Teacher Weekly is sent to all teachers, SSPs and guest teachers every other Wednesday with the information they need to know to best support them, and in turn, best support our kids. Key dates and deadlines, professional development, FAQs, leadership and growth opportunities and grant opportunities are just some of the topics featured each edition in this newsletter. Click on the "+" sign below next to the archive to browse past editions.

Teacher Weekly 2024-25 Archive
Teacher Weekly for Oct. 23
- Reaching Our Participation Goal for the 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Family Survey
- Provide Feedback on 2025-26 and 2026-27 Calendars
- Seal of Biliteracy Application Deadline Thursday, Oct. 31
- Complete SLOs, SSOs and MSOs by Nov. 1
- LaRaza Report Toolkit for School Leaders and Educators
- Internal Announcement: 2025-26 SchoolChoice Dates
- Reminder: MLE Offering Free Graduation Courses
- Display Your Student's Art on Recycling Trucks
- Future Fest is Coming
- Upcoming Event: Red Ribbon Week
- October is Conflict Resolution Month
- Join a DPS Belong Group Today
Teacher Weekly for Oct. 9
- Assessment Windows
- Superintendent Student Cabinet Sign Up
- The Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey is Now Open
- ISA Redesignation Forms Deadline Extended to Oct. 31
- Complete Required LEAP Trainings
- LEAP Peer Obesrver Support
- GPS Tool Live and Support Resources Available
- Requesting Peer Observer Support for 2024-25
- Evaluators: Review and Bookmark LEAP and SSP Important Information One-Pagers
- The Ombuds Office: Effective Verbal Communication Resources
- Upcoming 2024-25 School Year Professional Learning Opportunities
- Mapping It Out: A Systematic Approach to Designing Instruction for Students with Severe and Profound Disabiliities
- DPS Aspire: Register Now for the Final Session of Fall 2024
- New DPS Skills Course: LGBTQ+ 2.0
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Diving Into Equity
- Nominations for THRIVE Fellowship Cohort
- Watch Now: Strategic Pacing CKLA/Caminos
- Climate Champions Grant Program Pre-Application Due Tuesday, Oct. 22
- Resources for Sustainability Education
- Vaping and Fentanyl Prevention Information for Trusted Adults
- Reminder: Work Comp Injury
Special Edition: Teacher Weekly for Oct. 4
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly Reminder: Register for Professional Learning Day on Thursday, Oct. 10
Teacher Weekly for Sept. 25
- October Count and Regional Engagement Sessions
- Register Now for Professional Learning Day on Oct. 10
- ECE Updates: ECE Invitation to Attend ECE's State of the Union Address
- ICYMI: Read the DPS 2023-24 Annual Report
- Apply for a Position on the Black Education Advisory Council
- Student Perception Surveys Begin Oct. 9
- Reminder: Submit Interpretation for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Reminder: Bridges Reset Sept. 27
- Reminder: Professional Equity Learning: Friday, Sept. 27
- Register Now for Professional Learning Day-Oct. 10
- Now Hiring Regional Team Specialists
- New PDU's for Fall 2024
- Requesting Peer Observer Support for 2024-25
- Care Solace Now Offering Social Services Support
- Submit the Volunteer Services Request for Volunteers Form
- Learn Effective Communication Through the Ombuds Office
- The BESS Screening Window is Now Open
- Sustainability Curriculum and Professional Learning Resources
- Spellbound Storyteller Volunteers
- Teacher Portal Has New Reports
Teacher Weekly for Sept. 11
- Equity, Excellence and Collective Environment
- Redesignate Students Who Are Showing Readiness
- Preparing for SLOs: Due for Teachers on Sept. 27
- Bridges Account Reset Sept. 27
- Release Time for SPED TEachers, SSPs and 504 Coordinators
- Invite Families to Join FACE University Attendance Matters Virtual Session Tomorrow
- Register Now: DPS Skills Fall 2024
- Save the Date: Upcoming Equity Professional Learning Day on Sept. 27
- Submit Your Proposal for Latinas Rising Conference by Sept. 30
- #MyPlanDPS Student Achievement Award
- DPS Leadership Oct. 16-18
- Reach One Mentorship: Now Accepting Applications for Mentors and Mentees
- Join the Women of Color Belong Group
- Join a DPS Belong Group Today
- Register for Our Water PDU
- Apply to the DPS Climate Champions Grant Program
- Sustainability Curriculum and Professional Learning Resources
- New Look in Infinite Campus
- Elementary ELD Updates: Newcomer Resources and Progress Monitoring
- Reminder: SCV Spirit Week: Mond. Sept. 16-Fri, Sept. 20
Teacher Weekly for Aug. 14
- Welcome Back and Learning Management System Updates
- Graduate Scholarship Programs from Regis University
- Redesignate Students Who Met the Access 2024 Trigger
- Review IEP and 504 Translation Request Process
- DoTS Help: Submit Track, and Resolve Issues Quickly and Easily
- Now Hiring Nepali/Mandarin Interpretation and Translation Supports
- Unleash the Power of EdTech: Your School's In-House Expert Awaits
- Newsletter Feedback Survey Results
- Newsletter Reminder and Updates
- How to Start a Skillshare
- Canva Has a New Look
- Greetings from Your Trusted Navigators at the Ombuds Office
Teacher Weekly for Aug. 28
- Reflecting on Our First Week and Looking Ahead to September
- New 2024-25 Report of Restraint Form
- Submit Interpretation Requests for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
- SSPs: Complete Required Special Service Provider (SSP) Training
- LEAP Peer Observer Support
- Teachers: Complete Required LEAP Trainings
- PDU Application Cycles 2024-25
- Register for the 2024 Black Excellence Summit by Sept. 9
- MLE Offering Free Graduate Courses
- Spanish/ELA-S Teachers Invited to Specialized SLP Exam Prep Course
- Register Today for MLE Spanish Courses
- Secondary English Teachers Needed for Research Study
- Care Solace Behavioral Health Care Coordination
- Resources for Sustainability Education
- How to Start a GSA Skillshare
- Work Comp Injuries
- Partner With DoTS Before Receiving Tech Donations or Applying for Tech Grants
- Update: Launch of the New Evaluation Tool-GPS (Growth and Performance System)
Teacher Weekly 2023-24 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 23
  - Looking Ahead to Summer
  - Complete EOY Performance Evaluations by June 12
  - Reminder: Register for Summer Professional Learning
  - Special Education Universal Supports for hte 2024-25 School Year
  - Changes to SLOs
  - Reminder: SchoolMessenger Expiring June 30
  - Introducing DPS GPS
  - Professional Development Units
  - Reminder: K-Third Grade Teachers: Register for SUmmer Professional Learning READ Assessment Training
  - Register for the Far Northeast Hiring Fair
  - CTE Teacher Recruitment: Do You Have Industry Experience or An Industry Credential?
  - Reminder: MLE Offering Free Graduate Courses
  - Ombuds Presents: Second Annual Report
  - Share Summer of Learning Resources for Students and Families
- Teacher Weekly for May 15
  - Congratulations, CollboRATE Survey Winners
  - Share Summer Resources wtih Your School Community
  - Last Call: Complete End-of-Year Well-Being Check In Survey by Friday, May 17
  - SSP End-of-Year Reflections
  - Complete Brief Employee Wellness/Satisfaction Improvement Survey By May 31
  - Register for Summer Professional Learning
  - Kindergarten-Third Grade Teachers: Register for Summer Professional Learning READ Assessment Training
  - Seeking Feedback on Introducing a Teacher Drive at New Educator Welcome
  - Changes Coming to Duo Multifactor
  - Ombuds: Wrapping Up the School Year
- Teacher Weekly for May 1
  - Utilizing Your Input to Refine Next Steps: Planning for 2024-25
  - Calling for PDU Peer Reviewers
  - House Bill 21-1110 Impacting Digital Practices in Colorado
  - ESS Updates of Summer Professional Learning Offerings
  - Changes to Elementary Science Scope and Sequence
- Teacher Weekly for April 17
  - Central Professional Learning Day- April 19
  - Student Perception Survey: Feedback Request
  - New-to_Role LEAP Observers
  - LEAP End-of-Year Resources and Information
  - Join the Autism and Wellness Fair on April 25
  - Behavior Team Updates
  - Ready for 202x Summer Programming
    
    Promote the Program in Your School
    
    Teachers Needed
  - School Messenger Expiring June 30
  - Ombuds Office: Resources for Receiving Feedback and Criticism
  - Registration for the STEAM Expo is Now Open
- Teacher Weekly for April 3
  - Welcome Back
  - Clever Teacher Portal Changes
  - Important Dates for Transfer Teachers
  - MLE Offering Free Graduate Courses
  - ICYMI: "La Raza Report" Release
  - Register for Second Annual LatinX Student Alliance District Banquet and Awards
  - Call for PDU Applications by April 15
  - Attend the DPS Climate Summit April 19
  - Share Your Events for Earth Day
  - April 2024 Celebrating Students First
  - 2024 MLE Biliteracy Conference
  - Contribute to the ECE Resource Bank
- Teacher Weekly for March 20
  - Looking to 2024-25 Before a Well-Deserved Spring Break
  - DAC Application Due Friday, March 22
  - Remind Students to Complete the 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey by March 22
  - Announcing the April 19 Professional Learning Session Guide
  - Middle School ELA Curriculum Review
  - BESS End-of-Year Window Opens
  - Apply for the CO-ALAS Conference Scholarship by April 8
  - Second Annual LatinX Student Alliance District Banquet
  - Latinos in Action Special Offer with DPS
  - DPS Belong Groups: What's New?
