I DREAM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
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SUCCESS SHOULD BE PERSONAL, NOT PRESCRIBED.

I Dream Public Charter School is an innovative school that blends social emotional learning, customized learning, culturally responsive curriculum, and more to create student-driven journeys.
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Our Philosophy

I Dream Public Charter School's philosophy is deeply rooted in our four core values. Each core value is realized in our structures, traditions, and daily life as a learning community.

Our Values

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Relationships

Strong relationships are the foundation of I Dream PCS. Intentional structures foster a sense of belonging, trust, and connectedness within the community.  We believe that social emotional learning is just as important as academic learning.
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Collaboration

Everyone is responsible for learning and problem-solving at I Dream PCS. We explore, play, and investigate together.  We share ideas, challenge each other, and make compromises.  We listen for understanding and step up or step back as needed.
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Purposeful Work

Customized learning at I Dream PCS is driven by real-world connection to individual and collective interests, passions, curiosities, and dreams.  Learners produce meaningful and relevant work for authentic audiences in the school and broader community.
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Equity

Everyone has voice and choice at I Dream PCS.  We celebrate the unique differences and shared experiences of our community and actively seek opportunities to interrupt bias, prejudice, and stereotypes from getting in the way of access to resources and success for all.  

Our Key Pillars

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Strength-Based Learning

Everyone deserves a special education. Each learner collaborates with their coach, mentor, and family to create a learning plan specially designed for them to achieve mastery of academic and social emotional standards, and to pursue their passions and dreams.​
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Social & Emotional Learning

Social Emotional Learning is just as important as academic learning at I Dream PCS learners bond in smaller Advisory Groups to learn who they are and what it means to be a community.
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Dream Time & Dream Coaches

Learners have time each day exploring their interests, passions, and dreams through Dream Time for 3-10 year-olds. Community and family members act as Dream Collaborators and share their expertise and experiences. ​
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I Dream Public Charter School is a new charter school in Washington, D.C.. Our team is working hard with our community to create an innovative, exciting learning space.  
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© I Dream Public Charter School 2020
  • About Us
    • Our School
    • Our Model >
      • A Day in the Life
      • Our Graduate Profile
    • Our Team & Partners
  • Enrollment
    • Enroll Today!
    • Open House 2021
  • Get Involved
    • Community Action Group
    • Dream Loud & Proud
    • Community Announcements >
      • School Food
    • News >
      • "Nothing About Us Without Us" - Our Neighborhood + Community
      • I Dream PCS @ My School DC Ed Fest, December 2019
  • For Parents
    • Calendar
    • MDID >
      • MDID Learner
      • MDID Family
      • MDID Staff
    • Order a Tshirt
    • Resources >
      • I Dream Policies
      • School Food
    • SY 20-21 School Calendar
  • Donate