We at AJE know that we are all stronger when we work together and that the education of students with disabilities requires a team effort.  That is why we are excited to share our new periodic newsletter for Special Educators and School Leaders.  Our first issue was in June, and our second issue just went...

AJE knows that it takes more than academics to make a successful college experience, and we are happy to share these upcoming events with our families.   DISB Summer 2O2O Higher Education Series – August 4th & 11th Join the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Student Loan Ombudsman and local colleges and universities for webinars...

AJE is happy to share this important news from our friends at Access Smithsonian about their popular Morning at the Museum program (MATM).  We encourage AJE families to complete the survey below so that when MATM is able to return, it can be even better.     As many of you may know, the National Zoo...

AJE is happy to share this with our families! HSC Kids in Action Parent Group – August 3rd Our Kids in Action Parent Group is a place where All-Star parents and guardians come together with Kids in Action to share experiences, advice, support each other, and come up with ways in which to enhance our...

AJE hopes that DC families are able to access appropriate mental health services and support from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), but in case you run into issues or have a concern, we are happy to share this information about the DBH Ombudsman.  For more information about how to access mental health services, see...

AJE is happy to share this event co-hosted by our friends at Black Swan Academy. TOMORROW, Thursday, July 30th at 5:30pm we will be co-hosting a Police-Free Schools Info-Session with the Washington Teachers’ Union and Advancement Project. We invite you to learn about our vision of a safer, healthier and equitable learning environment- where young people can feel loved,...

School is right around the corner! It is vital that parents know the individual public charter schools reopening plans and the first day of the 2020-2021 school year. For an updated chart with your child’s school, please visit https://dcpcsb.org/public-charter-schools-reopening-update. The chart is updated in real time.

AJE is happy to share this information from ACCESS Smithsonian! The Udvar-Hazy Center and National Zoo have reopened for a limited number of visitors each day. All visitors will need to reserve a timed entry pass. Information can be found here: https://airandspace.si.edu/udvar-hazy-center and https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/welcome-back-zoo. Upcoming Events (Registration Required): Cooper Hewitt Design Museum’s Design Snacks Series/Workshop: August 5; 1:30...

AJE is happy to share this information from Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) with our families.    LCE prepared this flyer to provide guidance to litigants handling Medicaid cases at OAH without an attorney, specifically during the public health emergency.  Please feel free to share this flyer or use the information in it to...

AJE is happy to share this information from DCPS –  Please join us to receive updates and share questions on the SY20-21 Reopening Plans. Download the Microsoft Teams App if you plan on using your smartphone or tablet. Please register and use the following links to participate: Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30pm-6:30pm – bit.ly/dcpsreopenpublic1 Thursday, July...

AJE is happy to share this resource with our families – and we hope you find it helpful! Ashley from ACCESS SMITHSONIAN’s Favorite Activities for the Week: National Postal Museum’s How to Make a Time Capsule: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/how-to-make-a-time-capsule National Museum of African Art’s Looking for Contours Drawing Activity: https://africa.si.edu/education/at-home/looking-at-contours/ Hirshhorn’s Mini Art Lesson: Red, Yellow & Blue: https://hirshhorn.si.edu/explore/mini-art-lesson-red-yellow-blue/ Smithsonian’s...