ICYMI: Statement on the Verdict of Derek Chauvin |
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Dear Educators,
On Tuesday, we saw one small step forward in the fight for racial justice, with the verdicts in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin and the justice it represents for George Floyd. As Interim Superintendent Dwight Jones shared, the murder of George Floyd is an unspeakable tragedy. It is one of too many that have ripped at the hearts of all Americans, particularly in our Black community, and that have been a stain on the soul of our nation.
The culmination of the trial has brought high emotion for so many of us, including our students. If you haven’t already, please review some of the resources available to support our team members and students during this time.
As Dwight said so succinctly, George Floyd’s life matters. Black Lives Matter. There’s resonance and hope today in those three words of power and promise, albeit paired with the pain of the realization of what it took to get here. I hope today will bring a bit of healing, as we look eagerly toward a brighter future for all of us.
Thank you for joining us on this critical mission -- for our students, for ourselves, for each other.
Many thanks,
Tamara and Mike
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know |
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ICYMI: TSEAL Learning Early Adoption, Implementation and Expansion |
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In alignment with transition priorities for the 2021-22 school year, the Culturally Sustaining Curriculum and Instruction (CSCI) team is adopting a high-quality SEAL curriculum. After a thorough selection process, we have selected Mosaic by ACT. Below is the current adoption plan:
2021-22 School Year: Adoption and Implementation
- All sixth-through eighth-grades at district-run middle schools.
- Elementary schools: Twenty schools will be selected as “early adopters.”
- High schools: Two high schools will be selected as “early adopters.”
2022-23 School Year: Expansion
- Adoption and implementation at all ninth- through 12th-grades at district-run schools.
- Elementary school expansion up to 20 additional district-run elementary schools.
2023-24 School Year: Expansion
- Adoption and implementation of all additional district run schools.
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Share Resources with Students via EVERFI |
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DPS has free access to EVERFI, a variety of online digital lessons that can be assigned to students. With EVERFI, teachers can share timely resources with students. For setup instructions, access the EVERFI Quick Start Guide. Select K12 Prescription Drug Safety, Vaping "Know the Truth" or any other EVERFI Health-related resource (see list here.) When you click "Create Class," you will receive a class code that your students will enter at www.everfi.com/login to get started. If you have any questions or need help with setup, contact Kevin Mechenbier, our local support representative.
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Spring Professional Learning Opportunity: Foundations of CRE |
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The Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) team invites you to join a professional development focused on the Foundations of CRE on April 29 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. To register, click here. Note: This session will be offered in Spanish only.
El equipo de Educación Culturalmente Sensible (CRE) los quiere invitar a unirse a un desarrollo profesional enfocado en los fundamentos de una Educación Culturalmente Sensible. El desarrollo profesional tendrá lugar el 29 de abril de 3:30 a 5:00 pm. Para registrase haga click aquí.
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Novice Teacher Focus Group: Provide Your Feedback |
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The Teacher Pathways and Development Team is seeking input from teachers with 1-3 years of teaching experience as they develop support structures for novice teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Please join from 3:30-5 p.m. May 3 to provide feedback and share your experiences to help shape support structures. Complete this form to register. After registering, you should receive an email with the link to join the focus group. Note: Extra Duty Pay will be available for eligible participants. If you have questions, contact Erin Lynne.
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The MLE Department is Offering University of Colorado Denver Graduate Courses |
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Did you know the Multilingual Education (MLE) Department offers four free University of Colorado Denver (UCD) graduate courses? Earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity while also fulfilling your MLE advanced coursework! To be eligible, you must be MLE Level 1/ELA-T qualified at the start of the course. Summer registration is now open in Learning Space. Space is limited so interested participants are asked to register on the waitlist now for the following courses: UCD 5030, UCD 5070 and UCD 5770. For more information, visit the Multilingual Education Department page on The Commons.
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Additional Resources and Opportunities |
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
- Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs Available
- Upcoming 2021 Financial Services Year-end Deadlines
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