Teacher evaluation rules approved
The State Board of Education has approved new rules for evaluation of principals and teachers – with important blanks to be filled in later.
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Reactions to SB 191 rules seem positive
Witnesses at a hearing Wednesday supported proposed regulations for educator evaluations but suggested further tweaking.
Notification rule in hands of Denver judge
A judge’s decision is the next step in the legal fight over the state rule requiring parents be notified when teachers are arrested.
SBE crosses fingers on new tests
Updated – The State Board of Education has voted to request bids for new state tests and supported seeking a NCLB waiver.
SBE mulls test costs, NCLB waiver
Testing costs and the possibility of waiving out of the NCLB law sparked lively discussion among State Board of Education members.
State Board has a big day
The State Board of Education got an estimate on new test costs Wednesday and an earful about proposed teacher evaluation regulations.
Districts eager for SB 191 pilot
Nearly a quarter of Colorado school districts have applied to participate in field-testing of new principal and teacher evaluation methods.
CEA challenges arrest-notice rule
The Colorado Education Association has filed suit challenging a recent State Board of Education rule requiring districts to notify parents when employees are arrested.
Gates gives $9.7M for Colorado reforms
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing $9.7 million to help Colorado school districts implement and integrate key education reforms.
Seeking state-local balance on evaluations
A key issue in Colorado’s educator effectiveness law – how much flexibility school districts should have in evaluating teachers – remains in play.
