LASHAWN DCPS NON PUBLIC

Lashawn DCPS Non Public is a public school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC.

It is important to clarify that **Lashawn DCPS** is not a traditional school building, but rather a reference to a specific administrative oversight and placement process within the **District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)** system. The address provided, **1200 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002**, is the official headquarters for DC Public Schools (the Central Office).

The term "Lashawn" refers to the *Lashawn v. Williams* class-action lawsuit, which significantly shaped how DCPS manages special education services. When a student is identified as "Lashawn" or "Non-Public," it means the school district has determined that the student’s educational needs require a specialized environment that cannot be provided within a standard public school setting. As a result, the district funds the student's placement in a private, specialized institution—known as a "Non-Public School"—that is better equipped to provide the necessary clinical and academic support.

Because "Lashawn DCPS Non-Public" is an administrative category rather than a single campus, there is no physical "Lashawn School" to visit at the 1200 First St NE address. Instead, this office serves as the centralized hub for the Department of Specialized Instruction, which manages the placement, oversight, and monitoring of students who attend these various private partner schools throughout the region. Families interacting with this department are typically working with district administrators to ensure their child receives a "Free Appropriate Public Education" (FAPE) in an environment tailored to their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP).

For more information, contact Lashawn DCPS Non Public at (202) 724-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.