Teacher Weekly
Nov. 15, 2023
Spreading Gratitude Across DPS
Dear Educators,

The dedication and investment you put into your work and serving our students many times goes far beyond the classroom. The level of love and care you pour into our students makes lasting impacts that they carry with them on their educational journeys. Thank you for all you do. We hope you have the ability to rest and recharge over the break before heading back to finish off the calendar year strong.

Respectfully,

Dr. Tony Smith
Deputy Superintendent
This Week's Top 5 Things to Know
Resources and Supports for Newcomer and New-to-Country Multilingual Learners
The MLE department has a number of supplemental resources and supports for newcomers and new-to-country MLLs. Please be sure to check out this resource hub so you are aware of all that is available to you. Please contact Amy Osterbeal (elementary and middle) or Cristina Kinz (high school) for more support.
Remind Families to Complete the Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey by Monday, Dec. 1
The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” family survey window has been extended to Monday, Dec. 1 by 11:59 p.m.! Please encourage your families to share their voices and complete the survey before the new deadline here. Families who complete the survey are entered to win one of 10 $20 King Soopers gift cards! More information is available here.
FYI: CDE Out-of-Field Notifications for ELD
This year, DPS is sending out-of-field notifications for ELD per CDE. This message is for teachers at Title I schools who are not in-field qualified, according to Title I grant funding. While this notification is a grant requirement, it is not a state or DPS requirement. In DPS, ELD teachers are required to complete their ELA-E or ELA-S certifications and can pursue one of two CDE endorsements to become in-field qualified. Additional pathways include: the Praxis exam, a BA or higher in ELD or TESOL and 36 semester hours in ELD. If you have questions, contact HRCompliance@dpsk12.net.
Celebrate Gratitude Week!
The Employee Wellness team, CELT and the Culture Champions encourage Team DPS to join the November Gratitude Challenge, promoting positive culture and well-being for all! DPS Gratitude Week will take place Nov. 13-17. Participants with the highest engagement will have the chance to win a catered breakfast for up to 50 people!

Upload photo or video submissions of your school or team engaging in Gratitude Week before the window closes! The timeline to submit is Nov. 13-30 and the winner will be announced on Dec. 5. Resources such as gratitude cards, gratitude bingo and additional resources and opportunities are located within the Gratitude Week folder. See the Gratitude Week flier.
Reminder: First LEAP Coaching Cycle and Scored Observation Should Be Complete
First LEAP coaching cycles should have been completed by Oct 31 to be on track to have two coaching cycles/scored observations completed prior to Mid-Year Conversations, which take place between Dec. 11-Feb. 23. Also review Coaching Cycle Resources and information about LEAP Training Modules. If you have questions, reach out to LEAP@dpsk12.org.
Additional Resources and Information
Additional resources and opportunities can be found here
  • New PSA To Celebrate Teachers

  • Free and Innovative Math Learning App

  • Free Virtual Middle School Math Tutoring

  • DPS 2022-23 Climate Action Annual Report

  • Reminder: Final Application Climate Champions Grant Workshop on Nov. 15

  • 2023 DPS Computer Science Education Week

  • Register for Final DPS Skills Sessions of the Year

  • Review November Resources from Discovery Education

  • DPS Belong Groups
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