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Hallett Academy will be one of many schools represented today at the Near Northeast regional expo.
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Help Our Families Get Ready for SchoolChoice
Dear Teachers,
We know teachers are an important resource for our families during SchoolChoice, and we wanted to share some key information so you know about this process:
- New this year, we are asking families to submit their application online. The application will be available at schoolchoice.dpsk12.org when the window opens Feb. 1. All families need to get started is an email address or current Parent Portal account. The application deadline is Feb. 28 at 4 p.m.
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Learn more about SchoolChoice in this quick video.
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- Families are also encouraged to call the Choice hotline at 720-423-3493 with questions or for more information.
Thank you for helping our families make the most of the SchoolChoice process during the open application window!
Warm regards,
Susana
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
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Reporting in Schoolnet will be Turned Off Feb. 1
As a part of the transition to Illuminate Data and Assessment, DPS is moving forward with deactivating certain functions of Schoolnet. On Feb. 1, all reporting will be turned off for all schools and central school-support team members. In order to access assessment reporting as well as create and administer assessment items and content, teachers will now use Illuminate.
Other functionality in Schoolnet, including professional development and archived curriculum content, will remain active. For additional information on Illuminate, please review the FAQ or take these online courses in Schoology: Illuminate 101 (course code: N5T9B-72HDF); DPS Data and Reporting in Illuminate (course code: MFRCR-T6TZV). If you have questions, contact [email protected].
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Gradebook Course Now Available in Schoology
A Schoology gradebook course is now available for all DPS Schoology users. Enhance your knowledge of Schoology and learn how to set up and manage your Schoology gradebook by joining the course "DPS Schoology Gradebook Basics: Self-Paced". The access code is PMM9Z-7334S. Forget how to join a course in Schoology? Click here for a step-by-step guide. To see a full list of DPS Schoology courses, click here.
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Participate in Upcoming Equity Programs
Strengthen your equity practice by attending these upcoming values-based leadership programs:
ED Talk
: Students Speaking Up -- Feb. 6
Join part two of our three-part series focused on belonging. Hear from students on what it means to belong -- in DPS, in the community and in life -- through spoken-word performances, personal stories and more during this afterschool event at Bruce Randolph. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Equity Boot Camp: Becoming a Trauma Informed District -- Feb. 13 or 14
Two dates are available for this Equity Boot Camp session focused on how to lead with a trauma-informed approach in your school.
Guest teacher pay and PD credits are
available for attendees. Click here for more information and to register.
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Want to be a TLC Teacher Leader Next Year?
Take steps to strengthen your candidacy when applying for Teacher Leadership and Collaboration teacher leader roles:
- Review the TLC role descriptions to see which roles might be right for you.
- Review your eligibility for Senior/Team Lead, Regional/Team Specialist and New Teacher Ambassador roles. Click here for help understanding your status.
- Talk with your principal to see what teacher leader openings in your school or across the district might be strong fits for you.
- Register for the Aspiring Teacher Leader workshop on Jan. 27 and review additional online opportunities.
- Beginning in February:
- Apply to the Senior/Team Lead Pool (search "GeneralTLC") to give principals across DPS visibility into your interest and candidacy.
- Search and apply for TLC openings using the keywords: TeacherLeader, SeniorTeamLead, TeamLead, TeamSpecialist, NewTeacherAmbassador,TLC
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Don't Miss Upcoming Leadership Development Opportunities for Teacher Leaders and Aspiring Teacher Leaders
Register now for learning opportunities that will support your individual leadership development. The Saturday Leadership Development Symposium is fast approaching on Jan. 27. All current teacher leader roles and aspiring teacher leaders can still register for sessions here.
Also consider opportunities approaching in February at Leadership Development Weeks as well as an online sessions. The peer-to-peer relationships built through centrally offered professional learning can bring new energy and fresh perspectives and ideas when leaders need it most, so sign up today!
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BONUS: View Compens
ation Information Using Infor HR and Performance Pay History Report in Infor Lawson
Have you ever wondered how much you actually make as a teacher here at DPS? As a teacher, you have access to review your compensation information within Infor HR.
Using the "View Compensation" tab, review your pay rate and pay rate history, and find stipend information for Teacher Leadership & Collaboration positions in the "Allowances" section, if applicable.
You can also review your teacher incentives using the "Non-Salary Payment History" of the Performance Pay History report in Infor Lawson.
Access the report in the "Bookmarks" drop down, choose "Employee Self Service" and look in the "Pay" section.
Visit Infor HR and Infor Lawson here. To learn more about using Infor HR in your role, log in to Schoology and use access code M6T86-FFDQQ to launch an online tutorial.
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