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DC3C R.E.A.D.Y. Week Spring Break Program
Get R.E.A.D.Y. this Spring Break!
Learn lifesaving skills and earn service hours!
DC3C R.E.A.D.Y. Week (Readiness, Exploration, Advocacy, Discovery, and You) is a three-day hybrid Spring Break Career Readiness Program for students with disabilities ages 14+. Students build real-world readiness skills through interactive workshops, guest speakers, hands-on activities, and community-based learning experiences.
Students explore careers, build workplace and leadership skills, strengthen self-advocacy, and learn about college, training, and employment opportunities.
Participants earn certifications during the program. Certification opportunities may vary from year to year and may include areas such as CPR, AED, First Aid, workplace safety, financial literacy, or other career-readiness skills.
Students may also earn community service hours while gaining practical tools and experiences that support their transition from school to careers, college, and community life.
By the end of the program, participants leave with new skills, recognized credentials, increased confidence, and a clearer understanding of their future goals.
Program Dates and Schedule
The 2027 DC3C R.E.A.D.Y. Week schedule will be announced soon. Please check back for program dates, registration information, and additional details as they become available.
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Student Registration
Thank you for your interest in participating in DC3C R.E.A.D.Y Week 2027. Check back soon for more details!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: DC3C R.E.A.D.Y. Week (Readiness, Exploration, Advocacy, Discovery, and You) is open to students ages 14–22 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan and attend a public charter school affiliated with the DC Special Education Cooperative (Co-op) member network.
This program is supported through the District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), which helps students with disabilities prepare for careers, education, training, and independent living after high school through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
To participate, students must have a completed RSA Pre-ETS Consent Form on file:
For questions about eligibility or enrollment, please contact your school’s transition specialist, special education coordinator, or the DC3C team.
A: The 2027 DC3C R.E.A.D.Y. Week schedule will be announced soon. Please check back for program dates, registration information, and additional details as they become available.
A: Yes. Students can earn up to 10 community service hours through participation and completion of activities.
A: Yes. Students will receive CPR/HeartSaver training and may earn certification through the American Heart Association.
A: Yes. DC3C provides coaching, accommodations, and guidance to help all students succeed.
A: For more information, please contact Mrs. Cotora Holland at cholland@specialedcoop.org and Mr. David Fridie at dfridie@specialedcoop.org.