2025 NSI & NEI

Day and Times:

Thursday, July 24

8:30am-3:30pm

Coffee & registration will be available starting at 8am

Location:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch (GVR)

4800 Telluride St (Building 1)

Denver, CO 80249

Additional Info:

Lunch will be provided, with vegan and gluten-free options available.

Attire: Please wear College and Career Gear (rock the college or university you attended, the military branch in which you served or the trade school or industry you worked in prior to joining DSST).

Who attends the New Staff Institute (NSI)?

*All New Staff Hired from January 2025 to present: This includes anyone new to DSST including teachers, instructional staff, social workers, mental health providers, apprentice teachers and any other new staff designated to join by their manager. 

What is the dress code for New Staff Institute (NSI)?

**Casual Attire: Please wear College and Career Gear (rock the college or university you attended, the military branch in which you served, or the trade school or industry you worked in prior to joining DSST). Jeans, khakis, sundresses, t-shirts, open-toed shoes or sneakers are welcome. Denver’s summer weather can be hot, but please consider bringing multiple layers (i.e. sweaters, blazers, wraps) as some rooms can be cold due to the air conditioning 

Additional Information:

• Coffee and snacks will be provided starting at 8:00 a.m. 

• Laptops will be distributed at NSI on July 24th 

  • If you were not hired by July 18 and/or have not completed all your Workday tasks upon being hired, your laptop may not be available at NSI (but you will receive it as quickly as possible at NEI). 

• NSI includes school time with your school director and team in the morning after we launch 

Day and Times:

Friday, July 25th - Wednesday, July 30th

8:30am-4pm 

Coffee & registration will be available starting at 8am 

Location:

DSST: Green Valley Ranch (GVR)

4800 Telluride St (Building 3)

Denver, CO 80249

Additional Info:

Lunch will be provided, with vegan and gluten-free options available. 

Attire: 

• Friday, July 25 – College & Career Gear: Where you’ve been helps shape where you're going.
  Rep your college, university, military service, trade school, or previous profession. Share your story with your attire!

• Monday, July 28 – Ground Crew Gear: Every great journey starts with a strong crew.
  Wear your school spirit gear—shirts, colors, or swag from your DSST campus. Let’s show pride in our teams and build our launchpad together!

  • AST: Pastel Green

  • Cedar: Burnt Orange

  • Cole: Lime Green

  • College View: Blue Gray

  • Conservatory Green: Yellow

  • Elevate: Teal

  • GVR: Purple

  • Montview: Dark Red

• Tuesday, July 29 – Jet Set Joy: Soaring into your purpose.
  Wear something that brings you joy and confidence—bright colors, travel-themed accessories, or an outfit that makes you feel unstoppable. Let your inner light shine!

• Wednesday, July 30 – Pilot Mode: Business Casual: Ready for takeoff.
  Dress in professional teacher attire—your polished, confident look as you prepare to lead students and shape culture and rigorous instruction from Day 1.

Day and Times:

Thursday, July 31st: DSST Postsecondary Immersion at DU

Coffee & registration will be available starting at 8am 

Location:

University of Denver 

2199 S University Blvd, 

Denver, CO 80210

Additional Info:

Lunch will be provided, with vegan and gluten-free options available. 

Attire: Destination Ready: Eyes on the horizon

We’re visiting a college campus on this day—please wear comfortable, smart casual attire that’s great for walking and channels your teacher self. Think, polished and comfy. 

Who attends the New Educator Institute (NEI)?

*New Educators: This includes any new educator to DSST including teachers, social workers, mental health providers, apprentice teachers, staff hired after Jan 1, 2025 and any other new staff designated to join by their manager. 

What is the dress code for New Educator Institute (NEI)?

**Casual Attire: This year’s NEI experience includes daily themes as part of our Take Flight journey, and we encourage everyone to join in! Overall, attire is casual—feel free to wear College and Career Gear that represents your journey (rock the college or university you attended, the military branch you served in, or the trade school or industry you worked in before joining DSST). Jeans, khakis, sundresses, t-shirts, open-toed shoes, and sneakers are all welcome. We recommend bringing layers like blazers, sweaters, or wraps, as Denver’s summer heat can contrast sharply with chilly, air-conditioned rooms.

Additional Information:

• Coffee and light snacks will be provided every day of NEI

• If you did not receive a laptop at NSI, tech will be onsite to support you at NEI

Additional Onboarding Information

Summer Communications:

• Please know that we will send all communications for NSI via the Home Office Onboarding Email: Humanresources@scienceandtech.org

• New staff will receive a total of three communications about NSI from us: June 2, June 16, and July 21st. Your school directors or Home Office managers will be copied on every communication. If you have any questions, please reply to  humanresources@scienceandtech.org. 

School and Home Office team information: School and Home Office team information will come directly from your school or Home Office team. Any questions regarding your school or Home Office team should be directed to your school if you are on a campus or to your Home Office manager if you are at Home Office. 

Onboarding Requests and Requirements:

• It is imperative that all new hires get their:

  • Fingerprint background checks completed by July16th

    • Please note, if you are applying for licenses through the CDE or another learning organization, you will have to complete two sets of fingerprints - one for DSST and one for your outside entity.

  • Upload transcripts and certification documentation into your Workday account (Add or update your Certifications Guide).

  • Upload I-9 documentation into your Workday account (Upload Worker Documents Guide).

  • Complete all onboarding tasks in your Workday account (Logging into Workday Guide)

  • You will not be able to elect DSST health benefits until after your official start date. The HR team will be presenting on our benefits offerings and have time for questions at NSI. You can view the DSST’s Benefits guide on the DSST Benefits Site to learn more about options.

  • If you have any questions please reach out to  humanresources@scienceandtech.org.

The full NSI and NEI agendas with objectives and outcomes are forthcoming, along with the invitation to our New Hire Fireside Chat (July 17, 2025 from 4 - 5 p.m.) with the CEO Nella Garcia and others (Click here to join the meeting) In the meantime, please review the DSST About US site for other important information. We look forward to another great year in DSST Public Schools and are so grateful that you joined us.