Accountability Pathways
The Accountability Pathways grant from the Colorado Department of Education funds research-based improvement planning and implementation for Colorado schools and districts in critical accountability status.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (Application due) | January 2027 (Award notifications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per year for eligible schools or districts; maximum total district award per year is $400,000; up to 2.5 years of support.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools and districts in years 4 or 5 of Priority Improvement/Turnaround or under state board action to plan and implement statutory accountability pathways with funding and CDE-led services.
Key Information: Only schools/districts in Accountability Clock Year 4, Year 5, or under directed action are eligible; On Watch status is not eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides funding and comprehensive technical assistance to Colorado Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools that are nearing the end of the state Accountability Clock or have received state board-directed actions due to persistent low performance. The program helps eligible entities explore, plan for, and implement one of the statutory accountability pathways by supporting diagnostic reviews, improvement planning, and initial implementation activities. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) delivers these supports directly, ensuring alignment with state accountability requirements and readiness for state board engagement.
