Communities of Practice (CoP)
Share expertise. Build a stronger community. Work toward equitable outcomes.
Communities of Practice include 36 participants from 16 DCSC member schools and networks!
We know that DCSC members are developing the tools, best practices and habits to truly bring equity and inclusion to diverse student populations. We believe that a peer-to-peer learning model like Communities of Practice (CoP) is exactly what a coalition like ours needs to leverage the skills and expertise within for the benefit of all.
The purpose is for participants to:
- Stretch their thinking and implementation beyond comfort zones rooted in the status quo
- Share experiences and build relationships with leaders from other DCSC member school sites
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by improving school leadership practices
Sign up to participate!
Check back on this FREE professional development opportunity when sign-ups open on June 9
CoP Groups in Session
- Building the Foundation for a School Culture of Anti-Bias, Antiracist Education (Kelly Wickham Hurst, Crossroads)
- Roots ConnectED Anti-Bias and Social Justice Institute Follow-Up Coaching (Sahba Rohani, Roots ConnectED)
- Using advanced learning analytics and instructional coaching to close achievement gaps (Tyrone Mowatt, EdInquiry)
- You Belong Here: Building a Welcoming & Inclusive Environment for All (Sara Cotner & Nicole Evans, Montessori For All)
Key Points of CoP Timeline
Pick a date to learn more
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CoP Facilitator RFP Opens
September 12th, 2019
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CoP Facilitator Proposals Due
October 3rd, 2019
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CoP Offerings Finalized
October 10th, 2019
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CoP Participant Sign Up Opens
October 17th, 2019
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CoP Participant Sign Up -- soft deadline
November 14th, 2019
Sign-ups remain open until program kick-off, or until all spaces are filled -
Kick Off Zoom Calls led by Facilitator
December 9th, 2019
Dates for each CoP may vary throughout early December -
In-person Deep-dive Session w/ Facilitator
January 30th, 2020
8am – 12pm, Eaton Hotel, Washington, DC
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Monthly Zoom Call
February 2020
Dates and timing vary for each participant group.
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Monthly Zoom Call
March 2020
Dates and timing vary for each participant group.
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Monthly Zoom Call
April 2020
Dates and timing vary for each participant group.
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Deadline for Facilitator Proposal Submission
May 2020
Interested in facilitating a Community of Practice during the 2020-2021 school year? Check out our RFP!
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Monthly Zoom Call
May 2020
Dates and timing vary for each participant group.
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Participant Sign-ups for 2020-2021
June 9th, 2020
Sign-ups open for all DCSC members interested in participating in a Communities of Practice group for the 2020-2021 school year. -
Facilitator Orientation for 2020-2021 Year
July 9th, 2020
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Participant Sign-up Deadline
October 2nd, 2020
Last chance! Sign up to participate in a 2020-2021 Community of Practice
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CoP Year 2 Kick-off
October 14th, 2020
Virtual kick-off among all CoP groups
3:00 – 4:30 p.m., EST
Join us for Year 2!
2020-2021
CoP Facilitator
| Submit a proposal by May 8, 2020 |
| July 9, 2020 — Attend virtual orientation and training session |
| Fall 2020 — Lead monthly virtual sessions with participants |
| January 2021 — Lead in-person sessions in Kansas City, MO |
| Spring 2021 — Lead monthly virtual sessions toward development of final product (e.g., toolkit, lessons learned, best practices) |
| $7000 stipend |
CoP Participant
| Sign ups open from June – Sept 2020 |
| Free for DCSC members, with additional 20% refund on Annual Convening registration |
Commit to joining all meetings of the CoP:
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| Contribute to final product |
