FACE University

Welcome to FACE University! This website offers resources DPS community and families access to parent and family tips, tools, and trainings to support, advocate, and engage your students! All sessions are recorded and closed captioned in English and Spanish. If you need content in another language, please use the translation request, or reach out to me - email Jasmine Rigby.

Family Advocacy Program

A NEW Program for Improved Family-School Partnerships -

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Featured Learning Session:

Digital & Social Media Safety Interactive Course!

Upcoming Events

April and May 4 Part Series: Empowering Black Families - Strategies for Navigating the Colorado Education System - In collaboration with Black Parent Network, FACE University is hosting a 4 part virtual series- Navigating the School District. Our goal?  To empower Black families with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the Colorado education system effectively. All DPS families & staff are welcome to attend.

Please USE THIS FORM to RSVP - this is how you will receive the Zoom link!

  1. Tuesday, April 2nd, 5:30 - 7 pm: Session 1: Key Components

  2. Monday, April 15th, 5:30 - 7 pm: Session 2: History, Challenges, and Opportunities

  3. Tuesday, April 30th, 5:30 - 7 pm: Session 3: Advocacy, Resources, and Support

  4. Monday May 13th, 5:30 - 7 pm: Session 4: Educational Policies, Practices, and Next Steps

IN PERSON Multiple Dates: Family Wellness Fest - This is a Conference/Resource fair where families will have a choice of 4 45 minute sessions about family wellness. Each session will be repeated two times and there will be resources at the resource fair for all of these contents. The sessions are: Restorative Practices, Social Emotional Learning, Bullying Prevention, and Substance Abuse. There will also be a resources fair of DPS and community resources in a larger space. There is childcare, food and giveaways. Please see the Flyer linked here and attached.

  1. April 6th 1-4pm: Montbello MS 

  2. April 13th 1-4pm: Lake MS

  3. April 27th 1-4pm: George Washington HS

Voice and Value

Strategies for Behavior, Advocacy, and Partnership

Health and Wellness

Health-focused resources, education, awareness and training

College and Career

Preparing students for post-secondary education and/or work

Multicultural Family Supports

Events, Resources, and Supports for Asian, Black, and Latinx Families

Parenting Partners

Strengthening and Supporting Parenting Skills At Home

Discover Community

Community Supports and Resources

Climate and Safety

Summer Safety, Bullying, and Emergency Protocols

LGBTQ+

Resources for Parenting and Supporting LGBTQ2S Youth

Mental Health

Resources for Mental Health and Wellness for social-emotional student support.