Office of DoWEA Policy

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Who We Are

Welcome to the DoWEA Policy webpage. The Policy Team administers and operates the DoWEA Issuance Program, the Policy Working Group, and facilitates DoW-level issuance coordination for DoWEA.

Announcements

Publication of DoWEA Administrative Instruction 2500.15 Special Education Compliance

Published on April 8, 2026
This issuance was signed on April 6, 2026. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for the provision of Special Education services to eligible dependents within DoWEA. It ensures compliance with applicable federal laws and DoW regulations and supports the delivery of high-quality services to children with disabilities, in accordance with IDEA, and DoDI & DoDM 1342.12. Please contact the Student Services Division with any questions.

Publication of DoWEA AI 1430.02 DoWEA Student Teaching Program

Published on March 26, 2026
This issuance was signed on March 25, 2025. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for the Department of War Education Activity Student Teaching Program (STP). Please contact the Human Resources Division with any questions.

Publication of DoDEA Directive-Type Memo 25-ED-002 High School Requirements for the DoDEA Seal of Biliteracy Award

Published on December 15, 2025
This issuance was signed on December 15, 2025. It establishes the requirements to earn a DoDEA Seal of Biliteracy Award, is effective upon signature, and applies to existing DoDEA High School students as well as those students entering DoDEA Schools during School Year 2025-26 and henceforth. Please contact the Specialized Content, Innovation, and Instructional Leadership Division with any questions.

Publication of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 1358.01 School Advisory Committees and Dependents Education Council

Published on December 15, 2025
This issuance was signed on December 15, 2025. It assigns responsibilities and establishes procedures for School Advisory Committees (SACs), and Installation Advisory Committees (IACs) operating in DoDEA schools and the Dependents Education Council (DEC). This issuance cancels the March 2020 version of the same Issuance. Please contact the Education Operations Branch of the Operations, Plans, Legislation, and Policy Division with any questions.

Publication of DoDEA Administrative Instruction 4500.01 Acquisition, Management, and the Use of Non-Tactical Vehicles

Published on December 15, 2025
This Issuance was signed on December 15, 2025. It implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the operation and management of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) owned, leased, and operated non-tactical vehicles (NTV). Please contact the Logistics Division with any questions.

Publication of DoDEA AI 5050.05 Renewal Agreement Travel Program, Change 1

Published on November 26, 2024
This issuance was approved on November 26, 2024. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and identifies the requirements for DoDEA Renewal Agreement Travel (RAT) Program for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) personnel. This Issuance implements procedures for determining eligibility, processing requests, and processing travel vouchers in accordance with references listed in this Issuance. Please contact the Resource Management Division with any questions.

Policy Inquiries

Do you have a question about DoWEA Policy? For inquiries related to published DoWEA policy, we encourage you to first contact your local school or district administration, as they are best equipped to resolve most questions and specific situations.

Before You Contact the Office of DoWEA Policy: Please ensure you sought assistance from your local school or district administration (e.g., School Principal, Community Superintendent).

If your question could not be resolved locally, please email us with the following information so we can better assist you:

1. Details of your local inquiry, including who you contacted, including their position title, and when.

2. The name of the school, if your inquiry is location specific.

3. Your role (e.g., parent, DoWEA employee).

4. Please do not send PII or private healthcare information to the policy inquiries mailbox.

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