Share Information About This Evening's Town Hall with Students |
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The district is hosting its final of four public town halls to gather feedback on the Long-Term Safety Plan today, May 17 from 6-7 p.m. In partnership with Student Voice and Leadership student leaders, we would like to ensure students are major participants in this town hall. We need your support in sharing the following message and flier with your students to encourage their attendance. Students will be able to call into the town hall directly via the phone number below.
Students, we need your voice to improve DPS' Long-Term Operational Safety Plan! The district is hosting a telephone town hall today, May 17 from 6-7 p.m. and we want you to join us to share your voice. Call 855-962-1494 to listen in and share your perspective on school safety, mental health and wellbeing, and much more.
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Long-term Safety Plan Survey and Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey Close Sunday, May 21 |
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The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey has been extended through Sunday, May 21. This survey is families’ opportunity to share their experiences in DPS. The input received via this survey will help us improve our System, Adult and Student Experiences.
We know that surveys take time to complete thoughtfully. Please know that completion of these surveys is critical to helping DPS address safety in all our schools and provides a blueprint on how we can work toward ensuring Every Learner Thrives.
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know |
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Teacher Evaluation Changes for 2023-24 |
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Changes are coming to teacher evaluations for the 2023-24 school year. Colorado law (SB-070), the DCTA Agreement 2022-25 and decisions made by the LEAP Collaborative Committee (LCC) will impact LEAP in the following ways:
- Per SB-070, LEAP Overall rating percentages will shift from 50% Professional Practice and 50% Student Growth to 70% Professional Practice and 30% Student Growth.
- Per the new DCTA contract, the determination of a LEAP Overall rating will no longer include discretionary rating bands or decision boxes. The rating will be determined by the sum of points earned for Professional Practice and Student Growth.
- Per the LCC, behaviors within the Professionalism Framework will be revised to eliminate subjective language in an effort to decrease potential negative bias.
An informational session will be offered in the fall. Support for evaluators and teachers will be provided throughout these transitions. If you have any questions, contact leap@dpsk12.org.
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Saturday School: Math, Literacy and Computer Science Availability for 2023-24 School Year |
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Paraprofessionals, facility managers, teachers and school leaders are needed for the Math, Literacy and Computer Science Saturday School Program. Paraprofessionals and facility managers are being offered their current salary rates, while teachers will make $50 per hour and school leaders $65 per hour. All employees are eligible for overtime if they work more than 40 hours per week, and an $800 bonus is available for all employees who work at least 93% of Saturdays.
Classes will be held from 9 a.m.-noon. The fall semester program will run from Sept. 9-Dec. 9, excluding the Saturdays of Oct. 14 and Nov. 25. The spring semester program will run from Jan. 20-May 25, 2024, excluding the Saturdays of Feb. 17, March 23 and March 30.
The program is seeking a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:12. Interested employees can sign up for the program here. If you have any questions, contact Patricia Garcia.
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Register for End-of-Year Hiring Fair on Thursday, June 8 |
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The Office of Talent is hosting a districtwide hiring event on Thursday, June 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We will be advertising and inviting candidates for all school-based positions, school support and central office positions. In order to meet everyone’s needs, we are hosting this event in three locations at the same time -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College, CEC Early College and George Washington High School. Click here to register.
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Professional Development Units for 2023-24 School Year Available May 31 |
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Early registration for Professional Development Units (PDUs) will be available on Wednesday, May 31. Course information and registration links will be shared via the next edition of Teacher Weekly.
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New Educator Welcome Aug. 8 and 9 |
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New Educator Welcome for the 2023-24 school year will be held Aug. 8-9. The session on Aug. 8 will be held at the Auraria PE/Event Center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. A virtual training session will be held on Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-noon. Note: SSPs will have a different agenda for Aug. 9, and this information will be shared at a later date. If you have any questions, contact Christie Higgins.
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Additional Resources and Information |
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Click here to learn about these resources and opportunities.
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- Belouga Giving a Free Coffee to All DPS Educators
- Coming Soon: Tardy Kiosk and Faster Attendance in Infinite Campus
- BIPOC Educational STEM Thinkers Conference June 24-25
- Final Reminder: Sign up for Trainings on New DPS Printing/Copying Vendor
- Social Studies Regional Team Specialist Applications
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