Uniform Swap (5:30 PM)
2026-09-03

No School - Labor Day
2026-09-07

TFS Clubs Session 1 Begins
2026-09-08

Events Committee Kick-off Meeting (6:30 PM, Location: TBD)
2026-09-08

Back to School Night
2026-09-09

Stuart Hobson Back to School Night
2026-09-10

Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown
2026-09-11

Washington Spirit Game
2026-09-13
Ludlow Taylor is gearing up for our annual outing to a Washington Spirit match!

What: Washington Spirit vs Boston Legacy
When: Sunday, September 13th at 1:00PM
Where: Audi Field

Tickets are $22/person and can be purchased here:
https://ludlowtaylorpto.betterworld.org/events/lt-at-spirit

After purchasing you should be sent to a Google Sheet to select your seats. You should also get an email confirmation that includes the seat selecting spreadsheet.
In addition to attending the Spirit match we still have a handful of Pregame Rally Tunnel tickets. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for the Pregame Rally Tunnel please use this link here:

https://ludlowta2026.ggo.bid/n/package/15157423

If purchasing a Rally Tunnel ticket, you must also have a ticket to the game.

(If the ticket cost presents a barrier to attend, please reach out to Mr. Stafford: kevin.stafford@k12.dc.gov. If you prefer to reach out to our PTO community liaison please contact at ptocommunity@ludlowtaylor.org. We want everyone who is interested to participate!)

DCPS: What Does This Document Mean? Prior Written Notice, Consent Forms, and More in Special Education (7 - 8 PM)
2026-09-14
Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, September 14, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “What Does This Document Mean? Prior Written Notice, Consent Forms, and More in Special Education.“
In this session, we will explain many of the different forms and documentation you may encounter in Special Education and the reasoning behind all of that paperwork!
We will cover important topics such as

Paperwork (types of support plans, evaluations and assessments, and documents related to parent and guardian rights),
Prior Written Notice (also known as PWN, and its importance),
Consent Forms (when might the school need your consent and how to give it or revoke it), and
Resources (tips and tricks to staying organized and on top of the paperwork).

Register HERE
Want to study up early? Check out our office’s YouTube page featuring a series of six dynamic videos on Special Education in DC! All videos are available in English and Spanish with open captioning. Visit our page on YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists for all 12 videos!
Attending our Family Empowerment Series is a great opportunity for caregivers to receive information and ask questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
This training will be held on Zoom on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: Free

www.specialeducation.dc.gov

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

H St. Festival
2026-09-19
Come see our dancing stars perform! Time TBD!

Yom Kippur begins at Sundown
2026-09-20

Movie Night
2026-09-25
Stay tuned for details!

Grounds Cleanup (10AM)
2026-09-26

DCPS: All about IEP Goals: Appropriate, Ambitious, and Attainable (7 - 8 PM)
2026-09-28
All about IEP Goals: Appropriate, Ambitious, and Attainable | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, September 28, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “All about IEP Goals: Appropriate, Ambitious, and Attainable.“
In this session, we will learn about developing individualized education program goals for your student and everything you need to know about supporting your scholar’s learning and progress. If your child has an IEP, we recommend having a copy on hand so you can review their current goals during this training!
We will cover important topics such as

Setting goals,
What to ask (what makes a goal appropriate, ambitious, and attainable),
SMART goals (metrics that make an effective goal), and
Working on goals at home (how to support your child’s learning outside of the classroom).

Register HERE
Want to study up early? Check out our office’s YouTube page featuring a series of six dynamic videos on Special Education in DC! All videos are available in English and Spanish with open captioning. Visit our page on YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists for all 12 videos!
Attending our Family Empowerment Series is a great opportunity for caregivers to receive information and ask questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
This training will be held on Zoom on September 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: Free

www.specialeducation.dc.gov

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

No TFS Clubs (Staff Meeting)
2026-09-30, 2026-10-28, 2026-11-18

LT Second Annual Golf Outing
2026-10-09
LT Golf Outing – Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School

DCPS: Bullying Prevention & Safety in Special Education (11 AM - 12 PM)
2026-10-10
Bullying Prevention & Safety in Special Education | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “Bullying Prevention & Safety in Special Education.“
This session will teach us how to prevent bullying. After the session, you’ll know analyze the impacts of bullying, build self-advocacy and resilliance in your student and draft communications tot he school administrators and more! By the end of this training, you’ll feel well-equipped to be another special education expert in the room and your child’s best advocate for their needs!
We will cover important topics such as

Defining bullying,
Preventing bullying,
Legal Protections and Policies, and
Developing Self-Advocacy and Social Skills

