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Special Education at DSST

DSST Public Schools offers special education services at all our campuses.

DSST Special Education Philosophy

We aim to ensure that all students with disabilities are known, welcomed, and challenged to succeed within our schools and to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path. In pursuit of equity and inclusion for all students, we measure our success through the following metrics:

Student and family sense of belonging
Re-enrollment
Academic growth
High school graduation rate
Success in college or post-secondary programming

Multilingual Learning at DSST

DSST schools are inclusive communities that celebrate, honor, and affirm all languages, identities, and cultures. In pursuit of DSST’s mission, commitment to equity, and our graduate profile, exemplary multilingual programs at DSST Public Schools will adopt culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and culture practices which will allow multilingual learners (MLLs) to leverage their “funds of knowledge” and language assets in order to develop critical thinking skills, be deeply included in school community, and complete rigorous academic work. Our English Language Development (ELD) courses are an essential component of our multilingual programming.

College Success at DSST

For resources related to college success, please visit our College Success web page.

Attendance Resources

Transportation
- DPS
- APS
- RTD Denver
Emergency Housing
- English
- Spanish
Parents of students with exceptionalities support: Parents Encouraging Parents

Community Resources

Election & Voter Resources

Cultural Resources

Servicios de la Raza
- Behavioral Health
- HIV & STI Services
- Support Team Assisted Response - provides person-centric mobile crisis response to community members who are experiencing problems related to mental health, depression, poverty, homelessness, and/or substance misuse as an alternative to police
- Victims in Safe Transition & Self-Sufficiency - offers comprehensive support to victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and general crime, catering to both English and Spanish speakers.

DACA, Undocumented and Immigration Resources

Throughout our network we have had a number of questions posed by families in regards to immigration policy changes at the federal level and how that impacts individuals in the community. We have created this guide as a response to these inquiries. As a reminder, this guide is NOT meant to provide legal advice or counsel, you should always seek the advice of an attorney on any legal issues you may be experiencing. It’s important to remember to always make sure that the sources you are using for updates and news are trusted and reliable sources, and protect yourself from fraud or phishing attempts.
If you have specific questions please feel free to reach out to DSST’s Senior Manager of Advocacy and External Affairs, Aisury Vasquez at aisury.vasquez@scienceandtech.org.

Juntos2Community
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Events
TheDream.US Scholarship - full tuition and fees scholarship for undocumented students.
FWD.US K-12 Advising Guide: Supporting Undocumented Students
Home is Here - Toolkit for PreK- 12 educators, leaders and policy makers.
United We Dream National immigrant youth-led network advocating for justice and dignity for all immigrants.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center - DACA National nonprofit resource center that provides training and technical assistance in immigration law and policy.
My Undocumented Life - DACA Website providing up-to-date information and resources to undocumented students.
Immigrants Rising - Beyond DACA Organization providing resources and educational materials to empower undocumented young people.
Center for Health Progress - DACA Resource Guide (English/ Spanish)
Juntos2Community hosts DACAWorks which helps DACA recipients learn how to accurately renew and submit their work permit.
Legal Night at Centro San Juan Diego is a Denver-based nonprofit organization offering free phone legal consultations. Appointments are required.
Colorado Legal Services is a state-wide nonprofit organization offering legal services to Colorado residents and specialized immigration legal services.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver - Immigration Services is a Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited organization offering free immigration consultations and low-cost immigration legal services.
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Clinic (JAMLAC) is a nonprofit organization providing legal services, legal workshops and monthly legal clinics throughout Denver.
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN) is a nonprofit organization offering immigration legal services.
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) is a Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited organization offering immigration legal services.
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is a Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited organization providing immigration legal services.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center - Family Preparedness Plan
Women’s Refugee Commission - Resources for Families Facing Deportation and Separation

Family Tech Platforms

Bloomz

Bloomz is our new communication platform. This will be the main communication channel between parents/guardians and our staff/network. Through Bloomz, you can access school-related information in your preferred language, as it automatically translates messages.

To access Bloomz

You can download Bloomz from the App Store or Google Play Store or log in online.
Check your email/text for a link to log into Bloomz.
If you have any questions, reach out to your school.

LiveSchool

LiveSchool provides real-time updates on your child's behavior at school, allowing you to see positive and negative behavior logs recorded by teachers. This insight into your child's behavior helps foster a positive and supportive learning environment.

To access LiveSchool:

Go to parent.liveschoolinc.com or download the 'Liveschool Parent' App from the App Store.
Enter the parent code, which will be provided by your student's advisor.
Download the 'LiveSchool Parent' App for easy access on your phone.
Click 'Timeline' to view behavior entries from teachers.

Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus is the parent portal run by Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public Schools that empowers parents to view essential student information, including grades, attendance and schedules.

To access DPS Infinite Campus:

Go to myportal.dpsk12.org
Choose your preferred language for a more personalized experience.
Check your child's grades, attendance, schedules and more.

To access APS Infinite Campus (AST students only)

Go to sis.aps.k12.co.us/campus/portal/parents/aurora.jsp
Choose your preferred language for a more personalized experience.
Check your child's grades, attendance, schedules and more.

These tech platforms have been carefully selected to streamline communication and provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your child's academic journey. Should you have any questions or encounter any issues while using these platforms, please feel free to reach out to your school.