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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, and Integrity.

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
472 Students: Preschool - 8th grade

Calendar

16 Oct

High School Outplacement Info Session 1

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Location: 2nd Floor Commons

18 Oct

High School Outplacement Info Session 2

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: 2nd Floor Commons

24 Oct

Student 1/2 Day: NOON dismissal

25 Oct

Family Conferences: No school for students

26 Oct

No School for Students: Teacher Work Day

8 Nov

Fall Arts Showcase (5th-8th Grade)

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

8 Nov

Learning Showcase

Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

9 Nov

No School for students: Teacher Work Day

12 Nov

HOLIDAY: SCHOOL CLOSED

19 Nov

Make-up picture day

21 Nov

HOLIDAY: SCHOOL CLOSED

22 Nov

HOLIDAY: SCHOOL CLOSED

23 Nov

HOLIDAY: SCHOOL CLOSED

29 Nov

Middle School Info Night

5 Dec

IFA Family Education Night

Time: 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM

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Inspired Insights: Colors in Kindergarten

Hi-Uan Kang, an art teacher at Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, shares her kindergarten experience with the color unit.

Inspired Insights: Sharing in the Classroom

Michael Thompson, a teaching assistant in prekindergarten, reflects on the power of having students share to support learning.

Inspired Insights: When Learning Meets the Community

Fourth grade teacher, Sandhya Ghanta, observes the 4I’s while her students explore the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian Community Museum.

Inspired Insights: Building Community

Preschool teacher, Lacey Head, reflects on the excitement and uncertainty of escaping your comfort zone to build the school community.

Inspired Insights: Encouragement to the Middle School Family

Written by Jodi Ash, middle school science teacher at Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, this post explores the commonality between middle school students and toddlers.

Inspired Insights: Play Is Not Just Kids’ Stuff

This post, written by Ashley Moser, fourth grade teacher at Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, explores the importance of imaginative play - for all ages.

Back To School 2018

On the second day of school, students were asked, “What was the BEST thing about the first day of school this year?”

PARCC Scores Indicate Growth

Yesterday, August 16th, 2018 the city announced results from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test.

Summertime at ITDS

The summer has been busy at 200 Douglas Street, NE! With students and teachers on summer break, the administration and operations team were hard at work preparing for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

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Testimonials

The teachers are great and teachers know things that they want to share with us. - ITDS Student, Kindergarten

You get to do activities instead of cramming everything in your mind. - ITDS Student, 4th Grade

"Students at ITDS take charge of their learning, ask questions, and feel ownership for what they learn." - ITDS Staff Member

"This is a place where students, teachers, and families work together to ensure that every child thrives" - ITDS Staff Member

"This school has a lot of school spirit and a lot of fun events for the students." - ITDS Student, 3rd Grade

"We love this school and most importantly MY KIDS LOVE GOING TO SCHOOL!" - ITDS Parent

"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