Request for Applications
Applications Due: January 20, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.
Application Training Webinar: December 19, 2014 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Colorado School Turnaround
Network
For program questions contact:
Lindsey Jaeckel ([email protected] or 720-357-4831)
For fiscal/budget questions contact:
Martin Petrov ([email protected] or 303-866-6389)
For RFP specific questions contact:
Kim Burnham ([email protected] or 303-866-6916)
Anna Young ([email protected] or 303-866-6250)
Colorado Department of Education
Unit of Federal Program Administration
1560 Broadway, Suite 1450, Denver, CO 80202
Title I, Part A Reallocated Funds
2010 Family Literacy Grant
Colorado School Turnaround Network - Overview
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications Due: January 20, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.
The Colorado Turnaround Network will accelerate student achievement for select
schools through targeted support, resources, and flexibility. The Network will be a
highly collaborative and accountable endeavor between local schools, their districts
and the Colorado Department of Education. Schools in the Network will benefit from
enhanced diagnostic reviews and planning support; personalized, professional
learning opportunities with a cohort of peer schools; and additional resources
through supplemental grant funding.
Introduction
The Network uses a framework to support schools in developing a rigorous
improvement plan that pushes on four research-based conditions to improve school
performance and student achievement. Network schools make targeted investments
in the following areas:
 Culture of Performance: Foster a positive learning environment that engages
families and community members in the school.
 Academic Systems: Design and implement a rigorous, aligned and engaging
academic program with a specific focus on data-driven instruction.
 Talent: Employ systems and strategies to recruit, develop, evaluate and
retain excellent teachers and support staff.
 Operations and District Support: Create systems and processes that
promote organizational effectiveness, including the strategic use of time,
staffing, and financial resources.
All participating network schools will receive access to specialized professional
development, including participation in intensive principal coaching through a
partner organization, as well as quarterly network events.
Program
Overview
Each network school will be assigned a Turnaround Support Manager from CDE, who
will serve as a resource and partner to the district and school. All participating
Network schools will be required to engage a district “partner” to serve as a key
support and advocate for the school at the district level. The district partner must be
a senior-level district staff member who will attend all Network professional
development opportunities and convenings with the school team. The district
partner will be responsible for ensuring the conditions for turnaround success are
established at the school and supported by the district. The school team will consist
of the principal and one other staff members (e.g. instructional coach, teacher leader,
or assistant principal) and will be required to attend all Network events. A timeline of
network activities can be found in the attached document named Appendix D Colorado Turnaround Network Year at-a-Glance.
CDE’s District and School Performance Unit, the district partner and the school team
will work collaboratively to monitor school progress and address challenges in an
innovative, timely way. Schools will remain a part of the Network for at least one
school year and may remain in the network for longer if criteria for success are not
met. Schools may be asked to leave the Network if agreements between CDE, the
district, and the school are not kept. These agreements will be outlined in a
memorandum of
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understanding (MOU) to be signed by CDE, the district, the local school board, and
the school.
Program
Overview
(Continued)
Meeting CDE’s
Strategic Goals
Schools that are accepted into the Network will receive targeted resources, support,
and/or funding in order to meet the unique needs of their improvement plan. Any
resources or funding provided through the Network will be directed by CDE staff and
may be discontinued for a variety of reasons, including: lack of visible student
achievement outcomes; lack of implementation of agreed-upon strategies; lack of
support by the district; or other reasons outlined in the MOU.
The Turnaround Network allows the Colorado Department of Education and recipient
Education Providers to fulfill the following 2014-2015 CDE Strategic Goals:
 Start strong: Every student starts strong with a solid foundation in grades
preschool-3.
 Read by third grade: Every student reads by the end of third grade.
 Meet or exceed standards: Every student meets or exceeds standards.
 Graduate ready: Every student graduates ready for college and careers.
These goals are supportive of the goals to which CDE holds our schools and districts
accountable in their accountability performance frameworks. They are also aligned
with the goals for which the U.S. Department of Education holds CDE accountable to
monitor and meet.
Eligible
Applicants
The 2015-2016 cohort of Network schools will be selected from a pool of schools with
Priority Improvement and Turnaround plan types. From this pool, schools will be
prioritized for selection using the following criteria:
 Schools in districts with more than one Priority Improvement and
Turnaround School;
 Schools in districts with a high concentration of Priority Improvement and/or
Turnaround schools (e.g. more than six Priority Improvement/Turnaround
schools in the district or more than 25% of schools in the district are Priority
Improvement or Turnaround);
 Schools entering Year One, Two, Three or Four on the accountability clock;
Please see the complete list of eligible schools in Appendix A.
LEAs may submit an application for more than one school. Each school will be asked
to submit an application to help gauge its readiness and commitment to joining the
Network. In each school’s application, the district must provide evidence of district
commitment to the network and, in the case of a district leadership transition,
identify a transition plan to ensure the school’s participation in the Network.
Application
Process
Application process:
January: Each school submits a network application. A pool of potential network
schools selected by CDE.
February – March: Potential schools receive a one-day diagnostic review site visit to
pinpoint school strengths and challenges to help inform improvement
strategies. After the site visit, some schools may be asked not to continue with
full network participation.
