![\"Recstudents](\"../../assets/images/RECstudents.png\")
\r\n \r\n ![\"Covenanthouse](\"../../assets/images/CovenantHouse.png\")
\r\n \r\n ![\"Balloustay](\"../../assets/images/BallouSTAY.png\")
\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n This website is a one-stop resource for DC residents who want to get back on track with their plans to pursue a secondary\r\n education credential and a career pathway. Users can access up-to-date and reliable information about alternative and adult-serving\r\n education programs across the DC. Additionally, individuals who are between 16 - 24 years old who need support as they reconnect to\r\n educational options and other critical services that support their attainment of a high school diploma can get in touch directly with\r\n the DC ReEngagement Center, an initiative run by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Schools, community-based organizations,\r\n faith-based organizations, members of Raise DC's Disconnected Youth Change Network, and other ReEngagement Center partners will update\r\n information on a regular basis. If you are an organization interested in participating in this project, please contact:
\r\n Staff
\r\n ![](\"../../assets/images/Simmons.png\") \r\n | \r\n \r\n Veronica Simmons (Director) | Veronica.Simmons@dc.gov | (202) 803-1173\r\n | \r\n
| \r\n I promise to be unapologetic, unwavering and selfless in my commitment to serving youth in the District, whether engaged,\r\n at-risk, disengaged or enroute. I promise to show up and fight for you every day that I am able too. I promise to be a voice for you.\r\n Be an advocate. Be an ally and rally as much support as possible to honor the charge of the DC ReEngagement Center and ensure that\r\n equity and access is created for you so that you have the tools and resources that you need to succeed in your life.\r\n | \r\n|
| \r\n \r\n | |
\r\n ![](\"../../assets/images/Burks.png\") \r\n | \r\n \r\n Ashlee Burks (Deputy Director) | Ashlee.burks1@dc.gov | (202) 679-4786\r\n | \r\n
| \r\n I promise to complete my work with intentionality; to carry the servant leadership mindset throughout my career at\r\n The DC ReEngagement Center. I promise to ensure data adequacy, accuracy, and outcomes, as every number represents a youth\r\n who worked within our center. I promise to use my voice and speak up against anything that does not serve our population. Finally,\r\n I promise to leverage resources to ensure needs are met. Ultimately, I Promise to always speak and think with intention, keeping you\r\n at the forefront.\r\n | \r\n|
| \r\n \r\n | |
\r\n ![](\"../../assets/images/Palmer.png\") \r\n | \r\n \r\n Greg Palmer | Gregory.Palmer@dc.gov | (202) 341-6810\r\n | \r\n
| \r\n I promise to do my best at creating connections and access to post sec opportunities/careers and assist with helping DC REC\r\n scholars create the life they want for themselves.\r\n | \r\n|
| \r\n \r\n | |
\r\n ![](\"../../assets/images/Dublin.png\") \r\n | \r\n \r\n Lafayette Dublin | Lafayette.Dublin@dc.gov | (202) 322-1724\r\n | \r\n
| \r\n I promise to be helpful, intentional, trustworthy, committed, dedicated and fair. I promise to be a consistent advocate\r\n for our scholars along their educational journeys to ensure all roadblocks are paved and barriers destroyed. Why? Because\r\n I said I would!!! Signed The Great Coach Laf!!\r\n | \r\n|
| \r\n \r\n | |
\r\n ![](\"../../assets/images/Shepard.png\") \r\n | \r\n \r\n Ashley Shepard | ashley.shepard1@dc.gov | (202) 679-8241\r\n | \r\n
| \r\n I promise to be intentional in my work, to show up not only physically but mentally. I promise to provide a safe and\r\n trusting space for our scholars to be able to reach their full potential and to have a self-awareness that my decisions\r\n can affect our scholars' experiences.\r\n | \r\n|
| \r\n \r\n |
Telephone: 202-671-2539
\r\n Email: Backontrack@dc.gov
\r\n Referral Link: https://octo.quickbase.com/db/bqkpv3rsu?a=nwr&nexturl=%2Fdb%2Fbje6txsc6%3Fa%3Dshowpage%26pageid%3D30
\r\n Website: https://backontrackdc.osse.dc.gov/about
As with many other major US cities, DC faces a crisis of connection for youth and young adults. As of the 2019-20 school year\r\n there were 6,893 youth (ages 16-24) in DC who were not enrolled in school or other educational programs and who do not have a\r\n high school diploma.
\r\nAs the District continues its efforts to ensure that all students within its pre-K-12 system receive a quality education,\r\n it is critical that students who have dropped out also have solid on-ramps to reconnect back to education options that will\r\n prepare them for successful adulthood. In response to this need, the District established a ReEngagement Center to serve as a\r\n “single-door” through which youth (ages 16-24) who have dropped out can reconnect back to educational options and other critical\r\n services to support their attainment of a high school diploma or GED. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education is spearheading\r\n this effort with strong support from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, the Department of Employment Services, other key partner\r\n agencies, Raise DC's Disconnected Youth Change Network, schools, and community-based organizations.
\r\nAddress:
\r\n 100 42nd Street, NE
\r\n Washington, DC 20019
Phone Number:
\r\n (202) 671-2539
Email:
\r\n backontrack@dc.gov
We offer a range of services for individuals between 16-24 years old including:
\r\nWho is Eligible?
\r\nAddress:
\r\n 100 42nd Street, NE
\r\n Washington, DC 20019
Phone Number:
\r\n (202) 671-2539
Email:
\r\n backontrack@dc.gov
![\"Enter](\"../../assets/images/enter.svg\")
\r\n Walk in or call us at (202) 671-2539 to make an appointment. We're open Monday - Friday from 9a.m. - 5p.m..
\r\n![\"Conversation](\"../../assets/images/conversation.svg\")
\r\n Meet with one of our ReEngagement Specialists so we can talk about the supports you need to get back on track!
\r\n![\"Graduate](\"../../assets/images/graduate.svg\")
\r\n We work with District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, , community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations to help you identify a best fit educational option.
\r\nAddress:
\r\n 100 42nd Street, NE
\r\n Washington, DC 20019
Phone Number:
\r\n (202) 671-2539
Email:
\r\n backontrack@dc.gov
![\"Osse](\"../../assets/images/DCRE_3options_100914-02.jpg\")
\r\n / Programs / {{ this.program.program_name }}
\r\nApplication Deadline: {{ this.program.application_deadline ==\"0001-01-01T00:00:00\" ? '' : this.program.application_deadline }}
\r\nProgram Hours: {{this.program.program_start_time}} --- {{this.program.program_end_time}}
\r\nMetro: {{ this.program.metro }}
\r\nBus: {{this.program.bus}}
\r\n{{ this.program.program_description }}
\r\n \r\n{{this.program.address}}
\r\n{{this.program.building_open_time }}-{{this.program.building_close_time}}
\r\n{{this.program.phone_number }}
\r\n \r\nBased on your answers, here are a few programs that might be a good fit.
\r\n{{item.program_description }}
\r\n{{item.address }}
\r\n {{item.phone_number }}
{{ item.program_description }}
\r\n {{item.address }}
\r\n {{item.phone_number}}