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Recognizing Developmental Delays: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and you want to ensure that they are reaching their developmental milestones on time....

What Does Mental Health Support Look Like in Schools?

Mental health supports are available for all DC children, but students with disabilities may require specialized mental health services to support their unique needs. What...

Effective Classroom Strategies for Students with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition among students that can make it challenging for them to focus and concentrate in the...

Helping Your Child Overcome Substance Abuse

As a parent, discovering that your child is struggling with substance abuse can be a complicated and confusing experience. Addiction is a complex disease...

Comprehensive Literacy Plan

Among the many goals we have set for our schools, enabling children to become proficient readers may be one of the most crucial tasks....

Dyslexia Guidebook

The Dyslexia Guidebook is a tool for all families with students who may struggle with spelling or reading. Use this interactive guide to advocate for additional...

A look at student safety and Safe Passage Surveys

The DC Office of the Student Advocate (OSA) supports students, parents/guardians, and families in their advocacy through parent education, one-on-one coaching, resource supports, and...

Learn more about the K-5 Report Card for Social and Emotional Learning

Success in school starts with understanding students' strengths. New for School Year 2022 – 2023, K-5 students will now see a dedicated section on...

The role of School Social Workers

The school social worker serves primarily as a clinician, an advocate for all students, and a consultant to school staff and parents/guardians on a...

Who We Are

The Student Supports Division ensures that schools have the resources to provide a safe and supportive learning environment where all students are able to...

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