April-May: Network schools, districts, and CDE collaborate to develop improvement
strategies for 2015-2016 school year.
June: Network two-day kick-off
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Approximately $600,000 is available for the 2014-2015 school year for all Network
schools combined. Participating schools will receive awards in two parts:
Part 1 (Winter/Spring 2015): Awards will cover the cost of the diagnostic review site visit
, planning support, and costs associated with network participation.
Part 2 (Late Spring 2015): After identifying areas of need and focus, schools will receive
funds to implement improvement activities.
Available Funds
Network schools are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $60,000. Network schools will
be awarded an initial award of $25,000 for the cost of the diagnostic review and
planning. If accepted into the Network, schools can submit a budget proposal to cover
the cost of improvement activities identified during the diagnostic review process.
**Grant funds are only available for Title I schools. Non-Title I schools can still receive
additional resources, to be discussed on an individualized basis.
Review Process
and Timeline
A cross-unit CDE committee will review applications to determine each school’s fit
and readiness for the Network. In order to be recommended for the Network, the
application must receive 80% (72 points) of the total possible points (91 points).
Applications that score below 72 points may be asked to submit revisions that would
bring the application up to an acceptable level. All program decisions are final.
Applicants will be notified of Network acceptance no later than February 2, 2015.
CDE staff will review applications and, based on the responses to the application
questions, select network participants. For identified schools, CDE will arrange for a
diagnostic review to occur by April 2015. After the diagnostic review, CDE will support
schools in either developing a new improvement plan or updating an existing
improvement plan based on the findings from the diagnostic review. Throughout the
spring, CDE will meet with Network schools and their district partners to establish
conditions and/or flexibility deemed necessary to implement the schools’
improvement plan. Upon agreement, districts will be required to sign a unique
Assurances document with CDE to finalize participation in the Network for each
academic year in which the school participates.
Duration of
Program
Network schools will remain a part of the network for at least the 2015-2016 school
year. Most schools will participate for the two years (through the 2016-2017 school
year). At the end of the 2015-2016 school year, schools will submit a brief renewal
application that describes progress made and proposed changes to the school’s
improvement plan. Progress monitoring data collected throughout the year will
inform the renewal conditions for the network schools.
Schools may be asked not to participate for a second year. Schools that have met or
exceeded all of academic targets and have demonstrated that improvements can be
sustained absent the turnaround network may be asked to not participate for a
second year. Schools that have not met any implementation targets, have not met
participation requirements, or fail to meet a majority of academic targets may be
asked to not participate for a second year.
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Participation in the Network will require engagement by all parties in performance
management routines, protocols, and documentation. Participating districts and
schools must utilize an online Performance Management (PM) tool which will require
entering, managing, and sharing schools’ UIP action steps and interim data. Each
school will be trained during the June kick-off event in how to use the Google tool
and network expectations for inputting data.
A snapshot of the different tool pages is attached (see Attachment B). Within the
PM tool, the school will have a page for setting annual goals for student attendance,
behavior, and reading, writing and math targets. The school will update these data
before each site visit so that the district, school and CDE can discuss school progress.
The PM tool also includes a page for each Major Improvement Strategy the school
identifies in its UIP. On this page, the school will outline key action steps and will be
asked to reflect on implementation progress before each site visit. Finally, schools
will use a common classroom walk-through tool during CDE site visits to help track
progress within classrooms. Schools will be trained on this tool during the June kickoff convening.
Evaluation &
Reporting
Because the online PM tool which will be used is not a secure platform, no personally
identifiable information (PII) of students or educators will be entered or shared. Only
aggregate data will be entered or shared. In entering or sharing aggregate data,
districts and schools will use an n-size which preserves the privacy of student level
data. The Department will work with each participating school district to ensure that
any data entered and shared does not contain PII or violate n-size privacy concerns.
Participating districts are responsible for ensuring that the data entered or shared by
district personnel complies with the respective district’s data privacy and security
policies.
Each school will be asked to frequently track key school improvement indicators and
will be asked to submit final data by June 30, 2016.
Key School Improvement Indicator Data to be collected through the PM includes:
o Student daily attendance rates;
o Student chronic absenteeism rates;
o Student suspension data; and
o Student achievement on local, interim assessments.
Technical
Assistance
An application training webinar will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 8:309:30 a.m. To register, email [email protected].
Additional
Resources
For details on the Colorado Turnaround Network, please reference Appendix C. Visit
the network website for more information about the network and for contact
information: http://www.cde.state.co.us/accountability/turnaroundnetwork.
Submission Process and Deadline
The original plus one copy must be received at CDE by January 20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. In addition to the 2
hard copies, an electronic copy of the application must be submitted to:
[email protected]. The electronic version should include all required components of the
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application as one document. Faxes will not be accepted. Incomplete or late application will not be
considered. Application materials and are available for download on the CDE Website at:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/accountability/turnaroundnetwork.
