August 27, 2025
Greetings DEB Families,
We are committed to providing every student at Doswell E. Brooks ES with a high-quality education that supports academic and personal growth. As part of this commitment, and in accordance with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), I want to inform you that Doswell E. Brooks ES has been identified by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as a school in Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
This designation is based on our school’s performance in one or more areas, including student achievement, growth, and the performance of student subgroups. Specifically, one or more of our targeted student subgroups did not meet academic targets in English Language Arts and Math.
Being designated as a school in improvement provides us with a valuable opportunity to focus on strengthening instruction, enhancing student supports, and building partnerships with families. Our team has developed a school improvement plan that includes:
- Targeted academic interventions and extended learning opportunities
- Ongoing professional development for teachers
- Regular monitoring of student progress
- Family engagement activities to support learning at home
We appreciate your partnership and continued support in the effort to improve and meet our school’s goals. We invite you to join us for a School Improvement Information Night on September 4th at 6:00 PM to learn more about this school improvement designation and share your input.
You are encouraged to stay in communication with your child’s teachers about their academic progress and share your ideas on how we can improve together.
Doswell E. Brooks ES remains dedicated to embracing the possibilities for growth and transformation. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at Anita.Stoddard@pgcps.org or 301-817-0480.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Together, we can ensure that every student thrives.
Warm regards,
Dr. Anita Stoddard
Principal