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Special Education

DC Special Education Hub

We are committed to helping families understand special education in the District of Columbia by connecting them with the tools, information, and support they need to make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.

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DC Special Education Hub

We are committed to helping families understand special education in the District of Columbia by connecting them with the tools, information, and support they need to make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.

Learn More Contact Us Newsletter Signup

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Early Childhood

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Special Education Eligibility & Implementation

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Emotional, Social & Behavioral Development

Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards (Online Training)

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Join us for this free, informative online training to learn all about the rights of DC parents when it comes to special education. We'll cover parent rights, confidentiality, types of complaints and how to file them, and the appeals process.

Please note, this training occurrence is online ONLY. If you wish to participate in this training in person, please join us for the in person session on Saturday, September 17th at 11 AM at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library.

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Upcoming Events

May 6 2024 - 19:00

Family Empowerment Series: Family Rights/Procedural Safeguards

May 13 2024 - 19:00

Family Empowerment Series: All About Academic Supports: Reading

Jun 10 2024 - 19:00

Family Empowerment Series: All about IEP Goals: Appropriate, Ambitious and Attainable

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Need Assistance?

Feel free to give us a call at (202) 671-2890 or click here to use our Contact Us form.

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Featured Resources

Family Guide

In this guide, we hope to answer all of your most pressing questions about special education in the District of Columbia.

Questions To Consider When Choosing a New School

Use this outline to help you decide exactly what to ask when you chat with potential schools for your child! Spanish and Amharic versions will be available soon.

The Special Education Eligibility Process: Family Roadmap

This roadmap provides a clear path, outlining the key steps and considerations for families who suspect their child may need special education services.

** Please let us know if you need access to these documents in any other language, as we have these materials available in multiple languages.

The Special Education Eligibility and Evaluation Process

Family Empowerment Video Series

A six-part video series that answers your top questions about special education in DC.

Click here to watch our full series!

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Our Team

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Jasmine Lopez

Trianna Downing

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