AJE would like to share with families that ODR is seeking individuals who wish to serve on its Community Review Panel (CRP) for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Candidates must fall into one of seven categories outlined in the Special Education Due Process Hearing Independence and Transparency Act of 2014. The members of the CRP shall be convened prior to the selection of Hearing Officers contracted to preside over special education due process hearings.

To learn more about the CRP and its selection requirements, please click here. Statements are due no later than Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest to ODR at ODR.intake@dc.gov.