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A student takes learning online at Traylor Academy in Southwest Denver.
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Taking Action to Protect Our Students' Data
Dear Teachers,
Student safety is a top priority in DPS, and a big part of that is protecting our kids' digital information and data.
In Aug. 2016, the state of Colorado
passed a new law
aimed at protecting student data. This law, which will go into full effect Dec. 31, outlines specific actions we as educators need to take to protect our students' data. Fortunately, we in DPS are already well on our way to fully complying with the law, thanks to our work on the
Academic Technology Menu (ATM)
, as well as efforts by our DoTS team to secure internal systems.
As part of this process, we have updated the district process by which schools obtain parent consent for sharing student data, and we've updated our student data privacy video. As a teacher, you have an important role in this work. To start, please watch this required video about student data privacy. This training will be tracked in Infor Lawson, and all DPS team members are required to have the training video completed by Oct. 31.
Additionally, e
very
teacher needs to input all of the various third-party tools, resources and applications that you plan to use in your classroom in th
is
"Staff Reporting Tool." From there, your principal will generate a parent consent letter to ensure your students' families know how their data is being shared. Please note:
S
tudent data cannot be shared with these third-party service providers until parents/guardians have provided their consent.
To recap next steps:
- Ensure you watch the Student Data Privacy Video by Oct. 31.
- Input the tools used in your classroom in the Staff Reporting Tool in the ATM.
- Work with your school leadership to determine when parent/guardian consent has been provided.
For more information, visit this
Using Online Tools -- For Teachers
page
. If you have questions, please reach out to our Student Data Privacy Officer Bryan Westerman. Thank you for doing your part to safeguard DPS student data and protect their privacy.
Warm regards,
Susana
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
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Submit Student Learning Objectives by Sept. 29
The deadline for teachers and Specialized Service Providers (SSP) to submit Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) using the
SLO application is Friday, Sept. 29. Team members who have students twice a week or less have until Oct. 30. School leaders should approve SLOs by Oct. 30 (Nov. 17 for the adjusted deadline).
To support, the
SLO Resource Bank has nearly 300 model SLOs. Models provide a list of assessments that could be used to determine students' baseline preparedness. DPS Assessment Strategy opt-in schools have additional resources available in Illuminate. These include Preparedness Reports (for math grades 1-10 and literacy grades 4-12) that use previous-year SLOs, state assessments and current-year assessment data to provide recommended preparedness levels for students.
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Confirm Your Education/Licensure Information in Infor HR
As a teacher, you have instant access to review the education/licensure information that DPS has on file for you, and to update it if needed. This information is required by law to be reported back to the Colorado Department of Education. Please confirm your education/licensure information is accurate.
- Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to review/update education information.
- Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to review/update licenses and credentials.
To learn more about how you will use Infor HR in your role as a teacher, log in to
Schoology and use access code
M6T86-FFDQQ to launch a self-paced online tutorial. Please contact
HR_Licensing@dpsk12.org
if you have questions.
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Resources for Assessments: Calendars, Modules and More
Research has shown that the gradual release of information in the classroom can boost student achievement exponentially. To support, teachers can
access a calendar outlining recommended assessment windows for unit and interim assessments.
Additionally, visit the
DPS Formative Assessment Modules in Schoology to access resources and learn more about practices used by our schools, including developing data systems that allow students to set their own goals and progress monitor. Access these resources by going to "Courses," click "Join" and enter the code to join the group.
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DPS' Colorado Spanish Language Arts Growth Data and Resources Available
DPS had developed the Colorado Spanish Language Arts (CSLA) growth calculation to ensure schools can evaluate the academic growth of our students, regardless of language of instruction. Teachers can now access the CSLA growth for your students in Illuminate. Learn more about how CSLA growth is calculated, informs instruction and relates to the School Performance Framework
here. For more information, please contact
Katy Johnson.
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2017 ACCESS Trajectory and Growth Data, Resources Available
The 2017 ACCESS Trajectory and Growth reports are now available in Illuminate, as well as support resources including
Types of ACCESS Data and
A Guide to the 2017 Trajectory. These one-pagers will help guide understanding of the changes to ACCESS scoring, 2017 trajectory calculation, and the Colorado Department of Education redesignation policy, and how that will impact services for English language learners. For more information, contact your ELA partner or
Patrick Rich.
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Special Section:
Opportunities to Grow as a Leader
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Develop Your Leadership with UCD's Principal Licensure Program and DU's Ritchie Program
University of Colorado at Denver (UCD) offers a Principal Licensure Program for diverse communities that is designed for aspiring principals or teachers interested in becoming leaders in their schools. Attend a session from 5-6:30 p.m. at Denver Place, 999 18th St., Suite 144, on Oct. 11 or Oct. 26. Parking is free in the garage on 18th Street.
University of Denver (DU) offers The Ritchie Program, which immerses students in graduate-level coursework and project-based learning that prepares them to meet challenges within complex systems. Attend a session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Rufatto Hall, 1999 E. Evans Ave., on Sept. 26 and Oct. 19.
If you have questions, contact Dana Williams.
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Schedule Time for Values-Based Leadership Programs
DPS supports all of our educators in growing both professionally and personally, and the new
Values-Based Leadership Programs booklet has resources to help you make the most of these free, DPS-developed programs.
In addition to supporting the LEAP framework, teachers who attend a values-based leadership opportunity will receive guest teacher support and earn contact hours for completed programs.
Get started with these upcoming programs:
- Creating Connections on Oct. 25, recommended for all teachers as their first values-based leadership program. Register here.
- DPS Aspire on Oct 17-18, recommended for teachers and teacher leaders looking to grow their talents. Register here.
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Interested in Becoming a Teacher Leader? Get Ready to Lead!
Develop your leadership skills to become a teacher leader by participating in online or in-person professional development opportunities this fall and in the spring. If you are a strong educator who believes in continuous improvement for adults, as well as kids, register for this opportunity to learn how to build your leadership skills and about leadership opportunities.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Teacher Leaders: Register for DPS Fall Leadership Development Weeks
All teacher leaders, including Team Specialists, can
register here
for sessions to support your individual development and fulfill professional learning requirements during Fall Leadership Development Weeks Oct. 9-20. Sessions are available during the day, evenings and online, including sessions to supports your ability to lead data-driven instruction and adult learning. Visit the
Teacher Leader website for more information about teacher leader professional learning opportunities and requirements.
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Teacher Leaders: Interested in Districtwide Opportunities to Represent TLC?
Click here to learn more about the
Teacher Leadership & Collaboration (TLC) Advisory Council, which focuses on ensuring teacher leaders have a voice in conversations at the district level and can contribute to decisions around teacher leadership across DPS.
Additionally,
TLC Ambassadors are teacher leaders (any role including Senior/Team Lead, Team Specialist, New Teacher Ambassador, Regional Team Specialist) who represent DPS and their role in a variety of activities from appearing on panels in trainings, participating in interviews, videos, parent forums and other DPS events.
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Other Resources and Information
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Click on any of the headlines below to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
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