Our Mission
Dever is a school where — in every classroom, every day — we help students to reach their full potential.
Learn MoreWelcome To The Paul A. Dever Elementary School!
We believe all students deserve access to a world class education. With talented and committed teachers and leaders, individualized supports to meet students’ diverse learning needs, a supportive and caring learning environment, and a culture of high expectations for academic excellence, we ensure all students at Dever Elementary are prepared to succeed in college, careers and beyond.
Our Community
Learn more about the community members and partners who support Dever’s students.
Learn MoreLatest News
First Annual Literacy BBQ!
On Wednesday, May 24th, we held our First Annual Literacy BBQ at Dever! Over 400 students, families, friends, and community partners gathered to enjoy grilled burgers and hot dogs, browse the Dever Book Fair, read together in our courtyard, and more!
Dever Book Fair During the Week of May 22nd!
Hello Dever Families! The Scholastic Book Fair will be open to parents and families from Monday, May 22nd through Friday, May 26th in the Auditorium! Please come by to browse, say hi to Clifford the Big Red Dog, and purchase some wonderful books with your students!
Family Resources from The Boston Basics
Hello Dever Families! The Boston Basics are five evidence-based parenting and caregiving principles that encompass much of what experts find is important for children from birth to age three. The Boston Basics Initiative is working through a broad range of institutions to ensure that every parent and caregiver is fully supported by family and friends to use the Boston Basics practices in everyday life. Learn more here!
Dever 2017-2018 Calendar Now Available!
Dever’s calendar for the 2017-2018 academic year is now available! Check it out here.
2017 School Climate Survey for Parents
Good News! Parents can now access online surveys on the Boston Public Schools webpage in English, Spanish, and Haitian! Please visit this page to take the 2017 School Climate Survey for Parents. Fill out the survey at Dever’s Main Office to be entered into our raffle drawing! Thank you for your participation and input!