Resource Center

  • The Arts and Physical Education Resource Center offers a wide array of resources to support and enhance instruction serving the Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Physical Education, and Health programs. We seek to aid in whole child development and want to supplement the incredible programs in DPS. We offer resources such as: physical education games and equipment, musical instruments, sheet music, art panels, theatre set tools, and more!

    You can find an inventory for each content area as well as our check out form and check out protocol under the tabs below.

    Warehouse delivery information:

    DPS Enterprise Management Department charges a fee for all Arts & PE Resource Center deliveries - each school pays $40 per one way move = $80 roundtrip (delivery and pickup). 

    Additional notes regarding our delivery process:

    • All resource requests must be submitted via the Check-Out Form at least TWO weeks in advance of desired check out date
    • If equipment is picked up and delivered between schools, each will split the cost (i.e. $20  each for one trip) 

    Important Guidelines

    • Resources are for school or office use only, no personal use is allowed.
    • Contact Krista Delich ASAP if part of your order is missing or damaged on arrival.

    Resource Disclaimer: In checking out resources from the Denver Public Schools Arts and Physical Education Resource Center, your school accepts responsibility for the care and return of loaned items in the condition they were delivered to you.  In the event of loss or damage to this borrowed equipment, your school assumes responsibility for covering replacement charges and fees. 

     
     
     

  • Dance

    The Arts and PE Department has various resources available for Dance teachers to support different units and performances throughout the school year. Some of the resources available include performance dance floors, tap shoes, and portable ballet barres.

    Check-Out Instructions:

    Step 1: Browse our Dance Inventory Google Sheet

    Step 2: Complete our check out form Resource Center Check-Out Form

    Step 3: Our Resource Coordinator, Krista Delich, will contact you about the availability of requested items and set up a delivery or pick-up time. You will receive a follow-up email from Krista regarding your request - if the item(s) you’ve requested is not available for the dates you specified, Krista will work with you to establish an alternative option.

  • Drama & Theatre Arts

    The Arts and PE Department has various resources available for Drama and Theatre Arts to support different units and performances throughout the school year. Some of the resources available include portable sound systems, lighting systems, a theatre library, and more.

    Check-Out Instructions:

    Step 1: Browse our Drama Inventory Google Sheet

    Step 2: Complete our check out form Resource Center Check-Out Form

    Step 3: Our Resource Coordinator, Krista Delich, will contact you about the availability of requested items and set up a delivery or pick-up time. You will receive a follow-up email from Krista regarding your request - if the item(s) you’ve requested is not available for the dates you specified, Krista will work with you to establish an alternative option.

  • Music

    The Resource Center offers musical instruments, sheet music for choir, band, jazz band, mariachi, and orchestra, as well as curriculum resources for teachers to use. We have a limited but revolving instrument library that teachers can use to supplement their band, orchestra, or ensemble needs.

    Check-Out Instructions:

    Step 1: Browse Music Inventory Google Sheet

    Step 2: Complete Music Check-Out Form

    Step 3: Our Resource Coordinator, Lauren Adamson, will contact you about the availability of requested items and set up a delivery or pick up time You will receive a follow up email from Lauren Adamson regarding your request - if the item(s) you’ve requested is not available for the dates you specified, Lauren will work with you to establish an alternative option.

    Additional Information:

    • Instrument Repair + Piano Tuning Procedure:
      • Get an estimate of repair/tuning cost
      • Send estimate to Krista Delich
      • For more detailed information email Krista Delich (Krista_Delich@dpsk12.net)

    Use this Teacher Instrument Exchange sheet to list music resources that you don’t need anymore, such as music books, visuals, instruments, etc. ONLY list things that are not purchased by your school and ARE NOT APED warehouse instruments.

  • Physical Education

    The Arts and PE Department has various resources available for Physical Education to support different units throughout the school year. PE, Adapted PE, and Health teachers have access to a broad assortment of activity kits and equipment from the Resource Center. We offer large scale and specialized equipment teachers can check out throughout the school year.

    Check Out Instructions:

    Step 1: Browse our Physical Education Inventory Google Sheet

    Step 2: Complete our check out form Resource Center Check-Out Form

    Step 3: Our Resource Coordinator, Krista Delich , will contact you about the availability of requested items and set up a delivery or pick-up time. You will receive a follow-up email from Krista regarding your request - if the item(s) you’ve requested is not available for the dates you specified, Krista will work with you to establish an alternative option.

  • Visual Arts

    The Arts and PE Department has various resources available for Visual Arts to support different units throughout the school year. The Resource Center offers visual art teachers resources to supplement students’ experience of art. We have portable art panels and pedestals available for checkout for art shows and to display students’ work. We also have Elementary Visual Arts pilot kits that offer exciting curricular resources for teachers. 

    Check-Out Instructions:

    Step 1: Browse our Visual Arts Inventory Google Sheet

    Step 2: Complete our check out form Resource Center Check-Out Form

    Step 3: Our Resource Coordinator, Lauren Adamson, will contact you about the availability of requested items and set up a delivery or pick-up time. You will receive a follow-up email from Lauren Adamson regarding your request - if the item(s) you’ve requested is not available for the dates you specified, Lauren will work with you to establish an alternative option.

  • DCTA Extra Duty Pay

    *Attention Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers and Principals

    In accordance with Article 28-3, schedules 7 & 8 of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) contract, arts teachers may be eligible for extra duty compensation paid through the Arts & PE Department if they meet certain criteria.

    If you have completed the event requirement, please use the memo and subsequent forms to submit for Extra Duty Pay payment.

    If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Watters <Jennifer_Watters@dpsk12.net>.

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