School Transformation Network
The School Transformation Network by the Colorado Department of Education supports collaborative, evidence-based improvement in Colorado schools through diagnostic review, planning, and professional development.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: December 2026 (application due) | January 2027 (award notification)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per year for up to 3 years (school-level); total possible: $180,000 per school.
Summary: Supports Colorado schools in need of improvement through diagnostic review, collaborative planning, and implementation in a networked cohort model.
Key Information: Not a good fit for schools recently funded by Connect for Success.
Description
The School Transformation Network, part of the Colorado Department of Education's EASI (Empowering Action for School Improvement) suite, is designed to accelerate student achievement in select Colorado schools through a networked, cohort-based approach. Participating schools receive targeted support including enhanced diagnostic reviews, collaborative improvement planning, ongoing professional learning, and implementation support. The program emphasizes evidence-based strategies, sustained professional development, and continuous improvement, fostering shared learning among participating schools and districts.
