The general assembly hereby finds that: Teachers have a great impact in student achievement. Evidence shows that teacher quality can account for the majority of variances in student learning and test scores. The teaching and learning conditions under which teachers practice their profession, though often overlooked, are essential elements to student achievement and teacher retention. […]
As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: “Department” means the department of education created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-115, C.R.S. (1.5) “Education support professional” means a Colorado school district paraprofessional who may not be licensed, as described in article 60.5 of this title 22, but provides direct instruction, supports licensed […]
Subject to available appropriations, the department shall administer a biennial teaching and learning conditions survey, referred to in this section as the “survey”, to all preschool teachers, elementary teachers, secondary teachers, and education support professionals in public schools of the state. The survey shall be designed to assess, at a minimum: Teaching and learning conditions […]
Beginning with the 2009-10 school year for teachers, school counselors, and principals who hold a certification from the national board for professional teaching standards, and school counselors who hold a certification from the national board for certified counselors, and beginning with the 2019-20 school year for nationally certified school psychologists who hold a certification from […]
The general assembly finds and declares that: Diversity of teachers in K-12 classrooms is important not only because it helps provide positive role models for students but also because it offers a broader cultural understanding of learning strategies and needs; The most recent data for Colorado shows that while approximately forty-four percent of students in […]
