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Explore special education and special needs school programs in your area and explore statistics, reviews, and data from the U.S. Department of Education. Find the right special education school for the deaf and blind, as well as students with autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences.
Explore 2024 school ratings and statistics for schools with special education programs in District of Columbia. Compare the best schools with special needs programs near you.
DC Public Schools aspires be a model district for special education. Our goal is to provide high quality inclusion and special education services, and to dramatically improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
Each classroom provides a safe and structured learning environment with an emphasis on sensory experience and instruction. Each class in RTEC is staffed with a certified special education teacher and a paraprofessional who are trained to meet the unique needs of students.
Key Special Education Documents. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
We are committed to helping families understand special education in the District of Columbia by connecting them with the tools, information, and support they need to make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.
Our self-contained classrooms are designed to give more support to students with disabilities who have a high level of need. For more information on self-contained classrooms in DCPS, please refer to the DCPS Special Education Family Programs and Resources Guide.
