The Goodman Library
A Legacy of Literacy

On November 1, 2020 the lives of the DCP Redford family were forever changed. Our beloved colleague, teacher, and friend, Mr. Adam Goodman suddenly passed away. He was a kind and compassionate person, and shared his deep love for literacy with our DCP Redford community. Mr. Goodman's passion for literacy – specifically for the poetry and works written by Black authors – provided our students with windows and mirrors in which to see themselves. He would often share excerpts from James Baldwin, WEB DuBois, and Maya Angelou with our students. 
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We hope to honor Mr. Goodman’s legacy by providing our students with a safe space to learn and grow their love of reading – The Goodman Library – a space to build their love of literacy, to encourage them to dream, and to remember our dear friend. With your donations, we will transform an empty conference room to a place where literacy and love thrives.

Distinctive College Prep – Redford

Distinctive College Prep (DCP) - Redford is a public charter school, located in Redford, Michigan. Distinctive College Prep is managed by Distinctive Schools, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism. ​
DCP - Redford will serve Kindergarten through Sixth Grade for the 2021-2022 school year. We are proud to have a strong, supportive community of learners. We have a full-time social worker, we are committed to social emotional learning, and providing a positive environment for all of our families. We are full of Lion PRIDE (Problem Solving • Responsibility • Integrity • Drive • Empathy)! We are a tuition-free school of choice. We offer free bus transportation, and have after school programming available. 

Why choose DCP?

We are a culture of innovators, and boldly believe that families, students and staff have the ideas that will change the world of our students. We are excited to be working with the community, family and students of the Redford area.

Together, we hope to positively positively impact students in and outside of the classroom. All teaching learning and operations at Distinctive Schools is rooted in a safe, joyful, and kind culture for everyone. We truly believe and live the phrase, "Do what you love. Love what you do!" We collaborate across all levels of our organization to ensure that people, relationships and empathy are at the core of our work and the most powerful force in the future of our students.
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DCP - Redford boasts a dedicated staff that is looking forward to engaging and forming close relationships with parents and the surrounding community. 
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