Walking the Dream Path

Walking the Dream Path
DOL’s benchmark program is Walking the Dream Path, an afterschool program designed to engage youth in activities that are both fun and academically enriching. Walking the Dream Path’s mission is to properly construct decent, ethical, and productive people using a holistic approach encompassing academics, multi-media and arts, the environment, and more to guide youth’s thoughts and behaviors towards family, friends, community, and the greater world. We accomplish this through:

• Anacostia to Accra – A sister school exchange program with children in Ghana.
• Eco-Field Trips – An exploration of Washington’s beautiful natural gifts.
• Art Projects – Projects that explore expression through various mediums.
• Academic Reinforcement –  vocabulary builiding exercises and  journaling; creative expression through writing and videography; and current event studies  related to character development.

DCPS Standards Alignment
DOL’s  After of School Program   curriculum is aligned with the District of Columbia Public Schools’ learning content standards in the following areas:

• Reading/English Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

Teaching Standards
DOL’s standards for instruction are aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Five Core Propositions:

1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience
5. Teachers are members of learning communities

Other Programs
Project Dream Green