School Transformation Network
The Colorado School Transformation Network supports underperforming schools with coaching, resources, and collaborative planning to drive sustainable, data-driven improvements in student achievement.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (2026-27 planning materials) | September 30, 2026 (annual FER & obligation deadline) | November 1, 2026 (annual funds request deadline) | June 30, 2027 (post-award revisions/final-year state award)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per school per year (max 3 years); 2.5 years of funded support, with a potential 4th year of non-funded support.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools identified for improvement with targeted resources, professional development, and collaborative planning to drive sustained student achievement gains.
Key Information: For schools with Priority Improvement, Turnaround, or ESSA CS/TS/ATS designations; limited slots per cycle based on CDE capacity.
Description
The Colorado School Transformation Network is a collaborative initiative led by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) to accelerate student achievement in select schools facing persistent performance challenges. Participating schools receive targeted support, resources, and flexibility, including access to diagnostic reviews, professional learning with peer cohorts, supplemental grant funding, and expert coaching. The Network's approach is grounded in four improvement domains: equitable school culture, instructional transformation, talent development, and leadership. Schools work closely with a dedicated Transformation Support Manager and a district partner to develop and implement customized improvement strategies, with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making and sustainable change.
