@DCASEdc

Fulfilling the promise of a quality education for all children in Washington DC; through advocacy, special education resources, and strong partnerships.

 Washington, DC
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Joined June 2017
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A great opportunity on May 29to talk real and honest truths about how #quarantine has affected our students with learning challenges and disabilities @IvymountSchool @TLC_Rockville @FoundSchoolsMD @LabSchoolDC @KingsburyWLG @phillipspcf
The Ability Challenge@AbilityChalleng20 May 2020
What education-related problems has the COVID-19 situation revealed in your community? #ShareYourThoughts in comments and join us to discuss #radicalsolutions on 5/29. Register: bit.ly/2WIM3el @divlearnerscoop @228accelerator @CRPE_UW @tjohnson2013 #radicalrecovery
Thanks for giving us the platform to share frank and honest concerns for our DC students w/disabilities @AJEInc @AbilityChalleng @ElizabethOque11 @mariablaeuer @DcWhalen
DC State Board of Ed@DCSBOE22 May 2020
Replying to @DCSBOE
From Molly Whalen @DCASEdc: "If we're really a system of that really cared about our kids, we would think about the eligibility and entitlement issue and be able to allow for longer entitlement, especially for these students in their senior or last year."
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Thank you to my colleague @ZACHARYSBOE5 for acting w due urgency to draft this important resolution outlining pressing needs of students w disabilities in collaboration w @DC_Advocate, @DCOmbuds & drawing on testimony from our panelists from @AJEInc, @DCASEdc & @DCChildrensLaw.
Zachary Parker, Ward 5 SBOE Rep@ZACHARYSBOE521 May 2020
Proud to have put forth this bold resolution calling attention to the education students w/ disabilities receive during this pandemic. Even prouder to have the support of every present Board Member tonight! We must be uncompromising in holding the bar high, especially nowadays.
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Replying to @COPAA
@COPAA said it best: "The US ED Department has rightfully steered clear of recommending any waivers that would alter the tenets of IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act; thus, protecting every child with a disability’s right to a free, appropriate public education...
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...& districts are embracing their responsibilities as they work with families to meet the needs of students while physical buildings are closed. These efforts will be game changers for students with disabilities and their families as everyone continues to work together to...
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...ensure that all children have access to an education during the pandemic. We encourage Congress to take their lead from the children and their families to ensure that all protections of the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehab Act remain intact." @AJEInc @mariablaeuer
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Spread the word! @DCChildrensLaw @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @AbilityChalleng @SpecialEdCoop @educateall_org @edforwarddc
TLC-Rockville, MD@TLC_Rockville21 Apr 2020
Coming soon, FREE VIRTUAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE SCREENINGS for the month of May. Call now to schedule an appointment 301-424-5200 x159. Don't forget, we are still offering free virtual occupational therapy screens for the month of April!
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WOW! The amazing @TLC_Rockville has just posted this HUGE online resource library for different learners! From reading to spelling to foreign languages to art/music/theater ttlc.org/resource-library-te… @educateall_org @AJEInc @ArtStream_Inc @DCArtsAccess @DCCollaborative @mariablaeuer
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While Ivymount staff have been working from home on the e-Ivymount Continuity of Learning Plan, they’ve also been staying in touch with students, to talk about pets, favorite foods, staying healthy and more! #hellofromstaff youtu.be/a3NkJmiVvns

Hello Students! - from Ivymount Staff

While Ivymount staff have been working from home on the e-Ivymount ...

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Schools should consider keeping kids in the same grade this fall washingtonpost.com/opinions/… Interesting idea, thoughts? @mariablaeuer @ksglassman @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @ElizabethOque11 @DcWhalen @SharraGreer

Opinion | Schools should consider keeping kids in the same grade this fall

Many low-income students are already behind. School closures are going to hit them hard.

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Great resource! Working hard in DC to keep payments going for nonpublic tuition & related services as many of our #SPED schools are making great progress w/online learning & tele-therapy to provide FAPE to the best of their ability! @TLC_Rockville @LabSchoolDC @NAPSEC1
The Center for Learner Equity@LearnerEquity1 Apr 2020
We've compiled answers to #COVID19 FAQs we've received from schools and practitioners—let us know if you find these helpful! ncsecs.org/covid-19/covid-19…
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It's hard to keep up with announcements & resources: but here are 3 just for the kids from @NPR & @ChildrensNatl & a good social story linked here: theautismeducator.ie/2020/03… @IvymountSchool @TLC_Rockville @phillipspcf @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @DcWhalen @SharraGreer @DCChildrensLaw
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DC Parents of students w/Disabilities – come and learn about what comes next after HS with our #transition workshop: Mar 26 at DC Conv Center, FREE! Register: eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual…

11th Annual Voices of Change Conference

                      11TH ANNUAL VOICES OF CHANGE CONFERENCE:                   SECONDARY TRANSITION FOR DC YOUTH BY DC YOUTH                                                              Join the DC...

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This event has been cancelled
DC Parents of youth w/disabilities – want to know how to help your youth be part of their medical appointments, manage their medications AND advocate for themselves? Mar 26, DC Conv Center, FREE parent workshop! Register: eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual… @schooltalk_inc @IvymountSchool

11th Annual Voices of Change Conference

                      11TH ANNUAL VOICES OF CHANGE CONFERENCE:                   SECONDARY TRANSITION FOR DC YOUTH BY DC YOUTH                                                              Join the DC...

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This event has been cancelled
spread the word about this cancellation 👇 @mariablaeuer @ksglassman
Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds)@xMindsOrg11 Mar 2020
Replying to @DCASEdc @IvymountSchool @TLC_Rockville @mariablaeuer @ksglassman @BrianKGruber @Main_StreetMD
@xMinds has postponed this event until Fall 2020 (exact date TBD) due to Covid-19 precautions.
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spread the word to our Mont Co friends! @IvymountSchool @TLC_Rockville @mariablaeuer @ksglassman @BrianKGruber @Main_StreetMD
Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds)@xMindsOrg3 Mar 2020
Do you have an autistic student @MCPS? Wish you knew more about how MCPS serves autistic students? Register TODAY for the FREE xMinds in MCPS Forum! Wednesday, March 18 at Julius West Middle School. Free childcare and EN ESPAÑOL. #autism Details: xminds.org/event-3739056
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Wow! 👇 @Main_StreetMD @info_ilo @DDS_DC @DC_DDCouncil @MdDDCouncil
Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop3 Mar 2020
A program that places adults with special needs at internships with law enforcement agencies is boosting job skills while helping officers learn about interacting with people with disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2020/03/… #disabilities #specialneeds

Program Gives Law Enforcement Training To Those With Special Needs

A program that places adults with special needs at internships with law enforcement agencies is boosting job skills while helping officers learn about interacting with people with disabilities.

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