Accelerating Excellence in Education
Helayne Jones, Ed.D. President and Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Legacy Foundation We are an independent 501 (c ) (3) that serves as a critical friend and partner to the Colorado Department of Education in the effective implementation of good public policy focused on improved student outcomes in education reform.
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CLF Vision The Colorado Legacy Foundation (CLF) believes that increased student achievement for all Colorado students requires effective leaders in every school, effective educators in every classroom, and healthy and engaged students who come to school ready to learn.
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• Students understand what they are learning and why • Gain effective feedback that fosters independent thinking • See and are motivated by evidence of their progress
• Parents understand what students are learning • Can better support child’s learning at home
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More Engaged Students
More Successful Teachers
More Informed Parents
More Effective School Leaders
How It Fits Together
• Teachers work with students to collect evidence of learning and what they need to learn • Gain real time feedback to know what supports they need to enhance their teaching • Model of continuous improvement is key to enhancing outcomes
• School Leaders model and support practices they want students and teachers to master • Provides for evidence based decision making • Creating structures that foster success
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Expanded Learning Opportunities: Improving student engagement and achievement through the delivery of dramatically customized learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Colorado Integration Project- Improving success for educators and students through the creation of an integrated system of standards, assessments and evaluation. The Colorado Legacy Schools—Improving achievement in math and science through innovative and expanded learning approaches Educator Effectiveness—Improving professional development and support for educators to improve academic success of all students Health and Wellness—Improving academic success for all students by fostering health, well-being and positive conditions for learning.
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For more information please visit www.colegacy.org
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