Implementation
Passing policy is not our finish line, but rather, our starting block. Implementation is where real, lasting change occurs. That’s why we engage in an implementation cycle that doesn’t just seed great ideas but helps them grow.
From policy to impact, Colorado Succeeds actively supports implementation, working with hundreds of school districts, education partners, and business organizations across the state.
By playing a role in the implementation of policy, we gather real time insights from learners, families, and educators, making our policy solutions all the more nuanced and impactful.
EXPLORE OUR WORK:
In 28 years of working in education, the support, training, and accountability offered through the Homegrown Talent Initiative has been the most meaningful and impactful thing we’ve done for student learning opportunities.
– Homegrown Talent Initiative Superintendent
How we help our partners:
Business Training & Engagement
With credibility we’ve earned through decades of experience, businesses across Colorado look to us to bring the business perspective to the table and create better outcomes for our students. We have built trusted partnerships and a diverse network of business leaders and employers across the state, training and engaging hundreds of our most influential leaders annually.
Career-Connected Learning
We’ve spearheaded a variety of projects that build bridges between high school, postsecondary education, and the workforce. We proudly work with a variety of partners to cultivate a career-connected system built around a student-centered approach to learning, credential attainment, workforce development, and postsecondary success.
Policy Research, Development, & Implementation
Passing policy is not the finish line, but the starting point. That’s why we engage in a continuous policy-practice feedback loop, through which we not only champion policies but also invest in implementation, monitor outcomes, and ensure policies remain relevant and impactful in practice.
Communications, Marketing, & Storytelling
Colorado Succeeds amplifies voices in education and business through strategic communications to increase awareness and access, build champions, and amplify stories of impact. Our communications work, tools, and training helps elevate leaders and engage key stakeholders.
Project Development & Management
Our team manages program development and implementation, creating, deploying, and managing protocols to effectively manage timelines, processes, and progress. And because we know that “what gets measured, gets done,” we consistently evaluate outcomes and synthesize learnings.
Thought Leadership & Systems Change
By working in partnership, building diverse coalitions, and valuing transparency, Colorado Succeeds ensures that programs and services are not duplicated, and that students remain at the center of efforts. Our team provides additional capacity, data, and feedback to its partners statewide to inform their agendas and strategically move the needle together.