A revised software approval process is now in place to ensure that all software used by Team DPS is high-quality, protects student and staff data, and complies with regulations and policies. If you are renewing or buying software in the next few months, visit the software purchasing page on The Commons to see a list of pre-approved tools and to start the approval process.

The process can take up to five weeks or more during peak request periods, not including time to collect and sign a Data Protection Addendum (if required), so it’s best to get ahead of your renewal dates to prevent any gaps in service. Consult the Purchasing Department if you need assistance identifying when your software renews.

All members of Team DPS are required to complete the following mandatory training by Oct. 31 via Learning Space:

1. Mandatory Reporter Training

2. Privacy and Protection of Confidential Student Information Training

3. Emergency Management Training

4. DPS MLE Translation and Interpretation Guidance

5. Suicide, Threat, and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Awareness Training

6. Information Security - Cybersecurity Essentials

7. Technology Accessibility Essentials

There has been an update to the eight most common languages spoken by Denver Public Schools families.

The most spoken languages are:

1. Spanish

2. Arabic

3. Vietnamese

4. Amharic

5. French

6. Somali

7. Nepali

8. Dari (labeled as Persian on the DPS website)

Note that Chinese is no longer one of the eight most common languages in DPS for the 2024-25 school year.

DPS has switched to a new messaging platform! District text messages will now come from 98900. Phone calls will come from 720-423-3000 or the school's front office phone number. Emails will come from a DPSK12.org email address.

All MailChimp, SchoolMessenger and Constant Contact accounts have been deactivated. If you have not received training on Alerts (SchoolMessenger replacement), and if needed, Engage (Constant Contact and MailChimp replacement), contact Jacob Turner to set up a training session. If you have received training and want to grow your understanding of our new platform, explore Thrillshare’s knowledge base materials.

Find school addresses and locations across DPS using the new 2024-25 District Map! The map is now available in a downloadable PDF and an interactive web version on the SchoolChoice website. 

A limited number of printed copies will be available soon. If you'd like to request printed copies of the district map, complete this form. If you have questions, contact Danielle Lewis.

Would your admin teams like to spend time working directly with students? The Career and College Success department is seeking individuals to support its Coach Mentoring Program. Coach Mentoring specifically serves 10th-grade students across the district. Mentors meet with their mentees at the school for two and a half hours per month in a facilitated session led by a coach coordinator. The eight sessions run from September through May. 

Mentors are needed at key schools for the 2024-25 school year:

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College: Any educational professional, especially former teachers.

• Bruce Randolph: Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) professionals in any career path.

• West High School: Spanish-speaking professionals in any career path.

If you are interested in participating, complete the coach application.

Managers of Color Collective is a DPS Belong Group -- formed in March of 2023 -- to support current and future leaders of color at Denver Public Schools. 

Our group activities include: 

1. Monthly coffee chats (in person and virtual). 

2. Group consultancy lab. 

3. Social gathering. 

4. Workshops and professional development opportunities.

5. Virtual space for ongoing communication or support and guest speaker opportunities for members to lead wisdom-sharing.

Learn more, sign up or spread the word by visiting the Managers of Color Collective website. Contact Keji Kujjo if you have questions.

DoTS Help enables team members to get DoTS assistance efficiently and seamlessly. Use DoTS Help to submit support incidents by going to "Get Help," and track and update incidents by going to "View My Incidents." Search for support articles to resolve issues without a DoTS technician's help. Knowledge articles will appear in the "Find Answers" tab of DoTS Help, as explained in this guide. Find information for common requests such as password resets, Duo, phones and printers.

Please share this information with your teams and continue to direct them to use DoTS Help for all their tech support needs.

We are looking for Nepali and Mandarin-speaking individuals who are currently DPS employees to assist the FACE Department with interpretation, translation and networking with the community. These individuals will help increase our outreach to ensure we are providing opportunities that better engage Nepali and Mandarin families at DPS. 

The time commitment is flexible and based on how much time individuals have to offer. There will be hourly compensation. 

If you are interested or know of a resource that could help us engage Nepali and Mandarin families, contact Van Trinh Tran.

If an injury is sustained while working during your employment with DPS, contact the PMA Care 24 Nurse Triage line at 1-888-502-2613. If you have questions, please call Risk Management at 720-423-1300 and ask for Paula or Judy.