Welcome to the
Office of School Reform
and Innovation
INNOVATE • COMMUNICATE • COLLABORATE
PERSEVERE • ENCOURAGE • EVOLVE • CHALLENGE • EMPOWER
Denver Public Schools is committed to developing a range of strong educational options that will dramatically improve the performance of DPS students and respond to identified community needs. The Office of School Reform and Innovation (OSRI) cultivates authorizes, opens, operates and oversees quality new schools in DPS including: new or redesigned district schools, contract schools, performance schools and charter schools.
Empowered by the district’s vision and Action Plan, OSRI embraces school-based decision-making, broad stakeholder engagement, and expanded autonomy with clear accountability, and high performance standards.
5 Core Functions
- Analysis
- School Creation & Transformation
- School Support
- School Oversight & Accountability
- Communication & Community Engagement
Core Operating Beliefs
- We serve the people who serve students.
- We are thoughtful about our work.
- We find ways to make our work better.
