Seeing Possibilities
Beyond Disabilities
St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization, serving 270 children ages 3-22 through our Special Education Charter School in Washington DC, and supporting 220 adults at our day service centers in Alexandria VA and Rockville MD.
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Our Mission
The mission of St. Coletta of Greater Washington is to empower children and adults with intellectual disabilities to discover their full potential.
OUR VISION
Our vision is for people with intellectual disabilities to be recognized and accepted as valuable contributors to the world around them.
VALUE STATEMENT
We see potential where others see limitations, family when others see clients. We believe that everyone has the ability and the right to dream, develop and achieve, at all stages of their lives. We work collaboratively to help each individual to develop the skills and confidence to pursue their goals.
SY 2025-2026
St. Coletta Special Education PCS Lottery Open Enrollment Accepting Applications
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School Program
For students age 3-22 our program focuses on functional academics, daily living skills, community-based instruction and career based training.
School Program
Adult Program
For adults age 18 and older we offer opportunities to participate in vocational and pre-vocational training, supported employment, life skills training and community integration in order to achieve greater independence.
Adult Program
Coletta Collections
Coletta Collections is our social enterprise. Artisan participants make jewelry, accessories and home décor using fused glass, beads, silk dying and hand weaving on traditional looms.
Social enterpriseAdult Services Division
Special Talents
St. Coletta has a dynamic adult program for people with disabilities.
Coletta Collections
Mother's Day Sale
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Dive into the Coletta Collections Sale with 20% off*!
These beautiful products were handcrafted at our school and adult programs. Support these local artisans with disabilities. Quantities are limited.
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Strategic Plan
We strive to be among the best of the best in our field. Our five-year strategic plan keeps us on the right path to discovering our full potential as an organization.
