Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is a driving force for positive change in Colorado’s K-12 public education landscape.
“CEI is always at the [fore]front of delivering just in time, relevant professional learning, strategic planning, and leadership support. Thank you. CEI has made a difference for kids, families, educators, and businesses in our community. We wouldn’t be at the spot we are in terms of instructional shifts without the support from CEI.” Clear Creek Schools Partner
“CEI has led some amazing work in our district including the most engaging and clear strategic plan, including graduate profile, that I have seen in my 20+ years in the district. They have also followed up with guidance and resources that have transformed the way we look at community engagement, strategic planning, and equity!” Summit School District Partner
CEI’s mission is to champion, empower, and ignite Colorado leaders to deliver on the promise of public education to develop thriving young people and flourishing communities. We have built our reputation by playing three primary roles: implementation expert, strategic partner, and statewide convener.
With nearly two decades of experience, we’re not just responding to change — we’re driving it. We are the bridge builders, turning the promise of public education into a tangible and vibrant reality. Our data-driven strategies and systemic improvements are reshaping the educational landscape and advancing public education across Colorado.
CEI’s long-term vision is that all young people in Colorado exit K-12 education boldly taking their next steps toward hopeful, equitable, and prosperous futures.
We focus on shaping the future of Colorado’s education system by:
■ SCALING district systems change outcomes that champion relevant and meaningful learning.
■ Empowering leaders to advance aligned state-level change needed to SUSTAIN impact through policy, partnership, and narrative change.
■ SPREADING successful strategies statewide to ignite success for all students.
We collaborate with a robust network of school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) statewide to make school more relevant and meaningful for today’s learners. With a reputation for impact and a specialized blend of expertise, CEI is recognized as a trusted partner in cultivating stronger educational outcomes and a brighter, thriving future for Colorado.
CEI launched its work this 2023-24 school year with active partnerships across 99 districts and four BOCES in the state. These partnerships support major school district transformation efforts and projects that work to make school more meaningful and relevant for today’s learners. This reflects partnerships with 55 percent of Colorado’s school districts, including 33 to 74 percent of districts within each region of the state.
Since 2007, we have partnered with educators and community members in over 150 school districts across Colorado.
In the 2022-23 school year, CEI partnered with 97 school districts across the state of which 86 percent serve students of a 50 percent or greater population considered furthest from opportunity as defined by minority, FRL, or rural designation — reflecting our expertise in working with diverse school districts in various regions of the state.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
We work in school districts to change practices in high-impact areas, with increasing priority on deepening leadership and governance practices necessary to scale this work.
■ Career-Connected Learning
■ Social Emotional Development
■ Family and Community Partnership
■ Leadership and Governance
We partner with policy, advocacy, and other education leaders and organizations to influence policy alignment, address disincentives, and build broader public value to sustain local district systems impact.
■ Strengthening coherence between K-12 education, postsecondary education, and workforce by advancing aligned K-12 education policy to expand and sustain relevant learning.
■ Addressing the future of educational talent, staffing, and delivery models by rethinking the educator role, redesigning staffing models, and changing the narrative to elevate the teaching the profession.
Organization name
Colorado Education Initiative
other names
CEI, The Colorado Legacy Foundation
2007
Tax id (EIN)
26-1597530
Category
Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
3000 Lawrence Street Box #135Denver County, CO, US