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Superintendent Parent Forum The Denver Plan February 25, 2014

Join us at the Superintendent-Parent Forum on February 25, 2014, to discuss the Denver Plan's key initiatives for student success and parental involvement. Engage in dialogue, share ideas, and help shape the future together!

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Superintendent Parent Forum The Denver Plan February 25, 2014

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  1. Superintendent Parent ForumThe Denver PlanFebruary 25, 2014

  2. lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj Welcome to the Superintendent Parent Forum!

  3. Purpose of the Superintendent Parent Forum The parent forum has been a great way for us to communicate directly with parents district-wide. The purpose of the forum is: ·   To provide an opportunity for open dialogue with the parent community; ·   To share with them key district initiatives; ·  To provide information that will help them better understand how to best support their child’s success both at school and at home; and ·  To give them the tools to disseminate information learned at the Parent Forums with the wider parent school community including, but not limited to, CSCs, ELA PACs and other parent leadership groups lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  4. DPS Core Values lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  5. The Denver Plan Text here Every Child Succeeds! lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  6. What is the Denver Plan? Text here Every Child Succeeds: How do we get there? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj The Denver Plan is our roadmap.

  7. The Denver Plan’s History 2005 Denver Plan 2010 Denver Plan

  8. What has changed since 2010? Text here lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj • Why do we need to update the Denver Plan? • New standards for teaching, learning and assessment • Stronger focus on the whole child • Adoption of Shared Core Values

  9. 2014 Denver Plan Update Text here • The Denver Plan will help everyone in DPS, including your principals and teachers AND you as parents, to best support your child by providing greater clarity related to the following: • Our Vision – what we all believe is possible for our kids • Core Beliefs and Values – what we all want to guide our decision-making • Goals – 3 to 5 major goals that we believe are key to achieving our vision • Strategies – 3 to 5 key strategies that we believe will help us achieve those goals lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  10. Denver Plan Update Timeline Board-led process to draft Vision, Core Beliefs and Goals 2014 Denver Plan Drafted Internal and External engagement process to receive feedback on Draft Plan 2014 Denver Plan Introduced Internal and external engagement process to receive feedback on Core Beliefs and Goals Internal engagement process to draft 3-5 Strategies January - March April-May June

  11. DPS Core Beliefs Core Beliefs

  12. Parent Core Belief--Example Belief: I believe that my child can achieve at the highest level Commitment: I will commit to supporting, encouraging and advocating for my child Goal: My goal is that my child will be at the top of their class and get A’s and B’s Strategies: What are the strategies based on your commitment? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  13. Parent Core Belief--Example Strategies: Support—I will ensure my child has enough sleep, eats right, and has time to study. I will help them with their homework and make sure they arrive on time. Encouragement—I will talk to child about doing their best, going to college, their interests, and rewarding their successes. Advocate—I will communicate frequently with my child’s teacher, check their homework, share information about my child’s strengths, interests, and what motivates them with the teacher. I will also make sure my child is taking the right classes and is being challenged. lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  14. Share your ideas Turn and talk with your neighbors

  15. Text here DPS Core Beliefs • We believe all children come to us with talent and potential.  • We believe our diversity is a wonderful gift and equity is at the core of our mission. • We believe we can and will eliminate the achievement gap.  • We believe incremental change is not enough and that we must do whatever it takes to ensure out to ensure all children succeed. • We believe great teachers and leaders working as a team make the difference. • We believe engaged families and community are essential. • We believe in choice and access to high quality schools for all families. lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  16. Text here What are your thoughts? QUESTIONS:Answer the following questions on your feedback form: • Are these core beliefs powerful enough to motivate our community into action? • Will they get us where we want to go collectively (Parents, school, staff and students) • Are these core beliefs inspiring to you? • The core beliefs seem complete; nothing is missing? • Which core belief are you drawn to? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  17. DPS Goals The Denver Plan & Goals

  18. Text here What are your goals for your child? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  19. Text here What are the best goals we should consider for the district? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  20. Share your ideas Table Activity

  21. Additional feedback on Areas of Focus Text here GRADUATION READINESS: Goal targeting graduation rate while reducing students’need for remediation SCHOOL READINESS: Grade-level goals that indicate preparedness to graduate college and career ready at Kindergarten, 3rd grade, 8th grade and 11th grade SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Goal focused on DPS students learning and exhibiting important Success Factors ACHIEVEMENT GAP: Goal that furthers our work to close achievement gaps on important academic measures DISTRICT OF CHOICE: Goal that targets the percentage of school-age children in Denver attending DPS and that indicates that DPS is the employer of choice in urban education lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  22. Text here What are your thoughts? QUESTIONS: Have a table conversation and answer the following questions on your feedback form: • Are these goals powerful enough to motivate our community into action? • Will they get us where we want to go collectively? (Parents, school, staff and students) • Are these goals inspiring to you? • The goals seem complete; nothing is missing? • Which goals are you drawn to? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  23. Share your ideas Share Out

  24. Next Steps • Feedback on Core Beliefs/Goals (today and ongoing) • Share what you learned today with other parents and people in your community • Encourage other parents and members of your community to attend upcoming Town Halls to share their feedback and engage in the Denver Plan development process

  25. Announcements

  26. Text here Announcements • The Parent Leadership Institute Topic: Summer Learning LossApril 12th | Location: Lake International School • Next Superintendent Parent Forum Thursday, April 17 | Park Hill Golf Club • Evaluation lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

  27. Thank you! Text here lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj

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