We, the members of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, are the voice of teachers and education professionals within Denver Public Schools. Our work is fundamental to the success of the city and county of Denver, and we accept the profound trust placed in us.

Our vision is a great public school for every Denver student.
Our mission is to advocate for the rights and responsibilities of all educators, and to unite our members and the community to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.

Our focus is to ensure that Denver teachers and education professionals are essential partners in creating and maintaining great public schools for students, educators, and the surrounding community.

To learn more about us, read about our Core Values, our leaders, and the benefits of membership.


We are proud of our official partnerships/affiliations with the following organizations:

The Colorado Education Association
The Denver Classroom Teachers Association-Retired Division (DCTA-R)
The Denver Association of Educational Office Professionals (DAEOP)
Denver Public Schools
The National Education Association
The Teacher Union Reform Network