RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Legal Safeguards

FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

Procedural Safeguards in ASL (English) (Español): This notice explains procedural safeguards that apply to students who are placed at the Clerc Center by their parents.

Harassment/Nondiscrimination Policies

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) at the Clerc Center

Requesting Student Records

Need a copy of your transcript or IEP? Students, parents, or alumni who need to receive a copy of official student records may do so by filling out and submitting the Authorization for Release of Student Records (Español):

Return by fax, mail, or e-mail; or to request assistance:

Coordinator of School Operations: Ursula Schultz

Ursula.Schultz@gallaudet.edu

(202) 559-5775 (VP/VRS)

Fax: 202-651-5109

Address:

Model Secondary School for the Deaf
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695

Only current and former students and their parents/legal guardians are authorized to make requests. All records are kept confidential in accordance with applicable privacy laws.