In order to volunteer in area schools, you may have to complete additional training and/or submit to another background check.
Once you are approved by your school/county, please complete the verification form HERE
District of Columbia Public Schools
Dunbar
Phelps
McKinley
Requirements include:
Online Mandated Reporter training
Fingerprinting and CPS clearance:
To Complete the Online Application and get information about the Fingerprinting process, please visit the DCPS VOLUNTEER PAGE HERE.
You will also need to complete the mandated reporter training. You will register, login and complete the 1.5 hour online training. You can access the site HERE. At the completion of the training, you will receive a certificate. Please save it and see next below for where to upload it.
Once you complete your fingerprint test, you will receive a letter from DCPS with your eligibility. Please upload this letter, and the Mandated Reporter Certificate HERE.
Your background check is good for 2 years!
District of Columbia Charter Schools
Tech Prep
These schools have accepted ACE DC's policies for background check and training. There are no additional steps.
Montgomery County, Md
Wheaton
Requirements are outlined on their website - HERE
You will need to complete the online Child Abuse Training. When complete, please save the certificate or screen shot the final page. This training must be completed every 3 years. If you don't have proof of completion for ACE, you will need to repeat it.
You will also need to provide proof of a Covid Vaccination.
After reviewing the requirements and completing the training, please complete this quick acknowledgement form for ACE HERE.
Prince George's County, Md
Flowers
Requirements are outlined on their website HERE. Click on VOLUNTEERS
You will need to complete the Online training, be finger printed and have a CPS clearance. (ACE will reimburse for the fingerprinting cost)
After reviewing the requirements and completing the training, please complete this quick acknowledgement form for ACE HERE.
Fairfax County, Virginia
Edison
Hayfield
Herndon
Marshall
Woodson
Requirements can be found HERE:
Submit Volunteer Application
Fingerprinting (paid for by school)
Your sponsoring teacher will work with you on obtaining the badge and for returning mentors will submit your information for badge renewal.
After reviewing the requirements and completing the training, please complete this quick acknowledgement form for ACE HERE.
Arlington County, Virginia
Washington-Liberty
Requirements can be found HERE
You will submit a Volunteer Application and will then be assigned an online Child Molestation Training to be completed.
Please work with your team leader and teacher to be sure you receive the link for the online training.
After reviewing the requirements and completing the training, please complete this quick acknowledgement form for ACE HERE.
Private Schools
McNamara
Don Bosco
While the Archdiocese of Washington DC has a volunteer screening and training process, these schools have accepted ACE DC as a contractor and agree to utilize our background and training policies.
Youthbuild
Youthbuild requires an application and fingerprint screening. Please Check with your team leader to be sure you are looped into the process. Once completed, you still need to complete the verification form.
Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City requires a volunteer application and background screening that is handled through the school. Please Check with your team leader to be sure you are looped into the process. Once completed, you still need to complete the verification form.