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Maddie Velez, a school counselor at DC 21, celebrates with students who just applied to college during our DPS College Application Week.
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Thank You to Our School Counselors
This week is National School Counseling Week, our opportunity to give a "thank you" to our counselors who we know play such an important role in our kids' education.
Our counselors work tirelessly to help students create goals and uncover their passions as they navigate college and career options, fill out scholarship applications and prepare for the SAT college entrance exam, as well as connect them with resources along with supporting their social/emotional needs.
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Watch this DPS Features video highlighting how our counselors ease the high school transition -- even years later.
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Click here for ideas from the American School Counselor Association on how to celebrate a counselor at your school, and find resources for recognitions on the DPS Honors! page.
Thank you, counselors! Because of your work, DPS students are healthier, happier and achieving their dreams.
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
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Hold Student Aspire Leadership Development at Your School
Looking for an opportunity to provide your student leaders with ongoing development? Student Aspire is a leadership program designed to promote individual self-awareness and reflection. Students walk away with identified leadership styles, core strengths and conflict management techniques. This two-day program is offered onsite at no cost and includes breakfast and lunch (maximum class size is 30 students). Scheduling is flexible for the spring semester. For more details, contact Imani Morning.
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$7,500-$35,000 STEM Pathways Grant Opportunity for All Schools
Interested in launching a STEM program at your school? DPS and the DPS Foundation received a generous grant from Lockheed Martin via Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to extend STEM educational opportunities in elementary, middle and high schools.
Now in the third and last year of implementation of the grant, DPS has seen extraordinary results in student achievement in our first two cohorts. The main objective of this grant is to strengthen the STEM pipeline, so collaboration among elementary, middle and high schools is encouraged. Click here to learn more. Requests are due March 2. Questions? Contact [email protected].
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Apply Now to Teach at DPS Summer Academy
Are you interested in teaching at this year's DPS Summer Academy? You can help make a difference for our English Learners and students who are reading significantly below grade level. Learn about applicant requirements and dates here, and apply today by completing this online form.
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Generation Teach Summer Positions
Applications Open
Are you a teacher who would like to develop as an instructional coach or school leader? Apply today for a paid summer coaching position at Generation Teach (GT). GT offers high school and undergraduate students summer teaching fellowships to inspire them to pursue careers in teaching. GT recruits DPS professional teachers to coach, lead and develop fellows during the summer. If you love collaborating, learning and helping others grow, consider coaching this summer. The commitment for all Denver leadership positions is Monday-Friday June 4-July 20. Learn more about paid part-time and full-time opportunities here and at www.generationteach.org/coach, or contact Heidi Dotterrer, chief program officer, at [email protected].
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Academic Portal Revitalization Process Coming Soon
Teachers should be aware that the Academic Portals will undergo a redesign beginning in the late spring of 2018 and into the 2018-19 school year. This includes the Principal, Teacher, Parent and Student portals. This redesign is a result of feedback from multiple users, including school leaders, teachers, parents, students and school-support team members. Feedback is being integrated to improve the portals, especially around navigation, load speeds and functionality. A team of DPS staff is guiding this change to ensure you are informed and supported. More information will be shared over the next several months. Share your thoughts and questions regarding this project to help inform future communications. If you have questions, contact Megan Marquez.
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Other Resources and Information
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
- Encourage Students to Join Snapchat Contest for International Women's Day
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Register Now for Spring Leadership Development Sessions
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What Will You Gain By Attending Equity Boot Camp?
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TODAY: DPS Schoology Stars Webinar
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Build Stronger Formative Assessment Skills with Schoology Modules
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Gradebook Course Available in Schoology
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