  - Middle School ELA Curriculum Review
  - Mark Your Calendar for the DPS STEAM Expo May 4
- Teacher Weekly for March 6
  - Join Hundreds of Educators in a Partent Teacher Home Visit This Week
  - Register for Spring Culturally Responsive Education PDU
  - Learning by Design Professional Learning Opportunity Available to ALL K-8 Teachers
  - Nominations Due March 13 for Asian Education Advisory Council Awards
  - K-5 Literacy Intervention Toolkit Now Available
  - Secondary English Teachers Needed to Provide Feedback on District Assessments
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 21
  - February Attendance Spotlight
  - Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Share Social Media Training for Families Workshop
  - Review Your Progress for MLE Deadline
  - Reminder: DU Ritchie Informational Session to Learn About Principal Licensure
  - Ombuds Offers Support with Healthy Work Relationships
  - Save the Date for Central Professional Learning Day on April 19
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 7
  - Shining the Light on Black Student Success: Insights from DPS Teachers and Students
  - Second Annual Black Student Alliance Banquet
  - Paid Tutoring Opportunities
  - Reminder: Register for Feb. 16 Central Professional Learning Day
  - High School Construction Careers Hiring Event
  - Join a DPS Belong Group
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 24
  - Celebrating Black Excellence
  - Feb. 16 Central Professional Learning Day
  - Summer Connections: Share with Families or Apply to Teach
  - Free SAT Prep Program Registration Deadline Extended to Jan. 29
  - Earn Extra Money this Summer Teaching a Concurrent Enrollment Course
  - Share Upcoming Community Hub and Talent Acquisition Career Opportunities
  - Xito Professional Learning Opportunity
  - Save the Date: African American Young Lady Summit (AAYLS)
  - Registration for the May 4 STEAM Expo is Now Open
  - Free February Resources from Discovery Education
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 10
  - Opportunities to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  - CollaboRATE Closes Friday, Jan. 12
  - Now Hiring: AEA Teachers, Affinity Community Partners and Other Support Roles
  - Share Free SAT Prep Program with 11th-Graders
  - Student Perception Surveys: Second Administration Opt-In
  - RSVP to the Second Annual Black Student Alliance District Banquet
  - Centrally-led Professional Development Day is Feb. 16
  - Generation Teach Leadership Academy
  - Happy New Year from the Ombuds Office
  - Transformative Social Emotional Learning (tSEL)
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 13
  - Resources to Support Students and Families Over Break
  - Now Hiring AEA Teachers, Affinity Community Partners and Other Support Roles
  - New Canva Team Structure Coming After Winter Break
  - Coming Soon: Populate Assignment Score Comments with Student Names
  - DPS Academics Vision for High-Quality Instructional Materials Draft Review
  - Plan for LEAP Mid-Year Conversations
  - Review the 2023-24 Leap Fairness Guide
  - Paid Opportunity for Title 1 School Staff
  - Important Date for Teachers Retiring, Taking Leave of Absence
  - Spring 2024 Professional Development Units
  - Join the High School English Unit Design and Review Project
  - Engage in MLE Resource Allocations and Appeals Process by Jan. 9
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 29
  - Help Amplify Family Voice
  - DPS Academics Vision for High-Quality Instructional Materials: Draft Review
  - Colorado Open Records Act and Employees
  - Access the New Emergency Preparedness Manual Online
  - Earn Extra Pay This Spring Teaching a Concurrent Enrollment EdConnect Course
  - Provide Ongoing Feedback on Youth Violence Prevention Work in DPS by Dec. 8
  - Elementary Curriculum Review Committee Opportunity
  - Final Reminder: Applications for the Climate Champions Grant Program Are Due Dec. 1
  - Become a Computer Science Champion
  - Services and Support to Individuals, Groups or Teams
  - Save a Tree, Print Repsonsibly
  - November Resources From Discovery Education
  - Inspiring Classrooms, Unleashing the Transformative Power of Storytelling for Teachers
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 15
  - Spreading Gratitude Across DPS
  - Resources and Supports for Newcomer and New-to-Country Multilingual Learners
  - Remind Families to Complete Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey by Monday, Dec. 1
  - FYI: CDE Out-of-Field Notifications for ELD
  - Celebrate Gratitude Week
  - Reminder: First LEAP Coaching Cycle and Scored Observation Should Be Complete
  - New PSA to Celebrate Teachers
  - Free and Innovative Math Learning App
  - Free Virtual Middle School Math Tutoring
  - DPS 2022-23 Climate Action Annual Report
  - Reminder: Final Application Climate Champions Grant Workshop on Nov. 15
  - 2023 DPS Computer Science Education Week
  - Register for Final DPS Skills Sessions of the Year
  - Review November Resources from Discovery Education
  - DPS Belong Groups
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 1, 2023
  - DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz' Survey is Open Now through Nov. 15
  - Resources and Supports for Newcomer and New-to-Country Multilingual Learners
  - Apply for the 2024 Planning Committee by Friday, Nov. 17
  - Join the DPS Leaders of Color Mixer on Thursday, Nov. 2
  - Clarification on Behavior Team Referrals
  - Apply Now to Receive the Concurrent Enrollment Expansion and Innovation Grant
  - Reminder: Attend the Climate Champions Grant Program Application Workshop Virtually on Nov. 1
  - High School ELA Teachers-Upvote Texts for New Units
  - Schedule Time for Students to Learn About ASCENT
  - Elementary Biliteracy Progress Monitoring Plan Launch
  - A Quick Message from Your Trusted Navigators in the Ombuds Office
  - Updated Unit Assessment Guidance 2023-24
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 18, 2023
  - New Arrivals Toolkit
  - Announcing the Strengthening Our PaCT Initiative
  - MLL Captsone Rubric Accomodation and ELD Capstone Opportunity
  - Colorado Free Application Day$-Oct. 17-19
  - RSVP Today for a Collborative School Committee (CSC)/Disctrict Accountability Committee (DAC) Virtual Kick-Off
  - Professional Development Unit (PDU) Design Course
  - Workshop Building Holocaust Curriculum
  - African American Young Ladies Summit (AAYLS): Issue to Action
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 4, 2023
  - Reminder BESS Window Closes Oct. 13 and Encouraging New Teachers
  - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Discovery Education
  - Ombuds Hosting an Open House
  - ECE Update: Register for Early Childhood Conference
  - MLL Capstone Rubric Accomodation and ELD Conference
  - Apply Today for the Parent Teacher Home Visit Advisory Committee
- Special Edition: Teacher Weekly Sept. 28, 2023
  - Register for October Professional Learning by Tuesday, Oct. 10
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 20, 2023
  - BESS Window Now Open
  - Complete Annual Mandatory Training in Learning Space
  - ICYMI: Read the DPS 2022-23 Annual District Report
  - Registration REminder for Sept. 22 Professional Learning
  - Complete Student Learning Objectives by Sept. 29
  - Provide Your Feedback on Schoology
  - Apply to the Climate Champions Grant Program
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 6, 2023
  - Registration Now Open for September Professional Learning
  - Apply to Join the Discipline Matrix Committee
  - Complete Required Trainings for LEAP by Sept. 15
  - Prepare for Student Learning Objectives: Due Sept. 29
  - Language PD Opportunities
  - You're Invited to the Sept. 30 Mind and Brain Education Conference
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 23, 2023
  - Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year, DPS Educators!
  - Complete Required LEAP Training by Sept. 15
  - Data Privacy Updates
  - COVID-19 Reminder: What to Do After Testing Positive
  - How to Use New Copiers/Printers
  - Google Classroom Will Be Rostered Via Clever This Year
  - Seeking PDU Peer Reviewers: Apply by Friday, Aug. 24
  - Submit PDU Applications by Sept. 1
  - DoTS Help: Search for Knowledge and Resolve Yourself
  - Be One of the First Videos on the New DPS Tik Tok Account!
  - New Guidance and Resources for K-2 ELA-S Teachers

Teacher Weekly 2022-23 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 31, 2023
  - Version 2.0 of Long-term Safety Plan Now Available
  - Thank you, Educators!
  - Comprehensive Health Educator Required Training
  - Mental Health First Aid Training for DPS Community
  - Final Reminder: Professional Development Registration Available
  - Elementary Arts Lab Opportunity
  - Reminder to Register for Required Coding Professional Learning
  - FinLIT Teacher Professional Learning
- Teacher Weekly for May 17, 2023
  - Share Information About This Evening's Town Hall with Students
  - Long-term Safety Plan Survey and Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey Close Sunday, May 21
  - Teacher Evaluation Changes for 2023-24
  - Saturday School: Math, Literacy and Computer Science Availability for 2023-24 School Year
  - Register for End-of-Year Hiring Fair on Thursday, June 8
  - Professional Development Units for 2023-24 School Year Available May 31
  - New Educator Welcome Aug. 8 and 9
  - Belouga Giving a Free Coffee to All DPS Educators
  - Coming Soon: Tardy Kiosk and Faster Attendance in Infinite Campus
  - BIPOC Educational STEM Thinkers Conference June 24-25
  - Final Reminder: Sign up for Trainings on New DPS Printing/Copying Vendor
  - Social Studies Regional Team Specialist Applications
- Teacher Weekly for May 3, 2023
  - Looking Ahead to Teacher Appreciation Week
  - Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey is Now Open
  - Participate in DPS Assessment Strategy Focus Group
  - Sign Up to Mentor a New Senior/Team Lead by Friday, May 5
  - Share Road Safety Art Contest with Students
  - Apply to Sims-Fayola Foundation Fellowship for Male Educators of Color
  - High School Literacy Pilot Now Available
  - Bonus: Finish the Year Strong with Discovery Education
- Teacher Weekly for April 19, 2023
  - 'Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey Opens May 1
  - Share New Bell Times Toolkit
  - Reminder: New-to-Role Leap Observers: Required Initial LEAP Observer Training
  - SLO Information for LEAP End-of-Year
  - Reminder: Summer Connections is Hiring Teachers
  - PDU Early Application Deadline April 25
  - McDonald's One Class at a Time Program Awards $2000 for Teachers
  - Annual AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase April 28
  - Seeking Feedback from Male Educators of Color
  - Fayola Man Hosting Summer Academies
  - Sign up for Dreambox Learning: Adaptive Math Resources to DPS Students
  - Final Reminder: Encourage Juniors and Seniors to Attend April 26 Finlit Conference
- Teacher Weekly for April 5, 2023
  - Welcoming You, Our Team Members, Students and Families Back from Spring Break
  - Sign up to Join District Accountability Committee by April 14
  - Register Now for the DPS Diversity Hiring Fair
  - Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
  - BESS Spring Window Open April 3-May 5
  - Share Your '23 Favorite Books of 2023'
  - Replenish Elementary Science Kit Materials
  - DPS Has Partnered with Discovery Education to Offer Experiences and Resources
  - Participate in K-8 Science Curriculum Audit
- Teacher Weekly for March 22, 2023
  - Highlights and Celebrations from Mid-Year READ
  - Supporting Our Muslim Community During Ramadan
  - April Teal Day Registration Open Now Through April 2
  - Nominate an Educator for Touchdown for Teachers by March 31
  - Participate in DPS Assessment Strategy Focus Group
  - Apply for Whole Child 'Distinguished' Status to Earn $750 Incentive by April 30
  - Provide Feedback on the New DPS Math Instructional Vision
  - Reminder: Encourage Students to Sign Up for 2023 FinLit Student Conference on April 26
  - Schools and Families of Multilingual Learners Invited to MLE DAC Meeting on March 22
  - Pursue a University of Colorado Denver Graduate Certificate
  - Register for April 29 DPS STEAM and Sustainability Expo
  - Register to Attend the Student-Led DPS Climate Action Summit on April 22
- Teacher Weekly for March 8, 2023
  - Celebrate Women's History Month
  - Women of Color Unsung Heroes Nomination
  - Summer Program Information
  - Reminder: Registration for Summer Connections Now Open
  - Share Achieving Excellence Academy Summer Learning Opportunity with Current 8th-and 9th-Graders
  - Summer Professional Learning Guide Now Available
  - Celebrate National School Social Work Week
  - Register Now for the New Professional Development Unit Design Course
  - Apply Now: Join the Special Education Affective Needs (AN) Advisory Committee
  - Application Now Open for Educators Take Flight!
