The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center

 Founded in 1996  Initial pilot began with 16 families  Created to address injustices and the denial of basic special education services

AJE’s mission is to educate parents, youth, and the community about the laws governing public education, specifically for children with special needs. It is our mission to make the public aware of the consequences of institutional negligence of children with or without disabilities and to promote school accountability.

 Parent-to-Parent  Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)  Transition Advocacy Project (TAP)  Direct Services  Community Education  DC Family to Family Health Information Center (DC HIC)  DC Parent Information Network (DC PIN)  Legal Services

This program provides leadership training and a supportive network of parents.  Leadership Institute  Parent Support Workers  Parent to Parent Support Group  Padre a Padre

A comprehensive resource library and training center. The Center offers parents information on special education laws, specific disabilities, the latest research on treatment and interventions, resources, and adaptive technology.

This project provides youth ages with support, advocacy, information and training in order to improve their involvement with their educational planning.  Anacostia Senior High School  Youth-Led IEP meetings “Best Me I Can BE”  Autism Travel Training Program  Youth-to-Youth Support Group  Every 4 th Friday of every month 4:30pm- 6:00pm

Free of charge for situations in which a 3 rd party intervention is necessary.  Advice and Counsel  Brief Services  Extended Services  Legal Support

AJE provides workshops and trainings for professionals, community, and parents. The workshops and trainings are free of charge.  Community Outreach  Policy Discussion  Information Sessions

DC HIC provides support, resources, and training to families of children with special health care needs and the professionals that serve them.  Mary’s Center  La Clinca Del Pueblo  Howard University Hospital

DC PIN provides family navigation and care coordination services to help families navigate the health care system and health care programs.  Family Navigators  Peer Support Workers

 Provides direct services in cases where there is a legal issue and 3 rd party interventions are necessary  Handles:  Suspensions (Medium & Long-term)  Expulsions

 Parent rights  Questions regarding special education, ESL, SST, transitioning, etc.  Advocacy skills  School is not providing appropriate services  Academic or behavior problems in school  Suspensions/expulsions  Information regarding services or programs

 Client needs support  Collaborative efforts  Community Support  Train AJE staff  Train AJE clients  Information regarding services or programs

Parents  Parent’s Rights and Responsibilities  Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy  A Parent’s Guide to Bullying Prevention  Laws Protecting Person’s with Disabilities  School Discipline and Positive Behavior Intervention  Working Effectively with Doctors  Are you Ready for the Next IEP Meeting?

Youth  Getting and Keeping the First Job  Student-Led IEP  Transition Planning: A Recipe for Success  From School to Adult Life: Transition Planning  No Bully Zone

Professionals  How to Identify a Child with Special Needs  What is Child Find  Behavior Problems in Children, Is this a Learning Disability?  School Discipline, What You Need to Know  Understanding the Special Education Process

Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center  25 E St. NW, 4 th Fl. near Union Station  Office:(202)  Hours: M-F, 9am to 5pm (some Extended Library hours, please see training calendar)  Website:  3912 Georgia Avenue, NW (Mary’s Center)  Office: (202)  Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays only, 9am to 3pm