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School Leader Integrated Timeline 2024-25
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QuarterActionsDescriptionTopicStart DateFinish Date
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Quarter 1Share 2024 Individual State Assessment ResultsDistribute 2024 state assessment results to educators and parents. Confidential individual student reports can be shared with parents as soon as they are available. Aggregated and individual student level results may be used internally for informational planning purposes before results are publicly released.Assessment06/17/2408/30/24
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Quarter 1Accountability Committee Involvement in UIP and BudgetEnsure District and School Accountability Committees are involved in revising the UIP and providing input on budgets.Accountability07/01/2406/30/25
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Quarter 1Identify School Assessment Coordinator and School Technology CoordinatorEnsure your school has an appointed school assessment coordinator and school technology coordinator.Assessment07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Complete PSAT/SAT establishment survey. Assign PSAT/SAT CoordinatorsComplete PSAT/SAT establishment survey and ensure your school has appointed Test Coordinator(s), Accommodations Coordinator(s), and Technology Coordinator(s) for PSAT in grades 9 and 10, and SAT in grade 11.Assessment07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Develop a Policy on How Parents May Excuse their child(ren) from the state assessmentsLEPs: Adopt and implement a policy and implement LEP's procedure by which a student's parent(s) may excuse the student from participating in one or more of the state content assessments.Assessment07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Develop a Policy to Request Paper Form of State AssessmentLEPs: Adopt and implement a written policy by which the local education provider will decide whether to request the paper form of the CMAS state assessments.Assessment07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Communicate Assessment ScheduleDistribute and post written information regarding the assessments to be administered during the school year inclduing an assessment calendar.Assessment07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Ensure any evaluators with upcoming license renewals have completed the evaluator training requirementEnsure all evaluators of licensed personnel (i.e., evaluators of teachers, SSPs, and principals/assistant principals) have completed the evaluator training (or have access to an upcoming training) per the new requirement to renew their license. Training may be completed through a CDE training, an authorized provider of CDE's E-Train, or a district/BOCES with an approved training program. This is a one-time training requirement and is required for license renewal starting August 1, 2024.Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Evaluation System Orientation for Educators New to BuildingProvide a full and comprehensive orientation on the district's evaluation system to all new educators (i.e., teachers, SSPs, and assistant principals) in your building. Required yearly: 22-9-106. Local boards of education - duties - performance evaluation system - compliance - rules - repeal.
Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Orient Returning Educators on Educator Evaluation System UpdatesProvide annual orientation/updates for all licensed personnel (i.e., principals, assistant principals, teachers and special services providers [SSPs]) on the district's educator evaluation system and highlight any updates in process and/or measures of student learning/outcomes that will take place for the school year. Specifically highlight updates per new statute and State Board rules. Confirm and provide overview/guidance if district will offer a Highly Effective evaluation process. Required yearly: 22-9-106. Local boards of education - duties - performance evaluation system - compliance - rules - repeal.
Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Engage and support educators' self-reflection for continued professional growthEngage principals, assistant principals, teachers and special services providers in self-reflection on their practice and progress from last year (the self-assessment and reflection should incorporate last year’s evaluation). IF district offers a Highly Effective evaluation process, differentiate start-of-year conversations to align with district guidance for implementation of the new evaluation process.Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Revisit Educator Evaluation Professional GoalsRevisit educator evaluation professional goals with any teachers or SSPs you may have missed at the end of last year.Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Support evaluators and educators in evaluation processProvide orientation and support to evaluators and educators about the evaluation process as needed (e.g., ensure understanding of evaluation processes, measures of student learning/outcomes [MSLs/MSOs] to be used for the 2023-24 school year, inter-rater agreement, and connections to district and school initiatives.) Required yearly: 22-9-106. Local boards of education - duties - performance evaluation system - compliance - rules - repeal.
Educator Effectiveness07/01/2410/01/24
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Quarter 1Participate in district review of Educator Evaluation SystemParticipate in district review of current evaluation system with supervisors/evaluators to identify areas for improvement/refinement, as well as identify areas that will require system wide updates per SB22-070 for the 2023-24 school year. Educator Effectiveness07/01/2409/01/24
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Quarter 1Kindergarten School ReadinessPlan for implementation of school readiness assessment and plans.
