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What is a DCPS partner?

At DC Public Schools, we define a partner as an organization or group that is committed to work with DCPS to make sustainable impact on a shared goal around student success. Across the district, we have community partners in our schools that provide their time, resources or financial support.

How do I apply for employment with DCPS?

Step #1 : Individual submits an application for employment on the DCPS website. View career opportunities here: Step #2: If selected for hire by a Principal (school-based staff) or a Manager (Central Office staff), you will receive detailed instructions about pre-employment requirements.

How do I contact DCPS about the school partnership toolkit?

If you have questions about the School Partnership Toolkit, please reach out to the Partnerships Team at DCPS.Partnerships@k12.dc.gov.

What is bullying and how can DCPS help?

Bullying also occurs when a student or group of students organize a campaign against another student or when a student or group of students maliciously spread rumors about another student. DCPS is committed to making every school a safe and welcome space for your child. Families are critical players in these efforts.

How Can I Enter My Direct Deposit Information?

Step 1: Log in to our In-Network PeopleSoft website (pshcm.dc.gov) from a secure DC Government network (i.e. at a DCPS school or Central Office).St...

I Did Not Receive My paycheck. What Should I Do Next?

Step 1: Determine whether your paycheck was processed: Log into PeopleSoft to confirm whether your paycheck was processed. Select Self Service > Pa...

When Is My Next Salary Increase?

To review your salary increase schedule, please refer to the Compensation page. Salary increases are based on the employee’s current salary scale (...

My Current Salary Is incorrect. How Can I Resolve This and Can I Expect Retroactive payment?

Please email dcps.compensation@dc.gov and let us know why you believe your salary is incorrect. We will need your full name, employee ID number, an...

How Can I Enter/Edit My Federal Or State Tax Information?

State and Federal tax withholding information can only be entered in PeopleSoft using our In-network PeopleSoft website (at a DCPS school or Centra...

How Can I Does The New Tax Law Affect My Paycheck?

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act was signed into legislation on December 22, 2017. This Act includes many changes that affect both individuals and business...

How Can I Receive This Year’S W-2 Form Online?

Active employees can view W-2 information online in PeopleSoft or opt to just receive it in the mail. To enable this action, you must submit your c...

How Much Sick/Annual Leave Hours Do I Earn?

View sick/annual leave accrual rates in the table below.*This does not apply to ET-15 Teachers and Related Service Providers (with the exception of...

How Many Hours Can I Carry Over Each Year?

Annual Leave:**This does not apply to ET-15 WTU members, who do not earn annual leave.Employees can carry over a maximum of 240 annual leave hours...

What Happens to My Leave Hours Once Resign Or Retire from Dcps?

Annual Leave: The annual leave balance will be paid to you within 3-5 pay periods following separation from DCPS.Sick Leave: The sick leave balance...

R. Jason de Groot

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Stephanie Thompson Pawuk

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Alberto Victor Batista

You will need a very aggressive attorney to help you in dealing with DCF, especially if they have decided to terminate your parental rights. Unfortunately, typical hearings in Dependency cases may take hours. Many times there are case managers, or investigators who are not present, and so they must...

What is an angry demeanor toward a CPS social worker?

An angry demeanor toward the CPS social worker or DCFS investigator is considered evidence of your guilt. Your perfectly natural, upset and angry reaction to being accused of harming your child will very OFTEN BE USED as evidence of your violent and abusive personality. 6.

What to do if you are accused of physical abuse?

If you are accused of physical abuse, immediately have your doctor give your child a thorough physical exam. Ask your doctor to write a letter stating that there are no bruises or injuries observed, nor any other health-related issues that would raise any concern or suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

How many juvenile cases has Vincent Davis handled?

Mr. Vincent W. Davis and his firm have handled more than a thousand juvenile cases over the past 30 years, where they have represented parents, family members, foster parents and even the children themselves.

Do CPS social workers have compassion?

CPS social workers have no compassion for parents, grandparents, or other family members. They convince themselves that they are god’s given child savers, while committing the worst child abuse possible in taking children from their natural families to be placed with strangers.

