Colorado State Model Evaluation System
Colorado's state-provided teacher evaluation system organized around Quality Standards I through V. The system was developed under Senate Bill 10-191 and requires that 50% of a teacher's evaluation be based on professional practices (observed and non-observed) and 50% on measures of student learning.
Available as the state model for all Colorado school districts under SB 10-191.
Framework Domains
Colorado State Model at a Glance
Quality Standard I: Content Knowledge
Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach, making the discipline accessible and meaningful for all students.
Quality Standard II: Student Learning
Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment and facilitate learning for their students.
Quality Standard III: Instructional Practice
Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction, making content accessible for all students through a variety of strategies.
Quality Standard IV: Professionalism
Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Quality Standard V: Student Growth
Teachers demonstrate that their students are growing academically based on multiple measures of student learning.
Rating Scale
Colorado State Model Rating Levels
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