Superintendent Parent Forum The Denver Plan February 25, 2014

Welcome to the Superintendent Parent Forum! lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj Welcome to the Superintendent Parent Forum! Updating the Denver Plan will help us achieve of our vision of Every Child Succeeds. - We believe that every child has a bright future within their reach, and we need to do everything we can to ensure all students realize their incredible potential. - By engaging in a comprehensive, community-driven process to update the Denver Plan, we will provide additional clarity related to our vision of Every Child Succeeds, the key goals that form the foundation of this vision, and the key strategies that will ensure we achieve those goals. - In addition, confirming these foundational goals and key strategies will ensure that all district initiatives are aligned. This alignment will help us achieve our vision more quickly and efficiently.

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 Updating the Denver Plan will help us achieve of our vision of Every Child Succeeds. - We believe that every child has a bright future within their reach, and we need to do everything we can to ensure all students realize their incredible potential. - By engaging in a comprehensive, community-driven process to update the Denver Plan, we will provide additional clarity related to our vision of Every Child Succeeds, the key goals that form the foundation of this vision, and the key strategies that will ensure we achieve those goals. - In addition, confirming these foundational goals and key strategies will ensure that all district initiatives are aligned. This alignment will help us achieve our vision more quickly and efficiently.

DPS Core Values lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj Updating the Denver Plan will help us achieve of our vision of Every Child Succeeds. - We believe that every child has a bright future within their reach, and we need to do everything we can to ensure all students realize their incredible potential. - By engaging in a comprehensive, community-driven process to update the Denver Plan, we will provide additional clarity related to our vision of Every Child Succeeds, the key goals that form the foundation of this vision, and the key strategies that will ensure we achieve those goals. - In addition, confirming these foundational goals and key strategies will ensure that all district initiatives are aligned. This alignment will help us achieve our vision more quickly and efficiently.

Text here The Denver Plan Every Child Succeeds! lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj Updating the Denver Plan will help us achieve of our vision of Every Child Succeeds. - We believe that every child has a bright future within their reach, and we need to do everything we can to ensure all students realize their incredible potential. - By engaging in a comprehensive, community-driven process to update the Denver Plan, we will provide additional clarity related to our vision of Every Child Succeeds, the key goals that form the foundation of this vision, and the key strategies that will ensure we achieve those goals. - In addition, confirming these foundational goals and key strategies will ensure that all district initiatives are aligned. This alignment will help us achieve our vision more quickly and efficiently.

Every Child Succeeds: How do we get there? What is the Denver Plan? Text here Every Child Succeeds: How do we get there? lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj The Denver Plan will help everyone who has a role in our kids’ success, including parents, to define: What we believe Where we are going How we will get there The Denver Plan is our roadmap.

The Denver Plan’s History Starting in 2005, Denver Public Schools began creating five-year strategic plans to define our vision and identify our goals and strategies. 2005 Denver Plan 2010 Denver Plan

Text here What has changed since 2010? 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 Since the Denver Plan was last updated in 2010, our vision and approach have evolved to best meet the needs of students, families and educators. The Denver Plan will be more impactful if it reflects these changes. - Colorado has implemented Common Core State Standards, which better prepare students for learning, citizenship and careers in the 21st century. - We have strengthened our focus on the whole child, including greater emphasis on character development, arts and enrichment, INSERT ADDITIONAL DETAIL HERE. - We have chosen and embraced Shared Core Values. These values, which guide all of our decisions and actions, are: Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun.

Text here 2014 Denver Plan Update 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 On this slide, really emphasize the “all” statement. Also mention that it will be “short and sweet” and accessible to everyone.

2014 Denver Plan Introduced 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 The first phase of feedback collection has two components: Externally we will be focused on core beliefs and goals Internally, in addition to core beliefs and goals, we will also be collecting input on strategies. The rationale behind the different engagement focuses is that we feel our educators are best positioned to develop our strategies, while the broader community can provide input on them during the second wave of engagement Important to note that engagement is occurring in parallel with some drafting, so there will be different elements to share at different stages along the process; for example, today we can share out high-level draft goals, but at a future point we will be able to discuss the quantified breakdown of those goals Internal engagement process to draft 3-5 Strategies January - March April-May June

DPS Core Beliefs Core Beliefs

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 Remind parents of the purpose of Core Beliefs – they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

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 Remind parents of the purpose of Core Beliefs – they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

Turn and talk with your neighbors Share your ideas Turn and talk with your neighbors

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 Remind parents of the purpose of Core Beliefs – they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

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 Remind parents of the purpose of Core Beliefs – they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

DPS Goals The Denver Plan & Goals

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

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

Share your ideas Table Activity

Text here Additional feedback on Areas of Focus 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 In thinking of where we want to be in 5 years, these are areas of focus that have been proposed by our Board of Education. If there is consensus that these are the right areas of focus, we will further develop them into goals with measurable targets. For example, we would identify a target graduation rate with a specific number for the focus on graduation readiness.

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 Remind parents of the purpose of Goals– they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

Share your ideas Share Out

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

Announcements

Text here Announcements The Parent Leadership Institute Topic: Summer Learning Loss April 12th | Location: Lake International School Next Superintendent Parent Forum Thursday, April 17 | Park Hill Golf Club Evaluation lkfjasl;kfjal;sdkfja;lsdkfj Remind parents of the purpose of Core Beliefs – they are the principles that will guide our decision-making

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