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Emergency: Dial 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest Emergency Room
ChAMPS: 202-481-1440 (Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service) is an emergency response service for children, teenagers and adolescent adults who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis
Access Helpline: 1-888-793-4357 (D.C. Dept. of Behavioral Health)
1(888)7WE-HELP. This 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone line is staffed by behavioral health professionals who can refer a caller to immediate help or ongoing care.
PIW: 1-800-369-2273 (The Psychiatric Institute of Washington) offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing mental health and substance abuse issues.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text to connect with a trained crisis counselor. https://988lifeline.org
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City-wide Professional Learning sessions are specially crafted for new DCPS educators. Central Office Team members host the city-wide sessions to provide high-level learning on
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City-wide Professional Learning sessions are specially crafted for new DCPS educators. Central Office Team members host the city-wide sessions to provide high-level learning on topics related to DCPS policies, initiatives, or systems.
Sessions are on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm via TEAMS. Register here.
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(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! In this workshop, we introduce participants to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodiversity. We review typical developmental milestones
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In this workshop, we introduce participants to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodiversity. We review typical developmental milestones followed by signs and symptoms of ASD, including sensory processing difficulties. We then provide resources that are available to DC families who may suspect ASD in their child.
This parent workshop is presented by Drena Lopez-Duran.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Online Event

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Enrollment season is upon us! The DCPS Enrollment team will be available to walk you through the process and answer your questions.
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If you were unable to register, please email parentu@k12.dc.gov to submit your question in advance. You can always join without registering on December 12 at 6pm via bit.ly/parentujoin.
Do you have questions about the enrollment process? The DCPS Enrollment team will be available to answer your questions and help you with this process!
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(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Online Event
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City-wide Professional Learning sessions are specially crafted for new DCPS educators. Central Office Team members host the city-wide sessions to provide high-level learning on
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City-wide Professional Learning sessions are specially crafted for new DCPS educators. Central Office Team members host the city-wide sessions to provide high-level learning on topics related to DCPS policies, initiatives, or systems.
Sessions are on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm via TEAMS. Register here.
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(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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¡La temporada de matriculación está sobre nosotros! El equipo de matriculación de DCPS estará disponible para guiarle a través del proceso. Si
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Si no ha podido inscribirse, envíe un correo electrónico a parentu@k12.dc.gov para enviar su pregunta con antelación. Usted siempre puede unirse sin registrarse el 14 de diciembre a las 6 pm a través de bit.ly/parentujoin. La sesion sera en español.
¡La temporada de matriculación está sobre nosotros! El equipo de matriculación de DCPS estará disponible para guiarle a través del proceso y responder a sus preguntas.
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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Aprenda con Early Stages! Este taller ofrece un resumen de las etapas típicas de desarrollo para los niños entre las edades de
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Este taller ofrece un resumen de las etapas típicas de desarrollo para los niños entre las edades de tres y cinco años en las áreas siguientes: comunicación, motricidad gruesa, motricidad fina, social-emocional, cognitivo. Este taller también ofrece estrategias de muestra de intervención para cada área y la oportunidad para los participantes a crear sus propias estrategias.
“Este taller es presentado por Claudia Fuentes
“Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros visitando el sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn visitando bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Online Event

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Learn with Early Stages! We review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We provide both universal
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We review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We provide both universal strategies and targeted interventions to address challenging behavior for children under 5.
This parent workshop is presented by Irena Tovar-Siebentritt.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! We provide an overview of special education, including special education law, the referral and evaluation process, parent/guardian rights,
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We provide an overview of special education, including special education law, the referral and evaluation process, parent/guardian rights, and important special education terminology.
This parent workshop is presented by Karen Wright.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Online Event

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National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their
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National School Social Work Week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation and appreciate their work in helping students achieve academic success. Did you know social work began in U.S. schools over 110 years ago by visiting teachers? School social workers are professionals within the social work field that work with teachers, parents, and school administrators. They help students deal with mental health and behavioral challenges and provide academic and classroom support. They also help in developing education policies, work with crisis interventions, and identify and report child neglect and abuse.
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march 3 (Sunday) - 9 (Saturday)

