Teacher Weekly
Students from East High School gearing up for summer break.
May 29, 2019
Thank You for Your Dedication to Our Kids
The 2018-19 school year is a wrap! Thank you educators, for your continuous dedication and passion for teaching our kids. You provide students with the knowledge they need to build bright futures, and all of the progress they made this year could not have happened without you.

We hope you are able to take some much needed time over summer break to relax, catch up on some shows (and sleep) -- or do what helps you unwind and recharge. We look forward to your return in the 2019-20 school year!
Teacher Tidbit Response: Biggest Accomplishment
Thank you to everyone who shared their big accomplishments! Whether it was big or small, teachers and SSPs achieved lots of goals this year.

The top response was submitted by Eileen Figaro, a school nurse:

"Two students at Montbello campus -- one in DCIS Montbello Middle School and one in DCIS Montbello High School -- received hearing aids this school year due to the diligent collaboration efforts of Audiology, [myself] and parents."
This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
Register Now for Aug. 13 Teal Day Sessions
Before leaving for summer break, secure your spot for Aug. 13 Teal Day sessions. Professional learning on Teal Days provides growth opportunities to build educators’ capacity by deepening their understanding of content and best practices to support the success of every student. Find session descriptions, outcomes, registration links and more on the Teal Day site . Please work with your school leader to identify the sessions that are best for you. Session locations will be finalized in July. If you have questions, email professional_learning@dpsk12.org .
Apply for Susana's Teacher Advisory Council
Applications are now open for the 2019-20 Teacher Advisory Council. The purpose of the advisory council is to create regular opportunities for teachers to dialogue and collaborate with Superintendent Susana Cordova, as well as provide her with ongoing, candid feedback. This council will give interested teachers the opportunity to engage in monthly meetings throughout the school year to share their perspectives and address challenges to make things better for our educators and students. The application is now open, and will be throughout the summer. Click here to apply, and email questions to Laney Shaler .
Access DPS Transcript in Learning Space
Last fall, Learning Space replaced Schoolnet for professional development registration and completion tracking. DPS will permanently discontinue use of Schoolnet on June 14. All historical Schoolnet data and current completion data is available within the DPS Transcript on the Learning Space homepage, and educators can use this transcript to submit for re-licensure through the Colorado Department of Education. If you have questions about DPS Transcripts, email the Professional Learning Team .
Share the ‘On MY Way’ Youth Summer Transportation Program with Students
This summer, the On MY Way! summer pilot program will provide transit fares to kids through RTD's new Mobile Ticketing app June 1-Aug. 31 . City agencies, including the Office of Children's Affairs, Denver Parks and Recreation and the Department of Public Works, are working together to fund the mobile ticket fares. To participate in the On MY Way! youth summer transportation program, kids must be between 12-18 years old, have a MY Denver Card and complete a short online survey. To take the survey and learn more, students can visit denvergov.org/mydenvercard and RTD Mobile Ticketing for additional details about the RTD Mobile Tickets app.
Join the Quality Schools Task Force and Help DPS Reimagine the SPF
Under the direction of the Board of Education and the Superintendent, DPS will conduct a process to reimagine the framework for evaluating schools. We are looking for committed members of our school community to be a part of the task force that will make recommendations for the quality schools framework. The task force will meet monthly from August 2019 through April 2020 to analyze feedback the community has provided about quality schools in Denver and the current School Performance Framework (SPF); name and prioritize the key areas of the accountability framework; and make recommendations for the framework domains and measures. Please consider applying for this committee and encourage your team and community to apply here .
Final Reminder: Summer PD is Around the Corner
The first summer professional learning session is just around the corner and space is filling fast. Register now for 2019 summer professional development now. Session details -- including session locations and direct links to register for each session -- are in the 2019 Summer Session Guide . These experiences are important opportunities for educators to build capacity, grow in their instructional excellence and support our students. Reminder: All teachers scheduled to teach K-5 mathematics are required to attend a summer professional learning session. Sign up now to ensure that you are able to secure space on your preferred dates. If you have questions, email Professional_Learning@dpsk12.org .

Additional Important Resources and Information
Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:

  • Stay Tuned for New PDU Guidelines and Submission Process Information

  • BONUS: Become a PDU Peer Reviewer in the 2019-20 School Year

  • Attend the June 11-14 Beegle Poverty Institutes

  • Reminder: Sign Up to Walk with Team DPS at Pride

  • Attend the ELA-S Formative Assessments Training June 5

  • Complete Inventory on Bridges in Mathematics Materials
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