Since 1996, CCESL has been committed to working with Denver Public Schools (DPS) through a dynamic array of school-based civic engagement programs.  CCESL has strong partnerships with many Denver Public Schools which span grades, subjects, focus areas, times, and locations.

CCESL's Community Engagement Corps connects DU students and Denver Public School students through in-class and out-of-class tutoring support that builds relationships with K-12 students; provides academic assistance in small groups or individually; facilitates a better understanding of concepts and reviews concepts, assists students in developing public, academic, and research skills; and engages students in studying and problem-solving strategies. Community Engagement Corps Tutors receive training, critical reflection opportunities, and support throughout the school year.

Interested in Joining the Community Engagement Corps?
We are hiring Tutors for the 2012-2013 academic year! Students may use their Federal Work Award, volunteer, or earn an hourly salary. To learn more about the positions, see descriptions and fliers below.

Community Engagement Corps Tutor Position Description

Training for the Community Engagement Corps program occurs in the fall, before we start in partner schools. Tutors should plan to attend the following:

• University of Denver's Diversity & Unity Retreat - September 28 & 29, 2012
• CCESL's Community Organizing Training – October 5, 2012
• Fall Community Engagement Corps trainings - To be determined

Additional trainings and reflection sessions will occur throughout the year.

Current Community Engagement Corps School/Organization Partners

The Bridge Project, Westwood Site:  The Bridge Project is a nonprofit organization housed at DU that provides educational opportunities for youth living in Denver public housing. Mentor/tutors will build relationships with youth; tutor them in their homework; and engage youth in other activities and games.

http://www.du.edu/bridgeproject | Westwood neighborhood, Denver, CO | M-F, 3-8pm

Denver Green School:  A DPS innovation school, Denver Green School teaches core subjects such as Literacy, Math and Science through a project-based approach that is more relevant to the way we learn and that prepares all learners to lead the way toward a sustainable, bright and green future. Tutors will provide students with 1 on 1 academic support in areas of weakness. Mentors will provide students with positive social interactions.

http://www.denvergreenschool.org/ | 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Denver, CO 80224 | M-F, 8am-5:30pm

Ellis Elementary Reading Buddies Program: Ellis Elementary is a Denver Public School that is proud of their diverse community of learners, with students from many different countries and cultures. Ellis embraces the richness that is part of this diversity. Tutors will be placed in a fifth grade class during reading time and working with students on Comprehension Check with Accelerated Reader, Comprehension Guiding questions during independent reading.

http://ellis.dpsk12.org/ | 1651 S. Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80222 | M-F 9am-1pm

Manual High School, DSF Future Center:  With the Denver Scholarship Fund Future Center at Manual High School, mentors/tutors will help students apply for college and scholarships, assist with the financial aid process, help with administrative tasks such as data entry, flyers and bulletin boards, and other regular projects.

Manual High School continues to intentionally and innovatively serve students and their families to positively and permanently shift the paradigm of possibilities. All of our students are scholars and revolutionaries, we believe in them and daily support them as they continue to progress toward their dreams.

http://manual.schoolfusion.us/ | 1700 East 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205 | M, 9am-4pm (also T-R, F pm)

South High School, APEX Credit Recovery:  At South's APEX Credit Recovery, high school students are able to recover credit for past classes, helping to ensure that students stay on track to graduate high school. Mentor/tutors will work with students to better understand concepts, develop study skills, and learn problem-solving strategies.

South High School brings students together from over 60 countries around the world to learn and grow in a cross-cultural environment. South is a neighborhood school for the Washington Park Neighborhood, a 'choice-in' school, and an English Language Learner's school.

http://denversouth.org/apex.html | 1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210 | M-F, 7:45am-3:30pm

Southwest Early College, DSF Future Center With the Denver Scholarship Fund Future Center at Southwest Early College: Mentors/tutors will help students apply for college and scholarships, assist with the financial aid process, help with administrative tasks such as data entry, flyers and bulletin boards, and other regular projects.

Southwest Early College is public charter high school with a mission to enroll students who have a desire for education beyond high school and give them knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be successful. SWEC students take college-level coursework leading to both a high school diploma and an associate's degree.

http://swecollege.org/ | 3001 S. Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80236

AVID: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a fifth through twelfth-grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility. AVID Tutors take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students, provide academic support for students in rigorous courses, mentor & serve as a role model & encourage students to apply for college.

AVID Tutors Flyer

Want to Learn More?
Please contact Ryan J Hanschen at ryan.hanschen@du.edu; 303-871-4281 to learn more!

School Partners
If your school is interested in becoming a Community Engagement Corps School Partner and receiving support from DU students, please contact Ryan J Hanschen at ryan.hanschen@du.edu; 303-871-4281 for more information.