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ICYMI: Superintendent Search Survey and Upcoming Teacher Forums
Complete this 7-minute online community survey and share your opinions on what you want to see in the new superintendent. Make sure to share your thoughts before the survey closes Oct. 12 at noon. The Board of Education will use the information provided in the survey as members consider candidates and make their selection.
Teachers and school leaders are also invited to attend the final Teacher Forum today from 5:30-7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northfield High School.
For more information, visit supersearch.dpsk12.org.
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Teacher Tidbit Responses: Class Pet Pics
Thanks to everyone who shared their adorable class pet pics! Our favorite pic was submitted by
Erin Lea-Dougherty, an art teacher at
Westerly Creek Elementary:
"In the art room at WCE, students earn class points, 'carrots' for following our class rules: Take care of self, others and stuff. When a class has earned all 12 carrots,
Pickles the art bunny pays them a visit. Students get to pet and hold Pickles and whisper their wishes for the world in his ear. You will see kindergartners adoring him in this picture.
One kinder told me their wish they told Pickles: 'I wish people would be as nice to each other as we are being to Pickles!'"
To see more class pet pics that were submitted, click
here.
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Teacher Tidbit Callout: #HumbleBrag
Here in DPS, our teachers do amazing things every day, and we want to hear about them -- and shout them out!
Tell us about a recent accomplishment that you're proud of. Share your humble brag through
this form, and we'll include the top response in the next edition of Teacher Weekly!
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
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Resources to Prepare Your Students for Online-Only Assessments
EdTech representatives are also available for individualized support with technology integration by providing your classroom with:
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Digital learning experiences aligned with ELD curriculum.
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Student and teacher access to digital tools in all four domains of language.
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Increased student readiness for the technology components of the ACCESS 2.0 assessment.
If you need support or have questions, contact Lisa Lund.
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Student Perception Survey Update: Second Administration Option
Thanks to input from teachers regarding the Student Perception Survey (SPS) window, all teachers will have the opportunity to opt in to a second SPS administration that will occur in the spring. Please review the following additional information regarding this option:
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All teachers will participate in the fall survey window.
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Teachers will be able to view their results from the fall survey prior to deciding whether they will opt in for the spring SPS administration.
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By opting in for the spring SPS administration, teachers agree that their data from both windows will be aggregated for the end-of-year SPS score.
Stay tuned for more information on how to opt in.
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Register Now for Oct. 22 Teal Day Sessions
Session registration information is now available for the Oct. 22 Teal Day. Click here to access the full guide with sessions details. A one-pager Teal Day guide is available here and can be shared with school leaders. The October Teal Day experiences are grounded in culturally responsive educational practices, data-driven instruction and differentiation. Teal day provides high-quality professional learning for many teacher groups with over 100 sessions. If you have questions, contact Annie Scogin.
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Attend a New Teacher Learning Lab with Your In-building Instructional Coach
New teachers and their in-building coaches are encouraged to attend upcoming learning labs for the opportunity to observe an experienced teacher implement a lesson, participate in a debrief session, engage with professional readings and plan for their own classroom and future coaching sessions. All labs will be focused on a content area as well as a deep dive into the Framework for Effective Teaching Gateway Skills (LE3, I1, I3 and I5). These labs are designed for new teachers (in their first, second or third year of teaching) and their Senior Team Lead and Team Lead or in-building instructional coach. For more information about dates, content, grade level and to register, click here.
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Attend Equity Bootcamp Session on Relational Leadership
Learn how we can transform leadership for the modern day to build strong, impactful cultures and create more equitable outcomes for students at the latest
Equity Boot Camp
session this November. This one-day session will be offered on
Nov. 13 and 14
and provides the opportunity to learn:
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The importance of relationship building in organizational culture.
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How to use self-care and mindfulness to build a relational leadership culture.
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How to use vulnerability based trust when building strong, impactful cultures.
Guest teacher pay and contact hours are available for completed programs. Click here for more information and to register.
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BONUS: Join in Farewell Festivities for Supt. Tom Boasberg
As you know, after 10 years as our superintendent, Tom Boasberg is stepping down from his role in DPS. His last day is Oct. 19. Below are a few opportunities to say goodbye to and thank Tom for all his services to Team DPS and our kids.
- Selfie Send Off: Share your favorite Tom memory or well-wishes for his future by recording a quick video selfie with your message, or email your thoughts or a photo with Tom. Send your messages to [email protected] by noon Oct. 11. These will be shared in an upcoming special edition newsletter.
- Goodbye Get Together: All members of Team DPS are invited to a casual farewell get-together with Tom from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Ace Eat Serve restaurant, 501 E. 17th Ave. Questions? Email Leah Weston.
- Board of Education Farewell: The board will pay tribute to Tom during the Oct. 18 board meeting, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Emily Griffith Campus.
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Myth Buster: What is DPS doing to train teams on how to deal with trauma in schools?
Question:
Our teachers in middle and high school are dealing with high levels of trauma. What is the district doing to support and train staff to deal with trauma?
-- Teacher at Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
Answer: Our new trauma-informed practices team offers trainings for district and school staff to learn more about what trauma is, how it can impact students and adults, and how to implement trauma informed practices in the school setting. All educators, regardless of role or site, are invited to attend this training in order to better see our students' experiences as a lens for how to best meet their needs.
Talk to your school leader about setting up a time for your school to receive Trauma Informed Practices training. Your school leader can email [email protected] to schedule a training or to learn more about trauma-informed practices. -- The Student Equity and Opportunity (SEO) Team
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DPS Myth Busters: Send Us Your Questions
We know you have questions -- whether it's about new curriculum, district resources or how you can get more supports as an educator. Share your DPS question through
this form and the answer may be featured in an upcoming edition.
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Other Resources and Information
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
- Invite Families to the Next Superintendent Parent Forum
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ICYMI: New Schoology Training and Supports are Available
- Attend an Informational Session to Learn More about the Ritchie Program
- Apply to the UCD Principal Licensure Program
- Elementary Math Learning Lab: Watch the Bridges Curriculum in Action
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