Welcome to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE’s) Division of Teaching and Learning Educator Credentialing webpage. Here is where you will find all information and services related to educator certification in the District of Columbia.

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Announcements

School-based Health Professionals OSSE recommends that school-based health professionals practicing as audiologists, counselors, social workers, speech language pathologists and psychologists who are currently employed at a DC public charter school or private school, contact the applicable professional licensing board within the DC Department of Health for information regarding licensing requirements to operate in those facilities.

Additional Links and Resources

• Application for Letters of No Objection – Visa Sponsors
• Out-of-State Credential Holders (Reciprocity)
• Educator Credential Areas and Fee Schedule

Videos and Technical Support

• Online Application and Technical Support
• Ahora disponible!!! - Videos que explican el proceso de certificación en español
  • Certificación de Maestros_Parte 1_Transcripts
  • Certificación de Maestros_Parte 2_Tipos de Credenciales
  • Certificación de Maestros_Parte 3_Exámenes y Envío de Solicitud

For more information or questions, please contact [email protected].

For technical assistance or support using our online application system, please contact [email protected].

If you are an international educator credential applicant, please contact [email protected].