DCPS Family Cornerstones: Teacher Feedback
DCPS Family Cornerstones: Teacher Feedback
The DC Public Schools (DCPS) Family and Community Engagement Team needs your feedback!
Over the last year, we've collaborated with multiple offices from the Office of Teaching and Learning Academic Innovation, Office of School Improvement & Supports Student Supports Division, the College & Career Programs Division, and most importantly DCPS Families to create Family Cornerstone experiences.
Please review the document for DCPS Family Cornerstones Draft linked below - we are specifically looking for teacher feedback and alignment to the DCPS curriculum.
Family Cornerstones Teacher Public Input.pdf
Overview:
All DCPS families are supporting their child’s education in many unique ways. Family Cornerstones provide a roadmap for families from Pre-K to Graduation that highlights a few key shared learning experiences. These key experiences are essential to the partnership between DCPS schools and families.
Goals:
- Families feel supported as partners in their children's academic success.
- DCPS families and students engage in learning together beyond traditional school hours.
- Students are on-track for a personally fulfilling, economically viable, and civically engaged adulthood.
Family Cornerstones:
Elementary School: Personal Development
- Help your child build a positive sense of self
- Strengthen your bond as a family
- Develop and encourage healthy habits
Middle School: Civic and Community
- Build a sense of advocacy in your child
- Encourage community involvement
- Celebrate being Washingtonians
High School: Career and College
- Explore future pathways with your child
- Support habits for a financially stable lifestyle
- Prepare your child for life after DCPS
The Survey will be open from June 15, 2020 - June 30, 2020. For questions, please e-mail CEO.info@k12.dc.gov.