educators leave the profession. Teacher, principal and special services provider turnover rates are produced for all districts annually, along with staff diversity and salary. Visit CDE's School District Staff Statistics webpage for more information.