Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education

The Office of the Ombudsman helps students and parents resolve problems as they engage with the District of Columbia Public Schools and public charter schools. The Ombudsman offers conflict resolution services to parents, families, and students and is committed to resolving school related complaints, disputes and problems quickly and efficiently in all areas that affect student learning. Some of these areas include student discipline, special education, truancy, student enrollment, transportation, academic progress and bullying.