Teacher Weekly
Aug. 16, 2021
Welcome Back!
Dear Educators,

Welcome back! We hope you had a great summer break filled with fun and relaxation, and that you found the opportunity to do the things that make you most happy.

We are excited to kick off the 2021-22 school year -- starting with Teal Day tomorrow! Tomorrow's Teal Day sessions are an excellent opportunity to engage in important, content-specific learning grounded in our district priorities. In addition to singular offerings similar to past Teal Day sessions, you will be able to participate in multi-session Professional Learning Cohorts. These cohorts will provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful learning over time alongside your peers in similar areas of practice. You can find more information about the cohorts in the Cohort Catalogue, including information about required cohorts in some content areas. Please note: For tomorrow's Teal Day and all others this year, centrally-offered professional learning will only be offered during the morning sessions of Teal Days -- the afternoon sessions will be determined by your school.   
Please note: As we continue to accelerate learning for our students, the following sessions are required for math and literacy teachers:

  • READ Act Required Reading Training for K-3 Teachers, Interventionists and Coaches (K-3 literacy teachers.)

  • CRE in Literacy Instruction/ Initiating an Assets/Need Assessment for your classes (6-12 literacy teachers.) 
 
  • Planning for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Education through the Instructional Core (6-12 math teachers.)

Please see the session guide for other required sessions, depending on your role.
If you are registering tomorrow morning (Aug. 17), please reference this document to find meeting links for those Teal Day sessions and the sign-in survey that you need to complete to receive credit.

The majority of sessions will be held virtually, while a handful of sessions will be held in person -- access the Session Guide to identify which sessions are held in person at East High School. Please consult with your principal for additional guidance on which cohorts are required for your role as well as which singular sessions you should attend. If you have further questions, please submit them to the Professional Learning team using this form.

We look forward to working with you in the year ahead. Thank you for being a part of Team DPS and for all that you do for our kids!

Many thanks, 
Tamara and Mike
Join Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 16
DPS will be holding a telephone town hall meeting at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 16, when all team members will have the opportunity to hear from members of our DPS leadership team, as well as health experts, and to ask questions about the new health order and what it means for you. This hour-long event will be held over the phone, and all employees will receive a phone call from 720-513-8451 to their personal phone number on file inviting them to join. We hope you’re able to join if you have questions
about the vaccine health order or about the upcoming school year.

Note: A recording of the town hall be shared on The Commons for team members unable to join live. Team members can also refer to this list of Frequently Asked Questions anytime. Those with a question about their own situation can reach out directly to Human Resources here. 
Back to School at the Zoo
Join Team DPS at the Zoo 5:30-9 p.m. on Aug. 19 as we celebrate the start of a new school year! Explore the zoo, reconnect with team members and meet Superintendent Alex Marrero. Every DPS team member will receive three tickets, and are encouraged to invite two family members or friends. Additional tickets for friends and family members can be purchased through the registration website. Learn more and claim your tickets here!
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