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National ESEA Distinguished Schools
About
Since 2006, Colorado, in conjunction with the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA)—formerly the National Title I Association—has been selecting examples of superior, federally funded school programs for national recognition through the National ESEA Distinguished Schools program (recently renamed from its predecessor, the National Title I Distinguished Schools program). Schools are selected in one of three categories:
Category 1: Exceptional student performance and academic growth for two or more consecutive years
Category 2: Closing the achievement gap between student groups for two or more consecutive years
Category 3: Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g., homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
Schools are selected based on a combination of academic achievement of the students in the school and the creative and innovative programs that contribute to their success. These Colorado schools join hundreds of other distinguished schools nationwide making a difference for our Title I children.
The schools demonstrate a wide array of strengths, including team approaches to teaching and learning, focused professional development opportunities for staff, individualized programs for student success, and strong partnerships between the school, parents, and the community. The distinguished schools’ stories are especially powerful through the documented student achievement gains that have resulted from their innovations and hard work.
In order to be eligible, schools must meet the following criteria:
- Poverty rate of at least 35 percent;
- Demonstrate high academic achievement for two or more consecutive years;
- Meet or exceed state criteria for at least two consecutive years.
Award Recipients
Contact Information
Patty Gleason
Grants Program Administration Principal Consultant
Gleason_P@cde.state.co.us
303-910-5721 (c)