ITDS is a student-led learning community where student voice, choice, and competence is at the core, and teaching professionals engage in ongoing, reflective, and collaborative practice.

1:7

Early childhood 
teacher-student ratio

59%

Teachers of diverse heritage

8/8

Wards represented in student body

95%

Admitted to top 
high school choice

1

Tier ranking by DC PCSB

520

Students: Preschool - 8th grade

Calendar

  • May 08
    Half Day (dismissal for PK3-4Half Day (dismissal PK3-4th 12:00pm 5th-8th 12:15pm)

    12:00 AM-11:59 PM

  • May 22
    Half Day (dismissal for PK3-4 5th-8th 12:15pm)

    12:00 AM-11:59 PM

  • May 27
    School Closed - Memorial Day

    12:00 AM-11:59 PM

Community

We love this school and most importantly MY KIDS LOVE GOING TO SCHOOL!
ITDS Parent
This is a place where students, teachers, and families work together to ensure that every child thrives
ITDS Staff member
I feel like we've found a school that genuinely supports our child's emotions and intellect. I am glad that we're part of this school and community.
ITDS Parent
This school has a lot of school spirit and a lot of fun events for the students.
ITDS Student
The teachers are great and teachers know things that they want to share with us.
ITDS Student
You get to do activities instead of cramming everything in your mind.
ITDS Student
Students at ITDS take charge of their learning, ask questions, and feel ownership for what they learn.
ITDS Staff member

Social Media

Facebook Posts

A special dismissal today to observe science in the sky! #solareclipse #ITDSproud ... See MoreSee Less
ITDS students participated in Black Lives Matter Week of Action, an ongoing movement of critical reflection and honest conversations in school communities for people of all ages to engage with critical issues of social justice. This year, students focused on the themes of Empathy, Diversity, and Black Families. At ITDS, we want every child to know that they are valued and important in our world despite messages, bold and subtle, to the contrary. We are proud to use the Black Lives Matter Week of Action principles to support ITDS students in civic engagement, where they grapple with issues of racism and discrimination while building their empathy, collaboration, and agency. #ITDSproud ... See MoreSee Less
Happy 100th day of school! Help us reach our goal of 100 donors on the 100th day of school! #ITDSproudweblink.donorperfect.com/inspiredgiving2024 ... See MoreSee Less