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Get to know your Ombuddies in Education, read about what families and schools need to know for School Year 2023-24. |
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October
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Georgia Ave Day
9AM - 3PM
Georgia Ave NW
(Missouri Ave to Barry Place)
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October
07
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Mayor Muriel Bowser's Spirit of Service Awards
10AM - 3PM
Gateway Pavillion Center
2700 MLK Jr Ave, SE Washington, DC 20032
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Getting to know your Ombuddies in Education
The DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education is a confidential and informal resource that helps resolve issues between DC families and traditional public and public charter schools.
We work to resolve issues in all areas that affect student learning, including bullying and student safety, discipline, special education, attendance, enrollment, academic progress, and communication barriers.
If you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, contact us at (202) 741-0886.
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Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Since the Office’s conception, bullying has been the most reported safety concern. Our office supports these concerns by providing informal conflict resolution services like mediation to help students learn how to solve disagreements without physical, emotional, or social violence we also help families and schools to develop safety plans and are working on policies recommendations to systematically address bullying.
This month on Twitter and Instagram the Office will launch a series on what bullying is, school’s responsibilities to address it, how to report, and resources available for families. If you are not already, follow us on Twitter @DCOmbuds and Instagram @dc.ombudsman.
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September at a Glance
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Outreach Attended in September
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After School in the City 2023 September 9, 2023, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. This event took place in Ward 5 at the Turkey Thicket Recreation Center. This event was hosted by the Deputy Mayor for Education and Out-of-School Time for parents, families and students to hear about the various opportunities available for youth during the school year!
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Ward 1 Community Engagement Event, September 23, 2023, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. This event took place at the Latin American Youth Center on Columbia Rd NW. Many families attended this event and received resources on Bullying and Harassment and heard from students about their experiences and needs in school.
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DCPS Back-to-School Block Party, September 23, 2023, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. This event was held at McKinley Tech High School to celebrate the new school year with free food, resources, and fun activities for all ages, including a moon bounce, face painting, and student performances! Flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and routine childhood immunizations were also available at a mobile vaccine clinic on-site.
Want us to come to your neighborhood event? Contact whitney.jones@dc.gov.
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