JAN 29
2016

 
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THE BIG PICTURE
While we know every student is unique, it's important for teachers and staff to understand that each individual student's learning process cannot be neatly categorized. A child may be gifted in math, but struggle with literacy skills. DCSD staff, teachers and specialists are constantly creating a continuum of programming services to meet a wide spectrum of need students might have."   Read more

Targeted programming is the third story in a four part series on DCSD's Personalized Learning programming. 

Catch up here!

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FEATURE STORIES
Whether literacy or math intervention, or providing enhanced learning opportunities for gifted and talented learners, South Ridge Elementary is meeting the needs of each of its students. Watch their story
All teachers routinely handle a variety of behavioral issues in the classroom, but some are so challenging that it requires additional support. When it gets to that point, they know exactly who to call - the specialists with DCSD's Behavior Support and Autism Teams.
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Under this vision, traumatic brain injury teams would be created at every DCSD school.
DCHS has the distinct privilege this week of being the only high school in the nation hosting this residency.
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You may know that DCSD utilizes market-based pay and performance pay systems for our teachers. What does this mean? Why does DCSD use this system? Does this actually help to retain our very best teachers?


Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Tuesday, February 2
Board of Education
Wednesday, February 3 :
Long Range Planning Committee
Thursday, February 4
Fiscal Oversight Committee
Tuesday, February 9:
District Accountability Committee Forum
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POINTS OF PRIDE

We are proud to recognize DCSD students who have been nominated by Reps. Mike Coffman and Ken Buck for U.S. service academy appointments.  Read more
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DCSD IN THE NEWS
 
Denver Post: Douglas County's graduation rate climbs to 90% while statewide average remains stagnant

The Complete Colorado: Reforms in Douglas County deliver good news
Denver Post: Mountain Vista's Mallory Pugh not turning pro; despite rumors, she will attend UCLA this fall
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Our hearts and thoughts remain with the Legend High School families and community.
Last week, students released balloons in memory of those lost.
Additionally, they organized a fundraiser to help the families effected,
which you can learn more about in this story by 9News.