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Virtual Office Hours
The Office of Standards and Instructional Support (SIS) is hosting virtual office hours to support educators during extended school closures. For more information, please see the SIS Virtual Office Hours page.
Setting the Standard Podcast
Setting the Standard podcast from the Office of Standards and Instructional Support launched with the first episode around standards implementation. The intention is to share news, interviews, teaching tips, and content expertise from each of the specialists on the SIS team.
Resources for Institutions of Higher Education
Resources now available for Institutions of Higher Education. Read more.
Teaching about the 2020 Census
The 2020 United States Census, known as Census 2020, will be the twenty-fourth United States Census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020. There are free resources for educators to use in their classrooms to teach about the 2020 Census.
The State Board of Education approved revisions to the Colorado Academic Standards. For more information, see the Colorado Academic Standards Review and Revision page.
What do you want to do?
Access the 2009/2010 Standards
Browse the standards, family and community guides, vertical progressions, and more. CMAS assessments are based on 2009/2010 standards through the Spring of 2020.
Plan for 2020 Standards Implementation
Take advantage of the two-year (2018-2019, 2019-2020) transition period to implement the 2020 Standards with materials and support from CDE.
Interact with the 2020 Standards Online
Use Standards Online, a new tool from CDE, to browse, compare, customize, and bookmark views of the 2020 Standards. (customized PDF downloads coming soon)
Browse the 2020 Standards Downloads
Download the 2020 Colorado Academic Standards by content area and grade, access alternative formats, and read supporting material for all content areas.
Explore Standards Resources for Families and Communities
Learn about the Colorado Academic Standards with these resources written especially for parents, families, and community members.
Read Colorado's Extended Evidence Outcomes
Find out how Colorado's EEOs extend the Colorado Academic Standards to students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Browse Sample Curriculum and Instructional Resources
See and use example standards-based curriculum and instructional resources from Colorado's District Sample Curriculum Project.
Ask Questions and Contact SIS
Enlist our help! If you have a question about the standards or need assistance for your school or district, our content area specialists are here to help.
Implementing Media Literacy in Elementary and Secondary Education
During the 2019 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 19-1110, concerning media literacy. Read More
History, Culture, Social Contributions, and Civil Government in Education Commission
During the 2019 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 19-1192 concerning history, culture, social contributions, and civil government in education. Read More.
Financial information on schools and districts throughout Colorado. Learn more about financial transparency.
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