Yom Kippur begins at Sundown
2026-09-20

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

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.

Inscríbase AQUÍ
¿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, 2026-12-21

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

No School
2026-11-03, 2026-11-25, 2026-11-27

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

No School - Thanksgiving
2026-11-26

DCPS: Effective Communication in Special Education (7 - 8 PM)
2026-11-30
Effective Communication in Special Education | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, November 30, 2026, for a training by DC Special Education Hub team representative!
This session is designed to help families learn how to communicate and collaborate with school staff and advocate for their child’s needs, particularly within the context of special education, while keeping the best interests of students at the center! Whether you’re new to special education or want to improve your ability to speak up for your child, this training will give you helpful tips and tools. Join us to learn, connect with other families, and feel more confident about supporting your child in school!
Gain practical strategies for:

how to understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP),
how to share questions, concerns, and complaints with your child’s IEP team,
and how to work with the school team to best support and understand your student’s needs!

Register HERE
Families will also learn about the Office of the Ombudsman’s informal dispute resolution processes, including mediation practices to help address school-related concerns! We invite you to join us to gain valuable insights, connect with other families, and feel more confident supporting your child at school! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity—register today!
This training will be held on Zoom on Monday, November 30, 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

Hanukkah begins at Sundown
2026-12-04

DCPS: Derechos de los Padres en Educación Especial (7 - 8 PM)
2026-12-07
Derechos de los Padres en Educación Especial | specialeducation

Location:

Zoom

Details:

Únase a nosotros virtualmente el Lunes 7 de Diciembre de 2026 para nuestra capacitación de la Serie de Empoderamiento Familiar “Derechos de los Padres en Educación Especial.”
En esta sesión, ofreceremos información valiosa sobre los derechos de los padres, incluyendo protocolos de confidencialidad, diferentes tipos de quejas y cómo presentarlas, y el proceso de apelación. Ya sea que esté explorando el sistema de educación especial por primera vez o buscando profundizar su conocimiento, esta capacitación proporciona información esencial para defender eficazmente las necesidades educativas de su hijo/a.
Cubriremos temas importantes como

Derechos y protecciones de los padres bajo las Garantías Procesales,
Derechos y protecciones de confidencialidad (derechos que protegen la privacidad de su estudiante),
Presentación de quejas (la diferencia entre quejas estatales y quejas de debido proceso) y
Recursos para padres.

¿Quieres prepararte con anticipación? Visita la página de YouTube de nuestra oficina, donde encontrarás una serie de seis videos dinámicos sobre la Educación Especial en DC. ¡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.
REGISTERESE AQUI
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 fantástica oportunidad! ¡Estamos emocionados de verte allí!
Esta capacitación se llevará a cabo por Zoom el Lunes 7 de Deciembre 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 de la capacitación

Cost:

Gratis

www.specialeducation.dc.gov

Contact:

DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov

Phone: (202) 671-2890

TFS Session 1 Club Make-up Week
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-11

DCPS: Evaluations & Reevaluations (7 - 8 PM)
2026-12-21
Evaluations & Reevaluations | specialeducation

Location: Zoom

Details:

Join us online on Monday, December 21, 2026, for our Family Empowerment Series training “Evaluations and Reevaluations.“
In this session, we will learn more about evaluations and reevaluations, including what steps you can take if you disagree with how an evaluation was conducted or the classification your child was given, how to know if a new review is needed, and what resources and services are available to you for a new evaluation.
We will cover important topics such as

Evaluations,
Independent Educational Evaluations, or IEEs (how to request one, who can conduct one, and who pays),
Reevaluations (how often are they needed and what happens if you disagree with one), and
How to have conversations with your student about evaluations.

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, December 21, 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 - Winter Break
2026-12-22 - 2027-01-01

Christmas Day
2026-12-25

First day of Kwanzaa
2026-12-26

New Years Day
2027-01-01
