The Denver Public Schools Podcast
Welcome to the DPS Podcast—the official hub for all things Denver Public Schools! Tune in to hear inspiring student success stories, discover family-friendly tips and resources, and stay up-to-date on the latest district news. We’re here to make sure every DPS family has easy access to the information they need. Don't miss out—hit subscribe now and join the conversation!
Episodes
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.
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- 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 programs at publi...
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 en el rendimiento académi...
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 together in ensuring students...
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.
Sintonice el podcast en ingl...
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 resources about mental hea...
- 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
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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 region will be held at South on Tues...
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 conversación en inglés y...
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 resources in our show notes, as well as th...
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 preferred language, fost...
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 las familias de D...
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 three content areas evaluated.
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, once at the beginning of the year and...
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 IC Behavior Management...
In this week's EDUCA DPS Podcast, members of the Multilingual Education Department, Allison Ratchford and Sary Portillo, discuss the remarkable impact of their efforts in supporting our new-to-country students. Our MLE Department works directly with students, families and educators to ensure that Multilingual Learners (MLLs) receive an equitable, high-quality education.
This year, DPS has welcomed nearly 5,000 newly arrive...
En el podcast de EDUCA DPS de esta semana, los miembros del Departamento de Educación Multilingüe, Allison Ratchford y Sary Portillo, analizan el notable impacto de sus esfuerzos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes nuevos en el país. Nuestro Departamento MLE trabaja directamente con estudiantes, familias y educadores para garantizar que los estudiantes multilingües (MLL) reciban una educación equitativa y de alta calidad.
Este a...
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