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2018-19 ProComp Eligibility Update: Consider Serving How and Where You're Needed Most
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Dear Teachers,
As you know, through ProComp we provide incentives for teachers and specialized service providers (SSPs) who serve in our highest-poverty schools in order to better attract and retain strong teachers to serve our highest-need students. We collectively negotiate ProComp with DCTA and, as we've shared in our current negotiations, we believe incentives for teachers to serve in our highest-poverty schools is a critical equity measure.
To qualify for the Hard-to-Serve incentive, a school must meet the collectively bargained threshold for the percentage of students who qualify for the free- and reduced-lunch program. Here is the
list of hard-to-serve schools
for the 2018-19 school year, as agreed to between DCTA and DPS. ProComp participants at a hard-to-serve school will receive a total annual incentive of $2,668. This amount will go up when the cost of living increase is applied for next year. This incentive is paid in increments over 12 months, from September through August.
Schools that do not meet the threshold for Hard-to-Serve may qualify for the $1,500 Title I incentive. Here is the
list of Title I schools
for the 2018-19 school year.
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A student at Fairview Elementary, another hard-to-serve incentive school.
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ProComp participants in
eligible hard-to-staff assignments
per agreement between DCTA and DPS will also receive a total annual incentive of $2,668 (plus next year's cost of living increase). This incentive is also paid in increments over 12 months, from September through August. The ProComp Transition Team determines eligible hard-to-staff assignments.
In addition,
schools designated for the Highest-Priority incentives
will remain the same for the 2018-19 school year. All teachers and SSPs in these schools are eligible for the incentive. The highest-priority incentive is paid in increments over 12 months, from September through August. For eligible teachers and SSPs currently in a highest-priority school who return to a highest-priority school for 2018-19, the highest-priority retention incentive will be paid in the October paycheck.
View the hard-to-serve and hard-to-staff eligibility information. If you have additional questions, please contact HR Connect.
Warm regards,
Susana
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
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Access the 2018 Summer Learning Catalog
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The
Summer 2018 Session Guide
is now available, and educators are encouraged to review DPS' summer professional learning offerings and consider what professional learning might best support the needs of their schools. As educators, we are dedicated to supporting learning in all its forms. Just as we encourage our students to build their knowledge and skills, we as a district are proud to offer robust professional learning opportunities for our educators in summer and during the school year.
A great deal of consideration was taken to ensure this summer's professional learning opportunities were aligned to our instructional priorities and will allow educators to expand their skills, build capacity and share best practices with colleagues at their school and across DPS.
For more information, contact the
Professional Learning Team.
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Build Community During Spring Home Visit Week
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Looking for a way to continue to build community at your school? Join thousands of teachers and families across DPS during our third annual Spring Home Visit Week happening now through March 11. For information or customizable resources, visit the
Spring Home Visit Week page on The Commons
or call the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 720-423-2593.
Team members who require home visit training can register for an upcoming paid training session by visiting
The Commons
. Want to incentivize staff participation? Apply for a mini-grant of up to $500 by going to our
Mini-Grants page
(must be logged into DPS Google account).
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Access Resources for Student Learning Objectives Process
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Teachers and specialized service providers can access resources to support the end-of-year Student Learning Objectives (SLO) approval process and reaching collaborative consensus on end-of-year SLO data. Teachers are encouraged to
watch a short screencast
on how these updates may affect LEAP evaluation. Additional resources are also available on
The Commons SLO page
. Email
[email protected]
with questions.
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Review Education and Credential Information on File with DPS by March 9
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If you haven't already, please take a moment to review the individualized education and credential information DPS has on file for you, as noted in an email that was sent to you Feb. 23 from Ellen Rehmar.
If the information included in this email is accurate, you do not need to take any action. If any of the information is incorrect or missing, follow
these instructions
to update your education and
these instructions
to update your credentials and certifications. Please check for accuracy and make any necessary updates by March 9. If you have questions, contact HR Connect at 720-423-3900.
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Weigh In on Redesigning the High School Experience
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A student at South High School.
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Please complete the
this survey
by Wednesday, March 14, to contribute your perspective on the vision for redesigning the DPS high school experience. In light of the new graduation requirements and the district's goal that all students graduate college and career ready, redesigning the high school experience is one of the current district instructional priorities.
In the work to develop a five-year plan for this priority, the Division of Secondary Education is gathering diverse perspectives to understand the current state of the DPS high school experience and ideas for what would best support our students' future success. This survey will require just a few minutes of your time. Thank you for lending your voice to this important work!
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Other Resources and Information
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
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Countdown to Creating Connections Continues
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Nominate a Paraprofessional for a Scholarship to Become a Teacher
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Register for Elementary Literacy Summer 2018 Professional Learning: Closing Gaps
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PSAT/SAT Prep Resources Available on The Commons
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