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September 13, 2022

Students Prevail in Systemic Complaint Against Denver Public Schools

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It is important to know where you have been in order to know where you are going. The student pictured is a client. He is a Denver Public School (DPS) student, diagnosed with autism. In 2011 the student was assigned to an affective needs (AN) center program. The AN program is said to be designed for students with emotional disabilities, not students with autism, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments (e.g. ADHD) or other disabilities.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

December 2, 2021

The New Norm?

From the Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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When the Stay at Home orders were issued all persons, including AdvocacyDenver and community centered board staff transitioned from in-person to a remote workforce. We learned that for the day-to-day business or staff meetings we did not need to travel into the office, rather business could be conducted virtually. We became experts  learning to access and the new social norms when meeting via Zoom, Google Meets, etc. We also learned lessons in relation to access and equity.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

February 16, 2021

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Parent OPT Out

From the Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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Periodically AdvocacyDenver forwards concerns to the Colorado Department of Education regarding their policies, rules/guidance, including the state assessment Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS).  The requirement for academic standards and a method to “measure” student progress was first defined in No Child Left Behind and remains in place under the Every Child Succeeds Act.  It is said that if a state does not comply that they could lose federal funds.  Some time ago California Department of Education weighed the loss of instruction time, the social emotional toll that “high states assessments” take on their students, did away with their state assessment and said keep the pennies of federal funds.   

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

December 1, 2020

Colorado Gives Day is Coming

I think it is appropriate to suggest that you each take a deep breath, and let out a sigh of relief that 2020 is coming to an end. This year has been one of adaptation and resourcefulness. We moved from meeting in person to meeting via a list of virtual platforms. Today, when we come together we wear a mask, greet each other with an elbow bump, and quickly step back 6 feet. 

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: AdvocacyDenver News

July 20, 2020

Action Alert: Extend Retainer Payments for Home and Community-Based Services

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Action is needed & time is of the essence!

Please call your local Representative and Senator to ask them to sign onto a letter supporting the extension of retainer payments to Calder Lynch, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by Wednesday, July 22nd.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eAlert

July 16, 2020

Day Program Services Expected to Reopen July 20, 2020

In June, Health Care Policy and Financing provided Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Day Program service providers and Case Management Agencies (CMAs) of required provisions for additional reopening of Day Program services in congregate settings.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: AdvocacyDenver News, eAlert, Parent/Family Support

June 23, 2020

Finding That Inspire Elementary School Principal Discriminated Against a Student Based on Race

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

On February 6, 2020, a complaint of discrimination was filed by a member of Denver Public School (“DPS”) staff against the Principal of Inspire Elementary School. The complaint was filed in accordance with DPS Board of Education policy AC. The complainant alleged that the Principal discriminated against the student based on race (Black) and disability. AdvocacyDenver appreciates the staff that stood firm advocating for the appropriate treatment of the student and forwarded the complaint of discrimination.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

June 10, 2020

Community Endorses a Board Resolution to Remove School Resource Officers and Review of Role and Responsibility and Actions of Denver Public Schools Safety and Security

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

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Dear Denver Public Schools Board of Education:

We are writing as advocates in the disability community to ask that you support the call of your colleagues, Tay Anderson and Jennifer Bacon, to end the human rights violations of school policing. In this historic moment spurred by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, we call on you to do what is right and just and vote to terminate the Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) contract with the Denver Police Department and remove all police from the DPS.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Education, eVOICE, Juvenile Justice

June 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter

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From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia

The Arcs in Colorado, have always been and will continue to be civil and human rights organizations. We are pained and heartbroken by the acts of violence and racial injustice impacting our black and brown neighbors, friends and community.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: eVOICE

December 12, 2019

Navigating the Public School System

In this webinar, presented by AdvocacyDenver and Denver Public Schools, parents of children with disabilities will receive an overview of the services available for their children at DPS and how to take advantage of them.

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Article by Pamela Bisceglia / Filed Under: English, For Children, Webinars

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