Here you'll find links to community resources, family rights/procedural safeguards and early childhood transition guidelines:
Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities
- Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities: IDEA Part B Notice of Procedural Safeguards
- Families Have Rights: IDEA Part C Procedural Safeguards
- Special Education Parent Information Brocure
- OSSE Office of Dispute Resolution
- OSSE Special Education State Complaint Office
- Know Your Rights: Special Education Dispute Resolution (Advocates for Justice and Education)
- What Rights do Parents Have in IEP Meetings? (DC Special Education Hub)
Parent Trainings and Supports
- DC Special Education Hub helps families understand special education in the District of Columbia and connects families with tools, information, and 1:1 support so families can make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.
- Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE) is the federally-designated District of Columbia special education parent training and information center.
- DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education help families resolve school-based conflicts with the District's public and public charter schools.
- DC Office of the Student Advocate guides and supports students, parents, families, and community members in navigating the public school system in DC.
Parent and Family Special Education Resources
- Referral for an Initial Evaluation: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers (OSSE)
- Transition from Early Intervention: Parent Resources (OSSE)
- Special Education Nonpublic Placement: Information for Families (OSSE)
- Strengthening Connections: Effective Communication Between Special Education Teams and Families Guidance (July 2025) (OSSE)
- Parent Participation and Engagement in the Special Education Process LEA Guidance (August 2024) (OSSE)
- When School Says “Go Home”: What Parents Need to Know About Informal Removals (OSSE)
- Special Education Regulations, Policies, and Guidance (OSSE)
- "Special Education in the District of Columbia: Your Questions Answered" Family Guide (DC Special Education Hub)
Transportation for Students with Disabilities
Contact TTY:
711