Empowerment and Engagement Team

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About Us

We are dedicated to partnering with parents and staff who are the academic champions in student success. The Empowerment and Engagement team provides professional development to school-based staff, parent leadership trainings, volunteer opportunities, district-wide engagement opportunities, and more!


Our Why:

Research has continually found that family and community engagement in children’s learning directly and positively impacts children’s academic achievement and well-being. Although there are many ways to involve parents, there are specific activities and behaviors that have a greater impact on increased academic achievement.

Empowerment and Engagement Team is dedicated to developing educated, engaged, and empowered parents and staff who are partners in creating great schools in every neighborhood where Every Student Thrives

Contact Us

Trevon Brandhorst

Director of Community Engagement and Outreach

Trevon

Parent Teacher Home Visits

Too often, a home visit from a teacher means one thing to a family: trouble. But with the Parent Teacher Home Visit (PTHV) Program, the goal is to start by building a strong and positive relationship between the family and the school. The visits begin with the teacher asking about the family’s hopes and dreams for their child. By involving the parents and families, we create a better chance of success for students.

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FACE University

The Family and Community Engagement department offers resources where DPS community and families are able to access parent and family tips, tools, webinars, and trainings to support, advocate, and engage your students from a click away! 

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Volunteer Services

Denver Public Schools Volunteer Services mission is to provide resources to our DPS Community that support the engagement of volunteers in ensuring that Every Child Succeeds.

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Community Engagement

We support Denver Public Schools educators, students and parents with engagement opportunities, access to information, and partnership on district-wide initiatives. We are dedicated to building trust, equity, teamwork, and collaboration..

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