Celebrate DC Inclusive Schools Week, Dec. 1 to 5, 2008

Dear colleagues:

 

You are cordially invited to participate in the District-wide Inclusive Schools Week, December 1 to 5, 2008.  This nationwide program emphasizes the importance of a quality education to all students, including students with disabilities.  Co-sponsors include University Legal Services, The Arc of the District of Columbia, State Advisory Panel for Special Education, DC Special Education Co-operative, Advocates for Justice & Education, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, District of Columbia Public Schools, and the DC Office of Disability Rights. 

 

Please share the attached fliers with anyone who may be interested. In particular, community members are invited to participate in the following events:

 

Citywide Celebration and Proclamation

 

Come celebrate the great things happening in inclusive schools!

 

  When:  December 1, 2008, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

  Where:  The Old Council Chambers, 441 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

 

Parent Information Session & Viewing of Movie "Including Samuel"

 

  When:  December 2, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Movie 6-7pm; Info Session 7-8pm)

  Where:  Arts and Technology Public Charter School, 5300 Blaine Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019

 

  When:  December 4, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Movie 6-7pm; Info Session 7-8pm)

  Where:  Bell Multicultural High School, 3101 16^th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010

 

Please join us as we celebrate Inclusive Schools Week together!!!

 

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  T.J. Sutcliffe, Director of Advocacy & Public Policy

  The Arc of the District of Columbia

  415 Michigan Avenue, NE, Suite 400

  Washington, DC  20017

  Phone: (202) 636-2963 / Fax: (202) 529-1854

  Email: tjsutcliffe@arcdc.net

  Web site: http://www.arcdc.net

 

The Arc of the District of Columbia, Inc. (The Arc of DC) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization serving persons with developmental disabilities and their families in the District of Columbia since 1950. Support The Arc of DC by selecting us in your giving campaigns. Our United Way number is # 8032 and Combined Federal Campaign number is # 35103.

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