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The School Innovation Grant and Beacons' deadline for letters of intent has been extended to August 17, 2007
The 2008-2009 School Innovation Grants/Beacon Schools
Letter Of Intent Form and RFP are available now!!!
Beacon Schools and School Innovation Grants (SIGs) are designed to support positive reform in traditional and alternative Denver Public Schools and school communities. Each avenue empowers concerned and committed principals, teachers, parents and community members to work collaboratively toward changes which will improve student learning, student engagement, school climate, staff development, enrollment and community participation. While the initiatives have unique features, both are a valuable means by which positive, enduring reform can be achieved within our school communities. For the 2008-2009 school year and beyond, these opportunities can be pursued jointly or individually, depending on the scope of reform desired at your school. The vision for each of these programs follows:
Beacon Schools: The Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association jointly recognize that all families demand rigorous and compelling academic choices for their children. To this end, DPS and DCTA will encourage teachers and principals to collaborate in the development and implementation of Beacon Schools. In Beacon Schools, teachers and principals will work closely together to establish coherent and consistent instructional practice that leads to high academic performance for all students. Beacon Schools will be committed to promoting school innovation and reform. Together we envision a day when all schools in Denver are Beacon Schools - schools that shine a light on the academic aspirations of the citizens of Denver, especially our students.
School Innovation Grants (SIG): Funded by mill levy revenue, School Innovation Grants are to be used to create a portfolio of high performing schools in Denver. Funds will be used to implement a clear and coherent vision resulting in improved student learning and increased enrollment. Grants will be awarded to those applicants whose proposals meet or exceed the SIG standards (Appendix 1), are aligned with Colorado's Model Content Standards, and exceed the expectations of the Denver Plan.
