UIP 101 Video Series - Colorado Department of Education

Overview

Description: The UIP 101 video series provides an introduction to the elements of the school UIP and the UIP online system.

Audience: School and District Administrators and Staff

Need additional support with any of these topics? The School Improvement and Planning Team is available throughout the year to provide further training and guidance. Register to meet with a SIP team member or reach out to uiphelp@cde.state.co.us!

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Streamlined UIP Template videos - Additional videos and resources will be added when available

Overview of 2025-26 UIP - Statewide Webinar 4/30/2025
Overview of 2025-26 UIP for Charter Leaders Webinar 6/12/2025

Overview of 2025-26 UIP - Statewide Webinar 4/30/2025

Overview of 2025-26 UIP for Charter Leaders Webinar 6/12/2025

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Summary of webinar: The School Improvement and Planning Team (SIP) will be hosting a webinar for charter leaders to provide an overview of the 2025-26 Unified Improvement Planning (UIP) process. Join us to gain an overview of the statewide rollout of the streamlined UIP template, a "Claim, Evidence, Reasoning" framework for Student Performance Priorities (SPPs), and an introduction to the new UIP Elements Dashboard for data analysis. This webinar will highlight key deadlines, stakeholder engagement phases, and CDE support resources to help schools implement these changes effectively.
Presentation - Will prompt a PPT download

Streamlined UIP Template Introduction - Statewide Webinar 3/22/2024

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Summary of video: An informational webinar on the new template was hosted on March 22, 2024 at 9:30am.
Presentation - presentation link will prompt you to "Make a Copy"

Streamlined UIP Template 101: Overview

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Summary of video: This video provides an overview of the Unified Improvement Planning (UIP) process, while diving into its intricacies and offering insights into the essential elements of the plan.

Streamlined UIP Template 101: Platform Navigation

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Summary of video: This video describes the workflow and features of the new Streamlined Unified Improvement Planning (UIP) Template.
Informational Overview of the Streamlined UIP Template

Streamlined UIP Template 101: Student Performance Priorities & Targets

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Summary of video: This video discusses the components of Student Performance Priorities (SPP) and Target Setting within the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
Presentation - link will prompt you to download

Streamlined UIP Template 101: Root Causes & Major Improvement Strategies

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Summary of video: This video presents the crucial concept of Root Causes and their role in the improvement planning process, along with the Major Improvement Strategies designed to eliminate or significantly reduce the impact of these root causes, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for students.
Presentation - link will prompt you to download

Streamlined UIP Template 101: Implementation Milestones & Actions

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Summary of video: This video addresses the crucial aspects of implementation milestones and action plans within the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
Presentation - link will prompt you to download