Academics

Building a strong foundation and love of learning.

Embracing the whole child.

Preparing our students as successful citizens and lifelong learners.

Dr. Michael Rafferty
Director of Teaching & Learning

Click picture to hear about our Strategic Plan

Derby Educator Growth Process and Support Plans (June 2024)

EDucator Growth Process (click to listen)

Read (or listen) to how our new educator growth model helps bring out the best in us all.

DPS Professional Learning (PD) Calendar 24-25

Click the image to see the opening day schedule as well as the professional learning opportinities across the year.

Derby New Staff Manual (July 2024)

DPS New Hire Orientation 2024

DPS Presentation of Goals 2023

DPS Presentation to BoAT 2022

Follow the link above to see the curriculum revision cycle for Derby Public Schools.

Derby Public Schools Strategy Map (23-24)

Each school strategy may is based on this district vision for improvement. We plan, act, do and review. Our goal is to embody continuous improvement.

School Strategy Maps

Bradley Strategy Map

Irving Strategy Map

Derby Middle School Strategy Map

Derby High School Strategy Map

Raise Academy Strategy Map

LRU Strategy Map

DPS Assessment Calendar 2024-2025 (Real Draft)

Revised each year as well as season to season to promote informed, responsive teaching and learning.

Click on the image to see more.