The District of Columbia understands the importance of fostering children’s social and emotional growth, promoting positive behavior, and preventing the escalation of behaviors that may lead to suspension and expulsion of children from birth to age 5 in child development facilities.
Promoting Positive Behavior to Prevent Suspensions and Expulsions
Child Care Information for Families
My Child Care DC helps families discover child care options in one click. Accessible by mobile phone, at https://MyChildCareDC.org.
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Department of Employment Services (DOES)
DOES provides employment tools to connect District employers, employees and job seekers to opportunities and resources.
Change in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Eligibility Criteria
This memorandum describes the changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C eligibility criteria.
Public Comment Period for DC CCDF State Plan 2025-27 (FY25-27)
The CCDF is the primary federal funding source for states to assist and support low-income working parents and those engaged in education and job training activities with securing subsidized child care. The CCDF emphasizes the importance of quality child care for all children and sets parameters for how federal funds should be invested for these efforts.
Learn DC
LearnDC is a one-stop source for information and resources about education that create opportunities for DC students in college, careers and life.
Georgetown Center for Continuing and Professional Education/Early Intervention
The Georgetown University Certificate in Early Intervention prepares you to develop a system of services and support for infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities or delays in development. You’ll benefit from advanced training in comprehensive, evidence-based early intervention practices, including a “system of care” approach to the delivery of services.
Early Educator Central
Early Educator Central is a new effort jointly administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care, and Office of […]
Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System
The Early Childhood National Centers for Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) promote excellence through high-quality, practical resources and approaches. They are designed to build early childhood program capacity and promote […]