Applications will be due by 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2015 to:
Colorado Department of Education
Competitive Grants and Awards
1560 Broadway, Suite 1450
Denver, CO 80202
&
Submit an electronic copy of the application by the deadline above to:
[email protected]
Application Format
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The total narrative (Sections A – D) of the application cannot exceed 10 pages. Please see
below for the required elements of the application.
All pages must be standard letter size, 8-1/2” x 11” using 12-point font and single-spaced
with 1-inch margins and numbered pages.
The signature page must include original signatures of the lead organization/fiscal agent.
Staple the pages of the original and each copy of the application. Please do not use
paperclips, rubber bands, binders or report covers.
Required Elements
The format outlined below must be followed in order to ensure consistent application of the
evaluation criteria. See evaluation rubric for specific selection criteria needed in sections A – D
(pages 11 – 15).
Part I:
Application Introduction (not scored)
Cover Page
Recipient School Information and Signature Page
Assurances Form
Executive Summary
Part II:
Narrative
Section A:
Section B:
Section C:
Section D:
School Needs Assessment
District Commitment & Capacity (to be completed by District)
Evaluation & Reporting
Budget Narrative
Electronic Budget
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PART I: Cover Page (Complete and attach as the first page of application)
Name of Education Provider:
Mailing Address:
Authorized Representative:
Telephone:
Email:
Fax:
District Code:
DUNS #:
Signature:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Signature:
District Partner:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Fax:
Signature:
Region: Indicate the region(s) this application will directly impact
 Metro  Pikes Peak  North Central  Northwest  West Central
 Southwest  Southeast  Northeast
Recipient Schools: Indicate the intended participating network schools (additional rows may be added).
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Part IA: Recipient School Information and Signature Page
(Complete and attach after cover page. If necessary, additional copies of this page may be attached in
order to include each participating school.)
Intended Recipient School Information and Signature
(Copy and complete this page for each intended recipient school)
School Name:
School Code:
Principal Name:
Principal Signature:
Grade Levels Served:
School Address:
Phone:
Email:
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Part IB: Statement of Assurances
(Complete and attach after signature page)
Colorado Turnaround Network
2015-2016
Purpose and Structure:
The CDE Turnaround Network will accelerate student achievement for select schools through targeted
support, resources and flexibility. The Network is a highly-collaborative and accountable endeavor between
local schools, their districts and the Colorado Department of Education, which will create turnaround proof
points from which districts will build capacity and others may learn.
The Role of the District Partner (participating principal’s supervisor):
 Attend and participate in all Network convenings – September, December, March, & June
and other dates as scheduled.
 Attend and participate in monthly visits with Principal and CDE staff at the school. District
Partner will play an active role in facilitating weekly visits.
 Visit with Principal at the school every week and document visit in Network online tools.
 Engage in performance management process throughout the year.
 Advocate within the district and with CDE to establish, protect, and support necessary and
identified conditions in order that the Principal is able to make dramatic improvements at
the school.
 Take ownership and hold oneself accountable for the results at the school.
The Role of the Principal:
 Attend and participate in all Network convenings – September, December, March, & June
and other dates as scheduled.
 Attend and participate in monthly visits with District Partner and CDE staff at the school.
 Visit with District Partner at the school every week and document visit in online tracker
tool.
 Engage in performance management process throughout the year - providing and entering
data into the tracker tool as relevant data becomes available.
 Advocate with the district to establish, protect, and support necessary and identified
conditions in order to make dramatic improvements at the school.
 Take ownership and hold oneself accountable for the results at the school.
The Role of the CDE Turnaround Support Manager:
 Plan and facilitate all Network convenings.
 Attend and facilitate monthly visits with District Partner and Principal at the school.
Gradually release responsibility of monthly visits to District Partner and Principal.
 Facilitate use of online tracker tool.
 Advocate within CDE and in the district to establish, protect, and support necessary and
identified conditions in order to see dramatic improvements at the school.
 Initiate honest conversations about the school’s performance and potential impact with
regards to the State accountability system.
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
Identify and negotiate additional resources and supports for identified conditions.
Successful participation in the Turnaround Network will result in:
 Dramatic increases in student achievement as measured by ambitious and specific goals.
 Meeting and improving on identified school goals through implementation of prioritized
strategies as measured by local culture and academic data indicators.
 Active engagement by all parties to find productive, collaborative, and innovative solutions
to challenges.
Data Requirements and Privacy Protections:
Participation in the Network will require engagement by all parties in performance management
routines, protocols, and tools. Participating districts and schools must utilize an online Googlebased tool which will require entering, managing, and sharing data. Because the online
management tool which will be used is not a secure platform, no personally identifiable
information of students or educators will be entered or shared. Only aggregate data will be
entered or shared. In entering or sharing aggregate data, districts and schools will use an n-size
which preserves the privacy of student level data. The Department will work with each
participating school district to ensure that any data entered and shared does not contain PII or
violate n-size privacy concerns. Participating districts are responsible for ensuring that the data
entered or shared by district personnel complies with the respective district’s data privacy and
security policies.
By signing below, the Superintendent, District Partner (if different), and Principal(s) agree to
support the participating Network Principal to fulfill the roles and responsibilities outlined above.
