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2025-2026 Delaware Department of Education Satisfaction Survey for Families of Students with Disabilities

The Parent Engagement Survey is given to the parents/guardians of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The purpose of the survey is to provide districts/charters with feedback from parents/guardians regarding their satisfaction with the IEP process.

 

Media Opt Out

Great things happen in Colonial Nation every day! In order to get the word out about positive things that are going on in our district, and tell our story we often spotlight students during classroom activities on our website, school and district Facebook Pages, E-newsletters, Instagram, and Twitter.
In addition, district officials appreciate the opportunity to photograph, quote, and/or videotape our students for use in promotional or training/education materials. There are also occasions when TV, radio, and/or newspaper reporters interview or photograph students at a teacher's or administrator's discretion regarding an activity or program.   

  • If you DO NOT wish to have your child’s photo used in this way, please download, sign and return the opt-out form.  Once this is filled out and returned to the office, your child’s teachers will be notified.  
  • If this Opt-Out form is NOT returned, it will be assumed that you are giving permission for your child to be photographed and/or interviewed at a teacher or administrator’s discretion. 

 

Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use

Colonial School District is committed to promoting healthy hand-hygiene practices in our schools. Students and staff are provided with regular opportunities to wash their hands with soap and water, particularly at important times such as:

  • After using the restroom

  • Before eating lunch

  • After outdoor activities

  • After coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose

When soap and water are not readily available, hand sanitizer may be provided. Hand sanitizers used in our schools contain at least 60% ethanol or 70% isopropyl alcohol, in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hand sanitizer may be available in classrooms, cafeterias, gyms and near frequently touched surfaces or shared equipment.

Under the Delaware Department of Education’s Emergency Order regarding Regulation 817, Medications and Treatments, parent or guardian permission is not required for a student to use hand sanitizer.

Parents and guardians may contact their child’s school if:

  • They do not want their child to use hand sanitizer

  • Their child needs assistance using hand sanitizer safely

  • Their child has a sensitivity, allergy or other concern related to hand-sanitizer use

School staff will continue to encourage safe and appropriate handwashing and hand-sanitizer practices throughout the school day.

 

DASH Program

Help Your Child Stay Healthy, Attend School and Succeed! Colonial School District is partnering with Nemours Children’s Health and the Delaware Health Information Network through the Data Access for Student Health—or DASH—program.

By enrolling in DASH, parents and guardians give Colonial permission to securely share limited information with their child’s healthcare team, including:

• School attendance information
• Whether the student has an IEP or 504 Plan

This information can help doctors, nurses and medical staff better understand your child’s needs and provide support when health concerns are affecting school attendance.

Through DASH, your child’s healthcare team may be able to:

• Reach out when your child is missing school
• Help address physical or mental health concerns
• Connect your family with helpful services and resources
• Support challenges involving transportation or childcare
• Encourage conversations about available school supports

Healthy students are more likely to be in school, engaged and ready to learn.

All Colonial schools are participating, and joining the program is voluntary. Help us strengthen the connection between home, school and healthcare by enrolling your child in DASH today.

If you have questions, please speak with your child’s school, school nurse, or medical provider. You can also contact jon.cooper@colonial.k12.de.us or 302-323-2700.