Welcome to
 Extended Learning
  And Community Schools

Welcome

The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools oversees many of the after-school programs in the district, including Kaleidoscope Corner Licensed School-Age Child Care at 36 elementary schools, and the Neighborhood Center programs at Cole, Lake, Noel, Morey, Place, Randolph and Skinner middle schools, Techknow and Supplemental Services programs.

All of these programs provide DPS students a safe, enriching place to continue their studies, explore new skills and make friends during out-of-school time.

The department also includes Denver Public Schools Volunteer Services, which facilitates the use of over 500 volunteers to enhance learning opportunities for students throughout the district, and also handles Community Donations for the school district.

As the after-school experts within the district, the Department also administers the Lights On After-School fundraising initiative. This year, nearly 60 DPS schools received grant funds to customize their own quality after-school programming. This innovative funding partnership among Denver Public Schools, Mile High United Way, the City and County of Denver and the Denver Public Schools Foundation continues to build momentum through support from the community. To learn more, visit www.dpsfoundation.org.

The Extended Learning offices are located in Mitchell School Building, 1350 E. 33rd.  The school can be found at the corner of Marion Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard, just north of downtown Denver. To visit us, come to the northern entrance off of Marion Street and ring the bell to enter. 

Please feel free to contact the Extended Learning main office at 720-424-8240, or explore this website if you would like any further information.

Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools

Mission Statement

The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools facilitates the creation and implementation of school-based services during out-of-school time in partnership with the community.

Vision

The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools will be the facilitator, advocate, resource and guide for out-of-school programming in the Denver Public Schools.

Quality educational, enrichment, and child-care programming will be offered at every elementary and middle school.

Every program will represent collaboration among parents, schools and community.