The purpose of this handbook is to provide an outline of the requirements and responsibilities for state, district and school stakeholders in the state's accountability process established by the Education Accountability Act of 2009 (SB 09-163).
This manual is a guidance to standardize CDOT sign layout practices. CDOT standards are based upon the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Standard Highway Signs Book. This manual is to be used in conjunction with the Standard Highway Signs (SHS) Design Guidelines. CDOT Sign Shop capabilities are also explained for guidance on special signing issues.
This guide is provided to assist districts and schools in providing appropriate accommodations for Colorado's English Learners (ELs) on statewide assessment. Work in the area of EL responsive accommodations is process oriented, there is a continual focus on building Colorado's expertise and capacity in the area of EL responsive accommodations.
It is recommended that the Walk Through and Program Review Tool be used in a collaborative fashion involving classroom teachers, school and district leaders and Colorado Department of Education leaders. Ideally, an independent self-assessment would be the first step in the journey to continuous improvement.
