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For information regarding discrimination, harassment, or retaliation please contact [dcps.care@K12.dc.gov](dcps.care@K12.dc.gov or OCR@ed.gov. For)[ or](dcps.care@K12.dc.gov or OCR@ed.gov. For)[ ](dcps.care@K12.dc.gov or OCR@ed.gov. For)[OCR@ed.gov](dcps.care@K12.dc.gov or OCR@ed.gov. For)[. For](dcps.care@K12.dc.gov or OCR@ed.gov. For) information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parents may contact the DCPS CARE team at (202) 442-5405 or the US Department of Education [at](at www.ed.gov)[ ](at www.ed.gov)[www.ed.gov](at www.ed.gov).  \nTeachers and Paraprofessionals.  \nThe Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires all teachers and paraprofessionals obtain a license or certification from the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education. The ESSA 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. For additional information, please email [PRTK@k12.dc.gov](PRTK@k12.dc.gov).  \nStudent Achievement (DC CAPE Data) .  \nParents have the right to know the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) results, which can be obtained from the District of Columbia Public Schools website.  \nStudent Records.  \nDCPS must notify parents and adult students of their rights under FERPA. The FERPA information is available annually in the student enrollment packet.  \nUnsafe School Choice Option.  \nParents have the right to be notified if their child is the victim of a violent crime at school. In addition, parents 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 , please contact the District of Columbia Public Schools Student Placement Office at (202) 939-2004. Parents also have the right to know that the Student Placement Office follows District of Columbia Municipal (DCMR) Regulations, which can be found here.  \nMultilingual Learners (MLs) .  \nParents have the right to know their child’s English Language Proficiency Level (ELP-WIDA Levels), communication of annual measurable objectives, and information on 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 Families and Youth in Temporary Housing  \nThe Office of School Improvements & Supports – Families and Youth in Transition Program mission is to ensure free, appropriate, public educational opportunities for children and youth experiencing homelessness or who are residing in temporary housing. 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