Communities of Practice (CoP)
Share expertise. Build a stronger community. Work towards equitable outcomes.
87% of DCSC members want Communities of Practice!
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.
Our purpose is for participants to:
- Share expertise and develop professionally
- Deepen engagement and build a stronger community among DCSC members
- Build tools for the field and achieve more equitable outcomes for the children we serve
Participant sign-ups ongoing through November:
- Free to DCSC members who can honor the time commitment
- Sign-ups remain open until program kick-off, or until all spaces are filled
- Sessions December through June (see below for more detail)
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 -
4 hour in-person training led by facilitator in Washington DC
January 30th, 2020
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Monthly Zoom Call
February 14th, 2020
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Monthly Zoom Call
March 16th, 2020
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Monthly Zoom Call
April 15th, 2020
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Monthly Zoom Call
May 15th, 2020
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Close Out Zoom Call
June 15th, 2020
Roles
CoP Facilitator
| Submits proposal for CoP in September. |
| Kick off call in December |
| Leads 4 hour in person PD session in January |
| Leads monthly calls |
| Leads development of final product/lessons learned/best practice |
| $5000 stipend |
CoP Participant
| Sign up in October (CoP offerings will be finalized then) |
| 10 to 20 DCSC members per CoP (DCSC members only in 19-20 SY) |
Commit to joining all meetings of the CoP:
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