Superintendent:
Print
Signature
Date
District Partner (if different than Superintendent):
Print
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Principal:
Print
Principal:
Print
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Principal:
Print
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Principal:
Print
Principal:
Print
Signature
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Colorado Turnaround Network
Evaluation Rubric
Part I:I
Application Introduction
Part II:
Narrative
No Points
Section A: School Needs Assessment
/55
Section B: District Commitment & Capacity
/25
Section C: Principal Experience
Not Scored
Section D: Evaluation & Reporting
/5
Section E: Budget Narrative and Electronic Budget
/6
Total
/91
GENERAL COMMENTS: Please indicate support for scoring by including overall strengths and weaknesses.
These comments are used on feedback forms to applicants.
Strengths:
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Weaknesses:
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Required Changes:
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Recommendation:
Approved ______
Approved with Changes ______
Not Approved ______
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Selection Criteria & Evaluation Rubric
Part I: Proposal Introduction
No Points
Cover Pages and Assurances
Complete the attached cover page (Part I), signature pages (Part IA) and assurances page (Part IB) and
attach as the first three pages of the proposal.
Part II: Narrative
91 Points
The following criteria will be used by reviewers to evaluate the application as a whole. In order to be
recommended for the network, the application must receive 80% (72 points) of the total possible points
(91 points). Applications that score below 72 points may be asked to submit revisions that would bring
the application up to an acceptable level. An application that receives a score of 0 on any required
elements will not be approved.
Section A: School Needs Assessment
Inadequate
Minimal
Adequate
Excellent
(information
not
provided)
(requires
additional
clarification)
(clear and
complete)
(concise and
thoroughly
developed)
0
3
5
7
0
2
3
5
0
5
7
9
1) Provide a detailed explanation of why you are interested in
joining the Turnaround Network. Address why you believe
the Turnaround Network will be a good match for your
school and your students.
An adequate response will: describe in detail why the network
would be a benefit for the school, providing a clear description
of why the school is interested in partnering with CDE and
other turnaround schools to share and track progress.
2) Describe the major improvement strategies currently
identified in your UIP. Identify why these improvement
strategies were selected and describe any other major
initiatives currently underway at your school.
An adequate response will: articulate the school’s current
strategies and focus and show command of why the school
selected the identified strategies.
3) Describe your vision for the school in the next three years
and the outcomes you would like to achieve.
An adequate response will describe the vision for the school.
The response will convey a sense of urgency and eagerness to
dramatically improve student outcomes.
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4) Describe the resources and supports you think the school
needs in order to reach its goals. Please explain why these
resources and supports are needed.
An adequate response will identify targeted resources and
supports needed to help the school each its goals. An adequate
response will make a connection as to why resources are
needed to implement key strategies and how identified
resources will contribute to student achievement.
5) Address the need for flexibility in the following areas.
Include what flexibility (from state, district, or other
policies) would the school need and why.
a. Talent
b. Academic Systems
c. Culture of Performance
d. Operations and District Support
0
2
3
5
0
2
3
5
0
3
5
7
0
2
3
5
An adequate response will make connections between past
improvement efforts, any barriers caused by district, state or
other policies, and potential flexibilities needed to implement
improvement strategies.
6) Describe how the district currently supports the school.
Indicate who will be your district “partner,” and why and
how the person was selected.
An adequate response will identify a district partner and why
that partner was selected (e.g. principal supervisor, supervisor
of turnaround schools). An adequate response will also detail
what supports are currently provided by the district, including:
regular professional development, principal coaching, financial
resources and flexibility.
7) Describe how the school currently engages stakeholders
(e.g. parents, guardians, and community partners) in
improvement planning. Address how the school anticipates
communicating with stakeholders about its participation in
the network.
An adequate response articulates the current process for
sharing information with parents (e.g. website, community
meetings, newsletters) and details opportunities to
communicate with families about improvement initiatives.
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During the next school year, Network schools will convene to share successes and problem-solve around
challenges. As a part of this Network learning, schools will be asked to publicly share aggregate progress
monitoring and leading indicator data, which may include: student attendance rates; student behavior data;
local interim assessment data; teacher attendance data; TELL survey results; teacher evaluation data; principal
evaluation data; budget analyses; use-of-time audits; or other relevant indicators.
8) Describe your comfort level sharing and being held
accountable for monthly progress monitoring conversations
and data-collection within the Network.
An adequate response describes openly the schools comfortlevel with sharing progress monitoring data with CDE and other
network schools. The school addresses concerns, if any, about
sharing data publicly.
9) Describe how the school would benefit and be challenged
by this type of professional culture.
0
3
5
7
An adequate response with articulate how sharing of progress
monitoring data may be helpful in understanding school
strengths and weaknesses and highlighting critical actions to
improve student achievement.
0
2
3
5
Reviewer Comments:
TOTAL POINTS
Section B: District Commitment and Capacity
(To be Completed by District)
/55
Inadequate
Minimal
Adequate
Excellent
(information
not
provided)
(requires
additional
clarification)
(clear and
complete)
(concise and
thoroughly
developed)
0
5
1) Describe what the school needs to do in order to improve
at least one performance level within two years. Address
past barriers to success at this school. Describe the current
needs.
