Newsletter Articles – DC Special Education Cooperative

Schools promise success for ALL students. MTSS can deliver on that promise.

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021

Our students have endured many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited…

Join the Co-op August 2-6 for our MTSS Boot Camp

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png June 21, 2021 June 23, 2021

The MTSS framework uses data to match academic, social-emotional, and behavioral assessment and support…

Now is the Best Time to Reset School Culture

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png April 22, 2021 June 23, 2021

I often train educational teams to start a new behavior plan for a student…

Co-op Introduces Special Education Leader Competency Tool

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png April 18, 2021 June 23, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has created new obstacles for special education leaders; undoubtedly, becoming one…

Including Family Voice in Planning

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png April 6, 2021 June 23, 2021

“In preparing a presentation for the national CEC conference taking place next month, I…

Co-op’s DC3C Starts Students Ambassadors Program

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DCSEC_DC3Clogo_FIN_fullcolor.png 400 300 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DCSEC_DC3Clogo_FIN_fullcolor.png February 4, 2021 June 23, 2021

On January 6, the Co-op’s secondary transition program, DC3C, began working with their inaugural…

The Impending Transition Back to the Halls of Schools

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021

As schools plan for how students will return to school buildings after the long…

Co-op’s DC3C creates an opportunity for students to complete 4 hours of virtual Pre-ETS

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png January 14, 2021 June 23, 2021

DC3C is giving students an opportunity to earn $20 in gift cards by completing…

Statement on Capitol Attack

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png 463 199 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCSEC-weblogo-01.png January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021

We, the DC Special Education Cooperative, detest the violent insurrection that transpired in the US Capitol Complex this week. Plainly worded, we view these anti-democratic acts for what they are: domestic terrorism. As a hub for teachers, school leaders, and charter staff that seek to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities, we implore our network to join us, especially during a time where over 90% of DC students in special education are Black, in condemning the ongoing attempts at blocking the progress we are making politically, socially, and economically within marginalized communities. We send our wishes for safety to everyone in D.C.

Co-op releases “Behavioral Supports During Remote Learning” brief

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Teacher-helping-boy-in-classroom-e1588572858848-1024x832.jpg 1024 832 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Teacher-helping-boy-in-classroom-e1588572858848-1024x832.jpg November 23, 2020 December 3, 2020

As virtual learning continues for so many, we want to make sure that educators have the evidence-based tools to support students with behavior challenges. We hope you find this helpful!

Co-op Special Education Advocate Spotlight: Raymond Weeden

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RaymondWeeden2019.jpg 300 300 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/RaymondWeeden2019.jpg November 13, 2020 December 3, 2020

Learn more about Raymond Weeden, Co-op board member and the executive director of Thurgood Marshall Academy as we have a question and answer with him.

DC3C 2020 Summer Internship Infographic

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/COOP-Intern-e1603726120674-1024x768.png 1024 768 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/COOP-Intern-e1603726120674-1024x768.png October 13, 2020 December 3, 2020

Our 2020 intern program placed students from across many grade levels. Learn more and see our full infographic!

New Year, New Behavior

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dcsec_behavior-1024x681.jpg 1024 681 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/dcsec_behavior-1024x681.jpg January 25, 2018 October 26, 2020

Do you wish to see more positive behavior from students in the New Year? The return from an extended break from school is a prime time to begin anew. Any break in patterns of behavior is a chance to set a new, revised approach.

Medicaid Reimbursement in DC Charter Schools

https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/gettyimages-187533808-170667a.jpg 509 339 DC Special Education Cooperative DC Special Education Cooperative https://specialedcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/gettyimages-187533808-170667a.jpg May 8, 2015 February 12, 2020

Providing high quality special education services is expensive. All public schools in DC receive “special education add-on” funding, but it is often not enough to cover the costs of services they provide.