“UDL is what you want to see in any classroom: it’s strong teaching and learning, with a focus on equity, high expectations, and planning intentionally. The Framework gives us the tools and guides us through the process of removing barriers to learning.” — Meagan Alderton, Program Quality Specialist at the...
Our Holiday Wishlist
Our Holiday Wishlist for Serving Students with Disabilities At the Co-op, we believe that every school can serve its students with disabilities and provide strong, rigorous teaching and learning. Here is our wishlist for this holiday season (and the common practices we see when students with disabilities are being well-served):...
Who are students with disabilities?
Students with disabilities are often lumped into one monolithic category, but nearly 20 percent of DC students are students with disabilities and their needs are not a monolith. In fact, they are diverse in their dreams and academic needs. Meet three families who are sharing their unique perspectives on navigating...
Fellow Executive Directors, what are we willing to change?
By Raymond Weeden In my 20+ years in education, I’ve rarely been surprised by assessment results. Educators have a good pulse on how students are doing and where support is needed. So as we find ourselves looking at abysmal PARCC results for students with disabilities, it’s not a question of...
The State of Special Education in the District of Columbia
By Julie Camerata A wealth of resources share startling statistics about students with disabilities in DC public schools. Looking at, understanding, and acting on data is critical for DC to move forward both at the city level and for each student learning in a DC school. This overview of how...