Douglas County Federation

Douglas County Federation The Douglas County Federation is the K12 teacher/staff union in DCSD in Colorado. We put kids first! We hope that you will join us!

Collectively, our members advocate for better salaries, benefits snd working conditions for educators so we can best support our students. Douglas County Federation has been representing educators and staff in the Douglas County School District for more than 40 years. DCF is a local of the national American Federation of Teachers, and works hand in hand with our sister organization AFT Colorado. W

e work every day to advocate for our members rights, our profession and the future of public education.

At the August 25th School Board meeting the Board voted to approve putting the MLO on the ballot. This November Douglas ...
08/27/2026

At the August 25th School Board meeting the Board voted to approve putting the MLO on the ballot. This November Douglas County Voters will have the option to decide if they want to invest in our students here in DCSD.

The largest portion of the $54 million dollar MLO will be going towards retention of educators. DCSD currently has the lowest starting pay out of the metro districts and this MLO will move the district just above Jeffco. There will still be work to do but this is a strong start in recognizing that our students thrive when they have excellent educators.

There are a lot of important elements that will also benefit from the funds including special education programming ($5 million), school safety/security, ($2 million) Career & Technical Education teachers and programming ($2 Million), and more!

School consolidations are never easy, and while we’ll miss our former school communities, we’re excited to see these new...
08/26/2026

School consolidations are never easy, and while we’ll miss our former school communities, we’re excited to see these newly named schools grow and build their own identities.

DCSD will continue to see shifts in enrollment, and tough decisions will follow. A collective bargaining agreement can’t change population trends — but it can ensure educators’ voices are centered when decisions impact entire communities. Our educators are on the frontlines of these changes whether it be taking on a different grade level, moving to new buildings, and more. We always want to best for our students, and considering we spend the most time with them we are the best suited to help inform student first decisions.

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton knew what it was like to struggle as she fought for working families her whole career. From providing free books to kids to giving working women our "9 to 5" anthem, she was an icon and an inspiration.

Rest in power to our union sister. We will always love you.

08/20/2026

Teacher Appreciation Weekend is coming! 🎉 The Colorado Rockies are throwing a party for all the superheroes (teachers, support staff, administrators, and volunteers) who grade papers, referee recess, and make learning fun! 🎉 Join us at Coors Field on Sept 4-6 and score some awesome Teacher Appreciation socks with every ticket purchase! 🧦 Get your tix here: https://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets/specials/themes/teacher-appreciation

A new school year means new member spotlights! The bulk of DCSD schools are just starting their year but at DC Oakes tea...
08/18/2026

A new school year means new member spotlights! The bulk of DCSD schools are just starting their year but at DC Oakes teachers like Jenifer are a few weeks from ending their first quarter. We love how deeply she cares about supporting new educators and giving our kids the best! We agree, a strong partnership between DCF and DCSD will be monumental for giving our students the best chance to thrive!

08/18/2026

🍎 Back-to-school planning = excitement + organized chaos. Luckily, you don’t have to start from scratch!

Explore 7 FREE resources and practical strategies for K-12 educators, including classroom-ready activities, community-building ideas, student feedback strategies, AI tools for teachers and free professional development. 📚✨

Start the school year with fresh ideas and resources you can put to work right away: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/7-free-back-school-resources AFT Teach AFT

08/16/2026

And of course it’s at 7am and there’s no coffee. Keep an eye out here and on our website for info about our upcoming PDs that make it make sense and give credit towards recertification.

Happy First Day! Our halls have felt quiet without our students. We are so happy to have everyone back and are excited f...
08/12/2026

Happy First Day! Our halls have felt quiet without our students. We are so happy to have everyone back and are excited for an incredible school year with you all! Have an amazing first day!

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304 Inverness Way South, Suite 310
Englewood, CO
80112

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(720) 389-9829

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