  - Register for Spring Regis University Graduate Educate Info Session March 9
  - Amplify Science Lesson Slides Available
  - Register for On-demand Professional Development from Amplify Science
  - Girls Who Code: Deadline to Receive $500 Amazon Wishlist and Other Prizes Approaching
  - Local Assessment Development
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 22, 2023
  - The Annual CollaboRATE Survey is Open Now through March 6
  - Active Needs Center Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Advisory Committee
  - Apply for Generation Teach by Feb. 28
  - Register Now for AAYLS Sista to Sista Mentoring Day April 14
  - Nominate a DPS School Social Worker and School Psychologist of the Year
  - Earn Extra Pay This Summer Teaching a Concurrent Enrollment Course
  - Invite High Schoolers to the DPS Student Rights Summit
  - Attend Repticon's Reptiles and Exotic Animals Show for Free March 25 and 26
  - Encourage Students to Sign Up for 2023 FinLit Student Conference on April 26
  - Social Studies Courses Added to Rigor ELD
  - Global School Play Day at Dora Moore Recap
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 8, 2023
  - Celebrating Black History Month in Your Classrooms
  - Benefits Open Enrollment Season is Coming
  - TSEAL Tip of the Month: Self-Love
  - February Teal Day Registration Open Now Through Feb. 20
  - CollaboRATE is Back: Feb. 21-March 6
  - Leap Mid-Year Reminder
  - A Quick Message From Your Trusted Navigators in the Ombuds Office
  - Career Development Team 2021-22 Annual Report Available
  - Applications Open for the Asian Education Advisory Council Annual Awards Until March 15
  - Register Now for the April 28 AAYLS Black Excellence Showcase
  - Women of Color Belong Group Updates
  - Encourage Students to Apply for the ASCENT Program
  - Share Feedback on Fourth- Through Eighth-Grade Literacy Curriculum
  - ECE Update: Check Out our New Universal Pre-K (UPK) FAQs
  - January/February Financial Literacy Newsletter
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 25, 2023
  - Complete the MTSS in DPS Survey by Feb. 1
  - Senior Team Lead and Team Lead Pool Application Launch
  - TSEAL Resources Now Available on Schoology
  - Action Required for Apple Device Users
  - February Teal Day Session Guide
  - Encourage Students to Apply for the ASCENT Program
  - DPS District Science Fair is Coming!
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 11, 2023
  - Join Team DPS at the Jan. 16 Marade in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  - New Employee Space: HR, Payroll and Recruiting Phase Goes Live in Spring 2023
  - 2023-24 and 2024-25 School Year Calendar Now Available Online
  - New Infinite Campus Ad Hoc Reporting Documentation
  - Opt In for the Second Administration of Student Perception Surveys
  - Important Date for Teachers Retiring, Taking Leave of Absence
  - Black History Month: Nominate an Outstanding Black Leader, Teacher or Student
  - Tutoring Opportunity for Teachers and Paraprofessionals of MLLs to Earn Extra Pay
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the MLE DAC Meeting on Jan. 25
  - Funding Available for Sources of Strength
  - 2023-24 SchoolChoice Enrollment Guides Available Online
  - DPS Switching to New Printing/Copying Vendor
  - DPS Climate Action Plan Now Available
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 15, 2022
  - Our 2023-24 School Priorities
  - School Dashboard Advisory Committee: Application to Join Now Open
  - Registration for Jan. 3 Teal Day is Open
  - Teal Day: Join TSEAL Session
  - Submit Your Spring Semester PDU Proposal by Jan. 9
  - DCTA Paid Committee Participation Stipend
  - LEAP Mid-Year Conversations and Resources
  - Update on ELD Out-of-Field Notifications
  - Fulbright Teacher Exchanges Applications Opening Soon
  - ECE Update: Registration Open for January CPR/First Aid In-Person Session
  - ECE Update: Pyramid Plus Training Opportunity
  - December Edition of Financial Literacy Newsletter Now Available
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 30, 2022
  - Increase in Respiratory Illnesses at Schools
  - School Dashboard Advisory Committee: Application to Join Now Open
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the MLE DAC Meeting on Dec. 14
  - Apply to the Latino Education Advisory Council
  - Earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
  - Earn Extra Pay by Teaching a Concurrent Enrollment EDU Course this Spring
  - ECE Update: Important Licensing Update
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 16, 2022
  - Thankful for Our Exceptional Educators
  - Focus Group Opportunity for Parents: Assessments in DPS
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: The Value of Expressing Gratitude
  - Educator Evaluations Update: 2022-23 School/Collective Measures
  - Provide Feedback on Local Assessment
  - Register for the African American Young Ladies Summit on Dec. 8
  - Read the 2021-22 DPS Sustainability Report
  - Join the High School English Curriculum Proposal Review Group
  - ECE Update: Early Childhood Educator Income Tax Credit Information
  - DPS Schools Computer Science Education Week Dec. 5-9
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 2, 2022
  - Accelerating the Trajectory of Marginalized Learners
  - Cultural Moments: Resources for the Classroom are Now Available
  - New Automated Flags in Infinite Campus
  - Campus Instruction Updates
  - TSEAL Resource Feedback Opportunity
  - Access LEAP and Learning Cycle Resources
  - ASCENT Application Now Open
  - Colorado Science Conference Nov. 5
  - DPS Schools Computer Science Education Week Dec. 5-9
  - Save the Date: Colorado Regional High School Science Bowl
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 19, 2022
  - Access DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Results
  - Nominate a Student for La Voz Student of the Week Program
  - Regis University Fall Graduate Education Session
  - Invite Multilingual Learners and Families to the MLE DAC Meeting on Oct. 26
  - Apply for AIAA Exploration Generation Title 1 Grant
  - ECE Update: Process Beginning for Colorado Shines Alternative Pathways Applications
  - Bridges User Account Reset
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 5, 2022
  - Last Call to Take the Team DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey
  - TSEAL Tip of the Month: Try These Five Activities to Reduce Bullying in Your School
  - Now Accepting Applications for Teacher Advisory Council and Teacher Leader Advisory Council
  - Register now for the AAYLS Program on Oct. 21
  - New PDUs Now Available for Registration
  - Science PDU Registration is Now Open
  - ECE Update: Register for Teal Day Sessions
  - ECE Update: New Method of Communication to Paraprofessionals
  - Help Your School's Sustainability Club
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 21, 2022
  - Elevating ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ in the Upcoming Survey Window Opening on Sept. 26
  - Join the MLE DAC Virtual Meeting on Sept. 28
  - Student Perception Surveys Begin Oct. 11
  - Share Your School's Good News
  - Upcoming Teal Days
  - ECE Update: ECE Cohorts Offered for Teal Days
  - ECE Update: Sign Up for 'Toilet Training 101' - PD Opportunity
  - ECE Update: Support for ECE Fingerprints and TRAILS Background Checks
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 7, 2022
  - Cultural Moments: Access Resources for the Classroom
  - New Equity Experience Cohort Starting Soon
  - Teacher Training for New Hires: LEAP 101
  - The DPS Ombuds Office is Open for DPS Employees
  - ECE Update: ECE Cohorts Offered for Teal Days
  - ECE Update: Registration Open for Fall CPR/First Aid In-Person Sessions
  - ECE Update: Register for Sept. 8 Teacher Open House at Clyfford Still Museum
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 24, 2022
  - ‘DPS In Your Language’ Cards Available for Schools
  - ICYMI: Strategic Roadmap Launch
  - Submit a PDU Proposal and Earn $2,000
  - DoTS Releases Updates to Provide Better Support
  - Apply for the Concurrent Enrollment Expansion and Innovation Grant
  - Next Replenish Workshops Sept. 6 and 20
  - K-8 Amplify Science Materials and Digital Access
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 17, 2022
  - Welcome Back, Educators!
  - Back to School at the Zoo
  - Entering Absences in SmartFind Express (SFE)
  - Asynchronous Training for New Observation Protocol
  - New Language Progress Monitoring tool for MLLs available in Oasis
  - ELD SLOs to Use the State Growth Measure
  - Educator Night at Museum of Nature and Science
  - Register for ELD Curriculum Training
  - Share Your Input: Climate Action Plan Community Survey
  - ECE Update: Register to attend the Teacher Open House at the Clyfford Still Museum, Sept. 8
  - Pursue a University of Colorado Denver Graduate Certificate

Teacher Weekly 2021-22 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for June 1
  - Thank You and Have A Great Summer!