Elementary07/01/2408/30/24
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Quarter 1Colorado READ ActPlan for READ assessment process.Elementary07/01/2408/30/24
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Quarter 1Colorado READ ActCheck the READ Act and School Readiness webpages for upcoming training information.Elementary07/01/2408/30/24
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Quarter 1Colorado READ ActEnsure all K-3 students have been assessed for significant reading deficiencies and individual READ plans are initiated and/or revised as needed (READ Act).Elementary07/01/24Within 90 days from the first day of school
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Quarter 1Conduct School Readiness Assessments and Implement PlansSupport kindergarten teachers with school readiness plan and assessment process.Elementary07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Conduct READ Assessments and Implement PlansEnsure all K-3 students have been assessed for significant reading deficiencies and individual READ plans are initiated and/or revised as needed (READ Act).Elementary07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Charter Principals: Develop a Policy to Request Paper Form of State AssessmentCharter principals: Adopt and implement a written policy by which the local education provider (i.e. school) will decide whether to request the paper form of the state assessments. Policy is to be distributed to parents and posted to the school website "before the start of fall semester classes".Schools of Choice07/01/2409/01/24
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Quarter 1Charter Communication on Assessment ScheduleCharter principals: Distribute and post written information regarding the assessments to be administered during the school year including an assessment calendar (recommendation: "as early as possible" and coordinate first with authorizer)Schools of Choice07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Charter Policy for Student Excusal from State AssessmentsCharter principals: Adopt and implement a written policy and procedure by which a student’s parent(s) may excuse the student from participating in one or more of the state assessments. (recommendation: coordinate first with authorizer)Schools of Choice07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Review Data and Update UIPBased upon analysis of available state and local data, refresh district UIP. Refine any activities that are not yielding results.UIP07/01/2409/30/24
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Quarter 1Implement UIP and Monitor ProgressImplement action plan in school UIP. Review interim measures and implementation benchmarks and adjust plan accordingly. Ensure accountability committee is involved in quarterly reviews.UIP07/01/2406/30/25
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Quarter 1Review data from Colorado TLCC SurveyAnalyze data from TLCC Survey and consider ways to use information for school improvement (e.g., include as a data source in UIP).UIP07/01/2406/30/25
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Quarter 1Preliminary Performance Frameworks ReleaseAnalyze 2024 preliminary School and District Performance Frameworks (expected availability in late August for traditional schools). Reports and data will be provided to district accountability contacts via Syncplicity.Accountability08/28/2409/09/24
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Quarter 1Request to ReconsiderDistricts may submit additional evidence if they do not agree with the preliminary school plan type. Accountability08/28/2410/15/24
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Quarter 2Collect Charter School Renewal ApplicationsNo later than December 1 of the year prior to the year in which a charter school contract expires, the charter board shall submit a renewal application to the local board of education.Schools of Choice09/01/2412/01/24
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Quarter 1ESSA Improvement Identification ReleaseAnalyze data for schools identified under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CS), Targeted Support and Improvement (TS) or Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATS).Accountability09/02/2409/20/24
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Quarter 1Update Student Demographic DataUpdate student interchange with accurate demographic data in preparation for initial pre-ID rostering of ACCESS for ELLs (November), CMAS/CoAlt (based on October count data) and PSAT grades 9 & 10 and SAT (based on October count data) assessments.Assessment09/05/2412/15/24
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Quarter 1AEC Performance Frameworks ReleaseFor AEC School Leaders, analyze 2024 AEC Performance Frameworks (expected availability mid-September). Reports and data are provided to district accountability contacts via Syncplicity.Accountability09/09/2409/27/24
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Quarter 2Verify Requests for Extended CMAS (Math and ELA) Testing Windows Have Been SubmittedVerify that requests for extended CMAS Mathematics and ELA online testing windows needed to accommodate for technology capacity have been submitted by Dec. 15. CMAS Mathematics and ELA testing should be completed during the three week window in April with extensions requested only in those cases when district technology capacity requires additional online testing groups that prevents testing from being completed in that window.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Verify Requests for Early High School CMAS (Science) Testing Windows Have Been Submitted.Verify that requests for early testing windows for high school CMAS Science have been submitted by Dec. 15.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Verify Unique Accommodation Requests Have Been SubmittedVerify that Unique Accommodations Requests, if needed, have been submitted by Dec. 15.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Verify Testing Centers for PSAT and SATVerify that high schools have been established as testing centers for PSAT and SAT. Online schools will need to identify brick-and-mortar sites for school day testing.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Verify Vouchers for Online Students Have Been OrderedVerify vouchers have been ordered for online students for whom appropriate school day testing sites cannot be identified.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Track Requests for PSAT and SAT AccommodationsVerify that staff have begun to request PSAT accommodations for 9th- and 10th graders and SAT accommodations for 11th graders.Assessment10/01/2412/15/24
