
Summer Referrals for Early Stages
During the summer, many families decide where their children will attend school. This decision impacts the special education process for DC children ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months.
- For referred children enrolled or pre-enrolled with DC Public Schools (DCPS):
- Until June 1, 2026, DCPS schools complete the special education process for enrolled children.
- Between June 1 and the first day of SY26-27, Early Stages completes the special education process for children who are enrolled or pre-enrolled in a DCPS school.
- On the first day of SY26-27, DCPS schools resume responsibility for completing the special education process for their enrolled children.
- For referred children who are homeschooled or not yet enrolled:
- Early Stages completes the special education process for DC children who are homeschooled or not yet enrolled.
- For referred children attending child care centers or private schools in DC:
- Early Stages provides developmental screenings and evaluations for children who attend a child care center or private school in DC.
- For referred children enrolled in public charter schools:
- Early Stages cannot screen or evaluate children enrolled in public charter schools. We will transfer these referrals to the child’s school.
Note: School attendance is required by law for all students who reach five years of age on or before September 30 of the current school year.
If you have any questions, please email Early Stages at info@earlystagesdc.org or call us at (202) 698-8037.

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Remitir a un niñoCualquier persona puede remitir a un niño entre las edades de 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses a Early Stages para que se le realice un diagnóstico. En el caso de niños más pequeños, haga la remisión a Strong Start. Para niños mayores inscritos en DCPS o escuelas chárter, comuníquese con la escuela del niño. Para niños mayores inscritos en escuelas privadas o religiosas, consulte al Equipo de IEP central de DCPS. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre adónde remitir a un niño, póngase en contacto con Early Stages. Nuestros talleresEarly Stages ofrece talleres gratuitos para padres y profesionales sobre muchos temas relacionados con la primera infancia. Las organizaciones pueden enviar un correo electrónico a education@earlystagesdc.org para reservar talleres para grupos. Los particulares pueden asistir a uno de nuestros talleres públicos. Los profesionales también pueden inscribirse a través de la Oficina del Superintendente Estatal de Educación (OSSE, por sus siglas en inglés). |

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