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Mark DPS’s School Expo on your calendar! Recently, Denver Public schools announced  their Middle and High School Expo. This is a great opportunity for parents of children any age, to go and discover the wide variety of school options for their children. As you may know, the amount of school choices in Denver can be …

Know Your Choices: Denver Public Schools has a New Enrollment Process for School Choice By Adrienne Jaycox for Laura Barr/e.Merging Educational Consulting Is DPS an option for you?  Have you thought about choosing a different school other than your neighborhood one?  At. e.Merging Educational Consulting we provide the essential information you need to know to …

Relocation and School Choice: Each year thousands of American families relocate to different cities pursuing career possibilities and a better lifestyle. While some family members may be excited and inspired by the move, others may feel a sense of stress, anxiety and fear of the unknown. The National Network for Children (2003) reports that each …

Call me old fashioned but markers don’t hold a candle to the feel, smell and creativity that is inspired by the simple crayon. Markers are more expensive, the tops are always missing, and they dry out so easily. Besides, how can you be artistically motivated by such a predictable color palette?

First round application are due Monday, January, 31.  Applications can be located at the Denver Public School Website as well as at all DPS schools.  Early Childhood and Kindergarten applications are located on the Early Education webpage. You can deliver your applications to the DPS office or any school front office. You are allowed two …

If you are a last minute shopper and still have school open houses on your “To Do List” make sure you do not miss the opportunity to visit these schools that offer something unique and innovative. Swigert McAuliffe International School The Denver Green School Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment The Odyssey School Rocky Mountain …

Follow the link to print your School Choice Application. All Application are due January 31, 2010. Please remember to bring birth certificate and proof of address. http://soco.dpsk12.org

One way to get clear about what philosophy you “want” for you family is to get a sense of the community.  If you have ever considered Montessori Education this is a great opportunity for you to get a better understanding while also visiting a premier private school in Denver. Thurs, Oct. 7, 6:30pm:  Parent Education …

School just got underway and right when you get your 8th grader settled and into their first weeks of school it is time to make “Shadow Appointments.”  Private and Public Schools each have their own way of doing admissions but most high schools will allow 8th graders to spend a day at their school so …

For the second year 5280 featured my article “How to Pick a School” in the 2010 Private School Handbook.  This year I shortened the article to TOP 5 things to remember when picking a school.  Click here to read the article. http://www.5280.com/page/2010-colorado-private-school-handbook