The DC Special Education Hub helps families understand special education in the District of Columbia. Our knowledgeable team connects families with tools, information, and 1:1 support so families can make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.
What We Do
- We meet families with questions about special education where they are – including through our multilingual text and phone hotline, at in-person and virtual events, or on our website.
- We work with families and schools to incorporate family voice and build connections.
The DC Special Education Hub is an initiative of the DC Ombudsman for Public Education, an independent, impartial office, that helps students and families with questions, concerns, and complaints about DC public and public charter schools.
For direct inquiries about events, training requests, or other partnership opportunities related to the DC Special Education Hub, please contact the Ombudsman, Kimberly Humphrey, Esq., who is currently managing the Hub at [email protected].
Our Team
Program Manager - Vacant
Cheyenne Glenn, a native Washingtonian, is passionate about supporting the city's most vulnerable in their attainment of educational equity. Cheyenne joined the DC Special Education Hub as a Program Support Specialist for Special Education in December 2025.A mother of a child with Down Syndrome, Cheyenne endeavors to help fill voids in the information available to caregivers in Washington DC, born of her own search for support. Cheyenne began her journey serving other families through a monthly Down Syndrome & Friends Playgroup with the DC Public Library, dedicated to providing caregivers of developmentally disabled children with community and resources as they navigate raising them. Cheyenne also serves as a member of multiple non-profit community-based organizations that support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In her free time, Cheyenne enjoys going to concerts, experiencing new foods and cultures, and tending to her vegetable garden.
Julithza (Julie) Saravia joined the DC Special Education Hub as a Program Support Specialist for Special Education in December 2025. In this role, she assists families by providing information and support as they navigate special education processes and concerns. Julithza has a background in Psychology and brings experience from support-focused roles that guide her work with families. She is committed to helping families better understand and access the resources available to them within the special education system. Outside of work, Julithza enjoys reading and painting. She is also currently learning Korean.