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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.

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Publication of DoWEA Administrative Instruction 1438.02, DoWEA Nursing Mothers Program, Change 2

Published on June 3, 2026
This issuance was signed on June 2, 2026. It establishes policy and guidance, assigns responsibilities, and sets procedures for the DoWEA Nursing Mothers Program, to provide a supportive environment for DoWEA employees to continue nursing after returning to work. This supportive environment is conducive to the employee’s commitment to the organization, work productivity, greater cost efficiency, and improved family life. Please contact the Human Resources Division with any questions.
DoWEA AI 1438.02, Change 2

Publication of DoWEA Administrative Instruction 1386.01, Virtual High School Program

Published on June 2, 2026
This issuance was signed on June 1, 2026. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and implements procedures for the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Virtual High School Program which includes the DoWEA Virtual High School (DVHS) Supplemental Program for DoWEA Secondary Schools, the DVHS Summer School Program, the full-time option for Non-DoW Schools Program (NDSP)-eligible students, the Expanded Eligibility Participation Program (E2P2), and the accelerated Math 6 course for eligible elementary students.  Please contact the Digital and Virtual Learning Division with any questions.
DoWEA AI 1386.01

Publication of DoWEA Directive-Type Memorandum 26-ED-001, Annual Course Requirements for Incoming Freshmen in School Year 2026-27

Published on May 22, 2026
This issuance was signed on May 20, 2026. It establishes the required annual graduation course requirements for incoming freshmen in SY2026-27 to graduate from DoWEA. Please contact the Secondary Education Division with any questions.
DTM 26-ED-001

Publication of DoWEA Administrative Instruction Student Rights and Responsibilities, Change 3

Published on May 21, 2026
This issuance was signed on May 20, 2026. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for student rights and responsibilities for students enrolled in DoWEA schools.  The significant changes to this issuance include administrative updates, and inclusion of the new NDAA 2026 legislation on the usage of personal portable electronic mobile device(s) in DoWEA schools. This issuance is to be reviewed biannually. Please contact the Operations, Plans, Legislation, and Policy Division, Education Operations Branch with any questions.
DoWEA AI 1353.01, Change 3

Publication of DoWEA Regulation 1307.02, Home Visits, Change 3

Published on May 5, 2026
This issuance was signed on May 4, 2026. It establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for home visit facilitation and implementation in Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD), Prekindergarten, and Sure Start programs within the DoWEA schools. Please contact the Elementary Education Division with any questions.
DoWEA REG 1307.02, Change 3

Publication of DoWEA Directive-Type Memorandum 25-ED-002 High School Requirements for the DoWEA Seal of Biliteracy Award, Change 1

Published on April 24, 2026
This issuance was signed on April 24, 2026. It establishes the requirements to earn a DoWEA Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) Award. Please contact the Specialized Content, Innovation, and Instructional Leadership Division with any questions.
DoWEA DTM 25-ED-002, Change 1

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.
DoWEA AI 2500.15

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.
DoWEA AI 1430.02

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.
DoDEA DTM 25-ED-002

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.
DoDEA AI 1358.01

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