DPS is committed to Equity, which includes providing high-quality services and programs for English Learners. ELA recognizes that this is a challenging and unprecedented time for the DPS community. In the face of this unique circumstance and its demands, we want to support you and your hard work for our students as much as possible.

Resources for ISA Teams

Every district school has an Instructional Services Advisory (ISA) Team. The ISA Team focuses on the achievement of ELs to ensure that ELs are acquiring English and academic proficiency at a rate equal to their native English speaking peers. 

Check out the ISA Team Resources for incentive pay information, EL lists, letter templates and more. 

Resources for Principals/ILT 

The Principal/ILT section contains important information, including ELA Program Guidelines, the ELA Handbook for Schools, Professional Learning for School Leaders and more. 

Check out the Principal/ILT resources to access these important resources.  

Resources for Office Support

The Office Support section contains important information for school office support staff, including ELA parent videos, copies of forms, newcomer referrals, Zone School maps, and much more.

Check out Secretary resources to access videos, forms, checklists and more.

Resources for Teachers

The teacher resources section contains helpful information for classroom instruction, including the Language Allocation Guidelines. 

Check out the Teacher resources.