OSSE is committed to helping child development facilities, local education agencies (LEAs), schools and families plan effectively for reopening and recovery after closures related to the coronavirus public health emergency. This page includes guidance, information and supports related to closures, reopening and recovery. This page is frequently updated – please check back as we continue to update information.  

Educators, families and the public should find information about public health and safety at coronavirus.dc.gov.

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Resources for K-12 Schools and LEAs

Start of School Resources

• LEA Leader Checklist
• Data Connectivity
• LEA Faculty & Staff Data Collection
• Early Access to Student Data
• No Shots, No Schools
• Transportation
• Enrollment Audit

Health and Safety Reopening Guidance

• Health and Safety Policy Guidance for Re-Opening Schools Frequently Asked Questions (Updated: 8/6/2020)
• Health and Safety Policy Guidance for Re-Opening Schools (Updated: 7/6/2020)

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Educator Licensure

• Prueba para la Certificación de Maestros (PCMAS) Scoring (Issued: 7/31/2020)
• Educator Credential Application Extension Processes Guidance (Issued: 4/21/2020)
• EPP Clinical Experience/Fieldwork Requirements Guidance (Issued: 4/6/2020)

Planning for Continuous Education and Virtual Professional Development

• Guiding Principles for Continuous Education: English | Español (Updated: 6/30/2020)
• 2020-21 School Year LEA Continuous Education and School Recovery Plan Application (Updated: 6/30/2020)
• Continuous Education Resources for LEAs
• Continuous Education Resources for Educators and Families
• Teaching and Learning Professional Development Opportunities

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Serving Students with Disabilities

• IDEA, Part B Provision of FAPE: Guidance Related to Remote and Blended Learning (Issued: 7/20/2020)
• Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) Guidance (Updated: 6/30/2020)
• LEA Toolkit: Serving Students with Disabilities during Periods of Remote or Blended Learning (Issued: 5/20/2020)
• OSSE DOT Operating Procedures (Takes effect: 3/9/2020)

Serving English Learners

• State-Approved English Learner Identification Assessments (Issued: 7/30/2020)
• Provisional Pre-K-12 English Learner Identification Procedure During Distance Learning (Posted: 7/17/2020)
• Serving English Learners During Distance Learning Frequently Asked Questions (Issued: 6/30/2030)
• 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)

Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness

• Education for Homeless Children and Youths Guidance (Updated: 5/22/2020)

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Meals for Students

• 2020-21 School Year Meal Service Guidance (Issued: 8/6/2020)
• Policy Updates / Questions & Answers Related to Meal Guidance (Updated: 6/30/2020)
• Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Guidance for LEAs (Posted: 6/15/2020)
• SFSP Sponsors Guidance - School Closures and Meals (Updated: 5/20/2020)

Grants

• Third DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Extended Deadline (Takes effect: 8/7/2020)
• Second DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Extended Deadline (Takes effect: 6/30/2020)
• DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) Extended Deadline (Takes effect: 5/29/2020)
• 21st CCLC Frequently Asked Questions (Updated: 5/21/2020)
• Federal Grant Flexibilities (Issued: 4/27/2020)
• Grants Administration Guidance (Issued: 3/30/2020)

Enrollment Process

• 2020-21 School Year Residency Requirements and Temporary Absences (Issued: 8/11/2020)
• 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part IV (Updated: 6/2/2020)
• 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part III (Updated: 5/6/2020)
• 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part II (Updated: 4/21/2020)
• 2020-21 School Year Enrollment Process Guidance: Part I (Updated (3/20/2020)

Assessments, Data and Accountability

• 2020-21 School Year Attendance Guidance (Posted: 6/30/2020)
• 2019-20 School Year Metric Calculation Confirmation (MCC) Policy (Issued 6/10/2020)
• 2019-20 School Year Data Validation Policy (Updated: 5/21/2020)
• Statewide Assessment & Accountability Waiver (Response: 3/27/2020)
• Statewide Assessment & Accountability Guidance (Updated: 3/20/2020)
• Data (Attendance) Guidance (Takes effect: 3/16/2020)

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Resources for Child Care Providers

Health and Safety Guidance

• Child Care Safety During COVID-19
• What to Expect at Your Child Care Provider During COVID-19: Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) | French (Français) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Korean (한국어) | Chinese (中文)
• Health and Safety Guidance for Child Care Providers: Español (Updated 7/6/2020)

Licensing and Compliance Guidance

• Policy on Virtual Licensing Inspections at Child Development Facilities: Español (Issued: 7/14/2020)
• Child Care Licensing and Compliance Guidance: English | Español (Issued: 4/1/2020)

Subsidy and Funding Guidance

• Child Care Subsidy Guidance: English | Español (Updated: 6/22/2020)
• Child Care Closure & Public Funding Guidance (Issued: 3/13/2020)

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Strong Start

• Strong Start Virtual Visit Guidance for Families and Caregivers (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Strong Start Virtual Visit Guidance for Early Interventionists (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Strong Start/IDEA Part C Frequently Asked Questions (Issued: 4/11/2020)
• Strong Start Letter for Families (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Strong Start Early Intervention Guidance for Vendor Agencies (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Strong Start/IDEA Part C Guidance (Issued: 3/30/2020)

Capital Quality

• Capital Quality Updates: English | Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) (Issued: 4/21/2020)

Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program

• Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP) Regulations Guidance (Issued: 8/3/2020)
• Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP) Closures Guidance (Issued: 5/12/2020)

Resources for Higher Education

• Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) COVID-19 Reopen Guidance (Issued: 6/26/2020)

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Resources for Students and Families

K-12 Resources for Families

• Resources for Distance Learning: Español | Amharic (አማርኛ) | French (Français) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Korean (한국어) | Chinese (中文)
• DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG)
• Find a Free Meals Site
• Instructional Time: Graduation Requirements for Families Guidance (Issued: 4/7/2020)

Child Care Resources for Families

• Open Child Care Facilities
• Strong Start Letter for Families (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Strong Start Virtual Visit Guidance for Families and Caregivers (Takes effect: 4/1/2020)
• Emergency Child Care Initiative

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Archived Guidance and Resources

• Nonpublic Schools Guidance: Part III (Takes effect: 7/1/2020)
• Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Extended Deadline (Deadline: 6/30/2020)
• Frequently Asked Questions Related to IDEA Part B (Issued: 5/29/2020)
• Nonpublic School Payments Frequently Asked Questions (Issued: 5/20/2020)
• IDEA, Part B Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance (Issued: 5/4/2020)
• Special Education Monitoring Update (Issued: 4/30/2020)
• Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) COVID-19 Guidance (Updated: 4/29/2020)
• 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)
• Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) COVID-19 Guidance (Issued: 3/16/2020)
• IDEA Part B Guidance (Issued: 3/12/2020)

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