All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Please take a look at the resources below for detailed and important reminders.
The Family Resource Toolkit and Student Resource Toolkit is available in several languages, and contain information and resources about Know Your Rights, current DPS policies, training, guidance for specific situations, mental health support and a list of community resources.
A Family Legal Webinar recording is available on the Safe and Welcoming webpage in English and Spanish.
Printable Rights Cards are available in multiple languages. If your school does not have cards available, they can help print them out.
The Family Action Plan, available in English and Spanish, can help families create a personalized plan. Please make sure to share the plan with children who are of age and any emergency contacts you have listed in Parent Portal.
A preparation packet in both English and Spanish is available from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition.
All families are encouraged to review and update their emergency contact information through the Parent Portal or their school’s main office. Follow the step-by-step guide (in English and Spanish) to add, remove or modify emergency contacts. Please read the steps in this guide carefully.
Denver Public Schools remains unwavering in our commitment to providing our scholars the highest-quality education in schools that are safe, welcoming, inclusive and supportive.