ABOUT US

WHAT WE DO

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Denver Public Schools Foundation raises and manages funds in support of the district’s ambitious reform plan – The Denver Plan – to improve student achievement.  Through top-notch professional development for principals, enhanced teacher training, improved curriculum and quality of instruction, student enrichment programs, and community partnerships, we are helping to reshape Denver Public Schools into the leading big city school district in the country.

MISSION

VISION

A community dedicated to making DPS the leading big city school district in the country where all DPS students receive a first rate education and graduate with the knowledge, talent, and confidence to become future leaders. 

Our overall goal is to support the district's relentless pursuit of student achievement as outlined in the Denver Plan (the district's roadmap for strategic reform).  To view the 2nd draft of the plan, click here.

FUNDING AREAS:

Our areas of funding directly support the three overall goals set forth in the Denver Plan to improve student achievement:

Goal #1 - Elevating the Quality of Teaching and Instruction in the Classroom

Great Teachers Fund at the DPS Foundation - offsets funding shortages and supports a variety of resources and programs for our teachers that would not otherwise be possible.

New Elementary School Science Curriculum - supports the district-wide implementation of a new science curriculum.

DPS Tutoring Program (formerly DPS Success) - after school tutoring program that provides supplemental instruction in math and literacy to students in grades 3 - 10. Gifts of $100 or more for DPS after school programs qualify for a 50% state income tax credit.

Goal #2 - Training Principals for Leadership

Principal Professional Development - develops the instructional leadership

abilities of all DPS principals and assistant principals through comprehensive year-round training and mentorship programs.

Goal #3 - Engaging the Community to Enrich the Classroom

After School Programs - supports a variety of after school programs that engage DPS students in academic, athletic and arts activities. Gifts of $100 or more for DPS after school programs qualify for a 50% state income tax credit.

Lights on After School - advances quality after school programs for DPS students in partnership with the City & County of Denver and Mile High United Way. Gifts of $100 or more for DPS after school programs qualify for a 50% state income tax credit.

Denver-CAMP - engages DPS students in grades 4–8 in productive enrichment activities during the summer months

Prep League - an after school sports program for DPS middle school students that fosters academic and athletic growth. Gifts of $100 or more for DPS after school programs qualify for a 50% state income tax credit.

Fit, Fun & Literacy - after school program that incorporates physical fitness and nutrition education with fun reading activities for students in grades K-5. Gifts of $100 or more for DPS after school programs qualify for a 50% state income tax credit.

A to Z Fund - awards grants to DPS schools to support programs and projects that enrich student learning.

Broad Based Support - allows the DPS Foundation to effectively operate and manage its administrative efforts in a way that best supports the educational priorities of the district.

If you are interested in learning more about any of these funding initiatives, please contact Mary Spillane at 720-423-3897 or mspillane@dpsfoundation.org.