An adequate response details historical attempts at
improvement at the school and articulates why past
improvement efforts have failed to garner sustained progress.
The district partner articulates current improvement needs at
the school, providing ample detail about why certain needs are
crucial.
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2) Describe the skills and competencies this principal
embodies that will enable him/her to lead the turnaround
work at the school. Describe the principal’s relationship
with the school community.
An adequate response outlines the principal’s skills and
competencies that make him/her an ideal leader for the
0
5
7
9
turnaround work. This could include past professional
experiences, examples of leading through difficult change, and
personal qualities that enable him/her to be an exceptional
leader. An adequate response will articulate the strengths and
limitations of the principal’s relationship with the school
community, providing examples of relationships.
CDE will be supporting Network schools by facilitating a one day site visit diagnostic review and subsequent
planning process. CDE will facilitate the development of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the
school, district, and CDE, which will support the implementation of the school improvement plan. This may
require certain flexibility from district policies for Network schools.
3) Describe the systems and structures the district has in place
in order to support school-based decision-making in the
areas of talent, time, money and operations.
0
3
5
7
An adequate response will describe in detail how decisions
about people, time, money, and resources are made at the
district and any formal or informal decision-making structures.
Reviewer Comments:
TOTAL POINTS
/25
Section C: Principal Experience (Not Scored)
Principals should address the following four questions in the boxes below. This summary does not count
toward the 10-page narrative page limit. The questions below are NOT scored and should be completed
by the principal. There are no right or wrong answers to the questions. These questions were selected
because they ask about competencies for school turnaround. These questions cover competencies that*:
• Are likely to be most predictive of success for turnaround leaders
• Require the use of other critical leader competencies
• Distinguish principal candidates who would perform well in a turnaround effort versus other
school situations.
*Adapted from the University of Virginia Behavioral Event Interview questions
1) (Impact and Influence): Describe a time when you influenced another person or people in a way that
was satisfying to you.
2) (Monitoring and Directiveness): Describe a time when you set a standard for someone else’s work
and held that person accountable.
3) (Team Leadership): Describe a time when you led a group or team of people to accomplish work that
was satisfying to you.
4) (Self-Confidence): Describe a time when another person or people stood in your way to get
something done and you addressed the situation to your satisfaction.
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Section D: Evaluation & Reporting
1)
Inadequate
Minimal
Adequate
Excellent
(information
not
provided)
(requires
additional
clarification)
(clear and
complete)
(concise and
thoroughly
developed)
0
1
As a Network school, you will be asked to regularly share
and discuss school improvement indicator data. Describe
the process to track key school improvement indicators
your school will use to collect and document that data. The
school improvement indicators include: student daily
attendance rates; student chronic absenteeism rates;
student suspension data; and student achievement on
local, interim assessments.
3
5
An adequate response will specify methods the school will use to
collect information (e.g. who will pull data from which systems),
frequency of collection, and who will be designated to
coordinate data tracking and analysis.
Reviewer Comments:
TOTAL POINTS
Section E: Budget Narrative and Electronic
Budget Form
/5
Inadequate
Minimal
Adequate
Excellent
(information
not
provided)
(requires
additional
clarification)
(clear and
complete)
(concise and
thoroughly
developed)
Network schools that are Title I schools are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $60,000 to cover the cost
associated with a diagnostic review, improvement planning, participation in network events. Network schools will
be awarded an initial award of $25,000 for the cost of the diagnostic review and planning. If accepted into the
network, schools can submit a budget proposal to cover the cost of improvement activities identified during the
diagnostic review process.
Schools that are not Title I schools do not need to complete a budget narrative and electronic budget. The total
score will be adjust to reflect this.
1) Provide a brief budget and budget narrative that
describes the diagnostic review timeline and activities. In
your electronic budget and budget narrative be sure to
include line items and accompanying justification for
0
1
2
3
costs per school. An adequate response will include a
line item to pay for the diagnostic review provider,
potential staff release time, and supplies for
improvement planning.
2) Demonstrate how the funds awarded under the program
will be able to supplement the level of funds available for
authorized programs and activities, and will not supplant
any funding currently being used on providing leadership
development services or support.
