Professional Development Initiatives (PDI) The DC Collaborative in conjuction with cultural organizations offer workshops that focus on dance, visual arts, humanities, theater, and music. Each workshop highlights different topics within these disciplines. These workshops take place throughout the year at the hosting cultural oragnization. To sign up for one or more of these workshops, click here to download an application.
In-School Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) These site-based workshops support the DC Collaborative’s goal of helping teachers invigorate their classrooms through the arts. In-School PDWs are available by request and can either coincide with staff development days or take place during other approved times.
To schedule an In-School PDW, please contact Program Coordinator at (202) 204-7754, and he will initiate the application process with your principal. We will reveiw applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
Content Forums Through frequent discussions and special workshops, the education staff of arts organizations learns about specifics of DCPS content standards and other curriculum requirements to be able to adapt their offerings to better meet classroom needs.