FY13 Hearing on DCPS Budget Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization Testimony Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Thank you for the opportunity to testify today about the FY13 DC Public Schools budget. My name is Peter MacPherson, and I am presenting testimony on behalf of the Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization or CHPSPO. CHPSPO isContinue reading “FY13 DC Council Hearing on DCPS Budget – CHPSPO Testimony #SaveSchoolLibraries”
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DCPS Preschool, Pre-K and Out-of-Boundary Information Night – Jan 23
DCPS PS/PK/Out of Boundary Lottery Information Session Jan 23 @ Payne ES
Interested in enrolling your child in Preschool, Pre‐K or an Out‐of -Boundary school? Attend a DCPS info session to have all of your questions about the lottery process answered! Where and When: Monday, January 23, 2012 6:00 pm ‐ 7:30 pm Payne Elementary School 1445 C Street, SE —————————————————————————————————————————————————- For more information about the info sessions:Continue reading “DCPS PS/PK/Out of Boundary Lottery Information Session Jan 23 @ Payne ES”
DCPS Open Houses Resume in January!
It may still be the holidays, but our CHPSPO schools are busy planning for open houses, where they will showcase their programs. Open houses are a great way to check out your local or out of boundary schools. DC Public Schools (DCPS) keeps a central list of upcoming open houses, but it’s a good idea toContinue reading “DCPS Open Houses Resume in January!”
CHPSPO Testinomony: Middle Grades Education in the District – Public Roundtable
Testimony of Heather Schoell Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization (CHPSPO) Middle Grades Education in the District: Preparing Our Students for Success in High School and Beyond Public Oversight Roundtable Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Good morning. My name is Heather Schoell, and today I am representing the Capitol Hill Public School Parent Organization orContinue reading “CHPSPO Testinomony: Middle Grades Education in the District – Public Roundtable”
A Plan for Evaluating the District of Columbia’s Public Schools: From Impressions to Evidence
The National Research Council (NRC) recently completed and released a report entitled A Plan for Evaluating the District of Columbia’s Public Schools: From Impressions to Evidence. This report, which details the first phase of an evaluation of the District of Columbia’s Public Schools, recommends the establishment of a sustainable system to analyze and guide continuingContinue reading “A Plan for Evaluating the District of Columbia’s Public Schools: From Impressions to Evidence”
Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade on June 11
Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11. DCPS is working to make our schools safe and inclusive for our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff, and families. We are committed to engaging the community in our work, including walking in the Capital Pride Parade. You and yourContinue reading “Walk with DCPS in the Capital Pride Parade on June 11”
DCPS Stakeholder Survey + Hopes and Dreams Exercise = Feedback opportunities for you!
Help DCPS identify opportunities, voice your concerns and help your principal prioritize by completing the DCPS Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey by June 3. (Note you’ll need an access code – instructions are on the link). Help to lay a foundation for DCPS’ future by participating in the Hopes and Dreams exercise. Contribute to the shared visionContinue reading “DCPS Stakeholder Survey + Hopes and Dreams Exercise = Feedback opportunities for you!”
Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization 