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Dec 3rd – Community Conversation on Potential Changes to DC Graduation Requirements & a new Option for Students with Disabilities
AJE families might have seen previous posts about potential changes to the DC graduation standards. Here is another opportunity to...
December 10th Special Education Oversight Hearing at DC Council
On December 10, 2025, the Council of the District of Columbia is holding a hearing on oversight of education for...
#GivingTuesday
We only use this space a few times a year to ask for your help, and today is one of...
Resources about Supported Decision Making
If Supported Decision Making (SDM) is part of your self-care plan, or the self-care plan of someone you love, you...
OSSE’s Five-Year Strategic Plan SURVEY
OSSE is surveying DC’s students, families, and educators to guide its new five-year strategic plan (2026-2030). This brief survey (about...
Public Feedback Meetings on SBOE High School Graduation Requirements – Dec 8, 11, and 16
The SBOE is currently considering changes to DC’s high school graduation requirements proposed by OSSE. Come learn about the proposed...
In person Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context November 23rd
AJE is excited to offer this Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context! You can register here &...
In person Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context November 23rd
AJE is excited to offer this Parent Training on Dispute Resolution in the IDEA context! You can register here &...
U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resource Explaining Civil Rights Protections Against Retaliation
Last year, The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new resource, “Civil Rights Protections Against...
AJE and Steptoe LLP filed a discrimination lawsuit against DC on behalf of 5-year-old student and his grandmother
On November 14, 2025 – On behalf of a 5-year-old student and his grandmother, who is his legal guardian, Advocates...
Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments
In 2024 the U.S. Department of Education released new guidance to help schools and early childhood programs better support students...