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Welcome to DCSD! We are thrilled to have you join our team, and we look forward to seeing you in-person at ThunderRidge High School on August 5, 2026. We are excited to support you as you begin your journey with DCSD!
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Wednesday, August 5
 

8:00am MDT

Homebase With Your School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am MDT
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Join your school colleagues to start the day in your Homebase. Click here to find-out your Homebase room at TRHS. Be sure to grab your notebook from your homebase.

See here for list of feeder schools.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am MDT
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  Homebase, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | Elementary - Castle Rock Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

CVHS Elementary Feeder Schools - E204/E206
DCHS Elementary Feeder Schools - E210

See here for list of feeder schools if you are not sure what feeder your school is in.

Presentation


Speakers
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Alison Smith

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

avatar for Jana Mustard

Jana Mustard

CIA Math Coordinator, DCSD
avatar for Rachel Graham

Rachel Graham

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | Elementary - East Highlands Ranch Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

Highlands Ranch HS Elementary Feeder - C211
Rock Canyon HS Elementary Feeder - C212

See here for list of feeder schools if you are not sure what feeder your school is in.

Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Renee Vanhorn

Renee Vanhorn

Formative Assessment Specialist and READ Act Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
avatar for Christine Pomme

Christine Pomme

Student Performance Coordinator, DCSD, Educator Effectiveness
Here to ignite fresh thinking, disrupt the status quo, and empower you and your students to transform the future of learning.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | Elementary - Parker Schools & Itinerant Staff
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

Chaparral HS Elementary Feeder - E211
Ponderosa HS Elementary Feeder - E203
Legend HS Elementary Feeder - E200

See here for list of feeder schools if you are not sure what feeder your school is in.

Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Kendall Kreiser

Kendall Kreiser

PD and Tech Specialist, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
avatar for Heather Palmer

Heather Palmer

Alternative Licensure Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
avatar for Matthew Pomme
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | Elementary - West Highlands Ranch Schools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

Mountain Vista HS Elementary Feeder - C203
ThunderRidge HS Elementary Feeder- C201

See here for list of feeder schools if you are not sure what feeder your school is in.

Presentation
Speakers
avatar for Laurie LaComb

Laurie LaComb

Coordinator, Specials/Electives, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Laurie LaComb, 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certified. Been in the education business for 25+ years and teaching yoga for 15 years. I live in Highlands Ranch and work as a Coordinator in Douglas County School District.  I love guiding yoga practices because I value the mind body connection... Read More →
avatar for Traci Thorstenson

Traci Thorstenson

Curriculum Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
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Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | High School + Alt Ed HS
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

Parker High Schools - E212/E214
Castle Rock High Schools - E207/E209
East Highlands Ranch + West Highlands Ranch + ALT High Schools - C105/C107

Speakers
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Kara Schultz

Professional Learning Specialist, DCSD, Chaparral High School

avatar for Erica Mason

Erica Mason

Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
avatar for Ryan Gudmundson

Ryan Gudmundson

Digital Content Project Manager, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

9:50am MDT

Building Community With Students | Middle School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
See Session Description
Share and learn about some ideas for building community with students for the first day of school and beyond.

East Highlands Ranch + West Highlands Ranch Middle Schools - C208/C210
Castle Rock + Parker Middle Schools - F204/F206

Presentation


Speakers
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Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Science/Social Studies
avatar for Charla McClinton

Charla McClinton

Assistant Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am MDT
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  Session 1, All

10:50am MDT

Brain Break / Movement Station
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:05am MDT
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Movement ideas while we transition! Here is the resource if interested in bringing these to your school!
Speakers
avatar for Laurie LaComb

Laurie LaComb

Coordinator, Specials/Electives, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Laurie LaComb, 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certified. Been in the education business for 25+ years and teaching yoga for 15 years. I live in Highlands Ranch and work as a Coordinator in Douglas County School District.  I love guiding yoga practices because I value the mind body connection... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:50am - 11:05am MDT
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  Break, All

11:05am MDT

Session 2: Unlocking Content | High School + Alt Ed HS
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm MDT
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Learn about the PLC process in DCSD and resources to support teaching your content!

East Highlands Ranch + West Highlands Ranch + ALT High Schools - C105/C107
Parker High Schools - E212/E214
Castle Rock High Schools - E207/E209
Speakers
avatar for Renee Vanhorn

Renee Vanhorn

Formative Assessment Specialist and READ Act Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
avatar for Erica Mason

Erica Mason

Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
avatar for Ryan Gudmundson

Ryan Gudmundson

Digital Content Project Manager, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm MDT
See Session Description
  Session 2, High School

11:05am MDT

Session 2: Unlocking Content | Middle School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm MDT
See Session Description
Learn about the PLC process in DCSD and resources to support teaching your content!

East Highlands Ranch + West Highlands Ranch Middle Schools - C208/C210
Castle Rock + Parker Middle Schools - F204/F206
Speakers
TE

Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Science/Social Studies
avatar for Rachel Graham

Rachel Graham

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

avatar for Charla McClinton

Charla McClinton

Assistant Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm MDT
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  Session 2, Middle School

1:10pm MDT

The Middle School Model (Required for Middle School Teachers)
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
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Share some ideas and learn more about what makes teaching middle school unique.

East Highlands Ranch + West Highlands Ranch Middle Schools - Rm C208/C210
Castle Rock + Parker Middle Schools - Rm F204/F206
Speakers
TE

Tyson Emborg

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Science/Social Studies
avatar for Rachel Graham

Rachel Graham

Coordinator, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

avatar for Charla McClinton

Charla McClinton

Assistant Director, DCSD, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm MDT
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  Session 3, Middle School

1:10pm MDT

SPED Essentials - Part 2
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 3:00pm MDT
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SPED Essentials will cover what new providers need to know in their first 30 days, including training on Project Ed. Learn how to find your caseload, find IEPs and due dates, and how to write a transfer plan. We will give you key resources to do your job and a checklist of tasks to complete in your first 30 days.

Rooms will posted in the E100s Pod.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Hubbard

Jen Hubbard

Coordinator, Individual Student Plan Software, DCSD, Special Education
I am the Coordinator of the IEP Software for Douglas County and support all 90 schools PK through Transition with the technical aspect of IEPs and related paperwork. I have been in educational software support since 2010 and do all things technical for the special education department... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 3:00pm MDT
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  Essentials, Essentials

1:10pm MDT

High School Session 3
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 3:00pm MDT
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TRHS & DCHS - IB Overview in Rm B201 
All other High Schools - Emergentics in Rm E204/E206
Speakers
avatar for Donna Goodwin

Donna Goodwin

Professional Learning Specialist, DCSD, Highlands Ranch High School
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Jen Brant

Teacher, DCSD, ThunderRidge High School
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 3:00pm MDT
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  Session 3, High School
 

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