Empowering DC schools to achieve excellence through partnership, insight, and action.
The Partnership for DC School Excellence exists for one reason: to support schools in delivering exceptional outcomes for students. When schools succeed, our entire community thrives.
PDCSE emerged from a simple but powerful recognition from city leaders, school leaders, and school support organizations—including OSSE & PCSB:
Exceptional school leadership is the cornerstone of student success. With that clarity of purpose, they came together to create an organization intentionally designed to serve schools.
The Challenge
The reality: 66% of DC students are not meeting college and career-ready standards. Our students deserve better. Our community deserves better. We know it's possible—but no one should have to figure it out alone.
Explore the Partnership
Connections
Find trusted expertise and resources to help address your school's organizational challenges.
Our Work
See what we’re learning and accomplishing alongside DC school leaders.
Catalyzing Partnerships
Explore Catalyzing Partnerships: our school leadership and organizational support initiative.
Partnership Exchange
Learn with DC school leaders through conversations, tools, and shared practice.
Work with Us
Have a project or challenge where additional expertise could help? Tell us what you’re working on.
