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 30 elementary schools, and the Neighborhood Center programs at Horace Mann, Kunsmiller, Lake, Morey and Rishel middle schools, Techknow and Supplemental Service 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, 87 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 Mayor's Office for Education and Children 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 the historic Crofton School Building, 2409 Arapahoe St, at 24th and Arapahoe, just north of downtown Denver.

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.
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DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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.

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