About the Empowerment and Engagement (E&E) Team:

The Empowerment and Engagement team partners with Denver Public Schools parents and staff as academic champions for student success. We offer professional development training, parent leadership training, volunteer opportunities, district-wide engagement initiatives and more!

Our Why:

Research shows that family and community engagement significantly boosts children's academic success and well-being. While various methods exist, specific actions have the greatest impact. The Empowerment and Engagement Team focuses on equipping Denver Public Schools parents and staff to create great schools where Every Student Thrives

Our Teams:

Community Engagement Team (CET)- supports Denver Public Schools by fostering engagement, providing information, and partnering on district initiatives, with a focus on trust, equity, teamwork, and collaboration. 

• If you would like CET to support your next event please complete this  DPS Community Engagement Request Form  

Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP)- works closely with staff and family liaisons across Denver Public Schools (DPS) to strengthen their skills in family engagement. By implementing research-based best practices and strategies, the team aims to provide DPS staff with the tools and resources needed to create meaningful connections with families and community partners. This collaborative effort ensures that families play a crucial role in supporting the academic success and well-being of students, helping every learner thrive.

• The Parent Teacher Home Visit Program (PTHV) is supported by this team. If you are interested in this program please visit Parent Teacher Home Visits Program  

Family and Community Engagement University (FACE U)- provides resources like tips, tools, webinars, and trainings to help families support and stay involved with their students at title 1 schools—all just a click away!

Volunteer Services-mission is to provide resources to the Denver Public Schools Community that support the engagement of volunteers in ensuring that Every Learner Thrives. We welcome all volunteers in our school community. The ongoing social, academic, and emotional success of our studnets rely heavily on this amazing network of individuals. The volunteer programs and services include but are not limited to:

• DPScares-Employee Volunteer Program 
• Volunteer Background checks in partener with sterling volunteers  
• Spellbinders