Facilitated Board Training for School Improvement
The Colorado Department of Education's Facilitated Board Training for School Improvement grant supports expert-led board training to enhance governance and drive school improvement in districts with struggling schools.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (Application due) | January 2027 (Award notifications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per district (local board); funding period up to 2 years.
Summary: Provides structured, expert-led training for local boards to strengthen governance and support school improvement in districts with low-performing schools.
Key Information: Only districts with at least one school rated Priority Improvement, Turnaround, or On Watch are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, managed by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) under the EASI (Empowering Action for School Improvement) suite, supports local school boards or equivalent governing bodies in districts with schools identified as needing improvement. The program offers tailored, facilitated training sessions designed to enhance board oversight, governance, and alignment with district and school improvement plans. The ultimate goal is to build board capacity to drive sustainable, positive change and improve academic outcomes in low-performing schools.
