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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!

Websites that might be of interest!

Autism Speaks 

Autism Society

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