The UCDS Mission
University Child Development School designs a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning. We cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities. We engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.
Philosophy in Action
At UCDS, we take a design-led approach to learning. We create a dynamic and inclusive culture for our students and community. Our teachers are activators that create purposeful connections among concepts, thoughts and actions in the classroom.
1911
UCDS began as a UW lab school
399
students from 3 months old to 5th grade
Jan. 2019
Graduate School is authorized
An Educational Hub
UCDS was born as a lab school on the campus of the University of Washington in 1911. Since the inception of this school, our teachers have assumed the role of educational researchers as they designed, implemented and evaluated our programs. Today, as a professional practice school, UCDS is engaged in ongoing educational reform. Our school is a dynamic learning environment for teachers as we work together to understand and inspire each child that we serve. Like our students, teachers at UCDS collaborate with colleagues and support each other professionally. No one works in isolation. Everyone is called upon at one time or another to coach, to present, to consult, to conduct action research, and to network. Each faculty member brings different expertise and experience, enriching the learning environment for others.
