Learning at every stage

Education

Explore education and training for adults, school enrollment support for children, family learning, arts programs, and career-connected credentials.

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Curated for Washington, DC families

A place to begin

Start with the need in front of you.

You do not have to contact every organization. Choose the resource that most closely matches your situation and confirm current eligibility.

1. Name the outcome: a diploma, English skills, a credential, school placement, or enrichment for a child.

2. Ask about eligibility, cost, schedule, transportation, childcare, and required documents.

3. Compare at least two programs when a choice involves significant time or money.

Washington, DC directory

Trusted places to find help.

These links lead to government agencies, established community organizations, and POH founding partners. Programs and eligibility can change, so confirm details directly.

ADULT LEARNING
01 OSSE Adult Education and Training
Adult literacy, workforce readiness, integrated education, and career training through eligible providers serving DC residents.
(202) 274-7173 Visit resource ↗
CAREER CREDENTIALS
02 UDC Workforce Development
Skills training and professional credentials connected to high-demand fields, with many options offered at little or no cost to District residents.
(202) 274-5000 Visit resource ↗
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
03 My School DC
The common application and information service for DC public and participating public charter schools, with multilingual hotline assistance.
(202) 888-6336 Visit resource ↗
LITERACY & DIGITAL SKILLS
04 DC Public Library Adult Learning
Adult literacy, individualized GED and high-school skills tutoring, digital certifications, computer classes, and other learning support.
(202) 727-1616 Visit resource ↗
ARTS EDUCATIONPOH FOUNDING PARTNER
05 Sitar Arts Center
Affordable visual, digital, and performing arts programs for children, teens, and young adults, including out-of-school learning and career pathways.
(202) 797-2145 Visit resource ↗
TWO-GENERATION EDUCATION
06 Briya Public Charter School
A two-generation school supporting adult learners and young children through education, family learning, workforce preparation, and community services.
Visit resource ↗

About this directory

Platform of Hope shares these resources for convenience and does not control eligibility, availability, waitlists, or service decisions. Inclusion is not a guarantee or endorsement. Information was reviewed in August 2026.

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