Tyler Elementary strives to be a school that is inclusive, compassionate, and connected. In addition to addressing the unique concerns of a Spanish Immersion program and an Arts Integration curriculum, Tyler also serves a Special Education population that consists primarily of Autistic and MR students. These students have special needs that are met with a broad array of services and strategies ranging from minor classroom modifications to designated one-on-one classroom aides. Sometimes, it can be very challenging for other students to appreciate the differences in other children or to understand that despite having special needs, every person is deserving of courtesy and respect. Parents are uniquely situated to provide their children the opportunity to interact with, accommodate, and befriend other children who have special needs just by answering a simple question – what if my child had special needs?
More information coming soon!
- Determining if your child has special needs
- For school age children (Grades K-12): Navigating the Special Education Process: A Guide to Special Education in the District of Columbia Public Schools
- Caring for our Students with Disabilities: A DCPS Parent Procedure Manual
- DCPS Special Education Staff Directory_2009-2010
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (2004): Federal Regulations
- Glossary of Special Education and Legal Terms
- Special Education Parent Support Group: Eat dinner, discuss special education, get information, share suggestions and express concerns with other parents. 3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:00 PM (DCPS Ward 7 Parent & Family Resource Center 5601 East Capitol Street, SE DC) Contact: karla.reid-witt@dc.gov or 202.645.4374
Websites that might be of interest!
Wrightslaw offers information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities, for parents & advocates.
Tyler Elementary Special Education Coordinator, Denise Dantley, M.Ed., Tel: 202.939.4817, Denise.Dantley@dc.gov
DCPS Special Education Critical Response Team (CRT), Tel: 202.442.5400



