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DC families can now apply for child care subsidies online! The application is mobile friendly and available in multiple languages.

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2024 OSSE Annual Report

We are excited to share the 2024 OSSE Annual Report. This report chronicles the progress made for all learners in DC & underscores how we are strategically positioned to capitalize on this momentum.

DC Youth Meals Program

Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. Youth 18 and younger have access to no-cost meals at over 100 sites across the city.

2025-26 Start of School

Find resources, guidance and important updates for the start of the school year.

Daily DOT Updates

OSSE-DOT Daily Routing Updates.

Immunization Policy

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, all students must be fully immunized. Find resources here.

OSSE Parent Portal

Submit your child’s transportation preferences online.

Featured Services

Educator Credentialing and Certification

Get or Renew My Educator Credential

Apply for or renew your DC educator credential.

Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

Contact the Student Transportation Parent Resource CenterSti

Licensing Process for Child Care Providers

Proceso de concesión de licencias para proveedores de cuidado infantil

Get help applying for a child development facility license.

Apply for Scholarships & Grants

OSSE has three college scholarship & grants applications opening on Feb. 1, 2023 that...

Find Child Care Options

Browse on My Child Care DC to search for child development facilities.

Find DC Schools

Go to My School DC to research school options and enter the DC schools lottery.

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Aug 4 2025

OSSE Inaugurates the Second Cohort of the OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching Program

Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) hosted its second annual OSSE...

Jul 11 2025

OSSE Celebrates Top Schools in the DC FAFSA Completion Initiative

Today, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell recognized the top DC schools...

Jul 2 2025

Modified District Government Services for Independence Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, July 4, District Government will observe Independence Day...

Jun 25 2025

OSSE Launches New Parent Portal for Student Transportation Services

Today, State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell encouraged parents and guardians with...

May 23 2025

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day...

Aug 8 2025

LEA Look Forward for Aug. 8, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for Aug. 8, 2025. Important...

Aug 1 2025

LEA Look Forward for Aug. 1, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for Aug. 1, 2025. Important Announcements...

Jul 25 2025

LEA Look Forward for July 25, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for July 25, 2025. Important Announcements...

Jul 18 2025

LEA Look Forward for July 18, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for July 18, 2025. Important...

Jul 11 2025

LEA Look Forward for July 11, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for July 11, 2025. Important...

Apr 23 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell for Nomination of State Superintendent of Education

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell, Ph.D. for the "State Superintendent of Education...

Mar 7 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell on FY24 Performance Oversight

Oct 10 2018

Testimony of Shavonne Gibson on Bill 22-0781 and Bill 22-0512

Testimony of Shavonne Gibson, Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Teaching and...

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

Testimony of Hanseul Kang, State Superintendent, Office of the State Superintendent of Education...

Jun 20 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang Superintendent on Graduation Rate Accountability

Testimony of Superintendent Hanseul Kang, Office of the State Superintendent of Education before...

Mar 21 2025

FFY 2025 Draft State Grant Application under Part B of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

OSSE is applying to the United States Department of Education (USED) for the Individual with...

Mar 18 2024

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY 2024) State Grant Application Under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part C...

Mar 8 2022

FFY 2021 Draft State Grant Application under Part C of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

To receive a grant award under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C (IDEA Part...

Mar 8 2019

OSSE Releases Notice of Funding Availability for High-Quality Pre-K Programs

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019 The Office of the State Superintendent of...

Nov 15 2018

Inclement Weather Notification for Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

DC Public Schools are open on time on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Code Yellow – Open with...

May 23 2018

OSSE Statement on Duke Ellington School of the Arts Administrative Process

Today, OSSE issued the following statement regarding administration process for Duke Ellington...

Mar 6 2018

Ensuring Residency Integrity in DC Schools

Dear DC Community, I know that the integrity of the residency of students enrolled in DC schools...

Dec 4 2017

News: OSSE Statement on Selection of Firm Alvarez and Marsal

Contact: Patience Peabody, [email protected], 202-702-3234 (cell) December 4, 2017 (...

Aug 18 2017

OSSE Submits Revised ESSA State Plan to US Department of Education

The US Department of Education provided feedback to OSSE regarding the DC State Plan under the...

Aug 17 2017

District of Columbia Students Make Gains on PARCC Assessment for Second Consecutive Year

Scores from 2016-17 school year administration show improvement across almost all grades,...

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]