DCASE

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

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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 @AbilityChalleng]

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: https://t.co/wHbDUTRoRS @divlearnerscoop @228accelerator @CRPE_UW @tjohnson2013 #radicalrecovery

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

@mariablaeuer always has the ability to put big issues into concise buckets for parents to embrace! #trackingprogress in #Quarantine

[DC State Board of Ed @DCSBOE]

From Maria Blauer @AJEInc

"I want families to think about keeping track of what's happening. There's going to be a conversation for a lot of families around compensatory services.And sometimes, parents aren't talking to the right person at the school & that's not their fault."

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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 @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."

[Emily Gasoi @EmilyGasoiW1]

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.

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

...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

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

@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...

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

...& 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...

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

@educateall_org is looking for bright spots in distance learning. Do you know a school/teacher going above & beyond for students w/disabilities #COVID19? RT & tag them! Read more: https://t.co/5cfRdZTt7q @IvymountSchool @phillipspcf @TLC_Rockville @FoundSchoolsMD @mariablaeuer

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

Spread the word! @DCChildrensLaw @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @AbilityChalleng @SpecialEdCoop @educateall_org @edforwarddc

[TLC-Rockville, MD @TLC_Rockville]

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!

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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 https://t.co/3r4DzOxZ3G @educateall_org @AJEInc @ArtStream_Inc @DCArtsAccess @DCCollaborative @mariablaeuer

[Ivymount School @IvymountSchool]

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

https://t.co/K1C6IddX8t

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

Schools should consider keeping kids in the same grade this fall https://t.co/wdK1zBXJqA Interesting idea, thoughts? @mariablaeuer @ksglassman @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @ElizabethOque11 @DcWhalen @SharraGreer

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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 @LearnerEquity]

We've compiled answers to #COVID19 FAQs we've received from schools and practitioners—let us know if you find these helpful! https://t.co/LQfQIpYC9A

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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: https://t.co/i0GLU3Jqq8 @IvymountSchool @TLC_Rockville @phillipspcf @AJEInc @remarkably_rene @DcWhalen @SharraGreer @DCChildrensLaw

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

This event has been cancelled

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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: https://t.co/4iiqRl8fUB

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

This event has been cancelled

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

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: https://t.co/4iiqRlpQM9 @schooltalk_inc @IvymountSchool

[DCASE @DCASEdc]

spread the word about this cancellation 👇 @mariablaeuer @ksglassman

[Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds) @xMindsOrg]

@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.