The Denver Public Schools Podcast

¡Actualizaciones interesantes sobre la educación técnica y profesional (CTE) de DPS en el podcast de EDUCA DPS de esta semana! CTE se está expandiendo rápidamente y, si los votantes de #Denver lo aprueban, el Bono 2024 planea financiar tres nuevos centros de innovación donde los estudiantes puedan obtener certificaciones industriales y créditos universitarios mientras perfeccionan sus habilidades...

Exciting updates on DPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) in this week’s EDUCA DPS Podcast! CTE is expanding fast and if passed by #Denver voters, the 2024 Bond plans to fund three new innovation centers where students can gain industry certifications and college credits while honing practical skills. Don’t miss this engaging episode!

1. Denver Schools Thrive Initiative The last Regional Engagement session was held on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Many people are wondering, what happens now?  Please check the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative webpage for the most up to date information. That page has an FAQ, informational videos about trends pertaining to Denver’s declining enrollment challenges as well as the presentation materials and not...

1.Survey Call Outs  Today is the Last Day to complete the BESS Universal Mental Health Screening Survey. As a refresher, BESS stands for Behavior & Emotional Screening System and is used to identify and match students with appropriate tiers of intervention. This survey supports school teams in knowing how and when to intervene when student safety or mental health concerns arise.  Guardians, St...

Did you know that DPS appoints a committee of volunteers to help oversee and advise the district after bond measures are passed by Denver voters? The volunteers on the 2020 Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) worked tirelessly to ensure that promises made were promises kept. Hear more from our passionate volunteers, Veronica Booz and Becca Norris , about their experience on the BOC in this week’s episo...

¿Sabía que DPS nombra un comité de voluntarios para ayudar a supervisar y asesorar al distrito después de que los votantes de Denver aprueben las medidas de bonos? Los voluntarios del Comité de Supervisión de Bonos (BOC) de 2020 trabajaron incansablemente para garantizar que las promesas hechas se cumplieran. Escuche más de nuestras apasionadas voluntarias, Veronica Booz y Becca Norris, sobre su e...

Callout: For Multilingual Parents and Community To Join the MLE team at the Zoo  Join the Multilingual Education (MLE) District Advisory Committee (DAC) on Wednesday, October 16 from 9-11 a.m. at the Denver Zoo . Come learn about the Seal of Biliteracy and other important programs for DPS students at our Resource Fair. There will be FREE entrance to the zoo, a light breakfast and interpretation se...

1. The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey Opens on Monday, October 7 “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey opens on October 7 and will be open through Friday, Nov. 1. Responses to this survey are incredibly valuable because they help inform decisions on how DPS can better serve its families.  Please please please exercise your voice and help make an impact by participating  in this year’s survey. ...

DPS Releases 2023-24 Annual Report The 2023-24 Annual Report is now available, providing the second annual update to DPS' Strategic Roadmap. It highlights key initiatives, milestones, and progress in improving the Student, Adult, and System Experiences. View the report: 2023-24 Annual District Report. 2024 Colorado Free Application Days Colorado residents can apply for free to undergraduate p...

Podcast de EDUCA DPS: Asistencia a la escuela: por qué es importante En el episodio de esta semana del podcast de EDUCA DPS, la Dra. Cori Canty, Gerente de Sistemas de Asistencia y Planificación de Mejoramiento Escolar, se une a nosotros para analizar el papel fundamental que desempeña la asistencia escolar en el éxito de los estudiantes. La Dra. Canti destaca el impacto de la asistencia constante...

EDUCA DPS Podcast: School Attendance - Why It Matters In this week’s episode of the EDUCA DPS podcast, Dr. Cori Canty, School Improvement Planning and Attendance Systems Manager, joins us to discuss the critical role school attendance plays in student success. Dr. Canti highlights the impact of consistent attendance on academic achievement and shares strategies for families and schools to work tog...

