OVERVIEW OF ADVOCATES FOR

JUSTICE AND EDUCATION INC.

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

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.

PROGRAMS

Parent-to-Parent Parent Training and Information Center

(PTI) Transition Advocacy Project (TAP) Direct Services Community Education DC Family to Family Health Information

Center (DC HIC) DC Parent Information Network (DC PIN) Legal Services

PARENT-TO- PARENT

This program provides leadership training and a supportive network of parents.

Leadership InstituteParent Support WorkersParent to Parent Support GroupPadre a Padre

RESOURCE AND INFORMATION CENTER

A 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.

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 Program Youth-to-Youth Support Group

Every 4th Friday of every month 4:30pm-6:00pm

DIRECT SERVICES

Free of charge for situations in which a 3rd party intervention is necessary.

Advice and CounselBrief ServicesExtended ServicesLegal Support

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

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 Pueblo Howard University Hospital

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 Workers

LEGAL SERVICES Provides direct services in cases where

there is a legal issue and 3rd party interventions are necessary

Handles:Suspensions (Medium & Long-term)Expulsions

WHEN SHOULD A PARENT VISIT AJE?

Parent rights Questions regarding special education,

ESL, SST, transitioning, etc. Advocacy skills School is not providing appropriate

services Academic or behavior problems in

school Suspensions/expulsions Information regarding services or

programs

WHEN SHOULD A PROFESSIONAL CONTACT AJE?

Client needs support Collaborative efforts Community Support Train AJE staff Train AJE clients Information regarding services or

programs

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?

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 Zone

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

Process

HOW DO YOU ACCESS OUR SERVICES?

Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc.

The District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center

25 E St. NW, 4th Fl. near Union Station Office:(202) 678-8060 Hours: M-F, 9am to 5pm (some Extended

Library hours, please see training calendar) Website: www.aje-dc.org

3912 Georgia Avenue, NW (Mary’s Center) Office: (202) 306-2166 Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays only, 9am to 3pm