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Shereen Williams Director, Community Partnerships Hillah Culman Coordinator, Community Partnerships
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Community Partnerships
Volunteers recruiting and processing volunteers for one time and episodic service opportunities Donations processing cash and in-kind donations
The DCPS Community Partnerships team seeks to leverage resources from external partners that drive academic performance and enhance the student experience.
Events managing large district wide events, including our annual DCPS Beautification Day
9. Which High School marching band performed at this years White House Easter Egg Roll?
10. What is the name of the annual event at the Kennedy Center that celebrates DCPS highly effective Teachers?
We believe that our decisions at all levels must be guided by robust data.
Key Statistics
Total Students (SY11-12)
125 Schools
(2) Early Childhood Centers (64) Elementary Schools (16) PS/PK/K-8 Education Campuses (14) Middle Schools (2) 6-12 Education Campuses (16) High Schools (7) Alternative Schools (3) Adult Education High Schools Fillmore Arts Center
48,925
8,711 (17.8%) 25,839 (52.8%) 7,474 (15.3%) 24,186 (49.4%)
Special Education Economically Disadvantaged (Free or Reduced Lunch) English Language Learners Out-of-Boundary (Attending a school for which they are not geographically zoned)
Management Team
Nathaniel Beers, Chief of Special Education John Davis, Chief of Schools Anthony DeGuzman, Chief Operating Officer Jason Kamras, Chief of Human Capital Josephine Bias Robinson, Chief of Family and Public Engagement Lisa Ruda, Chief of Staff Delores Shepherd, Chief Financial Officer Cate Swinburn, Chief of Data and Accountability Robert Utiger, General Counsel Carey Wright, Chief Academic Officer
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Higher Achievement
Mission: Higher Achievement closes the opportunity gap during the pivotal middle school years. By leveraging the power of communities, Higher Achievements proven model provides a rigorous year-round learning environment, caring role models, and a culture of high expectations, resulting in college-bound scholars with the character, confidence, and skills to succeed. Who they are: Year round program Work with Grades 5-8 Advance Curriculum aligned with the State Standard Core Afterschool Academy, Summer Academy, and high school placement services.
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Years they have been involved: Founded in 1975 Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 1985. In 1999, it reorganized as an outcomes-based model for high-level academic achievement during out-of-school time.
Outcomes: Over the past 35 years, Higher Achievement has worked with more than 10,000 youth in the DC Metro area. 95 % of Higher Achievement scholars advance to top academic high schools. 93% of Higher Achievement scholars go on to college.
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Outcomes: Pilot year 2010-2011: Reading proficiency levels went from 16% to 49% nationally. For this current year look to be equally dramatic but wont be official till June 2012. 200 Tutors in the DC/Metropolitan area participate
Heart of America
Mission: To provide children in need everywhere with the tools to read, succeed and make a difference.
The READesign Library Makeover revitalizes elementary school libraries into warm, friendly places that engage children in learning, creating a love of reading.
Since Heart of America Foundation was founded in 1997, it has: Replenished, redecorated and revitalized 166 public elementary school libraries and reading spaces. Provided children living in poverty with 2.8 million books -- a value of nearly $17 million.
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Arts Partner
Concerts In Schools (as part of AFES) Pre K-12th grades In-School educational and interactive experiences of musicians, dancers, storyteller, and visual artists In Schools Artist Residency Pre K-8th grade An in-depth extension of the Concerts In Schools experience over 5 sessions, focusing on a defined plan to support the curriculum and classroom goals. Embassy Adoption Program 5th-6th grades Year long program with 62 DCPS classrooms participate Program occurs during the school day;. Capitol Strings Project 4th and 5th grades In-School Year long program (each school receives up to 14 residency visits, in-school performances, and field trips) Bruce-Monroe Elementary School, Burrville Elementary School. Capitol Jazz Project 6th-8th grades In-School Year long program (each school receives up to 14 residency visits, in-school performances, and field trips) Alice Deal Middle School, Columbia Heights Education Camps Hart Middle School, Ron Brown Middle School, Sousa Middle Stuart-Hobson Middle School. Capitol Dance Project 4th-5th grades In-School Year long program (each school receives up to 14 residency visits, in-school performances, and field trips) Hart Middle School. M.C. Terrell Elementary School. Simon Elementary School. Capitol Voices Project 4th-5th grades In-School Year long program (each school receives up to 14 residency visits, and two in-school performances) Savoy Elementary School, Turner Elementary School.
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one of the best things that happened to my students. This program has aided the youth in DC and should continue with major support!
Chances to perform
Best Practices
Align your efforts with the needs articulated by the school.
Decide if you want to work directly with students or offer indirect support (or both).
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Poor Practices
Not providing enough lead time Not doing the homework on schools you would like to partner with Not aligning with school leadership Personal Shopping Not following DCPS policies and procedures Failure to adhere to DCPS media protocols
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So Now What?
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Key People
Name/Title
Kevin Hudson/Director of College Readiness Camsie McAdams/Director of STEM Daniela Grigioni/OST External Relations Kate McNamee/ Coordinator, Embassy Adoption Program Sara Madera/ Arts & Music Specialist Ben Hall/Director of Music
DCPS Division
Email Address
Kevin.Hudson@dc.gov Camsie.Mcadams@dc.gov Daniela.Grigioni@dc.gov Kate.Mcnamee@dc.gov
OFPE OCAO
Sara.Madera@dc.gov Ben.Hall@dc.gov
OFPE
Stephanie.Cobb@dc.gov
Forms of Communication
Donations Link Educator Portal Opportunities to Provide Resources Principal Portal Teachers Counselors Facebook Principals
Central Office Staff School Leadership Teachers Staff School Leaderships Students Alumni
Twitter
Teachers Staff School Leaderships Students Alumni Community Members
Community Members
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Umbrella Organizations
Partnerships Fair
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DC CAS is in April DCPS has several schools that are in need of partners, but some partners select the same schools all of the time Your program or event may not be a good fit for DCPS
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