ITDS is a student-led learning community where student voice, choice, and competence is at the core, and teaching professionals engage in ongoing, reflective, and collaborative practice.

1:7

Early childhood 
teacher-student ratio

59%

Teachers of diverse heritage

8/8

Wards represented in student body

95%

Admitted to top 
high school choice

1

Tier ranking by DC PCSB

520

Students: Preschool - 8th grade

At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School, a professional learning community of master teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. 

 

The standards-based curriculum and student goals are centered on the 4 I’s: 

Intellect

Inquiry

Imagination

Integrity

Calendar

  • Mar 21
    ITDS presents Peter Pan, Jr.
  • Mar 22
    ITDS presents Peter Pan, Jr.
  • Mar 25
    ITDS presents Peter Pan, Jr.

Community

I love all of the learning experiences that this school provides. The teachers do a lot of activities that help the students understand and live and connect with what we are learning.
ITDS Student
We love this school and most importantly MY KIDS LOVE GOING TO SCHOOL!
ITDS Parent
This is a place where students, teachers, and families work together to ensure that every child thrives
ITDS Staff member
I feel like we've found a school that genuinely supports our child's emotions and intellect. I am glad that we're part of this school and community.
ITDS Parent
This school has a lot of school spirit and a lot of fun events for the students.
ITDS Student
The teachers are great and teachers know things that they want to share with us.
ITDS Student
You get to do activities instead of cramming everything in your mind.
ITDS Student