If your child in DC has autism, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, a speech delay, or complex needs — and DC Public Schools isn't giving them what they need — you don't have to figure it out alone. We're a special-education advocacy service built by a DMV parent who has lived it. The first call is always free.
In DC, special education is split across DCPS and many independent charter LEAs, with OSSE overseeing — a confusing maze for parents to navigate alone. The good news: federal law (IDEA) gives your child the same powerful rights everywhere, and here's the path to using them in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and the public charter LEAs, overseen by OSSE.
Before you pay anyone — including us — know your free options. We'll always tell you honestly when free help is all you need.
We track the region's most respected evaluators and specialized schools — ranked by quality, never by who pays. Families near DC often look at The Lab School of Washington, The River School, St. Coletta of Greater Washington, and Kingsbury Day School, among others. Start with your child's specific need:
Use our free, guided "What's going on with my child?" tool — it turns what you're noticing into a clear one-page summary you can hand your DC school or doctor.
Tell us what's happening with your child in DC. No pressure, no cost — and we'll tell you honestly whether you even need us.
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