Join us for a virtual session about what to expect in Pre-K at DCPS and how to navigate the lottery! Wednesday 12/11 at 5:30 PM RSVP at bit.ly/dcpsecersvp

Do you have questions about your child's development? Early Stages can help. Learn more at earlystagesdc.org. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre el desarrollo de su hijo? Early Stages puede ayudarle. Obtenga más información en earlystagesdc.org. #EarlyStages #specialeducation

Virtual Parent Workshops with Early Stages: February 18 - June 21 Talleres virtuales para padres con Early Stages: 18 de febrero - 21 de julio #parentworkshops #specialeducation #DCPL #DCPS #EarlyStagesDCPS #earlychildhoodeducation

Virtual Parent Workshops with Early Stages: February 18 - June 21 Talleres virtuales para padres con Early Stages: 18 de febrero - 21 de julio #parentworkshops #specialeducation #DCPL #DCPS #EarlyStagesDCPS #earlychildhoodeducation

Learn about the special education evaluation process! Download our parent-friendly handouts from our online resource library. Handouts are available in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Amharic. #parentresources #specialeducationresources #EarlyStagesDCPS

Join our email list! Sign up on our website at earlystagesdc.org. Inscríbase para recibir correos electrónicos! Inscríbase en nuestro sitio web: earlystagesdc.org. #EarlyStagesDCPS #earlychildhoodeducation

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The campaign raises awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of life. Read more at nacdd.org/ddam1/

How do you refer for the best possible outcomes? Listen to parent concerns. Identify any possible barriers to family engagement in the referral process. Educate yourself on early childhood development and special education.

Social-emotional development is a child’s ability to express their emotions effectively, follow rules and directions, form positive relationships, and build confidence. Visit our website to download our Social-Emotional Development handout to learn more.

Early Stages is an evaluation center for children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months. Early Stages es un centro de evaluación para niños de 2 años y 8 meses de edad a 5 años y 10 meses de edad. earlystagesdc.org

Join us on social media (FB and IG) as we celebrate NAEYC's Week of the Young Child! ¡Únase a nosotros en redes sociales (FB y IG) para celebrar la Semana de los Niños Jovenes! #WeekOfTheYoungChild #EarlyStagesDCPS #DCSpecialEducationHub

Every April, we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month! Visit cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly for information about autism. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyStagesDCPS #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Autism is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain (neurodivergence). Children with autism can access support through two different avenues: medical diagnosis and/or educational classification.

How you communicate with a child has a big impact on how they develop their communication skills! Do you have questions about how a child is learning language and building communication skills? Early Stages can help! Learn more at earlystagesdc.org.

Hearing and vision screenings are part of every evaluation at Early Stages. If you have questions or concerns about a child's hearing and vision, refer them to Early Stages at earlystagesdc.org. #EarlyStagesDCPS #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #HearingLoss

Reading books to and with children provides them with key skills they need for school readiness. Practicing dialogic reading means creating a dialogue with children about what they are reading. #ReadingSkills #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #EarlyStagesDCPS

Have a little one starting Pre-K this fall? Join members of the Early Childhood Education Division to learn more about what to expect in Pre-K at DC Public Schools! RSVP at bit.ly/dcpsecersvp

Learn about the special education evaluation process. Aprenda acerca del proceso de evaluación de educación especial. earlystagesdc.org