  - Apply or Nominate for the 2023 Colorado Teacher of the Year
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: A Circle to End the Year
  - Apply for K-12 Teacher Work Group to Support the Humanities Team
  - Summer Professional Learning and August Teal Day
  - ICYMI: Register for 2022-23 PDUs
  - Register for the 2022 Biliteracy Conference
  - Register for Summer Social Studies Professional Learning
- Teacher Weekly for May 18, 2022
  - Processing the Violence of Buffalo, NY with Students
  - Register Now for 2022-23 PDUs
  - New LEAP Classroom Observation Protocol Begins in 2022-23
  - Save the Date for the Denver Pridefest Parade
  - Let Google Help Wrap Up the School Year
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the May 25 MLE DAC Meeting
  - Update on Ordering Middle School Science Materials
  - Join the Misinformation vs. The Machine Event Series: Defending Democracy
  - Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs
- Teacher Weekly for May 4, 2022
  - Happy Teacher Appreciation Week
  - ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey is Now Open
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Activities to Reflect on the School Year
  - Cultural Moments: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  - Summer PL Session Guide Now Available: Registration Opens May 3
  - 2022 Regional Summer School Teacher Jobs Now Posted
  - ICYMI: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Join Achieving Excellence Academy Summer Pilot Program
  - Paid, Remote Summer Opportunity for DPS Educators
  - Join Brown Bag Research Presentation: The Development of the Student Belonging Scale
  - Register Now for the 2022 Biliteracy Conference
  - Second- through Fifth-grade ELA-S Teachers Needed for Spanish Literacy Assessment Review
  - PD Opportunity: Teaching Elementary Science with Art, Music and Movement
  - ECE Update: Alert Your Facilities Manager of STEM Kit Delivery
  - Summer PL Available for K-3 Inquiry Journeys
- Teacher Weekly for April 20, 2022
  - Apply for Summer Connections 2022 Opportunities
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Sharing Appreciation
  - Open Enrollment: Take Action Now through May 6
  - Act Now to Take Advantage of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver
  - Apply for a Paid PDU Peer Reviewer Opportunity
  - Share Summer of SORA Reading Program Opportunity with Families
  - Toolkit Available to Share Summer Programs with Families
  - Earth Day Resources Available
  - Help Recruit Youth for the Denver Teen Action Council
  - Join the Misinformation vs. The Machine Event Series: Tumultuous Topics in the Classroom
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to the April 27 MLE DAC Meeting
  - Opportunity Available to Teach Artificial Intelligence
  - Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs
- Teacher Weekly for April 6, 2022
  - Welcome Back
  - Adjusted Teal Days in August and September
  - Save the Date for the 2022 Biliteracy Conference
  - Join the Achieving Excellence Academy Summer Pilot Program
  - Required Initial LEAP Observer Training for New-to-Role Observers
- Teacher Weekly for March 23, 2022
  - Update on School Leader Hiring
  - Save the Date for Teacher PD Aug. 3-5
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Integration
  - April Teal Day Session Guide is Live with Registration Links
  - Submit 2022-23 PDU Applications by April 15
  - Apply for the 2022-23 Collaborative of the SCFD Grant
  - Required Initial LEAP Observer Training for New-to-Role Observers
  - Register for the DPS Science Fair by April 15
  - Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
  - Brown Bag Research Presentation: Developing Sustainable, Accessible Teacher Residency Partnerships
  - Join the Misinformation vs. The Machine Event Series: Foundations of News Literacy
  - Upcoming Lunchtime Webinar: Strategies for Connecting with Youth
  - Enroll Now in CU Denver Graduate Certificate Opportunity
  - Comprehensive Health Education Professional Learning and Resources
  - Encourage Your Students to Apply for the TREP Program
  - Share EGTC Opportunities with Your Students
  - Compensatory Education: Submit Your School’s Plan for Services
- Teacher Weekly for March 9, 2022
  - Supports in Response to the War in Ukraine
  - CollaboRATE Leadership Feedback Portion Open Now
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Supporting Community through the Face Mask Transition
  - Session Guides Now Available for April Teal Day and Summer Professional Learning
  - Save the Dates for June and July Leadership Weeks
  - Apply Now for Summer Connections 2022 Roles
  - Updated Timeline for Shift to the New Employee Space
  - Women’s History Month: Resources and Submissions
  - Paid SEL Fellowship for Educators
  - Final Reminder: Submit Your District Accountability Committee Application by March 11
  - Canva for Education Now Available to DPS
  - Opportunity to Provide Native Language Enrichment for MLLs
  - Access Your EVERFI Mid-Year Impact Report
  - DOGOnews: New Literacy Database Available
  - Engage Multilingual Learners in Science Phenomena
  - Method Learning: ACT and SAT Online Test Prep Resource Now Available
  - Updates to the 18-21 Transition Program for 2022-23
  - ECE Update: Upload Learning Space Transcripts into PDIS Support
  - Brown Bag Research Presentation: Teacher Efforts in Embedded Honors for Students of Color
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for March 1, 2022
  - Review the Summer 2022 Professional Learning Session Guide
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 23, 2022
  - Important Updates to DPS COVID Guidance
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Strategies to Practice
  - Student Learning Objectives FAQ Resource Available
  - Apply to the District Accountability Committee by March 11
  - Applications Open for the Asian Education Advisory Council Annual Awards
  - Participate in Local Assessment Development
  - Bring Aviation to Your Classroom
  - DMNS PD Opportunity Available to Third- through Eighth-grade Teachers
  - Important Change to Third- through Fifth-grade Scope and Sequence for Science
  - Brown Bag Research Presentation: Early Childhood Education, Giftedness and Students of Color
  - ‘Vista Get Reading’ Now Available for Secondary ELD Instruction
  - Secondary English Language Development Unit Tasks Approved for Capstone Competency Demonstration
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 9, 2022
  - Support School Improvement Efforts by Completing the Teaching and Learning Conditions in Colorado Survey
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Random Acts of Kindness
  - Registration for Feb. 22 Teal Day is Open
  - Senior/Team Lead Pool Application Pool Now Open
  - ICYMI: Provide Input at Healthy Start Times Virtual Events
  - Cultural Moments Callout: Black History Month
  - Apply for a Generation Teach Leadership Residency
  - ECE Update: Register for February CPR/First Aid In-Person Session
  - Earn Extra Pay this Summer by Teaching a Concurrent Enrollment Course
  - Bilingual Science Programming Opportunities Available from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
  - Science CMAS and Colorado Academic Standards 2020 Resources Available
  - Resources to Organize a Fun and Inclusive Science and Engineering Fair
  - Free Seed-starting Materials and Workshops Available
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 26, 2022
  - The DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey is Now Open
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Proactive Coping Skills
  - Apply Now for Career Development Opportunities with Summer Connections 2022
  - New PDUs Available for Registration Now through Feb. 4
  - Utilize Edgenuity Support for Your School’s Sub Plans and Remote Learning
  - Review Expedited Newcomer Transfer Tips
  - Schedule Time for Students to Learn about ASCENT and Apply by March 1
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 12, 2022
  - Resources to Support Our Immigrant and Refugee Students
  - ICYMI: COVID Dashboard Video Update from Our Expert Partners at Denver Health
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Reflection
  - Mid-year DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Survey Opens on Jan. 24
  - Behavior, School Climate and Culture Tiered Supports Update
  - Google Transition Resources Available for Teachers
  - Second Administration for Student Perception Surveys
  - Apply for the Educator Loan Forgiveness Program
  - Brown Bag Research Presentation: Parents’ Perceptions about Offspring’s Mental Health Care
  - Important Date for Teachers Retiring, Taking Leave of Absence
  - Earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
  - K-12 Science PDU Opportunity: Ambitious Science Teaching
  - STEM Science Fair Project Curriculum Package Available for Grades 3-6
  - ECE Update: Complete TS Gold Checkpoint by Jan. 31
  - Use Toolkit Resources to Share Financial Aid information with Families
  - Apply for Funds from the Concurrent Enrollment Expansion and Innovation Grant
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 15, 2021
  - Thank You and Enjoy the Winter Break
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Relationships
  - Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Now Available
  - Spring PDU Deadline Approaching: Apply by Jan. 6
  - The Second Cycle of A to Z Fund Applications Is Open
  - Join the Trauma-Informed Practices Cohort
  - Nominate the Next School Counselor of the Year by Jan. 28
  - Registration for January Teal Day Is Open
  - Register Now for Jan. 3 Secondary Literacy Teal Day
  - Attend Virtual Training for New Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Classroom Observation Appendix for LEAP
  - Save the Date for the DPS Science Fair
  - DMNS Professional Development Opportunity: The Social-Emotional Brain
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 1, 2021
  - The Transition to Gmail is Happening Next Week
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Identifying Emotions
  - Opt In for the Second Round of Student Perception Surveys by Jan. 24
  - Registration for January Teal Day is Open
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to Dec. 15 Virtual MLE DAC Meeting
  - ECE Update: Register for January CPR/First Aid In-Person Session
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 17, 2021
  - Supporting Our Communities
  - Welcoming Our Multilingual Learners
  - TSEAL Tip of the Week: Practicing Gratitude
  - Registration for January Teal Day Now Open
  - LEAP Mid-Year Conversations and Resources Now Available
  - LEAP Framework Now Available in Spanish
  - Utilize NACE-Recommended Native American Book Lists in Your Classroom
  - Supt. Marrero’s Listening and Learning Tour Reports Now Available
  - Restorative Practices Training Series: Closed for Extra Pay
  - New PDUs Available for Registration
  - Get Ready for the 2022 DPS Shakespeare Festival
  - Request a Subscription to Read&Write for Google Chrome for Multilingual Learners
  - K-8 Museum of Nature and Science Curriculum Connection Experiences
  - Earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
  - Sign Up for Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 3, 2021
  - ICYMI: The Transition to Gmail Is Happening Dec. 6
  - Introducing the TSEAL Tip of the Week
  - The DPS Ombuds Office Now Open
  - ICYMI: Phase 1 of New Employee Space Goes Live in Early 2022
  - Access ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ September Survey Results
  - New Look and Enhanced Functions to the Control Center in IC
  - Reminder: READ Act Teacher Training Requirement
  - Asynchronous LEAP Training: Required for All Teachers New to DPS
  - Access New Report to View Preferred Languages in IC
  - Updates to Professional Learning Courses in Schoology
  - New PDUs Available for Registration
  - Cultural Moments: Native American Heritage Month
  - New Resources for Educators: Tools to Build Financial Capability
  - Encourage Students to Apply for ASCENT to Get One Year of College Free
  - Participate in School Psychology Thesis Study
  - 3rd-5th Grade Teachers Needed for Spanish Literacy Assessment Creation
  - ECE Update: Teachers Must Complete CPP Risk Factor Survey by Nov. 12
  - ECE Update: Pick Up Your Bookies Book Order
  - Elementary Science Early Adoption Cohort: Request More Hands-on Kit Materials If Needed
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 21, 2021
  - Get Involved in College and Career Success Month
  - Required Teal Day Sessions by Role
  - Share Healthy Start Times Virtual Community Events with Families
  - Celebrating Cultural Moments: Resources and School Submissions
  - Invite Families of Multilingual Learners to Upcoming MLE DAC Meeting
  - Foundational Leadership Development Courses Available for Current and Aspiring Teacher Leaders
  - Complete Restorative Practices Training Series And Earn Extra Duty Pay
  - Join the Adoption Committee for a New Secondary Spanish Language Arts Curriculum
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 6, 2021
  - A (Cautious) Celebration of Our COVID Numbers
  - Free COVID Rapid Tests Available for Home Delivery
  - Review the October Teal Day Session Guide for Registration
  - Healthy Start Times Resolution Update
  - Celebrate Career and College Success Month
  - New SORA Resources: Unlimited Magazines for Students
  - PDUs Available for Registration
  - Last call to take the September DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Team DPS Survey
  - Disability Awareness & Dyslexia Awareness
  - Nominate DPS Youth for the Denver Teen Action Council
  - Grade Level Coaching and Tutoring Launch Next Steps
  - MLE Teacher Qualification Courses for ECE/K Educators & CTE Educators
  - 2nd Grade ELA-S Teachers Needed for Spanish Literacy Assessment Creation
  - Updated Reading Foundational Skills and New Spanish Reading Foundational Skills
  - DPS High Schools Invited to Participate in NoSo November
  - High School Procedure Guide 2021-2022
  - Transitioning to Higher Ed Class (THEC!)
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 22, 2021
  - Get Involved with DPS District Priorities
  - Submit Student Learning Objectives by Sept. 30
  - Now Accepting Applications for Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council and Teacher Leader Advisory Council
  - ICYMI: Reminder to Follow The DPS 5
  - 2021-22 DPS ‘Your Voice/Tu Voz’ Team DPS Survey Launches on Monday
  - Cultural Moments: Classroom Resources Now Available
  - Reminder: Review September Teal Day Session Guide
  - DPS Ombuds Office Launching in October
  - Invite Families to Join the MLE DAC on Sept. 29
  - Resources Available to Welcome Afghan Families
  - MLE Launches New Multilingual Education Community-facing Website
  - ELA District Tab Renamed in IC
  - Disability Acceptance Month: Book List and Resources for Instruction Integration
  - Learn and Practice Mindfulness and Self-regulation During the September Teal Day
  - Don't Just Say No, Say Know Webinar: Tools for Talking to Kids about Drugs and Alcohol
  - Thrive Fellowship and Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort Applications Due Sept. 29
  - Critical Thinking Leadership Cohort Opportunity Available for DPS Teachers
  - Attend Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference Sept. 29-Oct. 2
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 8, 2021
  - 2021-22 DPS 'Your Voice/Tu Voz Surveys' Begin Sept. 27
  - Ensure IC is Accurate Ahead of Student Perception Surveys
  - September Teal Day: Session Guide
  - Paid PD Opportunities: Thrive Fellowship and Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort
  - Register for PDU Application Workshop on Sept. 21
  - Cultural Moments: Hispanic Heritage Month
  - Whetstone Renamed to SchoolMint Grow
  - ECE Update: The Bookies Book Orders
  - Bridges Curriculum Login Update Reminder
  - Fifth-Grade Bridges Math Illuminate Pilot
  - Everfi Resources for Prevention Now Available
  - Help End Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products in Denver
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 25, 2021
  - ICYMI: Submit Documentation of Your Vaccine Status
  - 2021-22 Teal Day Resources
  - ICYMI: Seeking Champions to Support New Employee Space
  - New Process for SSP Growth and Performance This Year
  - Bridges Curriculum Login Reset Happening Sept. 10
  - New Social Studies Curriculum: Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Access
  - Apply Now to Receive Funds from the Concurrent Enrollment Expansion and Innovation Grant
  - Free Clipboards and Plastic Bins Available
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 18, 2021
  - Kicking Off Back to School - Together at the Zoo!