0
1
2
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Reviewer Comments:
/6
TOTAL POINTS
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Appendix A
Cohort 2 Eligibility List
Schoo Distri
lNum ctNu
ber
mber
0210 0020
1878 0020
2582 0020
2584 0020
5814 0020
6376 0020
8361 0020
8842 0020
0024 0030
0186 0030
1426 0030
2308 0030
4536 0030
0914 0180
1458 0180
1470 0180
2998 0180
3354 0180
4426 0180
4970 0180
5361 0180
6160 0180
6310
6728
7558
District Name
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR SCHOOLS
ADAMS COUNTY 14
ADAMS COUNTY 14
ADAMS COUNTY 14
ADAMS COUNTY 14
ADAMS COUNTY 14
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
0180 ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
0180 ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
0180 ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
School Name
VANTAGE POINT
CORONADO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AT THORNTON MIDDLE
NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADAMS CITY HIGH SCHOOL
ALSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DUPONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KEMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOSTON K-8 SCHOOL
AURORA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLETCHER COMMUNITY SCHOOL
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
JEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LANSING ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
LYN KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MRACHEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
CAMPUS
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SABLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Levels
Served
MH
E
E
E
M
E
E
E
H
E
E
E
E
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Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
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7932 0180
8078 0180
9060 0180
9083 0180
9140 0180
9514 0180
0058 1620
0066 1620
0368 0100
0770 0050
0930 0480
4496 0480
0419 1140
5704 1140
1607 9035
0051 2810
0654 8001
0657 8001
1877 8001
4699 8001
5851 8001
3988 0130
3920 1010
5146 1010
6306 1010
7556 1010
8457 1010
9445 1010
District Name
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
ADAMS-ARAPAHOE 28J
AGUILAR REORGANIZED 6
AGUILAR REORGANIZED 6
ALAMOSA RE-11J
BENNETT 29J
BOULDER VALLEY RE 2
BOULDER VALLEY RE 2
CANON CITY RE-1
CANON CITY RE-1
CENTENNIAL BOCES
CENTER 26 JT
CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
CHERRY CREEK 5
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
COLORADO SPRINGS 11
School Name
SIXTH AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
VAUGHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VISTA PEAK P-8 EXPLORATORY
VIRGINIA COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AGUILAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AGUILAR JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ALAMOSA OMBUDSMAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOULDER UNIVERSAL
JUSTICE HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL
CANON ONLINE ACADEMY
MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTENNIAL BOCES HIGH SCHOOL
THE ACADEMIC RECOVERY CENTER OF SAN LUIS VALLEY
THE PINNACLE CHARTER SCHOOL ELEMENTARY
T.R. PAUL ACADEMY OF ARTS & KNOWLEDGE
COLORADO PROVOST ACADEMY
NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - THORNTON
MOUNTAIN SONG COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LIFE SKILLS CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS
NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SABIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
JACK SWIGERT AEROSPACE ACADEMY
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Levels
Served
E
M
E
EM
E
E
E
MH
MH
E
MH
MH
MH
E
H
H
E
EM
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H
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Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
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Turnaround Plan
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AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
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2054 0770
0010 0880
0220 0880
0650 0880
1295 0880
1400 0880
1489 0880
1528 0880
1748 0880
1846 0880
2167 0880
2188 0880
2205 0880
2641 0880
2789 0880
2880 0880
3426 0880
3512 0880
3655 0880
3778 0880
4494 0880
4656 0880
5255 0880
5448 0880
5608 0880
5844 0880
6098 0880
6239 0880
District Name
CROWLEY COUNTY RE-1-J
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
School Name
CROWLEY COUNTY WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
AMESSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEACH COURT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
CENTENNIAL A SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING
COMPASSION ROAD ACADEMY
CHELTENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER
COLUMBINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DENVER PUBLIC MONTESSORI JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DENVER CENTER FOR 21ST LEARNING AT WYMAN
DCIS AT FORD
EXCEL ACADEMY
ESCUELA TLATELOLCO SCHOOL
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GILPIN MONTESSORI PUBLIC SCHOOL
GOLDRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GREENLEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL DENVER
KEPNER MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAKE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
CONTEMPORARY LEARNING ACADEMY
MOREY MIDDLE SCHOOL
NOEL COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL
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Levels
Served
M
H
E
E
H
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EMH
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Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
AEC: Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
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Priority Improvement Plan
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6308 0880
7163 0880
7188 0880
7246 0880
7694 0880
7698 0880
7861 0880
8053 0880
8054 0880
8131 0880
8132 0880
8145 0880
8817 0880
8909 0880
9050 0880
9408 0880
9496 0880
9693 0880
9739 0880
2206 2055
3847 0900
3863 0900
5405 0900
4838 0910
9701 0910
4841 2520
1556 0120
2752 0120
District Name
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DENVER COUNTY 1
DOLORES RE-4A
DOUGLAS COUNTY RE 1
DOUGLAS COUNTY RE 1
DOUGLAS COUNTY RE 1
EAGLE COUNTY RE 50
EAGLE COUNTY RE 50
EAST OTERO R-1
ENGLEWOOD 1
ENGLEWOOD 1
EMH
Levels
Served
H
MH
H
H
E
E
MH
E
M
E
H
MH
M
EM
E
H
E
MH
EM
M
M
E
EMH
E
EMH
E
E
M
School Name
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT CENTER
P.R.E.P. (POSITIVE REFOCUS EDUCATION PROGRAM)
P.U.S.H. ACADEMY
RESPECT ACADEMY AT LINCOLN
CHARLES M. SCHENCK (CMS) COMMUNITY SCHOOL
SCHMITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIMS FAYOLA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY DENVER
SOAR AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH
HENRY WORLD SCHOOL GRADES 6-8
OAKLAND ELEMENTARY
SOUTHWEST EARLY COLLEGE
SUMMIT ACADEMY
VENTURE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
TREVISTA ECE-8 AT HORACE MANN
VALVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
CASTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST GENERATIONS ACADEMY
WYATT ACADEMY
DOLORES MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOPE ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOPE ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
EDCSD: COLORADO CYBER SCHOOL
JUNE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WORLD ACADEMY
LA JUNTA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CHERRELYN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENGLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
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AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
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Turnaround Plan
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0492 2405
0988 3120
1384 3120
2825 3120
3162 3120
4438 3120
5620 3120
6774 3120
7700 3120
7814 3120
8975 3120
6701 1070
0063 1390
3306 1390
4252 1540
4254 1540
0034 1420
1451 1420
6237 1420
6474 1420
6848 1420
9154 1420
9515 1420
4369 2862
4986 0290
0187 0010
0263 0010
0501 0010
District Name
FORT MORGAN RE-3
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
GREELEY 6
HANOVER 28
HUERFANO RE-1
HUERFANO RE-1
IGNACIO 11 JT
IGNACIO 11 JT
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JEFFERSON COUNTY R-1
JULESBURG RE-1
LAS ANIMAS RE-1
MAPLETON 1
MAPLETON 1
MAPLETON 1
EMH
Levels
Served
E
M
E
MH
M
M
E
E
E
E
E
E
EM
EM
E
M
MH
MH
H
M
E
E
EM
MH
M
MH
EMH
EM
School Name
BAKER CENTRAL SCHOOL
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENGAGE ONLINE ACADEMY
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHN EVANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHAWSHEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UNION COLONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PEAKVIEW SCHOOL
GARDNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IGNACIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
IGNACIO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MC LAIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
ADDENBROOKE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
NEW AMERICA SCHOOL
O'CONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
PENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIVIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHEAT RIDGE 5-8
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF COLORADO AT JULESBURG
LAS ANIMAS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MAPLETON EXPEDITIONARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
MONTEREY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
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Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
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0504 0010
0509 0010
3361 2000
4439 2000
7236 2000
5850 1130
5579 2740
6036 2740
4546 2035
5436 2035
5836 2035
6142 2790
6992 1440
5917 1550
0822 2690
0860 2690
0954 2690
1304 2690
1454 2690
1828 2690
3206 2690
4376 2690
5048 2690
6132 2690
8030 2690
7268 2720
1006 1180
5114 2530
District Name
MAPLETON 1
MAPLETON 1
MESA COUNTY VALLEY 51
MESA COUNTY VALLEY 51
MESA COUNTY VALLEY 51
MIAMI/YODER 60 JT
MONTE VISTA C-8
MONTE VISTA C-8
MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ RE-1
MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ RE-1
MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ RE-1
MOUNTAIN VALLEY RE 1
PLAINVIEW RE-2
POUDRE R-1
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
PUEBLO CITY 60
RANGELY RE-4
ROARING FORK RE-1
ROCKY FORD R-2
EMH
Levels
Served
E
EM
E
E
H
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
EM
E
E
E
H
E
M
M
M
E
E
E
H
E
School Name
WELBY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
CLAYTON PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL
GRANDE RIVER VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY
JUNIPER RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
R-5 HIGH SCHOOL
MIAMI/YODER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BILL METZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN SAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BESSEMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEULAH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARLILE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HEROES MIDDLE SCHOOL
RISLEY INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF INNOVATION
PUEBLO ACADEMY OF ARTS
MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HEROES ACADEMY PREK-5
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRIDGES
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
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Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
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Priority Improvement Plan
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Priority Improvement Plan
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8121 9050
1021 0040
6294 0040
9230 0040
0250 0580
6010 0470
6404 0470
6498 0470
8375 3000
9260 1560
1386 1580
2944 1580
6196 2190
6436 2190
9422 1340
5388 0070
9462 0070
6952 0990
9729 3210
District Name
SAN JUAN BOCES
SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J
SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J
SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J
SOUTH CONEJOS RE-10
ST VRAIN VALLEY RE 1J
ST VRAIN VALLEY RE 1J
ST VRAIN VALLEY RE 1J
SUMMIT RE-1
THOMPSON R2-J
TRINIDAD 1
TRINIDAD 1
WEST END RE-2
WEST END RE-2
WEST GRAND 1-JT.
WESTMINSTER 50
WESTMINSTER 50
WIDEFIELD 3
WRAY RD-2
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Served
MH
MH
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M
M
EM
E
H
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H
M
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EM
H
M
M
E
E
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School Name
SOUTHWEST COLORADO E-SCHOOL
BRIGHTON HERITAGE ACADEMY
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VIKAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
ANTONITO MIDDLE SCHOOL
TIMBERLINE PK-8
NORTHRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OLDE COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL
SNOWY PEAKS HIGH SCHOOL
HAROLD FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL
TRINIDAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
FISHER'S PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NATURITA ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
NUCLA HIGH SCHOOL
WEST GRAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
M. SCOTT CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
WESTMINSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PINELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
AEC: Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
AEC: Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Turnaround Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Priority Improvement Plan
Appendix B
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Appendix C
The Colorado School Turnaround Network will accelerate student achievement for select schools through
targeted support, resources and flexibility. The Network is a highly-collaborative and accountable
endeavor between local schools, their districts and the Colorado Department of Education.
