OSSE has modified, updated and re-circulated certain policies related to school closures. This page is frequently updated – please check back as we continue to update information for local education agencies (LEAs) and schools, child care providers, and families.
Educators, families and the public should find information about public health and safety at coronavirus.dc.gov.
Resources for K-12 Schools and LEAs
Administration, Grants and Educator Licensure
- 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part IV (Updated: 6/2/2020)
- DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Extended Deadline (Takes effect: 5/29/2020)
- 21st CCLC Frequently Asked Questions (Updated: 5/21/2020)
- 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part III (Updated: 5/6/2020)
- Federal Grant Flexibilities (Issued: 4/27/2020)
- Educator Credential Application Extension Processes Guidance (Issued: 4/21/2020)
- 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part II (Updated: 4/21/2020)
- EPP Clinical Experience/Fieldwork Requirements Guidance (Issued: 4/6/2020)
- 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part I (Updated (3/20/2020)
- Grants Administration Guidance (Issued: 3/30/2020)
- Cleaning Guidance (Updated: 3/11/2020)
Serving Students with Disabilities
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to IDEA Part B (Issued: 5/29/2020)
- LEA Toolkit: Serving Students with Disabilities during Periods of Remote or Blended Learning (Issued: 5/20/2020)
- Nonpublic School Payments Frequently Asked Questions (Issued: 5/20/2020)
- Consent for Telehealth Service Form
- IDEA, Part B Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance (Issued: 5/4/2020)
- Special Education Monitoring Update (Issued: 4/30/2020)
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to IDEA Part B (Issued: 4/15/2020)
- Nonpublic Schools Guidance: Part II (Takes effect: 4/15/2020)
- Nonpublic Schools Guidance (Updated: 4/6/2020)
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to IDEA Part B (Issued: 3/25/2020)
- Office of Dispute Resolution Guidance (Updated: 3/20/2020)
- IDEA Part B Guidance (Issued: 3/12/2020)
- OSSE DOT Operating Procedures (Takes effect: 3/9/2020)
Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness
- Education for Homeless Children and Youths Guidance (Updated: 5/22/2020)
Serving English Learners
- Strategies to Support English Learners During Learning at Home Presentation (Issued: 4/29/2020)
- Strategies to Support English Learners During Learning at Home (Issued: 4/27/2020)
Meals for Students
- Policy Updates / Questions & Answers Related to Meal Guidance (Takes effect: 5/12/2020)
- SFSP Sponsors Guidance - School Closures and Meals (Updated: 4/27/2020)
Assessments, Data and Accountability
- Statewide Assessment & Accountability Waiver (Response: 3/27/2020)
- Statewide Assessment & Accountability Guidance (Updated: 3/20/2020)
- Data (Attendance) Guidance (Takes effect: 3/16/2020)
Resources for Postsecondary Schools
- Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) COVID-19 Guidance (Updated: 4/29/2020)
- Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) COVID-19 Guidance (Issued: 3/16/2020)
Resources for Child Care Providers
- Early Childhood Health Guidance (Updated: 5/21/2020)
- Early Childhood Health Guidance Frequently Asked Questions (Updated: 5/21/2020)
- Child Care Subsidy Guidance: English | Español (Updated: 5/15/2020)
- Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP) Closures Guidance (Issued: 5/12/2020)
- Health and Safety Checklist for Child Care (Updated: 5/5/2020)
- Daily Screening Tracker for Staff (Updated: 5/5/2020)
- Daily Screening Tracker for Children (Updated: 5/5/2020)
- Early Childhood Education Meals Guidance (Updated: 4/27/2020)
- Capital Quality Updates: English | Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) (Issued: 4/21/2020)
- Child Care Licensing and Compliance Guidance: English | Español (Issued: 4/1/2020)
- Strong Start DC EIP Virtual Visit Guidance for Families and Caregivers (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
- Strong Start DC EIP Virtual Visit Guidance for Early Interventionists (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
- Strong Start/IDEA Part C Frequently Asked Questions (Issued: 4/11/2020)
- Part C Letter for Families (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
- Part C Early Intervention Guidance for Vendor Agencies (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
- Strong Start/IDEA Part C Guidance (Issued: 3/30/2020)
- Child Care Closure & Public Funding Guidance (Issued: 3/13/2020)