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Ward 6 Special Education Workshop – April 9, 2018

The Office of the Student Advocate is committed to making the public education more accessible by boosting parent engagement and increasing access to resources and supports for families. Join us for our Special Education Workshop series in Ward 6 cohosted by DC Councilmember Charles Allen, Joe Weedon, Ward 6 State Board of Education Representative and Capitol Hill Public SchoolContinue reading “Ward 6 Special Education Workshop – April 9, 2018”

Bike to School Day is May 9 – Save the Date!

How to plan a fantastic party on wheels with all your school friends…. Step 1: Mark your Calendar –> May 9, 7:30-8:30 AM @ Lincoln Park. Step 2: Register your school‘s event (or your participation in the Lincoln Park event)!! Step 3: Tell all your friends about Steps 1 and 2!

CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018

Stuart Hobson Middle School, 410 E St., NE February 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Mission Statement – To promote cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools [in Ward 6] in order to improve the education received by all children attending our schools. Overview of the DC Council Performance Oversight and BudgetContinue reading “CHPSPO Meeting Notes– February 20, 2018”

Join CHPSPO’s Strategic Planning – Feb 24

To enhance our efforts to develop common goals, facilitate collaboration, and drive real change among public schools in Ward 6, to improve the education received by all children, the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) is engaging the DC education community in a strategic planning process. All CHPSPO members, as well as families, principals, and engaged community members are invited to participateContinue reading “Join CHPSPO’s Strategic Planning – Feb 24”

CHPSP Meeting Notes– January 16, 2018

Brent Elementary School, January 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.   Michelle Edwards, Executive Director of Learn It, Live It, Love It gave a great presentation. Her non-profit organization partners with DCPS Title I schools to bring structured, standards-aligned field trips experiences to students leveraging the museums and organizations in DC and the surrounding areas. SheContinue reading “CHPSP Meeting Notes– January 16, 2018”

National Park Service – Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Call for VOLUNTEERS

Great for HS students looking for volunteer hours….. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is celebrating the Bicentennial of Frederick Douglass’ birth all year long, however, we plan to "kick-off" the event on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th. In order to make these events a smashing success, we are looking for VOLUNTEERS! YouContinue reading “National Park Service – Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Call for VOLUNTEERS”

CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, September 19, at Watkins

CHPSPO will meet on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:30 pm at the newly renovated Watkins. Shana Young, the Chief of Staff at OSSE, will join us for a discussion of the implementation of DC’s state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. At the meeting we will also discuss Walk-to-School Day that will be October 4.Continue reading “CHPSPO Meets Tuesday, September 19, at Watkins”

Nominations Open for CHPSPO Board of Directors

Nominations are now open for the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) Board of Directors. Serving on the CHPSPO Board of Directors is one way you can make meaningful contributions to public education in our community. The following positions are open, along with with a brief description of the responsibilities: Chair – Prepare forContinue reading “Nominations Open for CHPSPO Board of Directors”