Students from Eagleton Elementary enjoying the fall leaves.
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Refer Great Candidates to Team DPS, Earn a Bonus
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Dear Teachers,
We know that the best way to build strong teams is to recruit and retain great teachers — and the earlier we hire, the better the candidates are.
What does this mean for you?
- Employee Referral Program: We know our best employees come to us through referrals from current members of Team DPS. You can earn a referral bonus for referring a paraprofessional (ECE, ELA or SPED), teacher, specialized service provider (SSP), school nurses and more! As of Nov. 1, you can also earn a $125 referral bonus if you refer a new guest teacher.
- Recruitment/Hiring/Retention of Educators of Color: Achievement gaps continue to persist for our students of color, and we know having educators who look like our students is one of the best ways to address those gaps. We’d love your help finding great educators of color!
Finally, stay tuned for additional ways you can further engage in the recruitment process next semester. Recruitment is a Team DPS activity!
Warm Regards,
Susana
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Stay tuned for an update about the DPS and DCTA negotiations later today.
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Teacher Tidbit Response:
Teacher Advice
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We received great words of wisdom from teachers across DPS, and we want to share the wealth! To access all of the submissions,
click here.
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The top response was submitted by
Angela Hagin of Escalante Biggs Academy
:
“Ask for help when you need it. Don't put off asking for help until you feel overwhelmed. Ask
when
you need the help.”
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Callout: Holiday Traditions
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'Tis the season for holiday traditions!
Whether it's professional or personal, what special holiday traditions do you like to participate in? Let us know through
this form, and we'll include the top pick in the next edition of Teacher Weekly!
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This Week's 5 Top Things to Know
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CollaboRATE Survey Coming Soon
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DPS' all-employee engagement survey, CollaboRATE, will be open
Jan. 4-18
. This confidential survey is one of the most important tools that you can use to help shape the future of your team and DPS. As a teacher, you will be able to share feedback for your principal, assistant principal, deans and, if applicable, Teacher Leadership & Collaboration (TLC) team leads.
We heard your voice and made important changes that aim to create a more inclusive and effective survey! Leader surveys have been shortened by almost 20%, and voluntary and confidential self-identification questions have been added. More information on these changes will be shared in upcoming newsletters -- so stay tuned! For a general overview of the survey and FAQs, please visit
thecommons.dpsk12.org/collaborate
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Mid-Year Conversation Window Opens Soon
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The window to complete conversations is
Dec. 3-Feb. 15
. These conversations are a great opportunity to showcase your professional practices and reflect on potential areas of growth. As you prepare, refer to the
Teacher Mid-Year Checklist
for resources and tips. If you have questions, email
LEAP@dpsk12.org
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Important Dates for Teachers Retiring or Taking Leave of Absence
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The deadline to complete and submit forms for early notification of retirement or to request general leave for the 2019-20 school year is
Feb. 1. Please refer to the following forms for more information:
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Apply for the National Board Certification Scholarship
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DPS is offering five $1,000 scholarships to candidates who are pursuing their National Board Certification. These scholarships are designed to support our diverse teacher community by providing access to National Board Certification for those teachers who might not otherwise be able to seek certification and most closely reflect our student population. To learn more about this scholarship opportunity and apply, access the
scholarship application
. The deadline to apply is
Dec. 21
. If you have questions, contact
Carrie Seawright
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Learn More about Learning Gardens
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Big Green
is a national nonprofit dedicated to building a healthier future for kids across America and has partnered with DPS to provide schools the opportunity to grow their own food and connect school communities using Learning Gardens.
Learning Gardens
are dynamic outdoor classrooms and productive edible gardens, installed in underserved schools around the country. If you are interested in bringing a Learning Garden to your school, connect with your school leader to complete an
online application
by
Dec. 7
. If you have questions or would like to learn more, contact
Josh McGuire
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Other Resources and Information
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Click here
to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
- Free Prescription Drug Safety Course Available for High Schools
- Denver Fire Department Fire Safety Kits Available to K-3 Teachers and Students
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Denver Public Schools sends all district newsletters and critical employee communications through Constant Contact. Please do not unsubscribe your dpsk12.org email address from any message; if you unsubscribe from one newsletter or one communication, you will be removed from all other district-managed email lists in Constant Contact. If you have any questions, please email
newsletters@dpsk12.org
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