Get Involved
Real change happens when educators, partners, volunteers, and supporters come together. Join us in creating schools where students with disabilities thrive.
The DC Special Education Cooperative works alongside schools, educators, employers, families, community organizations, advocates, and city agencies across Washington, DC to help students with disabilities thrive in school and beyond. Whether you are looking to support our work, partner on an initiative, volunteer your time, or connect with our school community, there are many ways to get involved.
Ways to Get Involved
Every contribution, whether through funding, expertise, collaboration, or service, helps strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities across the city.
Donate
Support the Co-op’s work to strengthen inclusive instruction, workforce readiness, educator development, and school systems for students with disabilities across Washington, DC.
Careers
Explore opportunities to join the Co-op team or browse openings through the Co-op’s Special Education Job Board connecting talented professionals with schools across DC.
Volunteer
Volunteer with the Co-op to support students through mock interviews, career exploration activities, workplace experiences, and other initiatives.
Partner
Partner with the Co-op to help expand opportunities for students with disabilities and strengthen inclusive educational systems across DC. We collaborate with schools, employers, higher education institutions, nonprofits, community organizations, and public agencies.
Join
The Co-op helps charter schools build strong, sustainable special education systems through collaboration and shared expertise. Members get professional development, technical assistance, and a network of special education experts — all in one community.
Member Portal
Current members can access resources, tools, announcements, and program information through the Co‑op's Member Portal.