Parents of Children with Special Needs Need Special Skills
January 2021
AJE is hosting three family application nights!

AJE is happy to partner with ConnectED and cohost three family application nights to help you navigate the DC school lottery process and complete the My School DC application!
AJE is hosting monthly parent trainings!
AJE Resources to help families prepare for the 2021-2022 school year
Here are some of our favorite resources for families that we hope will help you navigate selecting a school for the 2021-2022 school year.





Important Dates and information for the 2021-2022 School Lottery
COVID-19 & Beyond Series

Wednesdays in January and February from 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

Children's National Hospital is partnering with the GWU Rodham Institute and Black Coalition Against COVID-19 to host a six-part COVID-19 & Beyond town hall series for teenagers and young adults.

The purpose of the series is to share information about COVID-19 and the vaccine, mental health and wellness resources during a pandemic. The series will be held on Wednesdays in January and February from 12-1 p.m. Teenagers, young adults, parents, teachers, and other educators may register. Please see promotional flyer to the right that includes additional details on topics and how to register.

Please register here:

Series Dates:
  • Jan 13 - Mental Health vs Mental Illness: What Youth Should Know
  • Jan 27 - Sick and Tired: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
  • Feb 3 - #MyMentalHealthMatters: Mindfulness and Being a Better Me
  • Feb 10 - Living in a Pandemic: What is COVID-19?
  • Feb 17 - The New Normal: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
  • Feb 24 - Breaking the Shackles of Our Past: Medical Mistrust and the COVID-19 Vaccine
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!
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