The DC Special Education Cooperative’s programs are designed to help build equitable and excellent educational systems where students with disabilities thrive.
Across Washington, DC, students with disabilities continue to face persistent opportunity gaps and disproportionately poor academic and postsecondary outcomes, despite research showing that the vast majority can achieve at high levels when provided appropriate supports and instruction.
Building educator capacity and inclusive leadership to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Connecting students ages 14–22 to career, college, training, and community opportunities.
Building educator capacity and inclusive leadership to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Helping charter schools strengthen special education systems through assessment, coaching, and improvement planning.
Helping schools access Medicaid reimbursement to support special education funding and compliance.
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