KIPP in Touch

On Saturday, February 8, KIPP DC brought together young men and families from across Washington DC for the third annual Young Men’s Empowerment Summit at KIPP DC College Preparatory. This year’s theme was “Knowledge is Power,” with the goal of empowering young men to lead choice-filled lives through access to information. Attendees enjoyed a day of fellowship amongst black men and were able to engage in workshops on financial literacy, healthy eating, entrepreneurship, sexual health, and more. Check out more images from the third annual Young Men’s Empowerment Summit!

Following the success of this year’s Young Men’s Empowerment Summit, KIPP DC will host the third annual Girls Embracing Their Magic & Strength (G.E.M.S.) Summit on Saturday, March 7 at KIPP DC College Preparatory. This year’s summit will address the pressures young women face by focusing on wellness, coping with stress, beauty and image as it relates to social media, and belonging. Learn more about the Third Annual G.E.M.S. Summit!

2020-21 Academic Calendar

Stay tuned in early March for the 2020-21 high schools and PreK-8th grade academic calendars. You can find the current school year calendars on Box.

School & Classroom Investment Grants

This is a reminder that all KIPP DC staff members (including HDQ staff) are invited to apply for a special School and Classroom Investment Grant of up to $5,000. These funds are intended to enable you to do something above and beyond existing school budgets, and we are including a focus on investments that directly support KIPP DC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The submission deadline has been extended to Thursday, March 5 and all projects must take place during the current school year. Download the application and email Clare Gallagher with any questions!

Fellowship in Special Education

Teachers at KIPP DC interested in additional professional development and gaining licensure in special education through OSSE can apply to be in the 2020-21 Fellowship in Special Education cohort. The Fellowship is intended for instructional staff who wish to integrate new skills and broaden their knowledge to meet the needs of a wider range of students.  It is ideal professional development for: new teachers who will be teaching special education, current general education teachers who are transitioning to a special education role or are considering the transition in the future, current special education teachers who do not yet have a special education certification, and possibly current instructional and dedicated aides. Teachers who complete the program in SY 2020-21 and commit to staying at KIPP DC for SY 2021-22 are eligible for a taxable bonus of $4,500 in the spring of 2022.  If teachers commit to staying at KIPP DC for SY 2022-23, they are eligible for an additional bonus of $4,500 in the spring of 2023.  The next application deadline is Monday, March 23rd.  Learn more about the Fellowship in Special Education and apply today!  Please reach out to email Martha Hoffman with any questions.

Internal Transfer Process

KIPP DC is committed to retaining talented educators and leaders across our network of schools. The internal transfer process allows teachers and mental health practitioners to apply and interview for open positions within the KIPP DC network for the 2020-21 school year. For more information on the process, timeline for interviews, and ideal candidate profiles, review this one-pager and talk with your principal about any plans to apply for internal transfer. Applying for internal transfer does not disqualify you from choosing to work at your current school next year; if you’re interested in both exploring other opportunities within the network while also being considered for roles at your current school, share this information with your principal and indicate it on the application.