Updates & Featured Resources
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DC Charters Attendance Summit Resources (2025)
Includes handouts, decks, and video recordings from the primary breakout sessions of the 2025 DCCSA Attendance Summit, featuring EveryDay Labs, SchoolTalk DC, and Children’s National Hospital.
Passcode for videos: sPtJSocbXvht
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Government Shutdown / SNAP Resources for LEAs (2025)
In response to the government shutdown, layoffs and recent news regarding the impending loss of SNAP/ WIC benefits, food insecurity remains high across the region. This curated list provides resources to help school leaders and their communities address resource scarcity-related inquiries and concerns.
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SNAP Benefits Updates and Changes (2025)
This is an informational two-pager about the recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that were part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Student Support Leader Group (Ongoing)
Join us in monthly virtual sessions that provide a space for leaders in student support roles to connect on topics of concern and success, such as student mental health and attendance and engagement. Members are also connected with the Support Leader ListServ for additional opportunities to share resources, challenges, and connect with other leaders.
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Student Support Padlet (2026)
This digital board streamlines upcoming events, student resources, grants, and important information for student support leaders (Student Support Directors, Deans of Culture, Mental Health leaders, etc)
Mental Health
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Mental Health Resource List (2024)
Includes clinical resources, staffing support, tools, and organizations schools may be interested in partnering with to support student mental health. Will be updated when resources arise.
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School Strengthening Self-Assessment Guide (2023)
This resource includes support tool links and templates to help guide you through the completion of your work plan for behavioral health services. This self-assessment process can help your LEA school-based team uncover strengths and opportunities for growth with LEA's available resources
Special Education
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Dyslexia Legislation Requirements and Reporting (2024)
Aggregated list of requirements, training information and approved screeners based on DC Law 23-191, Addressing Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties Amendment Act of 2020
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Home and Hospital Instruction (2023)
Includes the requirements outlined in the Students' Right to Home or Hospital Instruction Act of 2020; This resource has the summary of the act, a checklist of schools' obligations, and explanations of terms.
Targeted Supports
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Immigration Resources (2025)
This list of resources was compiled as schools look to support their immigrant communities ahead of the presidential transition.
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Staff (2025)
This curated list provides resources to support school leaders and educators supporting LGBTQ+ students and staff.