  - Webinar to Support Students’ Transition Back To School
  - Start-of-Year LEAP Evaluation Updates and Resources
  - Payment Start Date Change for ProComp Incentives
  - 2021-22 Assessment Calendar Now Available
  - Bookmark and Utilize the LGBTQ+ Toolkit
  - Change to Reports in Teacher Portal
  - Beginner Spanish Language Course Available for DPS Staff
  - Updated Language Allocations Guidelines Guidance
  - New Process for SSP Growth & Performance System This Year
  - Gifted and Talented PDUs 2021-22 School Year
  - Paid PDU Opportunities for the 2021-22 School Year
  - Elementary and Middle School Amplify Platform Access
  - Heggerty 101 Asynchronous PD Available via Schoology
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Aug. 16, 2021
  - Welcome Back!
  - Join Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 16
  - Back to School at the Zoo

Teacher Weekly 2020-21 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 21, 2021
  - Thank You!
  - Transitioning from Webmail to Gmail
  - Additional Compensation for Summer READ Act Modules
  - Summer Professional Development Registration Now Open
  - PDU Opportunities for the 2021-22 School Year
  - Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Superintendent Search: Thank You and Stay Connected
  - Non-returning Students Can Return DPS Technology by Mail
  - Updated Guidance on Singing and Wind Instruments
  - Register for the Biliteracy Conference on Aug. 11
  - Summer Expansion of MLL Tutoring Opportunities
  - Reminder: Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs Available
- Teacher Weekly for May 5, 2021
  - Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You!
  - Updates on 2021-22 Teal Days and Cohorts
  - New PDU Resource Library Available
  - New CDE Online Licensing System Available
  - Student and Family Satisfaction Surveys Now Open: Encourage Students and Families to Participate
  - DPS Superintendent Search: Finalist Stage
  - PDU Opportunities for the 2021-22 School Year
  - 2021-22 LEAP Observation Revision Pilot
  - Job Opportunity for Students: Rise Above Colorado’s Denver Teen Action Council
  - Curriculum Updates for K-2: Heggerty Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness Curriculum
  - Third-grade ELA-S Teachers Needed for Spanish Glossary Project
  - Additional Fourth-grade ELA-S Glossary Resources Now Available
- Teacher Weekly for April 21, 2021
  - ICYMI: Statement on the Verdict of Derek Chauvin
  - ICYMI: TSEAL Learning Early Adoption, Implementation and Expansion
  - Share Resources with Students via EVERFI
  - Spring Professional Learning Opportunity: Foundations of CRE
  - Novice Teacher Focus Group: Provide Your Feedback
  - The MLE Department is Offering University of Colorado Denver Graduate Courses
  - Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs Available
  - Upcoming 2021 Financial Services Year-end Deadlines
- Teacher Weekly for April 9, 2021
  - Developing a Virtual Option for the 2021-22 School Year
  - Update on CMAS Testing Waiver
  - Response to CDE Teacher Training Technology Challenges
  - CollaboRATE: Leadership Feedback Portion Open Now
  - Summer Academy Registration Ends April 16
  - LEAP and SSP End-of-Year Window is Now Open
  - Register for the PDU Application Workshop on April 19
  - Important Dates for Teacher Transfers
- Teacher Weekly for March 24, 2021
  - Resources Following the Recent Shooting
  - CollaboRATE Leadership Feedback Portion Launching April 5
  - Last Call: Encourage Participation in Student and Family Surveys
  - ICYMI: School Year Calendars Now Available for 2021-22 and 2022-23
  - Nominate a Fellow Educator: Touchdown for Teachers and Schomp Automotive's Teacher of the Year
  - PDU Application and Workshop Available Now
  - K-5 ELD Supplemental Slides Available
- Teacher Weekly for March 10, 2021
  - Reflecting on One Year of COVID-19 in DPS
  - Updates on Snow Day Policy for 2020-21
  - Next Round of Student, Family and Staff Surveys Launching March 10
  - Summer Academy Registration Begins March 12, Teaching Positions Open Now
  - Paid Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Opportunities Available This Summer
  - Gifted and Talented Internal Certification PDUs Available
  - Paid Professional Learning Opportunity: Middle School STEM
  - Google Assignments for Schoology Available March 15
  - Call for Submissions: Share Student Work and Art for Women’s History Month in March
  - School Grants Available Through Westerra Credit Union’s School Grant Program
  - Upcoming Webinar: Marijuana in Colorado
  - Join Us for the Annual Sustainability and Garden Forum
  - 2021 Financial Services Year-End Deadlines
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Feb. 26, 2021
  - Reminder: DPS Staff May Not Encourage CMAS Opt-outs
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 24, 2021
  - Join a Design Team for Re-envisioning School and Accelerating Learning
  - Quarantining Guidelines After Vaccination
  - COVID-19 Test Results Delayed Due to Weather
  - 2021-22 ProComp Incentive Eligibility Update
  - Apply Now for Whole Child 'Distinguished' Status to Earn $750 Incentive
  - Enter Interim 2 Literacy and Math Scores in Illuminate
  - Nominate Students for Free Broadband
  - HR Connect Service Update: New Hours
  - Summer Academy Host Sites Finalized
  - Summer Professional Learning: Session Information Now Available
  - Paid Tutoring Opportunity for Teachers of MLLs
  - Share the YouthScan Project Opportunity with High School Students
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 10, 2021
  - Find Answers to Your COVID-19 Vaccination Questions
  - Register for February Teal Day by Tomorrow
  - Teal Day Update: No Regional Meetings for Special Education Staff and SSPs
  - Complete CollaboRATE This Week -- Your Voice Matters
  - Encourage Families to Participate in SchoolChoice
  - Black History Month Teaching Resources and Call for Submissions
  - Summer Academy Returns for 2021
  - Paid Concurrent Enrollment Teaching Opportunities Available This Summer
  - New Capstone Dashboard Available
  - Announcing the Multilingual Education Learning and Development Team
  - Apply to Join the DPS District Accountability Committee
  - Reminder: Complete the Sustainability and Environmental Justice Survey by Feb. 19
  - Upcoming Webinar: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
  - Encourage Students to Virtually Attend the 10th Annual Ninth-Grade College Expo
  - Implement the Botvin LifeSkills Training High School Program at Your School
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Feb. 3, 2021
  - Reminder: Complete Your Vaccine Survey by Noon Today
  - ICYMI: Updates About the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 29, 2021
  - Re-envisioning School and Accelerating Learning
  - Update on COVID-19 Vaccine for DPS Staff
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 27, 2021
  - Update on COVID-19 Vaccines for DPS Team Members
  - READ Act Required Training for K-3 Teachers
  - Complete New Requirements for CDE Licensure: Trauma Informed Practices
  - Register for February Teal Day by Feb. 11
  - CollaboRATE is Coming Soon
  - Updated Quarantine Guidance Video for Secondary Educators
  - Discovery Link Summer Camp Registration Opens Feb. 8
  - New DPS/CCD Partnership for Most Concurrent Enrollment
  - Encourage Students to Virtually Attend the 10th Annual Ninth-Grade College Expo
  - Complete the Sustainability and Environmental Justice Education Survey by Feb. 19
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 20, 2021
  - Safety Updates and Resources on Inauguration Day
  - Elementary Educators: Share Your Feedback on Health and Safety
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 13, 2021
  - Update on COVID-19 Vaccines for DPS Team Members
  - Culturally Responsive Education PD Opportunities Available
  - Register for PDU to Support Gifted and Talented Students
  - Student On Track to Graduate Report Launching Jan. 25
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 7, 2021
  - Support in Responding to the Events at the Capitol
  - What You Need to Know about the Return to In-person Learning
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 16, 2020
  - Thank You
  - Apply to the Senior/Team Lead Pool
  - Apply for the Teacher Leader Advisory Council
  - Apply for Whole Child "Distinguished" Status to Earn $750 Incentive
  - LEAP and SSP Mid-Year Conversation Update
  - Enhanced Google Meet Capabilities Available to Schools for Free
  - PDU Updates and Opportunities
  - Serve on the DPS Bond Oversight Committee: Apply By Jan. 20
  - Update on Universal Assessment for Gifted and Talented
  - Join Us: Anchored in Advocacy Event
  - Join Our Upcoming Equity Bootcamp
  - Educator eLicensing Offline Dec. 23-Jan. 5 -- Renew Now
  - Extension for READ Act Required Training for K-3 Teachers
  - Capstone Supports For Multilingual Learners
  - Encourage Students to Enter ‘Proud to Be Bilingual’ Essay Contest
  - Important Date for Teachers Retiring, Taking 2021-22 Leave of Absence
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 2, 2020
  - ICYMI: Free COVID Testing Open to Entire Community
  - Reminder: Important Changes to Accommodations Process for Spring Semester
  - Access Free Graduate Courses
  - Resources Available for Student Communication and Collaboration Fluidly Across Settings
  - Share Feedback on Transformative Social Emotional Academic Learning Supports
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 20, 2020
  - Guidance on Teachers Working Remotely from Classrooms
  - Microsoft Uninstall is Less than a Month Away
  - Update: LEAP Classroom Observations for 2020-21 to be Conducted Remotely
  - Google Read & Write Extension Added to Secondary Students with ACCESS Levels 1-2.9
  - Native American Heritage Month: Use These Classroom Resources
  - 'Undocumented and in College!' Virtual Opportunity
  - Share Your Transformative Social-Emotional Academic Learning Supports
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 4, 2020
  - Supporting You, Our Educators
  - Action Required: READ Act Training for K-3 Teachers
  - Enhanced Functions to IC for Identifying In-person and Virtual Learners
  - Comprehensive Health Resources and Support for Students
  - Nominate Students for Anchored in Literacy
  - Apply Now for ASCENT, One Year of College Free After High School
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 28, 2020
  - Resources and support for students after the election
  - Remote Learning Resources
  - Asynchronous MLE (formerly ELA) Professional Learning Available
  - FACE University Available to Support Families
  - PPE Delivered to Schools
  - ICYMI: Remote Learning Support Available to School-based Staff
  - Debt Free Schools - Information About Ballot Measures 4A and 4B
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 21, 2020
  - COVID-19 Health and Safety Resources for the DPS community
  - Participate in Disability Awareness Month
  - Central office staffing supports to schools
  - Jury duty deferral
  - Moving CDE’s ACCESS On-Track Measure for 2020-21 school year
  - Spark Online: Virtual Career Exploration for DPS
  - Celebrate College Spirit Day during Career and College Success Month
  - Interim 1 assessment dates
  - MAP assessment options
  - CSCI technology guidance
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 14, 2020
  - Return to school updates
  - Impact of 2020 Bond and Mill Levy in schools
  - Enhanced functionality of IC
  - New landing page for portals
  - Learn from the Stars of Schoology and Seesaw
  - National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 7, 2020
  - COVID-19 Updates and Resources
  - Required SSP GPS Training for 2020-21
  - PDUs Now Available for Registration
  - Oct. 19 Teal Day Registration
  - Share Student Work and Art for Disability Awareness in October
  - Join Upcoming DPS Aspire Session
  - Celebrate Career and College Success Month
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Sept. 29, 2020
  - Guidance on Setting Up Your Classroom for Physical Distancing
  - Reminder: Complete the Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Learning Training
  - ICYMI: Responding to COVID Indicators
  - Apply for the 2020-21 Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort