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Quarter 2Ensure evaluators conducting observations in support of educator evaluationsEnsure all supervisors/evaluators of licensed personnel (i.e., teachers, SSPs, and principals/assistant principals) are conducting and calibrating observation data aligned with school/district practices and corresponding standards and elements, as well as providing ongoing/timely feedback to educators. Identify initial areas of educator strength, opportunities for growth, and any support needed.Educator Effectiveness10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Colorado READ ActDetermine dates for end-of-year conferences for students with a significant reading deficiency.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Colorado READ ActEnsure all kindergarten students have an individual school readiness plan.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Colorado School ReadinessEnsure school readiness data collection information is ready for district submission.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Submit School Readiness DataEnsure school readiness data collection information is ready for district submission.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Implement School Readiness PlansEnsure all kindergarten students have an individual school readiness plan and implement.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Create and Implement READ PlansSupport diagnostic reading assessments for students identified with a significant reading deficiency and the creation of individual READ plans.Elementary10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Assess Professional Development Needs in Implementing Revised CO Academic StandardsPrincipals should monitor educators understanding of the revisions to the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards to assess budgetary and professional development needs.Standards10/01/2412/31/24
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Quarter 2Submit 2024-25 UIPs for Public PostingSubmit updated school and UIPs for public posting on SchoolView. Consider requirements around local board approval of plans for schools on Priority Improvement or Turnaround. CDE will review plans for schools with Priority Improvement, Turnaround and ESSA CS identifications. Note school/district with a Performance plan type may qualify for biennial flexibility.UIP10/15/2410/15/24
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Quarter 2Performance Frameworks FinalizedPlan types not submitted for Request to Reconsider are finalized and reviewed by the State Board of Education for approval at the November meeting. Remainder of plans types approved by the State Board of Education finalized at the December meeting.Accountability11/13/2412/12/24
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Quarter 3Mid-Year Reflection and conversation between evaluator and educatorSupervisors/evaluators of licensed personnel (teachers, SSPs, and principals/assistant principals) have a mid-year conference to reflect on educator evaluation observations, data/evidence collected to date, discuss feedback and highlight areas of strength and needed growth. Make any adjustments to goals if needed. After mid-year review supervisors continue to conduct observations, collect evidence and give ongoing feedback for all teachers and SSPs throughout the year.Educator Effectiveness12/01/2403/29/25
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Quarter 3Identify School Readiness Training NeedsDetermine training needs for kindergarten teachers for school readiness plans and assessment.Elementary01/01/2503/29/25
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Quarter 3Ensure Staff are Participating in READ TrainingEnsure K-3 educators, 4-12 interventionists, and K-3 administrators are particicipating in an evidenced based training required under the READ Act.Elementary01/01/2503/29/25
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Quarter 3Identify Gaps in Resources Aligned to 2020 CO Academic StandardsPrincipals should provide educators with time to identify any potential gaps in materials and resources alignment when aligned to 2020 Colorado Academic Standards.Standards01/01/2503/29/25
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Quarter 3Prepare Technology EnvironmentsVerify that technology environments have been prepared for all computer-based state testing.Assessment01/02/2504/04/25
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Quarter 3Verify CMAS Paper Materials Have Been RequestedVerify any needed CMAS paper materials, including accommodation materials, have been requested (expected deadline: Jan. 27, 2025).Assessment01/02/2501/27/25
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Quarter 3Verify Completion of State Assessment Training and Security AgreementsVerify that School Assessment Coordinators have scheduled and/or conducted state assessment administration training for staff and that security agreements have been signed and collected.Assessment01/02/2504/04/25
