October Update *new link* 2023

WOW! That's never happened before! We feel like this little guy. All the quick sign-ups for the event on October 26th overwhelmed the registration system!

Please use this link in the meantime to register for the conversation with RestorativeDC https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuqvqjIrHdGaey0iDm5wK2onTxp42g5e#/registration.

If you registered with the other link, we got you! If your registration gave you a hard time, don't worry, just use the new link!

This quick update is to share three upcoming events about School Discipline AJE is holding, let you know about an opportunity to provide feedback to My School DC and about other updates from OSSE.

Coming up very soon, we have a Parent Cafe this Saturday from 10am to 12pm online for families where parents and other caregivers can talk about their feelings/experiences with school discipline as a parent (or how their own school discipline experiences impact them as parents and caregivers now).

Families can register for Saturday's Parent Cafe here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElde6urjksGtDjeuK09LP4FxTFyw2QG6SJ#/registration

More events are below!

We also have a parent training on school discipline on Thursday, October 19 from 7pm to 9pm.

Families can register for that session here -https://www.tfaforms.com/4975591?tfa_109=7015f000000mM8I

And finally, we have a special session on Restorative Justice on Thursday, October 26 from 7pm to 9pm.

Families (or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of what RJ is and is not) can register for that session here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfuqvqjIrHdGaey0iDm5wK2onTxp42g5e#/registration

OSSE UPDATES

OSSE is seeking family feedback on the DC School Report Card- survey is available here.

OSSE has published a New Special Education Process Handbook.

OSSE has updated their landscape analysis of Special Education in DC - you can learn more here Road to Restoration: Updates and News for September 2023.

As required by the US Department of Education, OSSE Released the First-Ever Special Education Performance Report. This report lets families know how LEA (local educational agencies) are performing on common special education indicators of quality. It does not provide a campus by campus breakdown.

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About AJE:

Advocates for Justice and Education is the federally designated Parent Training and Information Center and the Health Information Center for DC. AJE seeks to empower families, youth, and the community to be effective advocates to ensure that children and youth, particularly those who have special needs, receive access to appropriate education and health services.

Our passion is empowering families by equipping parents and students with disabilities with the tools they need to be their own advocates.

Have questions? We are here to educate, advocate and empower. Contact us today!