The Washington Teachers' Union is concerned about the D.C. Public Schools FY 2013 School Budget that will reduce special education services, increase class sizes and seriously undermine the academic achievements of D.C. public school students.

What You Can Do to Make a Difference:

Take action for special education and write your local legislators—using both your home and school zip code—to urge legislators to revisit these critical issues and exercise their authority to challenge decreases in services for special and general education students in D.C. Public Schools.

Sign the petition to restore special education funding and encourage parents and students to take action too!

Listen to President Nathan A. Saunders as he discusses changes to special education in D.C. Public Schools on The Mary & Melissa Talk Show.

Watch parents, teachers, and community leaders rally on the steps of the D.C. City Council to oppose the FY13 Budget for Public Education.

Learn more about the critical services D.C. Public Schools' special education coordinators, school psychologists and librarians provide students everyday.

Resources:

National Association of School Psychologists
Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services

D.C. Association of School Psychologists Letter to Dr. Nathaniel Beers