Critical to the success of this process is a comprehensive community engagement plan. District residents will have multiple opportunities to get involved and provide input throughout the process including the following:
- Participate in a focus group. Focus groups are an opportunity to provide in-depth input into various policy options being discussed by the Advisory Committee. At this time, all focus groups have been conducted. Please see the focus group report.
- Volunteer to join a working group.The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings throughout the District on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process. The Community Working groups will allow you to learn more about this process, provide input and work with community members to review and respond to proposed student assignment and school boundary policies. Select from the flyer(s) below to view exact dates, times and locations for all community working group meetings. Please sign up here to participate in a working group.
- Attend citywide community dialogues. Opportunity to provide feedback on proposed policy recommendations released in June.
- Participate in an online survey. Opportunity to provide feedback online on proposed policy recommendations released in May.
Timeline
Visit the timeline table page to view the timeline.
The final plan will be released in September 2014. Changes will begin to take effect for the 2015-16 school year. However, to support a smooth transition, “grandfathering” provisions will buffer the immediate impact on many current students and their families.
Upcoming Community Events
Both community members and members of the DC Advisory Committee on Student Assignment have set up various meetings throughout the District in order to discuss and receive feedback on the Student Assignment Review Process. In some instances, the Deputy Mayor for Education has been asked to speak on behalf of this process. To view upcoming events please see below, and view a complete list of past events here.
Center City Community Working Group Meeting #1:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Dunbar High School-Cafeteria (101 N Street, NW)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5 from 9 am-noon.
East End Community Working Group Meetings #1:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Anacostia High School-Cafeteria (1601 16th Street, SE)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 5 from 3-6 pm
Upper NW & NE Community Meetings Working Group Meeting #1:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Coolidge High School-Armory (6315 5th Street, NW)
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Upper NW & NE Community Meetings Working Group Meeting #2:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Coolidge High School-Armory (6315 5th Street, NW)
Date & Time: Thursday, April 24 from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Center City Community Working Group Meeting #2:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Dunbar High School-Cafeteria (101 N Street, NW)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26 from 9 am-noon
East End Community Working Group Meetings #2:
Description: The DME is hosting Community Working Group Meetings on the Student Assignment and School Boundaries Review process.
Location: Anacostia High School-Cafeteria (1601 16th Street, SE)
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26 from 3-6 pm