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WPS News Now - Issue 8 - Fall 2019
Westminster Public Schools (WPS) Superintendent Pam Swanson has been honored as 2020 Colorado Superintendent of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives. Dr. Swanson was selected through a competitive process and will represent Colorado in the 2020 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year Program.
Congratulations! Dr. Pamela Swanson, the 2020 Colorado Superintendent of the Year Under Dr. Swanson’s leadership, WPS has become the largest school district in the country to move to an entirely Competency Based System (CBS). This personalized model is rooted in the belief that every child learns differently and advances students to the next level upon demonstration of mastery of topics. Based on 2019 CMAS and PSAT/SAT data, WPS has achieved four consecutive years of gains in student achievement and growth, earned the highest English Language Acquisition growth score of any metro area district, and was the only district in the metro area to show an increase in SAT scores.
Dino Valente Honored With McGuffey Award This prestigious award was presented by the Colorado Association of School Boards to honor the significant impact Dino made during his tenure on the WPS board from 2011-2019. Dino graduated as class valedictorian from Westminster High School and earned his law degree from the University of Denver. “Congratulations, Dino, and thank you for your service!”
“I believe this recognition validates our Competency Based System and our willingness to take on the status quo in public education,” said Swanson. “CBS is about equity in education and working to ensure that all students reach their full potential regardless of their background and circumstances.” -Dr. Pamela Swanson, Superintendent