In order to volunteer in area schools, you may have to complete additional training and/or submit to another background check.
ACE does not oversee this process - the school and/or teacher can assist with any questions you may have and will determine compliance. To help you find the requirements, we've compiled the information below. Please also double check with your ACE teacher for updates and assistance!
Once you are have reviewed this page, please complete the form to help ACE DC with tracking! COMPLETE FORM HERE. This is the same form as the last step in each box of requirements.
Click your school to review the requirements
District of Columbia Public Schools
Dunbar
Jackson-Reed
Phelps
McKinley
Requirements Include:
1. Online Mandated Reporter Training
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See link HERE
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Register, login, complete 1.5 hour online training
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At completion of training, you will receive a certificate. SAVE IT!
2. Fingerprinting and CPS Clearance
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Reach out to your team leader and/or information can be found HERE
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When complete, you will receive a letter from DCPS. SAVE IT!
3. Verification Form
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Complete THIS FORM which includes uploading the DCPS letter.
This background check process 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
Thomas Edison
Requirements Include:
1. Volunteer Form
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This can be found in Step 1 HERE
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Download and complete the Parent/Guardian and Community Volunteer Form. under "Type of Volunteer Work Preferred", select "Special Program" and type "ACE Mentor Program of America"
2. Online Training
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This can be found in Step 2 HERE
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Complete the mandatory online course Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training
3. Contact the School
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See Step 3 HERE and reach out to your team leader with any questions
4. Complete the Verification Form
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Please complete the verification form HERE
This training is good for 3 years!
Prince George's County, MD
Flowers
Requirements:
1. Volunteer Registration
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See Step 1 HERE.
2. Complete Background Screening Process
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This is a one-time requirement.
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See Step 2 HERE.
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Please note that ACE DC can refund you for the fee. Save your receipt and email it to washingtondc@acementor.org
3. Complete Mandatory Safety Training
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This must be completed each year.
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Please see Step 3 HERE.
4. Verification Form
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Please complete the verification form HERE.
Fairfax County, VA
Edison
Hayfield
Herndon
Woodson
Requirements:
1. Submit Volunteer Application
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See the requirements HERE
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Work with your team leader and teacher on this.
2. Fingerprinting and Receiving an ID Badge
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Fingerprinting is paid for by the school.
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See the requirements HERE
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Work with your team leader and teacher on this
3. Verification Form
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Please complete the verification form HERE
Arlington County, VA
Washington-Liberty
Requirements:
1. Complete the Volunteer Application Form
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See the form HERE
2. Complete Mandatory Training
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Once Step 1 is complete, email Smith, Dawn <dawn.smith@apsva.us> to receive the Safe Schools Training link
3. Complete Verification Form
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Please complete the verification form HERE
This process is good for 3 years!
Private Schools
McNamara
Visitation
These schools have accepted ACE DC's policies for background check and training. There are no additional steps.
Youthbuild
Requirements include:
1. Application and fingerprint screening.
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This can be obtained at Greater American Service located at 1712 I Street NW, Suite 915, Washington, DC 2006. Appointments must be made ahead of time.
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Please see your team leader with any questions.
2. Verification Form
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Please complete the verification form HERE.
This process must be completed each year.