  - Last Call for Night of Honor Nominations
  - Teacher Qualifications and In-Field Status
  - New PDU Opportunity for Pathways English Teachers
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 23, 2020
  - Resources for Live Streaming Instruction
  - Required LEAP Teacher Training for 2020-21
  - Encourage Your Team and Community to Answer September Surveys
  - Invite Your Families to Attend the ELA DAC
  - Role of Special Education in the Pre-referral Process (MTSS)
  - Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
  - Free RTD Passes for Denver Youth 12-18
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 16, 2020
  - Supporting Our Students to be Multilingual and Linguistically Diverse
  - Mandatory Trainings Due Oct. 2
  - CRE Guidance on Virtual Learning and Meetings
  - Calling for Submissions: Share Student Work and Art for Hispanic Heritage Month
  - Rise Above Colorado is Offering a Free Resource to Educators
  - Newsela Online Resources Available for All Secondary Dedicated ELD Teachers
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 9, 2020
  - Well-Being and Learning Surveys Launch Next Week
  - LEAP and SSP Growth and Performance System for 2020-21 School Year
  - Technology Troubleshooting Resources
  - Reminder: Sign up for Free COVID-19 Tests
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 2, 2020
  - Announcing the Culturally Sustaining Curriculum and Instruction Department
  - Student COVID-19 Active Screening Process
  - Updates on ECE: Staff Return
  - Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Learning Training
  - Returning to School Family Guide Now Available
  - Understanding Seesaw in DPS
  - What Staff Should Do If They Become Aware of a Student At-Risk for Suicide
  - DPS Mask Guidance Document for Families
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 26, 2020
  - Welcoming Our Educators to the 2020-21 School Year
  - August Teal Day Recordings Available
  - Apply for the Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council
  - Learn from the Stars of Schoology and Seesaw
  - Access Schoology Curriculum Groups and Professional Learning Resources
  - Clarification on Guidance on Parents/Guardians and Visitors in Buildings
  - Free Substance Use Prevention Programs for Remote Learning
  - Online Humanities Learning for Secondary Students
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 19, 2020
  - Guidance on Allowable In-Person Activities While DPS is in Remote Learning for Safer at Home
  - Additional Guidance for Those Choosing to Return to School Buildings
  - Child Care Registration Opens Aug. 24 for All Team Members and Families
  - Reminder: Personalized Engagement Educator Training for Week of Aug. 17
  - Safeguarding Student Data - Action Required
  - Video Conferencing Platform Clarity: Google Meet and Zoom
  - Review the Employment Practice Manual
  - PDU Proposals Due Sept. 1
  - Apply to be a PDU Peer Reviewer in 2020-21
  - Cisco Jabber for Remote Phone Access
  - Back-to-School Family and Student Surveys Launch Next Week
  - Remote Learning Lesson Examples and Additional Supporting Resources
  - Literacy Capstone Updates
  - Eighth-Grade Literacy Curriculum Update
  - Update on Balarat During Remote Learning
  - Grief Support for Students and Staff
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 12, 2020
  - Our Commitment to Racial Equity
  - Reminder: COVID-19 Testing Available for All Educators
  - Extended Deadline: Required Asynchronous Literacy and Mathematics Professional Learning
  - Remote Lesson Examples K-12
  - Teal Week Office Hours for Pathways Schools
  - Personalized Engagement Educator Training: Required Training for Week of Aug. 17
  - New Infinite Campus Advisory Tool for Teachers and Other IC Updates
  - Google Transition Update: All Team Members Moving to Google by December
  - Updated Elementary Bell Times for Social Distancing Transportation
  - Virtual Strategies for Classroom Community Building
  - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Opportunities
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for July 21, 2020
  - Moving to One Learning Management System
  - Our Remote Learning Plan
  - 100% Virtual Program Delivery and Staffing

Teacher Weekly 2019-20 Archive
- Teacher Update for June 26, 2020
  - Important Update on Our Return to School
- Teacher Weekly for May 28, 2020
  - Thank You For All You Do
  - Return to School and Professional Learning
  - Congratulating 2019-20 Distinguished Schools
  - Apply for Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council
  - How Students Can Return DPS Devices
  - ICYMI: Celebrate Your Teammates: Nominations for Night of Honor Awards Now Open
  - Expectations for State-Sponsored SAT/PSAT Fall 2020 Testing
  - ICYMI: Summer Academy Remote Learning Teaching Positions
- Teacher Weekly for May 20, 2020
  - Update from Our 'Return to School' Workgroup
  - Share Your Voice in Teacher Touchpoint Survey May 20-29
  - Reminder: "Schooling During COVID-19" Survey for Families and Students
  - Summer Professional Development Registration Is Live
  - PDU Updates and Opportunities
  - Summer Academy Remote Learning Teaching Positions
  - Register for Trauma-Informed and Restorative Practices Webinars
  - K-8 Report Card Resources Now Available
  - CSU Global Mini-Master Program - Become a College Instructor
  - Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse
  - Join District Accountability Committee
  - Social Emotional Tip of the Week: Kindness
- Teacher Weekly for May 6, 2020
  - Update on Summer Learning
  - Complete Open Enrollment Today for a Chance to Win $500
  - Share Your Voice in Upcoming Surveys, Designed to Support You
  - Teacher Touchpoint - Open Now
  - "Reimagine SPF" Survey - Now-May 18
  - Surveys coming soon
  - Information on Class Rank, Credit Waivers and Virtual Graduations
  - Provide Feedback for 'Reimagine SPF' Recommendations
  - Review Adjustments to Spring Assessments
  - SchoolMessenger Training Available
  - Review Teacher Transfer Dates
  - Sign Up Now: Second Superintendent Discussion Group
  - Phone Interpretation Supports Available
  - ICYMI: Resources to Support with Elementary Google Logoffs
  - Mathematical Support Resource to Share with Parents
  - Share Successful Math Instruction in Schoology
  - High School Math Assessment Revisions Opportunity
  - Social Emotional Tip of the Week: Developing a Growth Mindset
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for May 1, 2020
  - End-of-Year Evaluations Update
- Teacher Weekly for April 22, 2020
  - Take the Remote Learning Survey to Help Us Support You
  - Tech Support for Remote Learning
  - Paper Packet Distribution to Students Without Technology
  - Automatic Google Log-offs for Students Starting This Week
  - Parent Consent with Online Tools for Student Data Privacy
  - BONUS ICYMI: Spring 2020 Grading Guidance
  - Sign Up for Susana to Visit Your Virtual Classroom
  - Student Behavior Management in Virtual Classrooms
  - Substance Use Prevention Program Resources
  - Spring Professional Learning Update
  - Trauma-Informed Remote Environments
  - Social Emotional Tip of the Week
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for April 17, 2020
  - You're Invited: Superintendent Discussion Group
- Teacher Weekly for April 8, 2020
  - Supporting You During Remote Learning
  - Student Data Privacy during Virtual Meetings
  - Grab-and-Go Meal Update: More Pickup Sites and New Meal Delivery
  - Computer Pickup April 8 for Students in Grades K-12
  - Educational Technology Troubleshooting Resources
  - Limited Building Access During Remote Learning
  - Special Educators: Assistive Technology and Remote Learning Requests Due Soon
  - Cyberbullying and Social Media Help
- Teacher Weekly for March 31, 2020
  - Sign-Up for April 6 Remote Learning Teal Day Sessions
  - Remote Learning Website Updated with New Lessons and Resources
  - New Google Applications Added to Support Remote Learning
  - Guidance on Recorded Lessons and FERPA
  - Available Supports for Remote Learning
- Teacher Weekly for March 27, 2020
  - Remote Learning Information Sessions Available
  - Action Required for Special Educators: Assistive Technology and Remote Learning Requests
- Teacher Weekly for March 24, 2020
  - Virtual Training Sessions as We Move to Remote Learning
  - Update about PDUs during DPS Calendar Changes
- Teacher Remote Learning Announcement for March 20, 2020
  - Moving to Remote Learning
- Teacher Weekly for March 11, 2020
  - Updates and Resources about COVID-19
  - PDU Proposal Workshop: Designing Effective PDUs Using Practical Measures
  - Mini-Masters Program: Become a College Instructor
  - Schoology Resource Group
  - Tools of the Mind Open Houses
  - Reminder: DPS Garden and Sustainability Forum March 14
  - Save the Date: 2020 Biliteracy Conference July 30
  - Summer Concurrent Enrollment Opportunities
  - Myth Buster: Questions about the Pledge
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 26, 2020
  - Reimagining the SPF: Updates and Next Steps
  - 2020-21 ProComp Incentive Eligibility Update
  - K-12 Summer Professional Development Session Information Available
  - Earn Extra Money This Summer Teaching Concurrent Enrollment
  - Secondary Teachers: Register Now to Revise DPS Assessments
  - On Track to Graduate: Access Students' Detail Page
  - Whetstone Video App Available
  - Keep the Math-mentum Going and Get a Jump Start on Summer Math PD
  - Unit 3 Exemplars and Scoring Guides Now Available
  - Updated LGBTQ+ Toolkit Now Available
  - Celebrating Outstanding Teachers with Nomination Opportunities
  - My Life, My Quit Helps Students Quit Vaping
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 12, 2020
  - Our Commitment to be an Equity District
  - Apply to Serve on the Denver Plan Advisory Committee
  - Registration for Spring PDUs is Now Open
  - Updated Renewal Process for Credentials
  - Secondary English-Language Curriculum Pilots Now Available
  - Access Prevention Programs in Time for Spring
  - Interviews and Hiring Happening Now for Summer Academy 2020
  - LAST CHANCE: Register for Spring ELA Teacher Qualification Hybrid Courses
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 29, 2020
  - New Compensation Report for Teachers and SSPs
  - Summer Academy Teacher Hiring Now Open
  - Capstone Tabs and Other Resources Are Now in Infinite Campus
  - Register Now for the DPS Garden and Sustainability Forum
  - Apply for the Project-Based Learning Academy
  - Elementary Teachers: Give Feedback on DPS-created Supplemental Assessments
  - BONUS: Google Suite Basics Course Available on Teal Day
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 15, 2020
  - Share Your Feedback about DPS and Leaders by Completing CollaboRATE Survey by Friday
  - Student Perception Survey Second Administration Opt-In Information\
  - Fall PDU Credit and Grade Change Requests
  - New On Track to Graduate Tool Available for Teachers
  - Math and Literacy Capstone Tabs are Live
  - Register for Spring ELA Teacher Qualification Course
  - Reminder: Important Date for Teachers Retiring or Taking Leave of Absence
  - Reminder: Register Now for the Feb. 14 Teal Day Sessions
  - FYI: Universal Flexibility Decisions Process Open Now
  - New Requirements for DPS Employee Passwords
  - Join 2020 DPS Science Fair on Feb. 8
  - Mark Your Calendars for the DPS Tech Summit April 25
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 18, 2019
  - Grow Your Career in DPS as a Senior Team Lead or Team Lead
  - CollaboRATE is Coming Soon
  - Register for the Feb. 14 Teal Day Sessions
  - Reminder: Complete the Fall Impact Survey
  - Reminder: Final Deadline for PDU Applications is Jan. 10
  - Share Your Voice on SAT Standard Setting Committee
  - Middle School STEM NGSS Teacher Professional Learning Opportunity
  - Literacy and Math Teachers: Capstone Updates
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 4, 2019
  - SchoolChoice Resources Available to Support Families
  - ELD Teachers: Register for the Spring EL Achieve Certification Course by Jan. 7
  - Supports for Transgender Students
  - Newcomer and New-to-U.S. Instructional Resources and Supports
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 20, 2019
  - The New Teacher Portal is Live!
