Jan. 27, 2023

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EDUCA Podcast: Mental Health Services

On this week’s episode of the EDUCA Podcast, we interviewed Libby Malone and Grant Van Pelt, nationally-certified school psychologists for DPS. Hear from Libby and Grant (in Spanish) about DPS’ approach to mental health as well as Colorado’s overall plan for addressing mental health days. DPS is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of its students and staff, and recognizes the impact that the mental health services team has within schools. Watch these important conversations in English and Spanish.

See How DPS Supports Multilingual Education

“I’m bilingual, what's your superpower?”  …asks a chorus of DPS students, in this touching video showcasing DPS’s commitment to multilingual education. At Denver Public Schools, we believe in the power of bilingual education. Research shows that when given the opportunity, Spanish-speaking students perform better in bilingual classrooms. In addition to maintaining their Spanish language, they also learn English faster and with more proficiency. Spanish-speaking students at over 50 DPS elementary schools are able to receive bilingual instruction. Many of these students continue to develop their bilingualism through the Spanish courses offered at our Secondary schools to ensure they graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy. Learn more about our K-5 bilingual programs options here.

UPK Colorado Updates: Five-year-old Eligibility for ECE-4

As we shared last week, the Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado application process is open now. As a reminder, ECE-3 and ECE-4 families have until Feb. 14 to complete a DPS SchoolChoice application and a UPK Colorado application. (Note: Incorrect DPS programs may be listed in the UPK application. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood is working to correct the listings.) If you have a five-year-old and are trying to apply for an ECE-4 program, click here for eligibility information. For more information about ECE-3 and ECE-4, visit the UPK Colorado webpage and the DPS UPK Colorado landing page. Questions? Call 303-866-5223 or email cdec_upkcolorado@state.co.us.

Sign Up for Addressing Youth Vaping Webinar on Feb. 1

DPS Prevention Services is hosting Daniel Nieman of CDPHE for a webinar on Feb. 1 at noon. The webinar will educate parents and staff about how they can combat the vaping surge among youth. Register here to attend the webinar.   Parents play a critical role in preventing vaping, so make time to talk with your child today. This handout has great tips for starting that conversation. Catch My Breath has great resources including a Parent Training Video (also in Spanish) and a Parent Toolkit with information on how to support your child, how to spot a vape, six signs your child may be vaping and other tools for tackling the vaping epidemic. For students needing vaping intervention, MyLifeMyQuit, is a free, confidential quit line. Additional resources for adolescents using substances can be found here.

Register Now for the April 28 AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase

Did you and your students enjoy your time at the African American Young Ladies Summit? Continue the fun by joining us for a fashion show wrapped in Black history and filled with demonstrations in diverse artistry including: painting, Black hair styles, spoken word, dance and music, and fun. The event will take place on April 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m at New Hope Church. Register here. If you are interested in sharing your gifts, talents and time with us, click here to attend -- bring a group, a friend and/or family.

Sign Up for AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase

Sign Up for DPS Shakespeare Festival by Feb. 6

The DPS Shakespeare Festival is the largest student Shakespeare festival in the country, and includes thousands of students from across the region. Donning theatrical costumes, more than 5,000 students perform scenes from the works of Shakespeare, as well as Elizabethan dance and music. This day-long festival will be held in downtown Denver on Friday, April 28. It opens with ceremonies at Skyline Park, followed by a short parade to the Denver Arts Complex. Performances last throughout the day on multiple stages and are open and free to the public. Interested in participating this year? The deadline to register is Feb. 6. Sign up here! Check out the Shakespeare Festival website for additional details.

Sign Up for DPS Shakespeare Festival

Abraham Lincoln High School Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

Abraham Lincoln High School has earned the College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles. Schools honored with this award have expanded girls’ access to AP computer science courses.  More than 1,100 institutions achieved female representation of 50% or higher in one of the two AP computer science courses or in the number of students taking the computer science exam during the 2021-22 school year. In 2022, Abraham Lincoln High School was one of 832 recognized in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) category. Learn more about Lincoln High’s achievement here.

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