Internal Pathways and Development - Learning and Development
You have made it to October and that is truly a huge milestone for many if not all educators. Please make sure you have made time for yourself this month to be intentional with self-care, taking breaks and checking in with your New Teacher Ambassadors. Reach out to the New Teacher Inbox (newteachers@dpsk12.net) for any inquires regarding your Induction Requirements as a first year teacher or New to DPS.
Best,
New Teacher Support Team
You have DPS MLE Teacher Qualification Training requirements!
You are required to complete MLE Teacher Qualification Training. Don’t put this off! The final fall course offerings start soon!
Please take a moment to check the status of your MLE Certification completion and Training Deadline in Learning Space.
Please reach out to MLE_Training@dpsk12.net with questions about your MLE Training requirements.
The BESS teacher window is now open until Oct 18th! Please login into Review360 using your dpsk12.org email to begin screening students. Teacher screening is valuable data to your students' success and your school's environment. Teachers will complete screening based on observations and teachers' perception. Teachers should reach out to their building based BESS SAL for questions.
The Spark- Colorado Educator Newsletter provides information and resources for funding and free events. Subscribe through the CDE website.
CDE Professional Development- Colorado Educators have access to professional development offered from CDE. Check out what is being offered.
CELT drives the district’s mission and vision by leveraging our Shared Core Values to transform culture so that Every Learner Thrives. CELT is an excellent team that provides tools for values-based leadership, championship of diversity, equity, inclusion and behavioral change, and improves our organization’s effectiveness through culture-building.
Learn more about Belong Groups, DPS Skills, and additional values-based resources and offerings, here.
DPS Store - a virtual one stop shop for all of your DPSbranded swag, accessories and apparel!
Employee Wellness - Our DPS employee wellness program aims to provide engaging, fun activities and relative information for all levels of fitness and health. Take a look at our wellness programs, challenges, and calendar of events.
Needs additional ideas to engage with your students. Rocky Mountain PBS has compiled resources for both elementary and secondary: “Engage your students with Colorado Experience! Aligned with Colorado grade-level standards.
Denver Public Library- Tools and Resources for Public Educators- Virtual Library, Field Trips to Book Sets
Register NOW for October 10th Professional Learning Day!
October 10th PL Day will consist of SSP-department-led and Principal-led learning from 8:00 am-11:15 am and centrally-delivered professional learning from 12:30 pm-4:00 pm. Details for each session are listed in the October 10th Course Guide for your reference. Please take a moment to review the course guide and register for sessions. Registration closes on October 8th at midnight. As a reminder, you must be registered to receive credit! ! If you are in need of ADA accommodations, please complete the Accommodation Request Form. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled session. For more information or questions, please email professional_learning@dpsk12.org.
Jaime_Fiorenza@dpsk12.net, CTE Director
October 10, will be virtual sessions for all CTE in Colorado participants in the 24-25 CTE new teacher cohort.
You should have received a calendar invite to attend. If you have any questions please reach out to Jase_Smith@dpsk12.net for support.
Free Graduate Courses Offered by MLE!
If you are an MLE designated teacher, you are eligible to take up to three courses through the University of Colorado Denver, paid for by the Multilingual Education Department.
Through this opportunity, you can earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity while also fulfilling your advanced MLE coursework! These courses are online, with Zoom sessions.
Completion of Level 1 courses is a prerequisite, and MLE Level 2 teachers are given priority registration. These must be complete or there is a potential to be non-renewed. Please note that:
UCD 5030 is an equivalent to MLE 201, and
UCD 5770 is an equivalent to MLE 202
For more information, please visit the MLE Courses at CU Denver Commons page.
Remember, graduate course credit can be used toward lane movement!
Please reach out to MLE_Training@dpsk12.net with questions.
MLE Teacher Qualification Information
MLE Technology Resources - DPS
Language Allocation Guidelines (for ELA-S teachers)
Best Practices for Integrated Content Language Development (ICLD)
Best Practices for Dedicated English Language Development (ELD)
Check the October News (Coming Soon) on the IEI Website
Our Learning and development specialists (Ana & Pilar) conducted school visits. It was great to see everyone in their classrooms. We are very proud of you all!
Check our discounts for English classes
Don’t forget to complete DPS mandatory training before 10/31
If you know an international teacher who is willing to join our DPS team let them know we receive inquiries at internationaleducator@dpsk12.net
1. AP Classroom Training Workshop
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Manual High School, Room 303
Audience: AP Teachers and Coordinators
Workshop Focus:
This hands-on session will help participants explore AP Classroom’s features such as progress checks, dashboards, and practice questions. The goal is to integrate these tools into instructional plans to better monitor and address student learning gaps, thereby maximizing student achievement on AP exams.
2. IB Approaches to Teaching & Learning Workshop
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Manual High School, Room 302
Audience: IB Coordinators and Teachers
Workshop Focus:This workshop will focus on implementing IB teaching approaches like inquiry-based learning and differentiation. Participants will design activities that enhance students' Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and foster critical skills such as thinking, communication, and self-management
BESS Screening Window Closes October 18th
Login to Review360 using your DPSK12.org email to begin screening students. Teacher screening is valuable data to your students' success and your school's environment. Teachers will complete screening based on observations and teachers' perceptions. This is not a formal evaluation and results are not diagnostic. Teachers should reach out to their building-based BESS SAL for questions.
Thought of the Month:
“ Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself”
John Dewey-