About The Network
With the support of the Commissioner, the CDE District and School Performance Unit launched Turnaround
Network for schools, welcoming the first cohort of 8-12 schools with the support of their districts in the summer
of 2014. The network will add a second cohort of schools during the spring of 2015. Schools in the network will
benefit from enhanced diagnostic review and planning support, a cohort of peer schools, personalized
professional learning opportunities, performance management, and supplemental grant funding.
All participating network schools will be required to engage a district ‘partner’ to serve as a key support and
advocate for the school at the district level. The district partner should be a senior-level district staff member
who will attend all Network events with the school team. The district partner will be responsible for ensuring
the conditions for turnaround success are established at the school and supported by the district. The school
team will consist of the principal and one or two teacher leaders and each team member will be required to
attend all Network events.
Why Is The Network Needed?
CDE’s Office of Turnaround Support historically has engaged with districts with a Priority Improvement or
Turnaround accreditation rating. The Network is a way CDE to directly support low-performing schools with
the collaboration of their district.. After researching national models and practices, CDE believes the network
strategy and structure is necessary in order to provide high-quality support to the field and maximize
resources across the state. The network model enables CDE to make targeted investments in a cohort of
districts and schools in order to rapidly collect, monitor and disseminate best practices for supporting
turnaround schools.
Core Network Components:
Diagnostic Review and
Improvement Planning
Network schools will receive a brief, targeted
diagnostic review and improvement planning
support aligned to key conditions for rapid
improvement.
Progress Monitoring
Network schools will partner with a CDE team
member to frequently and regularly collect and
monitor leading indicators of change, problemsolve together, and connect with other network
schools
Professional Learning
Network schools will benefit from targeted
professional learning aligned to the conditions for
school turnaround and specific school needs. PD
opportunities will occur face-to-face and through
virtual platforms.
External Partners
CDE will research and screen external providers
and connect network schools with vetted
partners.
Grant Funding
CDE will support the costs associated with
participation in network activities. Network
schools may benefit from additional grant
supports and services from external partners.
Documentation and Support
If schools remain on the Accountability Clock,
they will benefit from enhanced documentation
to be used as the State Board reviews schools’
improvement efforts.
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Network Benefits and Commitments
What Benefits Will I See?
Districts
 District will have access to intensive
professional development in
identified Network conditions
 District will learn about performance
management and use of date to
drive instructional improvement
 District will have access to CDE’s
best thinking on turnaround
strategies
 District will have access to highquality partner organizations
Network Schools
CDE
 Principal and teacher leaders will
have access to intensive PD in
identified conditions
 CDE will have commitment of
districts to make accelerated
academic improvements in
participating schools
 Principal will have access to highquality partner organizations
 Principal will have dedicated support
by district ‘partner.’
 Principal will have opportunity to visit
other high-growth schools
 CDE will have strong relationship to
district ‘partner’ and school principal
 CDE will create proof points in
school improvement to share with
other schools
 Principal will learn about
performance management and use
of data to drive instructional
improvement
What Commitments Will I Have To Make?
Districts
Network Schools
CDE
 District will dedicate a ‘partner’ to
support and supervise Network
principal(s)
 Principal will engage in all Network
activities
 CDE will provide intensive
professional development and
support in areas of four conditions
 Principal will follow and implement
all agreed-upon improvement
strategies
 District ‘partner’ will engage in all
Network activities
 District will engage in performance
management process
 Principal will engage in performance
management process and will lead
the use of data-driven decisions with
all staff
 District will provide agreed-upon
flexibilities to Network school
 District will systematize and
generalize conditions for success in
other non-Network schools within
two years
 Principal will ask for support and
conditions from district as needed
 Principal will actively supervise all
 CDE will coordinate a diagnostic
review
 CDE will provide intensive
improvement planning aligned to the
conditions
 CDE will allocate resources and/or
grants
 CDE will provide staff to support and
partner with network schools
school staff
Conditions for Success: The Turnaround Network’s Approach to Improvement
Planning
The CO Turnaround Network uses a framework to support schools in developing a rigorous improvement
plan that pushes on four research-based conditions to improve school performance and student
achievement. Network schools make targeted investments in the following areas
1. Culture of
Performance
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.
School mission & vision
Shared accountability
Inspiring learning
environment
Purposeful relationships
with families
Effective socialemotional supports
Continuous improvement
Commitment to equity
2. Academic
Systems
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Comprehensive and
aligned curriculum
Articulated instructional
model
Planning for equity
Meeting individual needs
Use of aligned and
meaningful assessment
Multi-tiered systems of
support
Effective use of
instructional time
3. Talent
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Strategic leadership
Distributed leadership
Instructional leadership
Talent development
Evaluation
4. Operations and
District Support
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Staff recruitment,
allocation, and strategic
retention
Organizational structures
Budgeting and resource
authority
Data systems
Processes to monitor
school-level data
Stakeholder
engagement
Time allocation
Collaborative structures
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Network Year-at-a-Glance
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