Dear Educators,

The CollaboRATE survey is almost here! On Monday, April 21, you will receive an email with a personalized link to provide your principal and other school leaders with feedback. This confidential survey will be open April 21-May 4. 

Completing the CollaboRATE survey is an opportunity for your voice to be heard and to strengthen your team. This survey is an important tool to help leaders identify their successes and opportunities for growth.

Visit the CollaboRATE page on The Commons to find FAQs, resources and guidance.

Respectfully,

Dr. Tony Smith
Deputy Superintendent

Mark Your Calendar for Open Enrollment! Choose Today, Thrive Tomorrow

Open Enrollment for Benefits runs from April 21-May 9. This year, enrollment is passive, meaning that if you're enrolled in the Kaiser 1600 plan, you'll need to select the Kaiser 1650 plan. Additionally, the Kaiser 3200 and MotivHealth 3200 plans will automatically increase to the Kaiser 3300 and MotivHealth 3300 plans due to IRS adjustments.

This is an opportunity for all benefits-eligible employees to either enroll in or waive their benefits. If you don’t take any action, your benefit elections from the previous year will carry over into the new plan year. However, if you participate in an HSA or FSA, you must re-enroll to continue your coverage.

Now is the time to review your options and make the most of your benefits. For the most current and accurate information on medical plans, supplemental benefits and more, access the Benefits page on The Commons.

High School

We need your help spreading the word! Registration is now open for the Roots of Resilience Conference. 

Hosted by the Student Voice and Leadership's program of Young African American, Asian and Latine Leaders (YAAALL), this mental health day conference will take place on May 1 from 8:30-2:30 p.m. at Emily Griffith Campus on the 14th floor. There will be opportunities for crafts, workshops, wellness workshops and keynote speakers will present. The theme, “Roots of Resilience,” will focus on ancestral healing, body movement and goal-setting topics. Food will be provided. Transportation will not be provided. Please share this opportunity with your students. The deadline to register is Monday, April 28.

ECE-12

New-to-Role LEAP observers can now register for one of the following Initial LEAP Observer Training (ILOT) sessions in Learning Space. These trainings are held virtually via Zoom and include a post-certification assessment. Participants must complete both Day 1 and Day 2 of this training.

There are two available options:

• May 6 and May 13: ILOT 25D, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Aug. 6 and Aug. 7: ILOT 25C, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

If you have questions, email LEAP@dpsk12.org.

ECE-12

Register for the Central PL Day on Friday, April 18 for centrally-led professional learning from 8-11:15 a.m. and teacher-directed planning time from 12:30-4 p.m. Details for each session are listed in the April 18 Course Guide. Review the course guide and register for sessions, including selecting your location for the in-person Equity PL, if you are participating in the Reclaiming the Narrative path. For more information or questions, email professional_learning@dpsk12.org.

Grades 6-12

Middle and high school students, staff and community members are now able to register for the third annual DPS Climate Summit hosted by the DPS Students for Climate Action! 

Students will learn from their peers about how they can contribute to climate action, build leadership and advocacy skills and find where they fit into the district's Climate Action Plan. Whether you have been involved in a sustainability club or not, all are welcome to attend and learn how to fight for a livable future!

ECE-12

Teachers and leaders of Multilingual Learners (MLLs) are invited to register for the 2025 Biliteracy Conference on Aug. 4, where they will have the opportunity to engage in sessions focused on best practices to support MLLs. Teachers will be compensated for their time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. If you have questions about the event, email Valeria Praga-Rodriguez.

Learn more about additional resources and information.

• K-5: Strengthen Writing with the Writing Rope and Enhancements Mini Professional Learning

• ECE-12: April is Occupational Therapy Month: Celebrate Your OTs!

• K-12: Outdoor Learning Resources for Spring

• Grades 9-12: High School Translanguaging Working Group Opportunity

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