  - ProComp 2.0 PDUs Paid Out on Nov. 7
  - LEAP Mid-Year Conversation Resources
  - Apply for up to $500 for Tuition/Professional Development
  - Update on Summer Academy 2020
  - Trauma-Informed Practices Module 1 Available Online Now
  - Free Books from Denver Public Library
  - Important Date for Teachers Retiring, Taking Leave of Absence
  - Final Reminder: Take Quick Survey to Support the Transition to Google Suite
  - Last Chance: Apply by Nov. 22 for the 2020 Planning Committee
  - Middle School STEM Next Generation Science Standards Professional Learning Opportunity
  - Middle School Science Teachers: Apply for STEM Scholar Program
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 6, 2019
  - Share SchoolMessenger Resources with Families
  - Check out the Teal Day Teacher Portal Webinar
  - Share Teacher Nominations for Presidential Teaching Award
  - New Literacy Capstone Scoring Resources available
  - High School Teachers: Fellowship Program Opportunity Available
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 23, 2019
  - New Health Resources Available to Support Student Wellness
  - Plan for DPS’ Future through 2020 Planning Committee
  - Submit Your ProComp Grade Change Requests through Employee Space
  - Veteran's Day Curricular Resources Available
  - Math and English Teachers: Review Capstone Updates
  - Invite Families and Students to ‘Anchored in Literacy’ Event
  - ICYMI: SchoolMessenger Emergency Messages for DPS Staff Coming in 2020
  - Join Reimagining Montbello Campus Opportunity
  - Elementary Teachers: Review Adjusted Performance Bands on Supplemental/Interim Assessments
  - NW Teachers: Encourage Students and Families to Attend Regional Town Hall
  - K-5 Teachers Needed for Literacy PBTs
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 9, 2019
  - New Emergency Messaging System for Families Starting in November
  - Review New Weather Delay Schedule for All Schools
  - Professional Development Opportunity: Equity Boot Camp on Oct. 10
  - Reminder: Register for the Oct. 21 Teal Day Sessions Now
  - Now Accepting Applications for the PDU Advisory Council
  - Apply to Serve on the Special Education Advisory Committee
  - BONUS: 2020-21 Principal and AP Pool Now Open
  - Regional Engagement Continues in Southwest Denver
  - Sign up for the Oct. 21 Teal Day Teacher Portal Webinar
  - STL: Math and Literacy Capstone Calibration Webinars Available
  - Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31: Resources Available
  - Beginning Spanish Class Available for DPS Teachers
  - Nuggets Math Hoops Program Open for Students in 4-8 Grade
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 25, 2019
  - Encourage Students and Families to Attend the FNE Regional Town Hall
  - AVID Professional Learning Day 2019
  - Professional Development Registration Information
  - Creating Connections is Oct. 21
  - See Restorative Practices in Action at a DPS School
  - New ELA Resource in Literacy Capstone Guide
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 11, 2019
  - Introducing Superintendent Regional Engagement Cycles for Each Region
  - Student Perception Surveys Begin in October
  - Register for the Oct. 21 Teal Day Sessions
  - Grant Opportunity: Win up to $500 for Your Classroom through Westerra
  - Storytellers Free Resource Available for Schools
  - Win $2,500 Makeover for Your School's Teacher and Staff Lounge
  - Save the Date for Schoology Connect Colorado on Oct. 25
  - The Teacher Portal is Getting a Makeover
  - ICYMI: New System to Access School Meal Menus
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 28, 2019
  - Step out fo the classroom and into home visits
  - Join Susana's Teacher Advisory Council
  - New PDU guidelines and opportunities
  - Review redesigned DPS Capstone Graduation Options
  - Gale Research database in Schoology
  - 2019-20 Edgenuity training modules available
  - Apply for A-Z Classroom Grant
  - ELD teachers: register for EL Achieve Certification Course
  - ELD teachers: SLO process updates
  - K-2 literacy teachers: new benchmark enhanced units available
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Aug. 22, 2019
  - Paycheck Information and Resources
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 14, 2019
  - Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year!
  - Apply for the 2019-20 Aspiring Teacher Leader of Color Cohort
  - Commonly-Used LEAP Resources
  - Sex Education Resources
  - ELA-E and ELA-S Qualifications and CDE Licensure Requirements
  - Resources for Setting up K-5 Literacy Blocks

Teacher Weekly 2018-19 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 29, 2019
  - Thank you
  - Teacher Tidbit: Biggest accomplishment
  - Aug. 13 Teal Day
  - Susana's Teacher Advisory Council
  - DPS Transcript in Learning Space
  - 'On My Way' youth summer transportation program
  - Quality Schools Task Force
  - Summer PD
  - Other: PDU guidelines and submission process; PDU peer reviewers needed; June 11-14 Beegle Poverty Institutes; walk with Team DPS at Pride; ELA-S Formative Assessments training; Bridges in Mathematics materials inventory
- Teacher Weekly for May 15, 2019
  - Salary placement updates and FAQs
  - Changes to food policies for PD
  - Last call for Honor’s Award nominations
  - 2019 Summer PD
  - Family Satisfaction Survey
  - DPS Aspire
  - LEAP Feedback
  - June 16 Denver Pride Parade
  - Other: Summer 2019 Biliteracy Conference; teachers needed for secondary dedicated ELD curriculum adoption; 2019-20 secondary biliteracy ELA-S teacher cohort
- Teacher Weekly for May 1, 2019
  - How Spring 2019 PDUs Impact Your New Salary
  - Paraprofessional hiring event
  - Teacher Tidbit: Teacher memes
  - Impact Survey
  - Assessment and translations support needed
  - Feedback to improve LEAP
  - SSP appraisals
  - Required math summer PD
  - Latinx film screening event for high schools
  - Other: Digital Transportation 1066 form; elementary literacy summer PD; Superintendent Parent Forum; African-american Young Ladies Summit; The Student Experience; Growth through Connections; cultural and linguistic diversity graduate certificate
- Teacher Weekly for April 18, 2019
  - Transition back to school
  - Nominations for Honors Awards
  - Benefits Open Enrollment
  - Teacher Tidbit: Earth-friendly classroom tips
  - Summer PD registration in Learning Space
  - Bus Student Code of Conduct
  - SEO Summer PD
  - Benchmark order form updated
  - Biliteracy Conference
  - Earth Day plans
  - Other: Digital Transportation 1066 Form for students with disabilities; Routines for Reasoning PD
  - Myth Busters: Stand out as a new teacher candidate
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for April 11, 2019
  - Answering Your Questions about Salary Placement Letters
- Teacher Weekly for April 3, 2019
  - Updates about Salary Placement Letter
  - Project-Based Learning Academy
  - Family Leadership Institute
  - African-American Young Ladies Summit Fashion Show
  - Complete Inventory and Replenish Benchmark Consumables
  - Final Spring Intermediate Spanish Class Available for DPS Teachers
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for April 1, 2019
  - Warning: Gift Card Phishing Attempts Targeting Teachers
- Teacher Weekly for March 20, 2019
  - Next Steps for New Pay Agreement
  - Don't Miss the Self-Care Social Tonight
  - Library Services’ Spring Into Summer Reading Contest is Open Now
  - Student Talk Dedicated ELD Module Now Available in Schoology
  - Review ACCUPLACER Spring Administration Guidelines by March 22
  - Transition to a Digital Transportation 1066 Form for Students with Disabilities
  - Other: Bridges and Number Corner K-5 math materials; K-2 Benchmark texts; high school science and social studies teachers needed to write Illuminate assessment items
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for March 11, 2019
  - Teal Day options added
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for March 9, 2019
  - Register for March 16 Teal Day
- Teacher Weekly for March 6, 2019
  - Parent Teacher Home Visit Week
  - Spring Culturally Responsive Education PDU
  - Learning by Design professional learning
  - Asian Education Advisory Council Awards
  - K-5 Literacy Intervention Toolkit
  - Secondary English district assessments feedback
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Feb. 27, 2019
  - Updated Salary Finder available now
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 27, 2019
  - ICYMI: Susana Cordova's Superintendent Entry Plan
  - Feb. 1 Teal Day Rescheduled for Saturday, March 16
  - 2019 Summer Session Guide is Now Available
  - Apply Now for Generation Teach Summer Positions
  - Teach at DPS Summer Academy
  - Check Out Brain Breaks, Mindfulness and Recess Activities
  - Other: ELD Planning and Pacing module; No Nonsense Nurturer online course; elementary science early adoption cohort; ACCUPLACER Next Generation webinar; Benchmark texts and lessons; Concurrent Enrollment Instructors Schoology Group
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Feb. 15, 2019
  - Next Steps for New Pay Agreement
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 31, 2019
  - Three Years of Guaranteed Raises for Teachers and SSPs
  - Professional Development and Training Updates for Upcoming Week
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 30, 2019
  - Back to Negotiations this Thursday; Teal Day Changes for Feb. 1
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 24, 2019
  - Update on potential strike
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 19, 2019
  - Check your salary under DPS' latest proposal
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 19, 2019
  - Outcomes of negotiations with DCTA
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 17, 2019
  - Update on teacher pay negotiations with DCTA
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 15, 2019
  - Have you checked what your pay will be under DPS' proposal?
