File: AEA - Standards Based Education File: AEA - Standards Based EducationThe Board supports a system of education that develops and teaches standards that enable students to achieve the highest level of knowledge and skills. Academic standards will clearly identify what students should know and be able to do at key points in their school careers.
In accordance with state law, the Board has adopted a standards-based education system which focuses on student learning of content standards. It is the intent of the Board that the district's program of instruction and assessments be aligned with content standards. In standards-based education, courses and units of study are clearly defined, understood by teachers and students and communicated to staff members, families and the community. The district's standards-based education system will advance equity, promote student learning and reinforce accountability.
The superintendent will be responsible for developing a plan to implement content standards that meet or exceed the model state content standards and revise curriculum and programs of instruction to align them with the district's standards to provide students with the educational experiences necessary to achieve the standards. The plan will also address the professional development of teachers and administrators to enable successful implementation of standards-based education. The plan will ensure that the educational programs of the district actively address the needs of exceptional students, consciously avoid gender or cultural bias, and address the different learning styles and needs of students of various backgrounds and abilities. The plan will conform with all timelines established by law.
The district will work with educators, parents, youth representatives, students, business persons, members of the community and the district accountability committee to review and revise content standards as necessary to ensure maximum effectiveness. Parents will be kept informed of student progress in achieving content standards and how such progress will be measured. This information will also be provided to the district accountability committee and school accountability committees.
Adopted December 10, 1997
Revised January 11, 2010
Revised February 8, 2016
Revised April 29, 2024
LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 22-1-104 (6)(a) (financial assistance to develop and promote programs that address state academic standards for civics)
C.R.S. 22-7-1013(1) (adoption of academic standards)
C.R.S. 22-7-1013(5)(b) (local education providers must select youth representatives to review education standards)
C.R.S. 22-11-101 et seq. (Education Accountability Act of 2009)
C.R.S. 22-32-109 (1)( r) (t) (duty to comply with state regulations and determine programs)
CROSS REFS.: AE, Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment