Training Advocacy Support The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center History Founded in 1996 Initial pilot began with 16 families Created to address injustices and the denial of basic special education services ID: 640880
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Overview of Advocates for Justice and Education Inc. Training - Advocacy - Support
The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information CenterSlide2
HistoryFounded in 1996Initial pilot began with 16 familiesCreated to address injustices and the denial of basic special education servicesSlide3
Mission StatementAJE’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.Slide4
ProgramsParent-to-ParentParent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Transition Advocacy Project (TAP)Direct ServicesCommunity Education DC Family to Family Health Information Center (DC HIC)DC Parent Information Network (DC PIN)Legal ServicesSlide5
Parent-to- Parent
This program provides leadership training and a supportive network of parents.Leadership Institute
Parent Support Workers
Parent to Parent Support GroupPadre a PadreSlide6
Resource and Information CenterA 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.Slide7
Transition Advocacy Project
This project provides youth ages 13-26 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 ProgramYouth-to-Youth Support GroupEvery 4
th
Friday of every month 4:30pm-6:00pmSlide8
Direct ServicesFree of charge for situations in which a 3
rd party intervention is necessary.
Advice and Counsel
Brief ServicesExtended Services
Legal SupportSlide9
Community Education AJE provides workshops and trainings for professionals, community, and parents. The workshops and trainings are free of charge.
Community Outreach
Policy Discussion
Information Sessions Slide10
DC Family to Family Health Information Center (DC HIC)
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 PuebloHoward University HospitalSlide11
DC Parent Information Network (DC PIN)
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 WorkersSlide12
Legal Services Provides direct services in cases where there is a legal issue and 3rd party interventions are necessary
Handles:Suspensions (Medium & Long-term)ExpulsionsSlide13
When Should a parent Visit AJE?
Parent rightsQuestions regarding special education, ESL, SST, transitioning, etc.Advocacy skills
School is not providing appropriate services
Academic or behavior problems in schoolSuspensions/expulsionsInformation regarding services or programsSlide14
When Should a professional contact AJE?
Client needs supportCollaborative effortsCommunity Support
Train AJE staff
Train AJE clientsInformation regarding services or programsSlide15
List of Workshops and Trainings
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?Slide16
List of Workshops and Trainings
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 ZoneSlide17
List of Workshops and Trainings
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 ProcessSlide18
How do you Access Our Services?Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.
The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center25 E St. NW, 4th Fl. near Union StationOffice:(202) 678-8060
Hours: M-F, 9am to 5pm (some Extended Library hours, please see training calendar)
Website: www.aje-dc.org3912 Georgia Avenue, NW (Mary’s Center)Office: (202) 306-2166 Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays only, 9am to 3pm