DPS Achieves Green Status on State's Performance Framework - DPS Snapshots Show with Natalie B. - District Updates for 9/5

1. Celebrating SPF Ratings 

On 9/3, the Colorado Department of Education released its annual District Performance Framework (DPFs) and School Performance Framework (SPFs) reports. 

For the second time in history, Denver Public Schools’ preliminary district rating is Accredited! This rating is most commonly known as “green.” It’s one of the highest rankings a district can receive! We’re proud to announce, 98 DPS schools were rated as “green”. 11 schools improved from their 2024 rating into the “green” performance status.

To celebrate, team DPS visited Bear Valley Middle School in southwest Denver for a slimy celebration. To commemorate being green, members of the Bear Valley Middle School’s Student Council splashed the Superintendent with green slime. 

Head over to the DPS Instagram to watch a reel.

2. Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month! One critical component of ensuring the success of our DPS students  is identifying and removing barriers that keep our students from coming to school each day. When students are not at school, they not only miss out on valuable learning opportunities for the time they were absent, but they can experience long-term impacts that hinder their development in reading by third grade, achieving in middle school and graduating from high school. 

Please ensure your students are coming to school. learn more about attendance,  English & Spanish - Attendance One Pager.pdf 

3.  Colorado Teacher of the Year Finalist 

Congratulations to Mrs. Roman on being named a 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year Finalist! 

Mrs. Roman was recognized for her unwavering commitment to access and equity in education and celebrated with her students, colleagues and special guests. Mrs. Roman received a $1,500 check, $500 to celebrate all teachers at Carson Elementary and a scholarship opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Salamanca in Spain! 

Video of the surprise visit to Ms. Roman’s class: https://youtube.com/watch?v=wOliJ_6Tyw4 

4. MLE DAC on Sept. 17

Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 5p.m. Multilingual Education (MLE) will host the District Advisory Committee (DAC) at Abraham Lincoln High School. Parents will learn about our federal and MLE programs, attendance and much more! Dinner, childcare and interpretation will be available. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register by visiting the link in our show notes. Visit the MLE website. 

5.  Discount Days

Join team DPS at the Rockies vs. Angels series on Sept. 20 and 21 at Coors Field. A portion of your purchase supports the Denver Public Schools Foundation! Buy your tickets via the link in our shownotes!

You can also step into Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park and see the park in a new light! Save $4 with code BRIGHTDPS, a portion of every ticket benefits the DPS Foundation. This offer runs through Oct. 5 on Wednesday–Sunday evenings from 7-11 p.m. Buy tickets here Tickets !

That’s all for this week! Thanks for tuning in.