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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two comments to make about AppleTree ELPCS.  The first, I read a post yesterday (post entry 1408) in regards to a parent who alleged some unacceptable behaviors from teachers (OK Ave campus) towards her child.  As a parent, I felt her anguish but as a person who works in the education arena, I was outraged that this parent has not brought her concerns to the leadership there.  I would strongly recommend-no urge you to reach out to the chief of schools or the director of school leadership.  Their names and numbers are listed on the AppleTree website.  If that does not render immediate action-then go higher to the board of directors.  Never should you have to attempt to resolve your issues with your child schools on a forum-regardless of how well organized and responsive Urban Moms is, your child is the longest and the best investment you will ever make, and he/she deserves the best you and the school you choose have to offer!  No offense, parent.  I feel for you and just want to offer some assistance.

The second comment is from a post about a lot of school closing at AppleTree.  [b]Firstly, OSSE and PCSB requires that all schools have monthly PD (Professional Development) for their instructional staff.  Secondly, AppleTree, as with other charters follow DCPS calendar.  So they are out (holidays) when DC schools are.[/b]
These concerns should brought to the attention of PCSB.  They have meetings all the time where the public is welcomed to come and air their concerns/opinions as well as make suggestions.  You may want to consider running to become a board member!

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It's possible to have monthly PD without closing school.  My school does it, and so does DCPS.  Why can't AppleTree do the same?  Makes it tough for working parents.[/quote]

AppleTree is 100% Early Childhood.  The requirements for teachers are that students are supervised 100% of the time - they do not have "planning periods" away from children like elementary/middle/high schools have.  This is possible in schools with older children because of electives and specials.  In schools such as this - it is sometimes possible to hold continuous PD with teachers while the kids are in music, PE, etc.  It's a loop hole.  That being said - almost all schools I know have take FULL or HALF days off for these purposes.  [/quote]

Not monthly, they don't.  And no, we don't hold PD while kids are in specials.  Those classes are 40 minutes-- you can't do PD in that time.  We have it after school.  Yes, we do have full day PD, but we're talking a couple times a year.  Not once a month.[/quote]

Appletree doesn't have them once a month either.[/quote]

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