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The Spring Break Workshop Series – DDS Rehabilitation Services Administration’s Transition Team

On March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

AJE wants interested families i know about this opportunity from the DDS Rehabilitation Services Administration’s Transition Team. This spring break, the DDS Rehabilitation Services Administration’s Transition Team is encouraging students ages 17 – 22 to boost their potential for life-long success. The Spring Break Workshop Series will equip participants with insider tips and tricks to land the internship...

Event TODAY for DC families

On March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

AJE wanted to make sure that families were aware of this event today. For more information, please see www.freedcproject.org

Upcoming Parent Cafes – March 22, April 26 and May 31 – 10am to 12pm

On March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Questions? michelle.parrish@aje-dc.org bit.ly/AJESPRING Spring PA Cafe Promo

Families who missed the deadlines can still apply to public schools for the 2025-26 school year

On March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

If a family missed the lottery application deadlines, they can submit a post-lottery application today. The application is available in English and Spanish. Application instructions are available in Amharic, French, Chinese and Vietnamese and we have a multilingual hotline to support. Post-lottery applications are automatically added to schools’ waitlists in the order they are received and below applicants who applied by the lottery deadlines. The only exception to...

The 2025-26 school year lottery closed on March 3. What’s next for lottery applicants?

On March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Families can re-rank their schools until March 14 at 5 p.m. The school year 2025-26 lottery is now closed. If a family submitted a lottery application, they can no longer add or delete schools to their application at this time; however, they can re-rank their school selections (optional) until March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. by logging into their family...

Measles information from DC Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics

On March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

What is measles? It’s more than a rash—it’s highly contagious and dangerous, especially for little ones. Stay informed, stay safe. Learn more from DC Health here : https://bit.ly/49iABbs Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world and babies are especially at risk for severe symptoms. Thankfully, the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine...

Navigating Conversations with your Children about their Serious Health Conditions

On March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

AJE understands that the diagnosis of a serious health condition requires parents to venture into unfamiliar and often challenging territory, such as navigating the healthcare system or making important medical decisions. Parents and caregivers will also face a new challenge: communicating with your child about their condition, treatment and prognosis. Indeed, many parents find that...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2025

On March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

AJE would like to share upcoming March events in recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. See more details below! Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2025 Established in 1987 by Presidential Proclamation, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) promotes community inclusion and highlights the many contributions of people with disabilities. This year’s theme is We’re Here All Year: Influencing Change,...

Reminder: The First District-Wide Survey – DC SAYS – Is Live!

On March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

AJE wants to remind our families that the first-ever District-wide survey of students, staff, and families—DC SAYS—is now live! The survey window is open now through March 28. If you haven’t yet signed up a survey liaison for each campus, it’s not too late—you can do so using this form. Parent surveys are available at DCSAYS.dc.gov....

Share Your Experience: National Survey on Section 504

On March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

AJE invites families to participate in an important research survey about Section 504. This is a valuable opportunity for students and families to share their experiences and recommendations. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and researchers at Vanderbilt University are conducting a national survey for family members of children with disabilities and adults...

Share Your Experience in Black Pediatric Healthcare Research & Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card!

On March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

AJE would like to share an important research study focused on understanding Black pediatric healthcare from a parent or guardian’s perspective. This study aims to explore the experiences of Black parents in accessing healthcare for their children. If you’re interested in participating, you’ll be asked to complete a brief online demographic survey followed by a...

REMINDER: Deadline to Apply for Pre-K3 – Grade 8 is March 3rd!

On February 28, 2025February 24, 2025

The Pre-K 3 – Grade 8 lottery application deadline is March 3, 2025. The application is available in English and Spanish, and application instruction guides are available in Amharic, French, Chinese, and Vietnamese. The My School DC Hotline is available to help families complete their application in their preferred language through bilingual staff and telephonic interpreters. Do you know of someone that needs help...

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