AJE is happy to share this event and the opportunity to present with our community. The Employment First Summit is sponsored by the Employment First Planning Committee, which is convened by the DC Developmental Disabilities Council https://ddc.dc.gov/. See below for more information. DC’s 2024 Employment First Summit Supporting Diversity in the Workplace: Creating Accessible and...
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Resources – Wendt Center – Esta es una publicación bilingüe.
On October 5, 2024August 8, 2024
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. AJE wants to make sure that families are aware of resources in the community like the Wendt Center available to them. Please let us know if you need a referral to a provider or help accessing resources. The Wendt Center for Loss and...
Vaccination requirements in DC for school
On October 1, 2024August 7, 2024
AJE wants families to know that DC’s policy regarding school exclusion for failure to vaccinate (or request an exemption) changed in 2023-24. Remaining compliant with vaccinations is still required in all grades. However, starting in the 2023–24 school year, students who are not compliant with immunization requirements will only be excluded from school if they...
Explore Our Latest Mediation Video and Resources on Dispute Resolution
On September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
AJE is excited to share our newest video, now available for viewing! This video is a valuable resource for parents who are considering filing a mediation request or have recently filed a Due Process Complaint. You’ll learn several useful tips from both an attorney’s perspective (how to prepare) and a parent’s perspective (such as coming...
New Resources for Supporting Students’ Mental Health Rights Under Section 504
On September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
AJE would like to share new resources to help students and families understand their rights under Section 504 and ensure access to supportive, discrimination-free learning environments. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) event on Civil Rights and Mental Health: Empowering Student Success. The event focused on ensuring that all students have access to...
GAO Report on Child Care Accessibility Now Available
On September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
AJE would like to to share with families that the GAO’s report on child care accessibility is now available! See below for more details. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a comprehensive report, Child Care Accessibility: Agencies Can Further Coordinate to Better Serve Families with Disabilities. As part of their research, GAO interviewed Parent...
HSCSN Back to School Bash Event!
On September 23, 2024September 19, 2024
Join HSCSN for the “Stuff the Backpack” Back to School Bash! Get ready for a fun-filled day with the whole family! HSCSN is hosting its annual Stuff the Backpack Back to School Bash, featuring music, food, free school supplies, health screenings, free haircuts, community resources, and much more. See below for more information. When: Saturday,...
Secondary Transition Resources for Families and Educators
On September 23, 2024September 21, 2024
AJE is sharing resources for families and educators from the NTACT newsletter. Pre-Employment Transition Services: Instruction in Self-Advocacy: Check out this page to learn more! Quality Transition Planning Process: Review this page and link to case studies, reflecting a student-driven approach to transition planning and IEP development Since the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic absences have skyrocketed, more than doubling in...
Proposed Early Childhood Transition Policy – Public Comment Opportunity
On September 23, 2024September 21, 2024
OSSE invites the public to participate in public comment and public hearings regarding the proposed Early Childhood Transition Policy. The proposed policy establishes state-level processes and clarifies requirements to ensure the smooth and effective transition of children with disabilities from early intervention services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provided...
Three Upcoming Bills of Interest to AJE Families
On September 20, 2024September 20, 2024
AJE would like to share with our families three bills that may be of interest. Learn more about each below! BILL NAME: B25-0742 – Youth Mentorship Through Community Engagement Act 2024 The DC Council will soon hold a hearing on Bill B25-0742 – Youth Mentorship Through Community Engagement Act of 2024. This legislation aims to expand mentorship...
2024-25 State Title III Advisory Committee Recruitment (esta es una publicación bilingüe)
On September 20, 2024September 19, 2024
Esta es una publicación bilingüe. El post en español sigue al inglés. Are you an educator, LEA/school leader, parent, teacher educator, research or policy expert, or community organization member who understands the perspectives, strengths, and needs of ELs? OSSE is requesting applications for the 2024-25 State Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title III Advisory...
**APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES TODAY**OSSE-DOT Transportation Stipend**Eligibility Expanded **
On September 20, 2024September 16, 2024
The OSSE-DOT transportation stipend application will close TODAY on September 20th at 11:59. The language below is from the OSSE-DOT application page, available here –https://data.osse.dc.gov/dot-parent-stipend/. “The application submission period for the Monthly Parent Stipend Program for school year 2024-25 ends at 11:59 pm, on September 20, 2024. Parents who have been approved to participate will...