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Early Childhood Education
Ludlow-Taylor offers a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten (PS3/PK4) program that prepares students for success by offering a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. The Reggio approach emphasizes child-led, project-based activities built around children’s interests and curiosity. Parents are encouraged to engage in activities alongside the child. As a result, children’s interests drive units of study.
Fundamental Principles and Values of the Reggio Emilia Approach
In addition to project-based activities in their classrooms, students in the early childhood program participate in six weekly special subjects: art, music, library, computer lab, Spanish, and health and physical education.
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Fundamental Principles and Values of the Reggio Emilia Approach
- Children are capable of constructing their own learning
- Children use many different ways (“a hundred languages”) to show their understanding and express their thoughts and creativity
- Children form an understanding of themselves and their place in the world through their interactions with others
- Children are communicators and are encouraged to use language to investigate and explore
- The physical environment is seen as the additional teacher and is recognized for its potential to inspire children
- The adults in the classroom are mentors and guides learning with children
- An emphasis is placed on documenting children's thoughts and progression of thinking and making thoughts visible in many different ways, designed to show the child’s learning process
In addition to project-based activities in their classrooms, students in the early childhood program participate in six weekly special subjects: art, music, library, computer lab, Spanish, and health and physical education.
Learn more about early learning in DCPS.
Grades K–5
GENERAL APPROACH
To develop the full potential of each student, Ludlow-Taylor fosters a culture based on a student-centered approach to learning that encourages inquiry, creativity, and a love for learning. To do so, teachers work to ensure that lessons are rooted in the Common Core State Standards, and also meet the interests and needs of our students. In addition to a hands-on approach to reading, math, writing, social studies, and science, students in all grades participate in special subjects: art, music, library, FoodPrints, Spanish, and health and physical education.
Learn more about elementary school academic standards.
CORNERSTONES
All students in grades K-5 take part in Cornerstones, a project-based, content-rich extension to ongoing units of studies. Developed by top DCPS teachers, Cornerstones provide access to rigorous content for every student, while also providing innovative methods for students to take part in the learning experience. At Ludlow-Taylor, we embed Cornerstones as part of our student-centered approach to teaching.
Learn more about Cornerstones.
To develop the full potential of each student, Ludlow-Taylor fosters a culture based on a student-centered approach to learning that encourages inquiry, creativity, and a love for learning. To do so, teachers work to ensure that lessons are rooted in the Common Core State Standards, and also meet the interests and needs of our students. In addition to a hands-on approach to reading, math, writing, social studies, and science, students in all grades participate in special subjects: art, music, library, FoodPrints, Spanish, and health and physical education.
Learn more about elementary school academic standards.
CORNERSTONES
All students in grades K-5 take part in Cornerstones, a project-based, content-rich extension to ongoing units of studies. Developed by top DCPS teachers, Cornerstones provide access to rigorous content for every student, while also providing innovative methods for students to take part in the learning experience. At Ludlow-Taylor, we embed Cornerstones as part of our student-centered approach to teaching.
Learn more about Cornerstones.
GENERAL APPROACH
To develop the full potential of each student, Ludlow-Taylor fosters a culture based on a student-centered approach to learning that encourages inquiry, creativity, and a love for learning. To do so, teachers work to ensure that lessons are rooted in the Common Core State Standards, and also meet the interests and needs of our students. In addition to a hands-on approach to reading, math, writing, social studies, and science, students in all grades participate in special subjects: art, music, library, FoodPrints, Spanish, and health and physical education.
Learn more about elementary school academic standards.
CORNERSTONES
All students in grades K-5 take part in Cornerstones, a project-based, content-rich extension to ongoing units of studies. Developed by top DCPS teachers, Cornerstones provide access to rigorous content for every student, while also providing innovative methods for students to take part in the learning experience. At Ludlow-Taylor, we embed Cornerstones as part of our student-centered approach to teaching.
Learn more about Cornerstones.
To develop the full potential of each student, Ludlow-Taylor fosters a culture based on a student-centered approach to learning that encourages inquiry, creativity, and a love for learning. To do so, teachers work to ensure that lessons are rooted in the Common Core State Standards, and also meet the interests and needs of our students. In addition to a hands-on approach to reading, math, writing, social studies, and science, students in all grades participate in special subjects: art, music, library, FoodPrints, Spanish, and health and physical education.
Learn more about elementary school academic standards.
CORNERSTONES
All students in grades K-5 take part in Cornerstones, a project-based, content-rich extension to ongoing units of studies. Developed by top DCPS teachers, Cornerstones provide access to rigorous content for every student, while also providing innovative methods for students to take part in the learning experience. At Ludlow-Taylor, we embed Cornerstones as part of our student-centered approach to teaching.
Learn more about Cornerstones.
Specialized Instruction
Specialized instruction at Ludlow-Taylor focuses on social, emotional, and educational advancement in the least restrictive environment and providing all students with access to an exceptional education. We offer support in small-groups, collaborative teaching, one-on-one tutoring, and fully inclusive Communication and Education, Early Learning and Intensive Learning supportive classrooms, ensuring the needs of every child are met.
Learn more about special education in DCPS.
Learn more about special education in DCPS.