Can you see a doctor at no charge?

If a CPS or DCFS social worker suggests a doctor for you, or suggests that they know where you can see a doctor at NO CHARGE (as attractive as that may be), NEVER visit with a doctor recommended by CPS.

How to get an IEP for a student?

Step 1: Contact your student’s special education coordinator. For questions about your student’s IEP, please contact his or her special education coordinator (SEC). Step 2: Contact your student’s school principal. If you are still in need of guidance after speaking with the SEC, please contact the school principal.

How many unexcused absences are there in a school?

Families should expect to receive notice in writing or via conference after their student has five unexcused absences or ten unexcused tardies. This policy is designed to support regular and timely school attendance.

Do you have to verify residency in the District of Columbia?

In fairness to that policy, all parents are required to verify residency. Normally, this will be done at the school during the enrollment process. All parents must verify residency prior to the start of school.

How can I enter my direct deposit information?

Step 1 : Log in to our In-Network PeopleSoft website ( pshcm.dc.gov) from a secure DC Government network (i.e. at a DCPS school or Central Office). Step 2 : Select Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > Direct Deposit. Step 3 : Add a new Direct Deposit Account.

I did not receive my paycheck. What should I do next?

Step 1 : Determine whether your paycheck was processed: Log into PeopleSoft to confirm whether your paycheck was processed.

When is my next salary increase?

To review your salary increase schedule, please refer to the Compensation page. Salary increases are based on the employee’s current salary scale (or “step”) and the anniversary date of the last salary increase.

My current salary is incorrect. How can I resolve this and can I expect retroactive payment?

Please email dcps.compensation@k12.dc.gov and let us know why you believe your salary is incorrect. We will need your full name, employee ID number, and contact information included in the email. We’ll be happy to research this case for you.

How can I does the new tax law affect my paycheck?

The Tax Cut and Jobs Act was signed into legislation on December 22, 2017. This Act includes many changes that affect both individuals and businesses. You likely have heard lots of talk about how paychecks will be change—however, it is best to be informed by the new rules.

What happens to my leave hours once resign or retire from DCPS?

Annual Leave: The annual leave balance will be paid to you within 3-5 pay periods following separation from DCPS.

School Resources

Get information here for DCPS school-based staff on resources to support partnership strategy in your schools, tools to track and find new school partners, and links to additional best practices and policies.

DCPS School Partnership Toolkit

The School Partnership Toolkit [PDF] from the DCPS Partnerships Team provides best practices and resources for both partners and schools to help them build strong and impactful partnerships. The Toolkit is broken into five topic guides that allow users to focus on the content that is most relevant to their work.

What are the benefits of DCPS?

DCPS employees have the option to enroll in a range of benefits such as medical, dental, optical, disability, and life insurances, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans. Please visit our benefits website for details.

When will DCPS start TB screening?

Effective October 1, 2020, DCPS will implement a TB Risk Assessment screening requirement in lieu of the current policy that requires submission of a negative TB test as part of the DCPS clearance process.

Does DCPS accept TB?

DCPS accepts negative skin or blood tests taken, or a clear x-ray analysis issued, within the last 12 months. As a reminder, all individuals supporting DCPS students and staff must complete this TB screening, including those providing services remotely.

What is the DCPS bullying policy?

To proactively address the issue of bullying the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has created a Bullying Prevention Policy . The policy clearly outlines, the definition of bullying and the steps required by schools to address it. The definition for bullying in DCPS is:

What is bullying in DCPS?

The definition for bullying in DCPS is: “Bullying,” means any severe, pervasive, or persistent act or conduct, whether physical, electronic, or verbal that:

What to do if your child is bullying?

If you think your child is bullying others, it is important to discuss the behavior and make it clear that bullying is taken very seriously. At the same time, you may want to work with your child to understand some of the reasons behind the bullying.

What is a student's fear of physical harm?

Place a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to his or her person or property; Cause a substantial detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; Substantially interfere with the student’s academic performance or attendance; or.