March 15, 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Chelsea Coffin and Julie Rubin from the DC Policy Center review their new report, The State of DC Schools, which examined how students, families, and schools navigated virtual learning during the school year 2020-21, the first full academic year when schools operated under pandemic conditions. Together, […]
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Thursday, March 10, 2022 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Office of the Student Advocate and PAVE discuss school-based mental health (SBMH)! This coffee chat will be in the form of a workshop diving into what SBMH services and supports are offered at your child(ren)’s school(s) and how to access them. Together, we will discuss […]
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PAVE and EmpowerK12 inform the results from the PAVE Back to School Survey and EmpowerK12’s Student Wellbeing Survey! We will dive into each of the surveys’ results to gain insight on parents’ and students’ experiences during this school year. Watch the full Coffee Chat here! Check […]
More »December 2, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Brandon Stratford and Joy Thompson from Child Trends review their report, which was created in partnership with DBH, on students’ unmet needs and awareness for school-based mental health resources and supports. We’ll discuss what SBMH implementation looks like on a school level, including what is working […]
More »November 30, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 5:30 pm– 7:00 pm Learn about the District’s OST programs, how they’re funded, and what gaps exist. Watch the full Coffee Chat here! Check out the full slide deck here!
More »November 16, 2021
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learn MORE about the COVID vaccine for kids. Howard University’s Dr. Shariat shares information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. We will learn about how the Pfizer vaccine for children was developed, the safety and effectiveness, and what parents can expect around the COVID […]
More »November 10, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PAVE and Dr. Kelli Baldwin from Children’s National give information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. We will learn about how the Pfizer vaccine for children was developed, its safety and effectiveness, what parents can expect around the COVID-19 vaccine for their children, and […]
More »October 26, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm We will dive into the District’s school-based behavioral health landscape and examine what SBBH looks like in practice at each school! Watch the full Coffee Chat here! Check out the full slide deck here!
More »June 1, 2021
Friday, May 28, 2021 12 pm – 1 pm During this coffee chat, budget and advocacy expert Ed Lazere shared what we know about the Mayor’s initial budget and what it means for YOUR #ParentPriorities. We discussed next steps to take as POWERFUL parent advocates in upcoming hearings and on […]
More »May 12, 2021
Trigger Warning: This blog piece mentions multiple forms of trauma, including drug and alcohol addiction and abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse. My entire life I’ve been given the same three tips when it comes to supporting my mental health. First, there’s “I’m sure you’re feeling just fine! Maybe you should go take a nap.” […]
More »April 23, 2021
Thursday, April 22, 2021 4 pm – 5 pm During this coffee chat, budget and advocacy expert Ed Lazere discussed the DC budget process and how schools get funded. Ward 7 parent leader Elizabeth Reddick also shared what advocacy at both DCPS and public charter schools looks like and how parents can get involved in […]
More »April 20, 2021
Monday, April 19, 2021 5:30 pm – 7 pm Meghan Whittaker from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) discussed the US Department of Education’s guidance for special education during remote learning, recent federal laws that provide funds to schools, and the top issues related to services for and inclusion of students with disabilities. Watch […]
More »April 15, 2021
Thursday, April 8, 2021 4 pm – 5 pm During this coffee chat Chelsea Coffin and Tanaz Meghjani from DC Policy Center discussed their new report on the State of DC Schools Report, which examines how schools navigated the pandemic’s disproportionate consequences on students who are considered at-risk. We also discussed opportunities to amplify and […]
More »February 16, 2021
Friday, February 12th, 2021 2 pm – 3 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with Councilmember Allen to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »February 2, 2021
Monday, February 1st, 2021 4 pm – 5 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with Jackie Reyes, MOLA’s Executive Director to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »February 1, 2021
Friday, January 29th, 2021 3 pm – 4 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with Interim Superintendent Shana Young and OSSE’s Special Education Department to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »January 31, 2021
Thursday, January 28th, 2021 2 pm – 3 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with At-Large Councilmember Henderson to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »January 31, 2021
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 11 am – 12 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with Councilmember Gray to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »January 29, 2021
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 2 pm – 3 pm PAVE parent leaders sit down with At-Large Councilmember Silverman to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
More »January 25, 2021
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 10:30 am – 11 am PAVE parent leaders sit down with Chairman Mendelson to highlight the issues parents have identified in their updated #DCSchoolsRecovery Statement of Beliefs. Watch the full meeting HERE Full Agenda with chat questions
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