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Important MySchoolDC Dates: Saturday Enrollment on April 25th and Enrollment Deadline May 1st

On April 20, 2026February 3, 2026

AJE would like to share with our families on Saturday, April 25, schools across DC will open their doors so that families can enroll in person. You can see which schools are participating in Enrollment Saturday at MySchoolDC.org The enrollment deadline for matched students is May 1 to secure your student’s spot for the 2026-2027...

DC to participate in Count the Kicks program

On April 19, 2026March 9, 2026

DC Health and the District of Columbia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (DC PQC) are happy to announce that they are partnering with an initiative called Count the Kicks to raise awareness of paying attention to babies’ movements in the third trimester of pregnancy. This initiative provides evidence-based interventions and training to families and healthcare providers, aiming...

Salazar v. D.C. and the Right to Children’s Health Care

On April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

For children with disabilities and special health care needs, knowledge of and access to early intervention services are an essential strategy for meeting attainable developmental milestones and/or beginning early planning for the long game of securing necessary lifelong health and developmental support. Federal regulations under 42 CFR Part 441, primarily authorized by the Social Security...

DCPS Language Acquisition Division: Coffee with LAD!

On April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Join DCPS’ Language Acquisition Division on Wednesday, April 22 for a Special-Education focused session discussing important information for immigrant families! Representatives from OSSE and DCPS will be on-site to answer questions, offer guidance, and connect you with information to support your family. See the flyer below for more information! ረቡዕ፣ ኤፕሪል 22 የዲሲፒኤስን የቋንቋ...

DEADLINE APPROACHING – Family Focus Group Opportunity: Shaping an IPSE Program in Washington, DC

On April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

AJE would like to share an opportunity with our families to participate in a family focus group to explore the possibility of bringing an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program to Washington, DC. See below for more details. An IPSE program provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) the opportunity to continue their education beyond...

Youth Training on the IEP at Woodridge Library at 6pm on Wednesday April 29th

On April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

AJE is hosting a youth-focused training session to review parts of the IEP with young people. During this session, we will go through each section of the IEP to help you better understand each section of the document. Feel free to bring your IEP with you or email it to the presenter (tamiesha.lawrence@aje-dc.org) the night...

Black Maternal Health Week – local events

On April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

AJE is happy to share this information from DC Health about local events happening in DC for Black Maternal Health Week Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is a national weeklong campaign, held annually from April 11-17. BMHW was founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance to advance health equity, raise awareness, build community, and amplify the...

Apply Today Spring 2026 Parent Leadership Academy starts TOMORROW Thursday, April 9th

On April 8, 2026April 6, 2026

AJE is excited to share that the Spring Cohort of the 2026 Parent Leadership Academy will be starting this week, on April 9th, at 7pm. This is a virtual cohort. We are still accepting applications for both sessions, and are looking forward to continuing to invest in DC families as we approach our 30th year....

Family Survey for DC Public Schools and DC Charter Schools

On April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

AJE would like to share two surveys from DC Says, one for DC Public Schools (DCPS) and one for DC Public Charter Schools. These surveys are an opportunity for families to provide feedback and help ensure schools are delivering the best possible experiences for students and families. Please use the links below to access the...

Family Focus Group Opportunity: Shaping an IPSE Program in Washington, DC

On April 7, 2026April 6, 2026

Spring 2026 Parent Leadership Academy starts this Thursday, April 9th

On April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

RISE YES Remote Study: Understanding and Promoting Resilience Among 5th and 6th Grade Students

On April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

The Resilience in Student Education: Youth Engagement in School (RISE YES) project at Children’s National Hospital is conducting a remote study focused on understanding and promoting resilience among 5th and 6th grade students. Caregivers will receive $50 for completing two remote visits and may request a free mental health wellness summary of their child. Teachers will also receive a...

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