Podcast de EDUCA DPS: Esperanza y ayuda: abordar la prevención del suicidio En el episodio de esta semana del podcast de EDUCA DPS, la Dra. Jane Lineman y Grant Van Pelt analizan la prevención del suicidio en las escuelas. Como parte del Mes Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio, comparten estrategias que las familias pueden utilizar para reconocer las señales de advertencia y brindar apoyo.  Sinton...

EDUCA DPS Podcast: Hope and Help - Addressing Suicide Prevention In this week's episode of the EDUCA DPS podcast, Dr. Jane Lineman and Grant Van Pelt discuss suicide prevention in schools. As part of National Suicide Prevention Month, they share strategies families can use to recognize warning signs and provide support.  Tune in to the podcast in English and Spanish to discover essential reso...

BESS Window Opens Sept. 23 The Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) is used for universal mental health screening of all students to proactively meet their needs. Data from the screening helps determine the type, duration, and level of social-emotional or mental health interventions required for students. Attend One of the Six Regional Educational Engagement Sessions Learn about the De...

1. Changing Student Populations and Ensuring Denver Schools Thrive   This November, the DPS Board of Education will consider the Superintendent’s recommendation of consolidating or closing some of DPS schools. DPS will be hosting a series of six regional meetings in September and October to inform the community about this process.  Those meetings are as follows:  The engagement session in the SE r...

Podcast de EDUCA DPS: Estrategias para el éxito en el regreso a clases para un buen comienzo En el episodio de esta semana del Podcast de EDUCA DPS, Nathalie Valencia y Jason Nungaray del Equipo de Éxito Profesional y Universitario comparten consejos para comenzar el año escolar con fuerza, que incluyen administración del tiempo, hábitos de estudio y cuidado personal. Sintonice para ver la convers...

EDUCA DPS Podcast: Back-to-School Success Strategies for a Strong Start  In this week's episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, Nathalie Valencia and Jason Nungaray of the Career & College Success Team share tips to start the school year off strong, including time management, study habits and self-care.  Tune in to watch the conversation in English and in Spanish. 

1. Attendance Awareness Month September is Attendance Awareness Month! When students are not at school, they miss out on valuable learning opportunities and can experience long-term impacts that hinder their development in later grades. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or DPS staff member, please do your part to get students to school on time, every time. We’ll link some attendance related resour...

EDUCA DPS Podcast: How Multilingual Services Empower DPS Families In this episode of the EDUCA DPS Podcast, we sit down with Selena Nakamura and Joaquina Fuentes de Muñoz from the DPS Communications Department. Our guests share how DPS breaks down language barriers and connects families with needed resources.  Discover how their team ensures that all DPS families can access information in their pr...

Podcast de EDUCA DPS: Cómo los servicios multilingües empoderan a las familias de DPS En este episodio del Podcast de EDUCA DPS, nos sentamos con Selena Nakamura y Joaquina Fuentes de Muñoz del Departamento de Comunicaciones de DPS. Nuestros invitados comparten cómo DPS rompe las barreras del idioma y conecta a las familias con los recursos necesarios.  Descubra cómo su equipo garantiza que todas...

DPS Snapshots Season 2 Episode #2 1. Colorado Measures of Academic Success Scores are Now Available   Colorado Measures of Academic Success, better known as CMAS, measures student achievement and growth for Language Arts and Mathematics for all students in grades 3-8, and Science for those in grades 5, 8 and 11.  Good news: Denver Public Schools students saw increases in overall CMAS scores in all...

1. This Year’s BESS Screen is Open  DPS uses a survey system called the Behavior & Emotional Screening System, or BESS, to identify and match students with appropriate tiers of intervention. This survey supports school teams in knowing how and when to intervene when student safety or mental health concerns arise. Guardians, Students and teachers alike are required to participate twice a year,...

DPS Snapshots Infinite Campus Behavior Management Access for 2024 Infinite Campus (IC) Behavior Management access is typically valid for one school year at a time. With the release of the new Discipline Matrix for the 2024-25 school year, the recertification process is as follows: School Administrative Staff (Principals, Assistant Principals and Deans) will have until mid-fall 2024 to complete the...