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DPS Indian Education

1330 Fox St., 2nd Floor
Denver, CO  80204
(720) 423-8171
FAX:  (720) 423-8167

The Indian Education Program provides services designed to help students achieve and be successful in the Denver Public Schools.

The American Indian staff recognizes the uniqueness of the American Indian student, and their families, which stems from cultural values, traditional customs and settings.

 

Program Staff:

Rose Marie McGuire, (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), Program Manager
(720) 423-8172
rose_mcguire@dpsk12.org

Beulah Morman, (Dine'), School Psychologist
(720) 423-8201
beulah_morman@dpsk12.org

Verla Howell, (Pawnee/Flandreau Santee Dakota), Community Liaison
(720) 423-8056
verla_howell@dpsk12.org

Kathryn Redhorse, (Lakota/Dine'), Education Specialist
(720) 423-8171
kathryn_redhorse@dpsk12.org

 

The program:

• Provides staff training for teachers
• Provides resources for teachers
• Coordinates services for teachers and students
• Develops partnerships within the District and the metro American Indian community
• Develops curriculum
• Provides support to students and families
• Provides referrals