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! In this parent workshop, we discuss all things sleep! We start with facts about sleep, including what
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In this parent workshop, we discuss all things sleep! We start with facts about sleep, including what typical sleep looks like and why it’s important. We then move into a discussion about how to set the stage for healthy sleep, including learning about the “sleep window” and creating a consistent bedtime routine. Finally, we provide information on sleep challenges and how to address them, including when to seek professional help.
This parent workshop is presented by Lashawn Richardson.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Online Event

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Learn with Early Stages! We provide an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of 3 and 5 in
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We provide an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of 3 and 5 in the following domains: communication, gross and fine motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills. Participants learn how understanding developmental milestones is vital to early intervention. Finally, we discuss approaches to supporting a child’s development in each domain.
This professional development is presented by Irena Tovar-Siebentritt
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Aprende con Early Stages! Este taller ofrece un resumen de las etapas típicas de desarrollo para los niños entre las edades de
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Este taller ofrece un resumen de las etapas típicas de desarrollo para los niños entre las edades de tres y cinco años en las áreas siguientes: comunicación, motricidad gruesa, motricidad fina, social-emocional, cognitivo. Este taller también ofrece estrategias de muestra de intervención para cada área y la oportunidad para los participantes a crear sus propias estrategias.
“Este taller es presentado por Maria Jackson”
“Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros visitando el sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn visitando bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! We introduce participants to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodiversity. We review typical developmental milestones followed by signs
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We introduce participants to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurodiversity. We review typical developmental milestones followed by signs and symptoms of ASD, including sensory processing difficulties. We then provide resources that are available to DC families who may suspect ASD in their child.
This professional development is presented by Drena Lopez-Duran.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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Learn with Early Stages! In this workshop, we review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We
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In this workshop, we review the social-emotional foundations for early learning to help participants understand children’s behaviors. We provide both universal strategies and targeted interventions to address challenging behavior for children under 5.
This professional development is presented by Lashawn Richardson.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Online Event

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Learn with Early Stages! We explore how trauma can affect the developing brain and discuss ways to build resilience in children to
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We explore how trauma can affect the developing brain and discuss ways to build resilience in children to ensure they develop emotional strength.
This parent workshop is presented by Jane Anderson.
Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays and disabilities in children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. A program of DC Public Schools (DCPS), we provide evaluations for DC residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled. Early Stages also serves families residing outside of DC if their children attend a private school or DC childcare center. All our services are completely FREE.
You can learn more about us on our website at earlystagesdc.org.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn
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Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Este taller cubre los básicos de la educación especial, incluso los leyes de la educación especial, los procesos
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Este taller cubre los básicos de la educación especial, incluso los leyes de la educación especial, los procesos de la eligibilidad y la entrega de los servicios y los derechos de la padre o el tutor.
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Isabel Forguez.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Online Event

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Organizer

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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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Healthy Teachers is a new virtual platform aimed at supporting educator wellness across the District of Columbia
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(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias
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Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias y nuestra sociedad. Participantes aprenderán sobre Early Stages y como referir a un niño a servicios de intervención temprana. Early Stages provee servicios para niños entre 3 y 5 años, bajo la Parte B, Sección 619 de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Claudia Fuentes.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
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Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Online Event

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“Aprende con Early Stages!” Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias
Event Details
Éste taller trata lo que es la intervención temprana y porque es importante para los niños, las familias y nuestra sociedad. Participantes aprenderán sobre Early Stages y como referir a un niño a servicios de intervención temprana. Early Stages provee servicios para niños entre 3 y 5 años, bajo la Parte B, Sección 619 de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA, por sus siglas en inglés).
Somos un centro de evaluación de niños de entre 2 años y 8 meses y 5 años y 10 meses. Ayudamos a identificar cualquier retraso que pueda tener su hijo y coordinamos los servicios para solucionarlos
Somos un programa de las Escuelas Públicas del Distrito de Columbia y podemos atender a cualquier niño que vaya a una escuela pública del D.C., que reciba educación en el hogar o que no haya ingresado aún al sistema escolar. También estamos en la capacidad de ayudar a su familia si su hijo asiste a una escuela privada o a una guardería en el D.C., incluso si usted vive fuera del D.C. Todos nuestros servicios son GRATIS.
“Este taller es presentado por Maria Jackson.”
“Puede aprender mas de nosotros en nuestro sitio de web earlystagesdc.org.”
“Conéctate con nosotros en LinkedIn en bit.ly/EarlyStagesLinkedIn”
more
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Online Event