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The Colorado Department of Education Releases School Performance Framework Data |
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Dear Team DPS,
Each school day, our educators provide our scholars with rigorous, relevant and fun learning environments that allow our young people to thrive in and beyond our schools, and accomplish their dreams after they graduate. Thank you for your passion and continuing commitment to our efforts.
Earlier this week, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released preliminary school ratings on the 2022 “Transitional School Performance Framework” (SPF). DPS used its own version of the SPF for more than a decade. That is no longer the case. Based on the Spring 2022 decision by the Board of Education and recommendations of the Reimagine SPF Committee, we are now using the CDE SPF, which relies almost exclusively on CMAS, PSAT, SAT and ACCESS scores.
In the past, many considered SPF data as a tool to compare schools’ performance to other schools, districts and statewide results. Some also used it as a way to find a school’s strengths and identify areas for improvement. We do not believe that the 2022 SPF data should be used in that way. We say this because the pandemic led to a modified state testing schedule. We say this because there were also low participation rates across DPS in the spring of 2021. We say this because this data is only a representation of the small number of students who participated in testing. Dr. Anthony Smith, our Deputy Superintendent of Schools, provides more details in this video.
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Please know that because we have reservations about the comprehensive nature of the student growth data in the 2022 SPF, we will not use this information for accountability purposes. We are advising our families to consider additional academic and non-academic information when assessing the quality of a school. To reiterate Dr. Smith in the video, the 2022 SPF data is in no way an accurate representation of an entire student body at most of our schools. Your school leader can provide additional context and answer your questions.
Again, thank you for your ongoing support of our efforts to improve educational opportunities for all of our scholars.
In collaboration,
Dr. Alex Marrero
Superintendent
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Catch up with Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero by following him on Instagram and Twitter, both @DrAlexMarrero!
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Watch Montbello High School’s First Day of School |
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This week, Montbello High School had their first day of school! Local community leaders, district leaders and DPS Board members Auon’tai Anderson and Michelle Quattlebaum joined Montbello staff to welcome students back. The school is in Phase 1 of their two-phase journey for the Reimagining Montbello Project. At the start of the summer, Montbello was under full construction. Now, students will enjoy the lower level of the old Montbello campus while the top level is being worked on.
A huge thank you to Principal Neisa Lynch and her staff for working tirelessly all summer long to welcome their students back. Watch how the first day went!
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DPS Educator Named a Finalist for 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year |
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The Colorado Department of Education announced seven finalists for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year competition with the sole finalist to be announced by the end of October. Of the seven finalists is one of our own DPS educators, Paulina Lerma! Learn more about Paulina and the other finalists here.
The selected teacher will automatically become Colorado's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year competition. The national program is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers. Visit the National Teacher of the Year Program webpage for more information . The Colorado Teacher of the Year receives many professional development opportunities and, along with the country’s other teachers of the year, is honored at a special ceremony at the White House and gets the opportunity to go to NASA’s Space Camp. The teacher also becomes a member of the Colorado Education Commissioner’s Teacher Cabinet.
Congratulations, Paulina!
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DPS Principal Takes Silver at Karaoke World Championships |
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Sia Chandler, the principal of Emily Griffith High School, earned the gold medal at the National Karaoke Championships over the summer. Chandler qualified to compete internationally in Norway for the World Karaoke Championships. Sia performed magnificently and took home silver! Watch this story by 9News.
Congratulations, Sia!
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33rd Annual Friendship Powwow and Free Day at the Denver Art Museum |
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Celebrate Native American art and culture at the 33rd Annual Friendship Powwow & Native American Cultural Celebration tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Denver Art Museum! Join the local Native community and enjoy music and dance performances, artmaking opportunities -- including a free screen-printing station -- and more. There will be local Native organizations selling fry bread and Indian tacos, as well as vendors showcasing jewelry, art, crafts, clothing, and more. Learn more about this free event here.
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Upcoming Webinar: Solutions for Youth Mental Health Crisis |
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Join The Colorado Sun reporters Erica Breunlin and Jen Brown as they meet with experts to discuss the status of children’s mental health. Panelists include a behavioral health coordinator, a pediatric clinical psychologist, a high school student and a school-based mental health specialist. The free virtual event will be held on Sept. 14 from 6-7 p.m. Register today.
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Student Service Academy Applications due Sept. 30 |
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Students in the first Congressional District wishing to apply to one of the U.S. Service Academies will need to submit an application for consideration no later than Friday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Please note that the application must be completed with all required documents.
To be considered for admission to any of the following academies, students must receive a Congressional nomination from either their U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator:
- U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
More information and the application is available here.
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