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 11, 2019
  - DPS Proposes a Path for Educators to Earn $100,000 in Base Pay
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 9, 2019
  - Complete CollaboRATE -- Your voice matters
  - Retirement and leave of absence resources and important dates
  - General Senior Team Lead and Team Lead application pool open
  - Teachers needed for Spanish assessment translation project on Feb. 9
  - New look and enhanced functions added to Infinite Campus
  - Culturally responsive education PDU starts February
  - Other: DPS Science Fair; elementary literacy Teal Day sessions; SAT readiness workshops
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Jan. 8, 2019
  - DPS proposes $62 million investment in teacher compensation
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Dec. 13, 2018
  - New information about teacher compensation negotiations
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 12, 2018
  - How DPS is addressing your concerns about compensation
  - Honoring Marie L. Greenwood on her 106th birthday
  - Teacher Tidbit: Holiday traditions
  - Opportunities to hear from Superintendent finalist Susana Cordova
  - CollaboRATE voluntary Self-ID questions
  - February Teal Day registration
  - DPS Aspire
  - Writing in ELD e-module
  - Other: New Teacher Portal updates; LEAP Application Tool update; new teacher ambassadors screencast; vaping resources; behavior strategies and special education newsletters
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Dec. 7, 2018
  - Guidelines for Union Organizing Activities
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Dec. 5, 2018
  - Update on Talks with DCTA
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Nov. 28, 2018
  - Update on talks with the DCTA
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 28, 2018
  - Refer candidates to Team DPS, earn a bonus
  - Teacher Tidbit: Teacher Advice
  - CollaboRATE survey coming soon
  - Mid-year conversations
  - Important dates for teachers retiring or taking leave of absence
  - National Board Certification Scholarship
  - Big Green Learning Gardens
  - Other: Prescription drug safety course and Denver Fire Department fire safety kits
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Nov. 14, 2018
  - Update on talks with the DCTA
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 7, 2018
  - Continuing to Press Legislators for Change
  - Teacher Tidbit: Why did you become a teacher?
  - Grading and Report Card resources
  - ED Talk: Supporting our LGBTQ+ community
  - ELA course for Special Education teachers
  - New online EL Achieve Curriculum training
  - Myth Buster: SPF Rating changes
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Oct. 31, 2018
  - More teachers are choosing to stay with DPS
  - Update on talks with the Denver Classroom Teachers Association
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 24, 2018
  - Culturally responsive education PDUs
  - Teacher Tidbit: #HumbleBrag
  - Seal of Biliteracy for 11th and 12th graders
  - Equity-based programs: Ed Talk and Equity Boot Camp
  - 2019-20 principal and assistant principal application pool open
  - Veterans Day curricular resources
  - K-12 Dedicated ELD open-access online modules
  - Myth Buster: Amendment 73
  - Other: New literacy assessment tool available; Bridges curriculum account reset (for elementary math teachers)
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 10, 2018
  - ICYMI: Superintendent search survey and upcoming Teacher Forum
  - Teacher Tidbit: Class Pet Pics
  - Online-only assessment resources
  - Student Perception Survey update
  - Oct. 22 Teal Day sessions
  - New Teacher Learning Labs
  - Equity Bootcamp
  - Farewell festivities for Supt. Tom Boasberg
  - Myth Buster: What is DPS doing to train teams on how to deal with trauma in schools?
  - Other: Superintendent Parent Forum; Schoology training and resources; Ritchie Program; UCD Principals Licensure Program; elementary math learning lab
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 26, 2018
  - Advocacy for Campaigns and Amendment 73
  - Early Literacy Aimlines and fall conferences
  - Online-only assessments of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
  - SPF Overview for School Staff and SPF Infohub resources
  - DPS Belong Groups
  - Superintendent Search forum for parents of students with disabilities
  - Myth Buster: Did DPS double ISs this year?
  - Other: Creating Connections; elementary literacy Teal Day sessions; learning opportunity for aspiring and current teacher leaders
- Special Edition Teacher Weekly for Sept. 18, 2018
  - Information about Great Schools, Thriving Communities school funding initiative
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 12, 2018
  - Updates about DPS' search for the next superintendent and how to share your voice
  - Teacher Tidbits: Kid Quotes
  - 2018 CMAS individual reports
  - 2018-19 Unit Assessment Calendar
  - 2018-19 District Map and Handbook for Families and Students
  - Schoology training and support
  - DPS Aspire
  - Myth Busters: Answers to questions about DPS' superintendent search
  - Other: Updated LEAP appendices; new teacher Learning Labs
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 29, 2018
  - Supporting our students with love, dignity and respect
  - Superintendent Search Community Engagement Meetings
  - Early Literacy Aimlines
  - Teachers and SSPs to submit SLOs by Sept. 30
  - Fall Home Visit kickoff
  - Schoology resources
  - Aspiring Teacher Leaders of Color cohort
  - ICYMI: Myth Busters
  - Other: New IC features; new Parent and Student Portals; ACCESS 2.0 online speaking and writing; new Teacher Portal; Learning Space replaces Schoolnet; Project-Based Learning + Computer Science Academy; New Teacher Induction; EL Achieve and Benchmark elementary ELD teacher timelines; EL Achieve training; Courtrooms to Classrooms program; high school Gifted and Talented curriculum group
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 15, 2018
  - Kicking off the 2018-19 school year
  - Teacher Tidbits: Tips and tricks from our educators
  - ICYMI: Update on negotiations with DCTA
  - True Pay training resources
  - LEAP resources
  - ELA Spanish Writing Workshop
  - Support long-term English Learners
  - Win $15,000 to transform your classroom
  - DPS Myth Busters: Answering your questions about DPS

Teacher Weekly 2017-18 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 30, 2018
  - Thank you for another great year!
  - Updates to IC, Illuminate and Schoology coming this summer
  - Learning Space will be available June 4
  - Integrate new Parent and Student Portals in the classroom
  - DPS Summer Academy
  - Join Team DPS at the Denver PrideFest Parade
  - Other: No Nonsense Nurturer online course; 2018-19 Denver Fellow cohort; summer ELA teacher qualification courses; elementary PDUs for 2018-19; elementary and high school science curriculum review committees; SSP End-of-Year appraisal process
- Teacher Weekly for May 23, 2018
  - Updates on negotiations with DCTA and the 2018-19 budget approved by the Board of Education
- Teacher Weekly for May 16, 2018
  - Vision work regarding procomp continues
  - Reminder about summer paydays
  - Introducing Whetstone
  - DPS switching to Learning Space for PD registration
  - Aug. 14 Teal Day sessions
  - 2018 summer professional learning
  - Complete the Coaching and Leadership Survey
  - Other: New Parent and Student Portals sneak peek; save 2017-18 LEAP handbooks, CSU Global Mini Master's program; Trusted Adults Pathway to Marijuana Prevention conference; ELA-S Biliteracy conference; SSP End-of-Year appraisal process; Latinx/Hispanic Belong Group happy hour
- Teacher Weekly for May 2, 2018
  - Benefits Open Enrollment: Early action can get you a $250 gift card
  - Annual Data Culture and Satisfaction survey
  - New Parent and Student Portals coming soon
  - Schoolnet's Instructional Materials Module will be disabled June 8
  - DPS Aspire June 13-14
  - Schoology Stars Webinar
  - Other: Apply to be a PDU Peer Reviewer; Institute for Creative Teaching; SLO Body of Evidence reports; social studies and science benchmark extensions; 11th-grade English and math LEAP State Measure transition to PSAT and SAT growth
- Teacher Weekly for April 18, 2018
  - Information on April 27 early release
  - Benefits Open Enrollment April 23-May 11
  - Sign up for Tom and Susana to guest teach in your classroom
  - Upcoming equity-based programs
  - Summer reading contests and incentives
  - New-to-role teacher leaders spring and summer PD
  - Secondary literacy summer PD
  - Other: May 2 Schoology Stars webinar; DPS Brainpop subscription ends July 15; ELA-S and Dual Language Conference; end-of-year appraisals for specialized service providers
- Special Edition of Teacher Weekly for April 11, 2018
  - New summer payday calendars and FAQ
- Teacher Weekly for April 4, 2018
  - Ensuring guest teacher coverage
  - DPS urges legislature to increase school funding
  - Summer Academy teaching opportunity
  - Give feedback on the 2019-20 DPS calendar
  - DPS Tech Summit PD
  - Discovery Link summer camp positions open
  - New PSAT/SAT Schoology group
  - African-American Young Ladies Summit
- Teacher Weekly for March 21, 2018
  - SE&O reorganization update
  - Last call for Night of Honor nominations
  - Regional Team Specialist Teacher Leader opportunity
  - Early Language and Literacy Certificate courses
  - Middle school science curriculum training
  - High school social studies professional learning
  - Schoology Stars Webinar
- Teacher Weekly for March 7, 2018
  - 2018-19 ProComp eligibility update
  - 2018 Summer Learning Catalog
  - Spring Parent Teacher Home Visit Week
  - Resources for Student Learning Objectives process
  - Review education and credential information on file
  - Survey: Redesigning the high school experience
  - Other: DPS Aspire; Countdown to Creating Connections; scholarships for paraprofessionals; elementary literacy summer 2018 professional learning; PSAT/SAT prep resources on The Commons
- Teacher Weekly Special Edition for Feb. 28, 2018
  - Pay changes: True Pay
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 21, 2018
  - Night of Honor award nominations
  - Applications for general Senior Team Lead and Team Lead pool
  - Enter scores for constructed response items in Illuminate
  - Infinite Campus update
  - DPS Tech Summit
  - Employee referral programs
  - Countdown to Creating Connections
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 7, 2018
  - Thank you to our school counselors
  - Student Aspire leadership development
  - STEM Pathways grant opportunities
  - Teach at DPS Summer Academy
  - Generation Teach summer positions
  - Academic Portal redesign
  - Other: Snapchat contect for International Women's Day; spring leadership development sessions; Equity Boot Camp; culturally responsive teaching PDU; Schoology Stars webinar; formative assessment skills with schoology modules; gradebook course in Schoology
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 24, 2018
  - Help our families get ready for SchoolChoice
  - Reporting in Schoolnet will be shut off Feb. 1
  - Gradebook course in Schoology
  - Upcoming equity programs
  - Want to be a TLC Teacher Leader next year?
  - Saturday Leadership Development Symposium and Leadership Development Weeks
  - Compensation information in Infor HR
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 10, 2018
- Teacher Weekly Special Edition for Dec. 21
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 13, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 29, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 15, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 1, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 18, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 4, 2017
- Special Edition of Teacher Weekly for Sept. 27, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 20, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 6, 2017
- Announcement Regarding Teachers' Union Contract for Sept. 1, 2017
- Special Edition of Teacher Weekly for Aug. 30, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 23, 2017
- Special Edition of Teacher Weekly for Aug. 14, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Aug. 14, 2017

Teacher Weekly 2016-17 Archive
- Teacher Weekly for May 31, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for May 24, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for May 17, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for May 10, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for May 3, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for April 26, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for April 19, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for April 13, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for April 5, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for March 22, 2017
- Teacher Weely for March 15, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for March 8, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for March 1, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 22, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 15, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 8, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Feb. 1, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 25, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 18, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Jan. 11, 2017
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 21, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 14, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Dec. 7, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 30, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 16, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 9, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Nov. 2, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 26, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 19, 2016
- Teacher Weely for Oct. 12, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Oct. 5, 2016
- Teacher Weekly for Sept. 28, 2016
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