Welcome to the
Office of School Reform
and Innovation
The Office of School Reform and Innovation (OSRI) cultivates, authorizes, launches, and oversees high-quality autonomous schools (i.e., Performance, Innovation and Charter) in the Denver Public School (DPS) system. Empowered by the Denver Plan, OSRI embraces school autonomy, high performance standards, clear accountability, parental choice, and broad stakeholder engagement.
Vision:
We will set a national standard of excellence by creating and supporting a portfolio of high-performing autonomous public schools that are accountable for results and serve the diverse needs of all Denver students.
Mission:
To increase the number of high-performing schools in DPS by:
- Recruiting and developing high-quality schools and leaders
- Creating the conditions necessary for schools to effectively meet students’ needs
- Holding schools accountable for excellence in academic, operational, and financial performance
DPS BOARD BRIEFED ON LATEST INNOVATION PLAN
On February 13th, 2012, board members reviewed a request for innovation status from Creativity Challenge Community (C3), a new elementary school that was approved late last year to be co-located at Merrill Middle School in southeast Denver. Click here for the full article.
DPS WAIVES OUT OF FALL APPLICATION CYCLE
On February 8, 2012, the State Board of Education approved DPS' request to waive out of the statutorily-required fall application cycle (http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_sbe.htm). Applicants interested in opening a new school in DPS must submit an application in the spring.
Schools Planning Group Looks at Denver Blueprint
- Memphis Daily News, March 30, 2012
In Print: See page 3B of the Denver and the West section for the article “Duncan: Top schools start in communities, not D.C.,” as well as an article titled “State goal: a book in every 4-year-old’s hands.”
- The Denver Post, February 29, 2012
Enter the Innovation Officer: Districts Design New Jobs
- Education Week, February 28, 2012
Secretary Duncan Praises Colorado School Reform - Video Included
- CBS 4, February 28, 2012
Secretary Duncan Praises Colorado School Reform
- 7 News, February 28, 2012
U.S. Secretary of Education Applauds Colorado School Reforms - Video Included
- 9 News, February 28, 2012