CCESL partners with Denver Public Schools (DPS) and community-based organizations with efforts of school-based civic engagement partnerships. 

2010-2011 Public Achievement Partners

Manual High School: At Manual, PA is part of the Activity Block and attracting students who are interested in taking a leadership role in their school.  PA teams have already taken on the issues of dress code, school lunch options, and the formation of a student lounge and are excited to expand this year. During the 2011-2012 school year, 3 coaches are guiding 12 students.

South High School: South, a long-time partner, has PA in two AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) classes.  After working to improve the college readiness structures at South, PA is now working with sophomores and juniors to address issues they see as at their school with fresh eyes.  There are 48 South students involved in PA during the 2011-2012 academic year.

KIPP Denver Collegiate High School: KIPP is a new partner with Public Achievement this year! Fifteen coaches are partnered with four sophomore and junior classes, combined more than 80 students. PA teams are addressing issues of school pride, teen pregnancy, and immigration.

More Ways to Partner

Asbury Elementary: Asbury, just blocks away from DU, is rich in diversity and character. For the last several years, we have helped to support Asbury with a History Club and various DU athletic team partnerships.  This year, we will be supporting a full after-school program on Mondays and Wednesdays at Asbury.  We will support academic programs and other existing school programs as well. 

Denver Venture School (DVS): DVS is an impressive new charter school in Denver that is looking for help recruiting students, starting up after-school programs and running Community Events for DVS.  Also, DU Graduate Professional Sports Psychology students are running the basketball and soccer programs at DVS.

South High School: In addition to PA, the Future Center at South also has a great mentoring program to work with students who are in the process of applying to college.  DU students work one-on-one with South students preparing applications, editing essays, organizing college access fairs, applying for scholarships, and many more college access related activities.

Highline Academy Charter School: In addition to PA, DU has many ties to Highline through the Morgridge College of Education.  There are also great opportunities to tutor students on a one-on-one basis.  For more information contact Jenny Jaworowski at jjaworow@du.edu.

University Park Elementary: DU students engage elementary students in a wide range of programs aimed at literacy, multi-cultural awareness and the arts; one-on-one mentor and tutor relationships help connect students to the variety of opportunities within their community.

Skinner Neighborhood Center: At the Skinner Neighborhood Center, DU's support takes a variety of forms. DU students encourage academic achievement and community development through programs designed to engage both students and adults. Students aid before and after school opportunities which vary from individual tutoring, to sports recreation or cooking classes, but all aim to integrate community members.

Cory Elementary: As part of the new Cory-Merrill partnership, DU students will be providing a service-learning structure for groups of students in grades K-5.  An after-school tutoring program is also part the new collaboration with Cory.

The Bridge Project: Teens at the Zone in the South Lincoln neighborhood have the opportunity to build one-on-one relationships with DU role models. DU students focus on education to promote the self-confidence needed for teens to pursue opportunities in school, society, and future careers. For more information contact Debbie Main at dmain@du.edu.

Somali American Community Center of Colorado: DU students have started and lead an after-school outreach program here at the Somali American Community Center of Colorado.   On Tuesday and Thursday from 4-7 students currently work on tutoring and homework help, but are soon expanding to include art projects, music and additional activities.  Students work with the Somali American community ranging in age from preschool to high school.  If interested contact Kelsey Guyette kelsey.guyette@du.edu. 

To get involved with any of these school opportunities, contact Ryan Hanschen at ryan.hanschen@du.edu unless otherwise noted.