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​OUR CURRICULUM

I Dream PCS curriculum aligns to the common core standards while still allowing plenty of room for learners to explore their unique selves through differentiated skills blocks and the EL Module learning content.

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PK: Pre-Kindergarten 

Creative Curriculum: A comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features hands-on, project-based investigations as a pathway to learning. The interest-based, customized approach cultivates confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Integrated Language & Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies 
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Kindergarten-3rd Grade: EL Education

A comprehensive, standards-based, core curriculum that builds important content knowledge based on a compelling topic related to science, social studies, or literature in four modules across a year.
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K-2nd Grade: Skills Block

Structured phonics instruction promotes a joyful, active learning environment by incorporating music, movement, stories, and use of multiple modalities for focused attention on Common Core Foundational Reading and Language standards as well as the Phases of Reading and Spelling Development and Word Acquisition. Dedicated time is provided for customized support and extension, with flexible grouping as learners develop across microphases.
To learn more about our Skills Block, watch the video above, starting at 0:40. 

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K-3: Context for Learning Mathematics 

Context for Learning Mathematics is aligned to CCSS in Math and can be implemented in a multi-grade classroom. An intentional focus on culturally relevant contexts and anchor texts encourage learners to construct their own understanding of mathematical concepts. 
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K-3: Full Option Science System 

FOSS is designed around active investigations that provide engagement with phenomena as well as science and engineering practices.
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PK-3: Socio-Emotional Learning

Socio-Emotional Learning is a core aspect of our Model which you can learn more about here. 
  • PK-3rd - Harmony SEL is a social and emotional learning curriculum that nurtures learners to develop healthy identities and create meaningful relationships.
  • PK-1st - Bears Curriculum is an emotionally responsive curriculum that invites Teddy Bears into the classroom to support learners in understanding their feelings and the feelings of others. The bear curriculum is integrated throughout the school day and helps to decrease stress and anxiety.
To learn more about or Socio-Emotional Learning, watch the video above, starting at 0:40. 
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I Dream Public Charter School is a public charter school in Washington, D.C. Our team works hard with our community to create an innovative, exciting learning space.  
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© I Dream Public Charter School 2021
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • Learning at I Dream >
      • Our Model & Values
      • Our Curriculum
      • Our Graduate Profile
    • Our Team & Partners
    • Our Board of Directors
    • Our Story
    • News >
      • Charter Leaders of Color Matters
      • Dream Loud & Proud
      • "Nothing About Us Without Us" - Our Neighborhood + Community
      • I Dream PCS @ My School DC Ed Fest, December 2019
  • Enrollment
    • Enroll Today!
    • Open House
  • FAMILY RESOURCES
    • Calendar
    • Before & After Care
    • School Food
    • Kids Ride Free
    • Order a T-shirt
    • Community Group: Dreamkeepers
    • I Dream Policies
  • Get Involved
    • Surveys: My Dream is I Dream
    • Community Resources
    • Dreamkeepers
    • Volunteer
  • Careers
  • Donate