Chapter One Description: TBD

The Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) is Colorado’s tool for streamlining school and district improvement planning. While school leaders and staff are responsible for developing the plan, the board must review, approve, and monitor it, ensuring it aligns with the school’s challenges, strategies, and financial resources. All schools, regardless of plan type, should be engaged in continuous improvement. The UIP is one way to communicate the school’s improvement initiatives and strategies to stakeholders. 

Complete the UIP Exploration Worksheet found in the resource section. To locate your school’s UIP, go to https://www.cde.state.co.us/schoolview/explore/welcome and search by your school’s name. Then, click the link for “Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).”

Scenario: Your school just received its new School Performance Framework (SPF). The school has dropped from a “Performance Plan” to a “Priority Improvement Plan.” CMAS data shows flat academic growth in math and declining achievement for English learners. How might the board respond? 

Potential Board Action: 

Request a detailed presentation from the school leader on the SPF data and contributing factors. Ensure the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) addresses English learner performance and math instruction. Ask for interim assessment data to monitor improvement efforts quarterly.

Reassess board-level academic goals and update the dashboard to include English learner achievement

Great job completing the final quiz for Module #5: Academic Performance! If you are just completing this module, thank you for your commitment to overseeing your school’s academic performance. We hope you will explore additional modules in the future. If you are continuing to Module #6, we will explore board meetings and support for board members.