Online Tools
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The LEAP system incorporates the following technology platforms.
SchoolMint GrowSchoolMint Grow is the collaborative observation and coaching tool for educators, inclusive of; Teachers, Specialized Service Providers and School Leaders. This tool includes enhanced communication and analytic features that make documentation and sharing simple, while helping educators work together to make progress toward their goals.
SchoolMint is available at here
Once you have been fully hired and have a DPS login you will be able to get into SchoolMint. Once in the tool there is a guided tour/training built into the system. You will see the icon on the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
SchoolMint (how-to) FAQ
LEAP Application ToolThe LEAP Application Tool (LAT) is where the multiple measures of LEAP data, current and past, come together. During the course of the year a school leader or teacher will use the LAT to enter:
- Ongoing Professionalism notes
- Mid-Year and End-of-Year Professionalism comments and ratings
- Mid-Year and End-of-Year Reflections on Practice (Areas of strength and growth)
- Viewing/Selecting Ratings (as applies)
Additionally, leaders and teachers are able to review:
- Completed observation data from Whetstone
- Student Perception Survey results
- Student Growth and SLO results at end-of-year
- Previous years’ LEAP data
- Printable reports
LEAP Application Tool Leader User Guide
LEAP Application Tool Teacher User Guide
Student Learning Objectives (SLO) ApplicationThe SLO application tool is used by teachers and leaders to enter, approve, update, and finalize Student Learning Objectives. At the end of the year, finalized SLO performance data displays under the Student Growth tab in the LEAP Application Tool.
Please go to the ARE Student Learning Objectives (SLO) section in The Commons to access the latest user guides that cover the following key areas:- Creating a Long-Term Goal
- Submitting a Long-Term Goal for approval
- Completing End-of-Course Command Levels
- Submitting End-of-Course Command Levels for approval
- Addressing Evaluator-Requested Revisions
SLO Application login
CONTACT
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Your input is important to us
720-423-2600Lisa Hogan
Site ManagerLisa Garcia Simms
Senior Manager of Frameworks (LEAP and SSP GPS)
QUICK LINKS
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For ALL Teachers & Evaluators:
LEAP Handbook (PDF)
LEAP Framework (Google Doc)
LEAP Professionalism Framework (Google Doc) new! Prior, a PDF
LEAP Framework-Spanish 2023-2024
DPS Playbook for Early Career Teacher Success
Resources
Leap Fairness Guide 2023-2024 (Draft pending approval by the LEAP Collaborative Comittee 10/4)
Peer Observer Opt-In Request Form 2023-24
ILT Calibration: Opt-in for Peer Observer Support
Tools
SchoolMint (formerly Whetstone)