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For information regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation please contact [dcps.grievance@dc.gov](dcps.grievance@dc.gov) or [OCR@ed.gov](OCR@ed.gov). The Office of Labor Management & Employee Relations (LMER) for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be reached at (202) 442-5424.  \nTeachers and Paraprofessionals.  \nThe Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires all teachers and paraprofessionals to meet applicable requirements to obtain a license or certification from the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education. The ESSA further allows parents to request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers. Upon request, DCPS must provide this information to parents in a timely manner.  \nStudent Achievement (PARCC Data) .  \nParents have the right to know that PARCC results can be obtained from the District of Columbia Public Schools  \nwebsite.  \nStudent Records.  \nDCPS must notify parents and adult students of their rights under FERPA, and that DCPS does this annually through the release of those documents in the enrollment packet.  \nUnsafe School Choice Option.  \nYou have the right to be notified if your child is the victim of a violent crime at school. In addition, you have the right to request a transfer for your child if he or she is the victim of a violent crime at school. For more information, contact the contact the Office of Integrity (202) 939-4913.  \nEnglish Learners (ELs) .  \nParents have the right to know 1) their child’s English Proficiency Level (PL), 2) if DCPS meets annual measurable objectives, and 3) how they can be involved in their student’s education. For more information, contact the Office of Teaching and Learning, Language Acquisition Division at (202) 671-0750.  \nNotice of Educational Rights for Homeless Children.  \nParents have the right to school choice and comparable services – to include transportation, educational services, and meals, for homeless students. For more information, contact the office of School Improvements and Supports at (202) 576-9502.  \nTitle I Programs.  \nYou have the right to be informed about Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide Title I programs. Please find the completelist of all Title I Schools here. For more information, contact the Monitoring and Program Support team at (202) 442-6025.  \nParent and Family Engagement.  \nParents have the right to help develop schools School-Parent Compacts (parent and family engagement policy) for improved student academic achievement. For more information, contact the Office of Communications and  Engagement at (202) 719-6613.  \nComplaint Resolution.  \nParents have the right to have complaints resolved within 60 business days. For more information, contact the Office of  Integrity (202) 939-4913. Parents may also contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to file an official compliant. The complaint procedures for OSSE can be found here or by contacting (202) 741-6404.","cbCaigWW55vA8Qnv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigWW55vA8Qnv","pdf",156411,"English","# Parental Rights Overview\n## Non-Discrimination and Non-Retaliation Notice\n## Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications (ESSA)\n## Student Achievement: PARCC Data\n## Student Records: FERPA\n## Unsafe School Choice Option\n## Rights for English Learners (ELs)\n## Educational Rights for Homeless Children\n## Title I Programs\n## Parent and Family Engagement\n## Complaint Resolution","[{\"question\":\"What information must DCPS provide to parents under ESSA?\",\"answer\":\"ESSA requires DCPS to provide parents, upon request, information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers, and that teachers and paraprofessionals meet licensing or certification requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"How can parents access student achievement results based on PARCC data?\",\"answer\":\"Parents have the right to obtain PARCC results from the District of Columbia Public Schools website.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the complaint resolution timelines and where can complaints be filed?\",\"answer\":\"Parents have the right to have complaints resolved within 60 business days. 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