Washington DC
Washington DC
State Advocacy Toolkit
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 

Key Contacts
Robyn Blake, Health and Physical Education Specialist, 202-856-5256
Jes Duncan, Health Education Manager, 202-322-8694
Rachel Sadlon, Director of Healthy Schools and Wellness Programs, 202-765-7209

District of Columbia State Board of Education
ESSA Information
District of Columbia State Board of Education
District of Columbia Public Schools, Health & Physical Education

Education Stakeholders
Chief State School Officer
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Washington DC Elementary School Principals
Mayor Muriel Bowser

UPDATED 5/09/2018
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