Post: My DCPS Experience

Posted by Janelois on 12/18/05

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I was in the 2nd DCTF Cohort and this is my 4th year with
DCPS. If you can get the necessary certification without
the fellows program – do so. It is not worth the time
and/or effort.

This is what I can offer:

Make sure you have money. It took over 3 months to get my
1st paycheck. I had to have a Virginia congressman/aide
call the HR people on my behalf.

Never EVER call a DCPS telephone number unless you can
document the call.

Never EVER give DCPS any documents unless they sign for
them.

DCPS has some of the most inefficient, disorganized,
shuffling/jiving employees you will ever meet. They are
accountable to not a soul. And don't waste your time
complaining (even to the Sups office) as they will continue
the shuffling and jiving routine.

If you are considering DCPS -- look in the mirror RIGHT NOW
and figure out who you are, because this organization will
change you and attack any common sense/value system you
have.

In essence it is an organization modeled after the mob.
Either you are someone’s crony or enemy. This system is
NOT about children. SO YOU MUST BE!!!!! In reality the
lack of delivery services is CRIMINAL! The two schools that
I am familiar with are southeast schools. The buildings
are in horrific condition and it's like pulling teeth to
get pencils, paper. copies, textbooks, supplies and
support. But everyday you will pick up the newspaper and
read statements from a DCPS official denying the conditions
and telling blatant lies.

The leadership of many of these southeast schools can be
likened to the plantation house/field slave relationship.
Many of the principals are corrupt bigots but because they
look just like the people they serve it's ignored.

I could go on and on…. Just remember the children – cuzz
they have NO VOICE except the one you give them.

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My DCPS Experience, 12/18/05, by Janelois.

Re: My DCPS Experience, 5/13/06, by gg.