- Colorado Quality Standard 2: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
- Element A: Teachers foster a predictable learning environment in the classroom in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults.
- Element B: Teachers demonstrate a commitment to and respect for diversity while working toward common goals as a community and country.
- Element C: Teachers engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths.
- Element D: Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of all students, including those with special needs across a range of ability levels.
- Element E: Teachers provide proactive, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students.
- Element F: Teachers create a learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior, efficient use of time and appropriate intervention strategies.