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Quarter 3Verify Student CMAS Registrations and Create Computer-Based Sessions Verify that student CMAS registrations have been updated as appropriate and that computer-based test sessions have been created as needed.Assessment01/02/2504/04/25
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Quarter 3Assign CMAS Special FormsVerify that staff have assigned CMAS special forms in PearsonAccessnext (e.g., accommodations, text-to-speech) as appropriate.Assessment01/02/2504/04/25
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Quarter 3Submit Accommodations to College Board for PSAT/SATVerify that staff have submitted accommodations information to College Board for PSAT/SAT (January (exact date TBD) for College Board approved and February (exact date TBD) for state-allowed).Assessment01/02/2502/28/25
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Quarter 3Communicate about Optional SAT EssayVerify that high schools have distributed information about the optional SAT Essay to students and have facilitated registration for the SAT Essay for any students who want to take it.Assessment01/02/2503/28/25
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Quarter 3Communicate about Optional Questionnaire for PSAT 10 and SATVerify that high schools have distributed information to students and parents and have obtained consent for those students who want to participate in the optional questionnaire for PSAT 10 and SAT.Assessment01/02/2503/28/25
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Quarter 3Administer ACCESS for English Language LearnersAdminister ACCESS for English Language LearnersAssessment01/13/2502/14/25
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Quarter 3Submit 2024-25 UIPs for Public Posting - Optional January SubmissionSchools/districts who participated in Request to Reconsider or those who are newly identified may submit updated school and district UIPs for public posting on SchoolView. Schools must receive approval from their district to participate. Consider requirements around local board approval of plans for schools on Priority Improvement or Turnaround. CDE will review plans for schools/districts with Priority Improvement, Turnaround and ESSA CS identifications.UIP01/15/2501/15/25
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Quarter 4Report Graduation Guidelines through Year-End ReportWork with data responders, counselors, and teachers to report the Graduation Guidelines measures that all high school students have met, especially seniors with AYG 2025 and 5th year seniors with AYG 2026.Secondary03/01/2506/30/24
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Quarter 4Verify Demographic InformationVerify demographic information for all state content assessments is updated in vendor systems as appropriate.Assessment04/01/2505/09/25
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Quarter 4Review Individual Student Level Data from 2025 AssessmentsReview individual student-level data from the 2025 state assessments as they become available.Assessment04/01/2507/25/25
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Quarter 4Finish Educator Evaluations and Set Preliminary Goals for Next YearFinish all educator evaluation observations and evidence collection for teacher and SSP evaluations. Hold end-of-year conferences to report on the near-final evaluation rating. Present final written report and preliminary rating two weeks prior to the end of the school year. Set preliminary goals for next year.Educator Effectiveness04/01/2506/30/25
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Quarter 4Colorado READ ActEnsure all K-3 students have been assessed with end of year assessmentsElementary04/01/2506/17/25
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Quarter 4Colorado READ ActEnsure all K-3 students on READ plans have had their end of year conferencesElementary04/01/2506/17/25
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Quarter 4Ensure Staff are Participating in School Readiness TrainingRegister kindergarten teachers for school readiness assessment training as needed.Elementary04/01/2506/17/25
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Quarter 4Submit READ DataEnsure READ data collection information is submitted to district.Elementary04/01/2506/17/25
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Quarter 4Ensure Staff are Participating in READ TrainingEnsure K-3 educators are particicipating in an evidenced based training required under the READ Act.Elementary04/01/2506/17/25
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Quarter 4Administer CMAS and CoAlt AssessmentsAdminister CMAS and CoAlt assessments.Assessment04/07/2504/25/25
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Quarter 4Administer PSAT and SATAdminister PSAT for 9th- and 10th graders; SAT for 11th graders.Assessment04/14/2504/25/25
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Quarter 4Improvement Planning for 2025-26Review local data and begin adjusting UIP for next school year. Include stakeholders (e.g., accountability committee). State data in fall 2025 can be used to validate performance challenges and root causes, when available.UIP04/15/2506/30/25
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Quarter 4Ensure evaluators with upcoming license renewals have completed the evaluator training requirementEnsure all evaluators of licensed personnel (i.e., evaluators of teachers, SSPs, and principals/assistant principals) have completed the evaluator training (or have access to an upcoming training) per the new requirement to renew their license. Training may be completed through a CDE training, an authorized provider of CDE's E-Train, or a district/BOCES with an approved training program. This is a one-time training requirement.Educator Effectiveness05/01/2506/30/25
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