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