AJE is excited to share this Lunch and Learn event with you! Partnering with The National Center for Youth Law, AJE is hosting a Lunch & Learn about the education rights of students experiencing homelessness. See the flyer below for more details and we hope to see you there! Use this link to register for...
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TONIGHT – Town Hall on Child Care Development Fund
On May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
Virtual Town Hall: Child Care Development Fund State Plan Review AJE is proud to be part of the DC Under 3 Coalition and encourages DC families to join the Coalition’s two upcoming townhalls. Join the DC Under 3 Coalition for town halls on May 6 at 6:30 PM (TONIGHT!) and May 15 at 2 PM...
Health Services for Children with Special Needs – May events!
On May 6, 2021May 5, 2021
AJE is excited to share these events from Heath Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN) with you! As always HSCSN wants to continue supporting the community and their family by caring, serving and empowering. HSCSN has a full agenda with special events and activities for the entire family. See flyer’s attached for more information...
Children’s Hospital creates vaccine waitlist and other COVID-19 news and resources
On May 5, 2021May 5, 2021
AJE is happy to share this news from WTOP with families! Children’s National Medical Center in D.C. has established a waitlist for children ages 12 and up as the U.S. waits for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an emergency use authorization for the vaccine in children. The waitlist is for those who live...
DC Relay’s Community Resource Fair For Better Hearing and Speech Month May 11th
On May 4, 2021May 3, 2021
AJE is happy to share this information from DC Relay with families! As we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, please join us to learn about valuable resources available in the District to those who need hearing or speech enhancements. We will have 20 minute presentations by: DC Hearing Aid Assistance Program...
Federal Update
On May 4, 2021May 3, 2021
AJE is happy to share these highlights and updates from the US Department of Education. REOPENING SCHOOLS The Department released the state plan application template for the ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. This application supports states in describing how they will use federal resources to continue to reopen schools, sustain operations, and support students...
Wednesday – Professional Development for teachers on Improv as a UDL strategy!
On May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Kennedy Center/VSA Webinar: Improv as a UDL Strategy to Increase Accessibility in High School Writing Instruction – May 5th Improv – the art of spontaneous theater – aligns well with the Universal Design for Learning framework, which aims to remove barriers to learning for all. Improv also offers novel ways to support student exploration of audience, purpose,...
Smithsonian museums will begin reopening this month – Morning at the Museum still on hold
On May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Smithsonian museums will begin reopening this month in phases. Timed entry passes will be required at all locations. The best place to find information about reopening schedule, hours of operation, and timed entry passes is this website (https://www.si.edu/visit/passes). When the museums reopen, visitor numbers will continue to be significantly reduced to ensure social distancing. In addition, the museums will...
Focus Group for Families of Students with Disabilities
On May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
The CDC Foundation is seeking participants for a second focus group with parents of students with special education needs scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm ET. The goal of the focus group is to help the CDC Foundation learn about the experience of students with special education needs and their families during the COVID-19...
The Future of Policing in the District: A Roundtable Discussion on Reform – May 4th!
On April 29, 2021April 29, 2021
AJE is excited to share this event with you from The Council for Court Excellence on The Future of Policing in the District: A Roundtable Discussion on Reform happening May 4th at 7pm! Last summer, in response to passionate protests calling for defunding the police, D.C. established the Police Reform Commission. On April 1, 2021, the Commission...
***UPDATED DEADLINE ****AJE seeking Submissions from Local Artists and Designers for the IDEA Accessibility Project
On April 27, 2021April 27, 2021
AJE is delighted to share that we have received funding from the DC Developmental Disabilities Council to support a new project here – the IDEA Accessibility Project. This funding from the DC DDC will be utilized to increase the accessibility of the IDEA Procedural Safeguards and increase the understanding of them in the community. The...
Generation Hope: Scholar Program Application Extended – NOW DUE MAY 1!
On April 27, 2021April 27, 2021
AJE is happy to share this scholarship information from Generation Hope with you! Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization that supports teen parents (moms and dads) in the DMV graduate from college through a variety of wrap-around services provided by our Scholar Program. Some of the benefits of their program include renewable scholarships of up to $2,400 per...