Terminology 101: The Who, What, and How of Special Education

Join us online on Monday, July 21, 2025, for our Family Empowerment Series training “Terminology 101: The Who, What, and How of Special Education.”

In this session, we’ll break down the who, what, where, when, and why behind common special education terms, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the landscape. 

We will cover important topics such as

• Terms and definitions related to the law (such as IEPs, IFSPs, 504 Plans, FAPE, and LRE),
• Terms and definitions related to the special education team (such as LEA, MDT, DA, and RSPs), and
• Terms and definitions related to types of disabilities (such as SLD, OHI, ID, and SLI).

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!

Register HERE

This training will be held on Zoom on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registrants will receive the Zoom link an hour or two before the training.

Cost: 

Free

Contact: 

DC Special Education Hub

Email: specialeducation@dc.gov