Update on School Leader Hiring |
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Dear Educators,
We are excited to announce that we have launched a new process for school leader recruitment for the 2022-23 school year. The new Equal Pay for Equal Work Law, along with preparation for the new Employee Space that will launch in the fall, led to some adjustments from previous years' processes.
What has changed from last year?
- Candidates who are interested in AP and principal positions for next school year now have the ability to apply directly to school openings when they see them posted. You are not required to apply to a pool or complete a pooled interview prior to applying.
- While we will no longer have screening to determine a pool of eligible candidates as in previous years, we will still have a central screening that all candidates must participate in as the first step in any principal or AP hiring process. This first step in the process includes resume review and a video interview through a new system called Interviewstream.
- There is no screen in and screen out tied to the first central interview. All candidates will receive a recommendation from experienced school leaders on our hiring team who will be part of your overall application to school-specific roles.
- This first centralized screen for AP and principal positions will be an opportunity for candidates to be considered for roles beyond the opening you have applied for, so it is beneficial to participate in the central screen earlier if you know you are going to be applying to school leadership roles. Get scheduled for a central screen by applying to the general job postings for school leaders or individual job requisitions in Infor. You can apply both to the general job posting and individual school positions. Submitting an application to any AP or principal position will kick off the central screening process.
The Interviewstream virtual interview process mirrors the pooled process many of you have participated in in the past. Candidates can complete it during a time that works best for them, and our screeners to screen and review at times that work best for them.
For the 2022-23 school year, we will not require internal AP and principal candidates who were in either the School Leader Pool last school year or who are moving laterally. However, if you are looking for a leadership opportunity, we highly recommend and encourage you to complete the Interviewstream interview. This is an opportunity to highlight yourself as a candidate, and will provide district leadership more information about yourself and how you have grown since your last interview.
Many thanks,
Tamara and Mike
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Save the Date for Teacher PD Aug. 3-5 |
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This summer, we will offer three full, paid days of professional learning for teachers. In these sessions, teachers will be provided with an overall understanding of the CKLA/Caminos curriculum and its resources. They will have opportunities to learn about planning effective lessons using both the Skills and Knowledge strands, how to utilize assessments from the curriculum, and how to engage students during lessons. ELA-S teachers will also learn how to use their literacy block to build the foundation for student biliteracy and will be provided with resources to support their planning and instruction. All of this information is also available in the Summer PL Guide.
Teachers should save the following dates:
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Aug. 3: All teachers
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Aug. 4: All teachers
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Aug. 5: ELA-S teachers only
Please share this information with all teachers that will support K-2 instruction of CKLA/Caminos (K-3 if your school is piloting the curriculum in third grade). Principals are welcome to attend alongside teachers to engage in planning from the resources. We will provide more information about these summer sessions after spring break. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Begley.
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TSEAL Tip of the Week: Integration
TSEAL is so much more than 20 minutes a day. When we infuse TSEAL practices (you’re probably doing a lot of them already), we build stronger communities and greater belonging throughout the whole day. Check out ways below to practice TSEAL integration for yourself, your students, and your school community.
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Yourself: Reflect every day by identifying your rose, bud and thorn.
- Rose: Something that went well today.
- Bud: Something you’re looking forward to.
- Thorn: Something you might need help with. What would it take to turn your thorn into a rose or bud?
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Students: Use these 26 simple ways to integrate TSEAL throughout the whole day.
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Schoolwide Community: Support your community in using SEL activities with students. Share these games with families to integrate into their daily activities to foster fun and practice building their social emotional skills.
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This Week's Top 5 Things to Know |
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April Teal Day Session Guide is Live with Registration Links |
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The April 4 Teal Day Session Guide is available with registration links. As a reminder, the morning block (8-11:15 a.m.) of Teal Day is reserved for centrally-delivered content, and some sessions are required as highlighted in the Session Guide. Also, please note the delivery method of the session. More information can be found in this FAQ. If you need further support, email professional_learning@dpsk12.org.
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Submit 2022-23 PDU Applications by April 15 |
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Apply for the 2022-23 Collaborative of the SCFD Grant |
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The Collaborative of the SCFD is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 Collaborative SCFD Grant. The grant is open to teams of three to five interdisciplinary teachers from a K-12 public or charter school located in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Teachers will select a cohort of up to 180 students in one or more grade levels. The grant provides from $3,000 up to $10,000 worth of programming from eligible art, culture and science organizations throughout the Denver-metro area. Students will receive workshops, field trips, in-school exhibits, assemblies, teacher professional development and more! Bus and substitute support is also provided. The deadline to apply is April 20. Review the grant application guidelines and contact Jannett Matusiak if you have questions.
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Required Initial LEAP Observer Training for New-to-Role Observers |
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New-to-Role LEAP Observers can now register in Learning Space for the following Initial LEAP Observer Training (iLOT) session. This training, and the certification assessment, is required for all new observers.
Registration is open now for the Spring PLC-style training, which will be facilitated in 2.5-hour blocks over four days, with an additional two hours of asynchronous prework. Note: You must be able to attend all dates and times in order to become certified.
Additionally, eight-hour days of training will be offered on Aug. 4 and 5 to accommodate new Senior Team Leads and Team Leads hired for the 2022-23 school year. If you have questions, email LEAP@dpsk12.org.
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Register for the DPS Science Fair by April 15 |
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We have partnered with STEM Generation to host the DPS Science Fair at the University of Denver Gates Fieldhouse on April 30 from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Due to the pandemic, the timeline has been extended and will provide an opportunity for more schools to participate and get support during preparation. Review the judging rubric. Registration ends April 15 at 4 p.m. Want fliers and resources sent to your school announcing the fair? Complete the Resource Request Form (located at the bottom right of the page) .
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Additional Resources and Opportunities |
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Click here to learn more about these resources and opportunities:
- Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
- Brown Bag Research Presentation: Developing Sustainable, Accessible Teacher Residency Partnerships
- Join the Misinformation vs. The Machine Event Series: Foundations of News Literacy
- Upcoming Lunchtime Webinar: Strategies for Connecting with Youth
- Enroll Now in CU Denver Graduate Certificate Opportunity
- Comprehensive Health Education Professional Learning and Resources
- Encourage Your Students to Apply for the TREP Program
- Share EGTC Opportunities with Your Students
- Compensatory Education: Submit Your School’s Plan for Services
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