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.

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St Coletta Programs

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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
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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.
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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.
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School Job Fair

Wednesday August 2nd
12 – 4 p.m.

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Gratitude Reception

Honoring DC Councilmember
Charles Allen

Held Tuesday October 22, 2024

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Coletta Collections

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These beautiful products were handcrafted at our school and adult programs. Support these local artisans with disabilities. Quantities are limited.
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Special Talents

St. Coletta has a dynamic adult program for people with disabilities.

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Coletta Collections

gifts for good

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.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The St. Coletta of Greater Washington community includes and embraces a wide range of experiences, identities and perspectives. We understand that diversity is a fact, equity is a method, inclusion is a behavior, and belonging is the outcome we strive to achieve. We further understand that completely integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into our decision-making processes is a moral obligation.

The diversity we embrace includes a complete range of human attributes, strengths, talents and constructive ideas. We are committed to diversifying our leadership, staff, collaborators and services to reflect the communities we serve. We work to enhance the lives of all members of our St. Coletta community through our efforts to inform, involve, and connect people across the full spectrum of individual and collective identity and lived experience.

Our values are the cornerstone of all we do. Through our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, we seek to build a community of belonging, where everyone in the St. Coletta sphere of influence feels they are a part of our collective “we.”

 

COVID-19 Resources

February 2025

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2022 Job Fair

St. Coletta is having a Job Fair on January 5th at our DC location.

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september 22 2021

Sharon Brady Raimo Special Education Campus

On Wednesday, September 22nd, St. Coletta named its DC school building after retired CEO Sharon Raimo in recognition of 28 years of leading St. Coletta and her long career of advocating for people with disabilities. Councilmen Vince Gray and Charles Allen spoke, as well as Dr. Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of DC Charter School Board.

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Check Fraud Alert

Saint Coletta has recently learned that criminals have been trying to steal money from individuals by sending a check that looks like a check from Saint Coletta of Greater Washington, Inc., but is not.  These criminals are then asking the recipient to deposit the check and send some money back to them for overpayment, or worse, mistaken payment and demanding full reimbursement.  If you receive an unexpected check from Saint Coletta of Greater Washington, do not deposit it and do not follow the instructions.  It’s fraud.  Please contact us with as much non-personal information as possible https://www.stcoletta.org/contact-us/.  Do not reply to the instigator no the threats.

Further information about these types of check scams can be found at the Federal Trade Commission website:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/fake-check-scams

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Holiday Gift Guide

We are very excited to show all of the beautiful products that were handcrafted at our school and adult programs. From the beginning our participants are actively involved in creating a unique piece that gives them so much pride. Whether you shop for yourself or begin working on your holiday shopping list, we have gorgeous products for every style and every season.

Support these local artisans with disabilities and shop now – quantities are limited.

Shop our new holiday catalog
2017

Holiday Gift Guide

We are very excited to show all of the beautiful products that were handcrafted at our school and adult programs. From the beginning our participants are actively involved in creating a unique piece that gives them so much pride. Whether you shop for yourself or begin working on your holiday shopping list, we have gorgeous products for every style and every season.

Support these local artisans with disabilities and shop now – quantities are limited.

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Shop Our Holiday Catalog

We are very excited to show all of the beautiful products that were handcrafted at our school and adult programs. From the beginning our participants are actively involved in creating a unique piece that gives them so much pride. Whether you shop for yourself or begin working on your holiday shopping list, we have gorgeous products for every style and every season.

Support these local artisans with disabilities and shop now – quantities are limited.

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Virtual Annual Benefit Gala

Save the Date for St. Coletta's Gala "Celebrating Sharon" September 19, 2020

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  • It is great to know that I can send Jonathan to school to work with staff who love their jobs. Rare are the mornings that Jonathan is not smiling as I dress and tell him he's going to school. He loves his teachers and is excited to get on the bus each morning. As parents, we are excited that Jonathan has a great team helping him achieve his full potential.” Sandra Thomas St. Coletta Parent
  • I cannot express my gratitude towards your dedication and devoting service for my son. I am very grateful for him to be exposed to you, people that try to care and love him for who he is. I deeply appreciate all that you do, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Veronica Aneke St. Coletta Parent
  • I am so thankful for St. Coletta and all the staff. You all are so caring and for that I am truly grateful. Kwenton loves coming to school even though he can't tell me, he shows with that smile of his. His aide will never know how much she is loved by our family. The care and attention she gives is off the chart.”


    Wanda Graves
    St. Coletta Parent