DCPS Connected Schools

In order to accelerate outcomes for all students, DCPS launched the Connected Schools Model in School Year 2019-2020. Through this investment, 16 schools across the city have become resource hubs in their community to meet student and family needs in and out of the classroom.

Connected Schools take a whole child, whole school, whole community approach by making schools spaces that support not only a student’s academic development, but also a family’s overall wellbeing through access to resources related to health, employment, housing, and more. This model builds on the full-service community school model and is grounded in national research and educational best practices.

 Connected Schools by the Numbers: School Year 2022-2023

  • Schools

  • Community Partnerships

  • New partnerships launched

  • Students served through partnerships

  • Percent of students served through partnerships

  • Stakeholders reached through Community Mapping

Check Out What’s Happening on Instagram!

More than 70 students and families came out for Ballou’s Community Thanksgiving dinner on November 17! The event was organized by the @ballou_dc Family Engagement Leadership Team and Ms. Stewart, the Connected Schools Manager, in partnership wi
This #ThankAPartnerThursday, we’re highlighting the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA)’s Stars & Stripes organization. BEYA Stars & Stripes is made up of active duty and retired African-American military flag officers, and De
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to Connected Schools students, families, and school and partner staff members! We are so thankful for everyone who makes up the Connected Schools community.❤️
Do you want to have a powerful impact in a school community? We are hiring Connected Schools Managers for @cardozo_ec and @dunbardc! See the link in our bio to apply!
This #ThankAPartnerThursday, we want to shoutout one of our newest partners, In the Streets! In the Streets is a nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful livelihoods and disrupting generational trauma by supporting, mentoring, and hiring community
The U.S. Chess Center provides students with opportunities to meet over the chessboard at weekend classes, tournaments, and special events. Their student programs have hosted World and National Champions and International Grandmas
Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in DC so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life. They serve 500 K-12 students in the Wellington Parks and Stanton Oaks neighborhoods through support wit
This #ThankAPartnerThursday, we’re highlighting the Latino Student Fund, which was founded in 1994 to address educational disparities in the DC area. LSF provides opportunities to PreK-12th grade students through year-round out-of-school-time p