Register HERE
Want to study up early? Check out our office’s YouTube page featuring a series of six dynamic videos on Special Education in DC, including one on the How to Prepare for and Participate in an IEP Meeting! All videos are available in English and Spanish with open captioning. Visit our page on YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists for all 12 videos!
Attending our Family Empowerment Series is a great opportunity for caregivers to receive information and ask questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
This training will be held on Zoom on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: Free

www.specialeducation.dc.gov
Contact: DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

No School - Indigenous Peoples Day
2026-10-12

No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
2026-10-13

DCPS: Preparing for an IEP Meeting (7 - 8 PM)
2026-10-19
Preparing for an IEP Meeting | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, October 19, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “Preparing for an IEP Meeting.“
This session will teach us how to prepare for your child’s IEP meeting. After the session, you’ll know what or who to bring, which questions to ask, your student’s special education rights, and more! By the end of this training, you’ll feel well-equipped to be another special education expert in the room and your child’s best advocate for their needs!
We will cover important topics such as

What to expect from an IEP meeting,
What to do in advance of the meeting and how to prepare,
Tips for a successful IEP meeting, and
What happens after a meeting and how to prepare for the remainder of the school year.

Register HERE
Want to study up early? Check out our office’s YouTube page featuring a series of six dynamic videos on Special Education in DC, including one on the How to Prepare for and Participate in an IEP Meeting! All videos are available in English and Spanish with open captioning. Visit our page on YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists for all 12 videos!
Attending our Family Empowerment Series is a great opportunity for caregivers to receive information and ask questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
This training will be held on Zoom on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: Free

www.specialeducation.dc.gov
Contact: DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

DCPS: Preparándose para una Reunión del IEP (7 - 8 PM)
2026-10-26
Preparándose para una Reunión del IEP

Location: Zoom

Details:

Únase a nosotros virtualmente el Lunes 27 de Octubre de 2026 para nuestra capacitación de la Serie de Empoderamiento Familiar “Preparándose para una Reunión del IEP.”
En esta sesión, aprenderemos cómo prepararse para la reunión del IEP de su hijo/a. Aprenderá qué o a quién debe acompañar, qué preguntas hacer, sus derechos y los de su hijo/a en materia de educación especial, ¡y mucho más! Al finalizar esta capacitación, se sentirá bien preparado/a para ser un/a experto/a en educación especial y el/la mejor defensor/a de las necesidades de su hijo/a.
Cubriremos temas importantes como

Qué esperar de una reunión del IEP,
Qué hacer antes de la reunión y cómo prepararse,
Consejos para una reunión del IEP exitosa, y
Qué sucede después de una reunión y cómo prepararse para el resto del año escolar.

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¿Quieres empezar a estudiar con anticipación? Visita la página de YouTube de nuestra oficina, donde encontrarás una serie de seis videos dinámicos sobre la Educación Especial en DC, ¡incluyendo uno sobre cómo prepararte y participar en una reunión del IEP! Todos los videos están disponibles en inglés y español, con subtítulos abiertos.
Visita nuestra página en YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists para ver los 12 videos disponibles.
Asistir a nuestra Serie de Empoderamiento Familiar es una excelente oportunidad para que los cuidadores reciban información y hagan preguntas sobre cómo apoyar mejor a sus estudiantes con discapacidades. ¡No dejes pasar esta oportunidad increíble! ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí!
Esta capacitación se llevará a cabo por Zoom el Lunes 26 de Octubre de 2026, de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Las personas registradas recibirán el enlace de Zoom una o dos horas antes del inicio de la capacitación.

Cost: Gratis

www.specialeducation.dc.gov
Contact: DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
2026-10-30

No School - Teacher Records Day & Wellness Day
2026-11-02

No School
2026-11-03

Diwali
2026-11-08

DCPS: Parent Rights in Special Education (7 - 8 PM)
2026-11-09
Parent Rights in Special Education | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, November 9, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “Parent Rights in Special Education.“
In this session, we will offer valuable insights into parental rights, including confidentiality protocols, different types of complaints and how to file them, and the appeals process. Whether you’re navigating the special education system for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding, this training provides essential information to advocate effectively for your child’s educational needs.
We will cover important topics such as

Parent rights and protections under the Procedural Safeguards,
Confidentiality rights and protections (rights that protect your student’s privacy),
Filing complaints (the difference between state complaints and due process complaints), and
Parent resources.

Register HERE
Want to study up early? Check out our office’s YouTube page featuring a series of six dynamic videos on Special Education in DC! All videos are available in English and Spanish with open captioning. Visit our page on YouTube: youtube.com/@DCSpecialEducationHub/playlists for all 12 videos!
Attending our Family Empowerment Series is a great opportunity for caregivers to receive information and ask questions about how best to support their students with disabilities. Don’t let this fantastic opportunity pass you by! We can’t wait to see you there!
This training will be held on Zoom on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: Free

www.specialeducation.dc.gov
Contact: DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

No School - Veterans Day
2026-11-11

No TFS Clubs
2026-11-23 - 2026-11-24
