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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

Partnerships managing a variety of relationships with external stakeholders

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

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Kids Scramble Through D.C. Schools First Scrabble Tournament

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DCPS Scrabble Championship May 5, 2012

48 Students Participated: 3 Elementary Schools 3 Middle Schools 2 High Schools Scrabble Coaches: Librarians Out-of-School Time Coordinators Volunteers Community Partners who provided resources: National Scrabble Association Arnold & Porter LLP The Navy N1 Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP American University North Star Games DC Scrabble & Scrabble Meet-Up of DC

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How Well Do You Know DC Public Schools?

Quiz Answers
1. Who is our chancellor? 2. In what year did mayoral control begin? 3. Name the most recent DCPS Principal of the Year? 4. Which office vets groups that want to provide after school programs? 5. Name three of our high schools. 6. Which ward has the most schools? 7. What award did we win for our website? 8. Name three past superintendents.

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?

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What Are the Core Beliefs of DCPS?

We believe that all children, regardless of background or circumstance, can achieve at the highest levels. We believe that achievement is a function of effort, not innate ability We believe that we have the power and the responsibility to close the achievement gap. We believe that our schools must be caring and supportive environments. We believe that it is critical to engage our students families and communities as valued partners.

We believe that our decisions at all levels must be guided by robust data.

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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)

Family Engagement Data (SY11-12)

Average Parent Attendance at October Parent-teacher Conferences Average Parent Attendance at February Parent-teacher Conferences 52.8% 51.1% 34%

Average Parent Attendance at Back to School Night

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The Capital Commitment

By 2017 DCPS will:
Improve Achievement Rates:
At least 70% of our students will be proficient in reading and math and we will double the number of advanced students. Invest in Struggling Schools: Our 40 lowest-performing schools will increase proficiency rates by 40 percentage points. Increase Graduation Rate: At least 75% of entering 9th graders will graduate from high school in four years. Improve Satisfaction: 90% of students will say they like their school. Increase Enrollment: DCPS will increase its enrollment over five years.
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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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School Profile Page

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School Profile Page (cont.)

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Meet Our Partners

Higher Achievement Innovations for Learning Heart of America Washington Performing Arts Society

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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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Higher Achievement (cont.)

DCPS Centers: Ward 1 Marie Reed Elementary School Ward 4 Brightwood Education Campus Ward 7 Kelly Miller Middle School Ward 8 Savoy Elementary School

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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Innovations for Learning

Who they are: A nonprofit focused on building ageappropriate reading ability amongst first and second graders IFL mission derives from abundant data indicating that for children reading well below target levels by third grade, educational outcomes are in turn, predictably poor for their entire academic careers. Created a supplemental online beginning reading and math instructional program for K2 classrooms. Tutors are connected to students over the internet, where they share the same screen and a phone connection for 30 minutes a week.

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Innovations for Learning (cont.)

Schools they work with: Davis Elementary Ferebee-Hope Elementary Garfield Elementary Hendley Elementary Kenilworth Elementary Ketcham Elementary Kimball Elementary Martin Luther King Elementary Neval Thomas Elementary Patterson Elementary Payne Elementary Plummer Elementary Savoy Elementary Years they have been involved: An Illinois-based nonprofit (but with a national focus) formed in 1993
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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

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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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Heart of America (cont.)

DCPS Library READesigns Bancroft ES Simon ES Garfield ES Garrison ES Davis ES Amidon Bowen ES Hendley ES (Today! May 9th)
Reading Corners Ferebee Hope ES Smothers ES Books, Computers, Furniture Ballou SHS Hart MS

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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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Washington Performing Arts Society (cont.)

Exposure to new genre of music The Capitol Jazz Project was

one of the best things that happened to my students. This program has aided the youth in DC and should continue with major support!

Improved Student Confidence

Helpful, caring nature of Artists

Chances to perform

WPAS is truly a wonderful partnership that I appreciate and say BRAVO!!!!

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Best Practices
Align your efforts with the needs articulated by the school.

Commit to a period of time (at least a year).

Good communication is essential, establish a point person.

Decide if you want to work directly with students or offer indirect support (or both).

Be mindful of the school calendar and important events.

Collaborate and communicate with other partners at the school.

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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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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

OCAO OCAO OCAO OBE

OFPE OCAO

Sara.Madera@dc.gov Ben.Hall@dc.gov

Stephanie Cobb/ Coordinator, Volunteers & Donations

District of Columbia Public Schools

OFPE

Stephanie.Cobb@dc.gov

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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

Washington Lawyers Committee

Greater Washington Jump$tart

Double the Numbers
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Community Partnerships Division New Initiatives

Partnerships Fair

Customer Relationship Management System

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Things to Keep in Mind

DCPS does not have money to fund community partners

Transportation is a huge obstacle

DCPS cannot force schools to participate in partner programs and events

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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