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Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Mayor Bowser Delivers COVID-19 Situational Update for January 10, 2022
DC launches citywide vaccination entry requirement (VaxDC), calls for many establishments to verify patrons are vaccinated against COVID-19

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COVID-19 OSSE Guidance Documents

As part of the District’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19), OSSE has modified, updated and re-circulated certain policies related to school closures for LEAs and schools, child care providers and families. Read more.

Immunization Policy for In-Person Attendance

Now more than ever, it's important that your child received their immunizations on time. Learn more to guarantee your students are ready for the school year. #StayonTrack

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Recovery Funding

The US Department of Education has awarded the Office of the State Superintendent of Education three federal grants for elementary and secondary schools to receive emergency funds. Learn more.

Guiding Principles for Continuous Education

Providing curated resources with guidance addressing how to provide students low-tech and high-tech supports across different content areas. Learn more.

Special Education Resource Hub: What Families & Students Need to Know this Year

We know families have a lot of questions as we start this new school year, and we want to help parents and families of students with disabilities get answers to their questions. Learn more.

Featured Services

Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

Contact the Student Transportation Parent Resource Center.

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The DC Tuition Assistance Grant expands higher education choices for DC residents.

Educator Credentialing and Certification

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Apply for or renew your DC educator credential.

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Licensing Process for Child Care Providers

Apply for a License for a Child Development Facility

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Upcoming Events

Feb 9 2022 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Mar 9 2022 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Apr 6 2022 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Latest

Jan 21 2022

Mayor Bowser Announces Application Launch for Grant Funding as Part of the District’s $41 Million Investment in High-Impact Tutoring

This investment will expand on HIT supports set up by the District in 2021

Nov 30 2021

Bowser Administration Releases Preliminary DC Enrollment Numbers for the 2021-22 School Year

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration announced that the number of students enrolled...

Nov 10 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces $38 Million Child Care Stabilization Grant to Support a Strong Recovery for DC Child Care Providers

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...

Oct 28 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Dominique Foster as 2022 DC Teacher of the Year During Surprise Celebration

The prestigious honor comes with a $7,500 prize.

Oct 5 2021

Bowser Administration Announces Nearly $13 Million in Subgrants to Support Literacy Work for DC Students

Media Contact: Fred Lewis, [email protected]; (202) 412-2167

Jan 21 2022

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 21-27, 2022

View the LEA Look Forward for Jan. 21-27, 2022. Reopening & Recovery

Jan 14 2022

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 14-20, 2022

View the LEA Look Forward for Jan.14-20, 2022. Reopening & Recovery

Jan 7 2022

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 7-13, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Jan. 7-13, 2022.

Dec 29 2021

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 30 - Jan. 6

View the LEA Look Forward for Dec. 30, 2021 - Jan. 6, 2022 here. Reopening & Recovery

Dec 23 2021

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 23-30, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Dec. 23-30, 2021. Reopening & Recovery

Oct 10 2018

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

OSSE’s role in the state of literacy efforts in the District of Columbia.

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

B22-776 – the “District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative...

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...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Bill 22-131

Public Hearing on: Bill 22-131 - “Education Professional Development Contracting Authority...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Donna Anthony on the Health Literacy Council Establishment Act of 2017

Testimony of Donna Anthony Assistant Superintendent

Mar 11 2021

FFY 21 Draft State Grant Application under Part B of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

This application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within...

Feb 26 2021

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

IDEA Part C will be posted for 60 days on the OSSE website beginning Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 and will...

Mar 8 2019

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

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

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...

Nov 6 2018

Coming Together to Build and Sustain an Effective Teacher Workforce in DC: Lessons from the DC Staffing Data Collaborative

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, subjects...

Feb 1 2021

District Seeks Applications for Sponsors of the Summer Food Service Program

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announces the...

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
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OSSE's Virtual Adult College Completion Fair

Last Date:

Are you age 18 or older and interested in going to college? Did you start college but were unable to finish? If that’s you, join us for OSSE’s Virtual Adult College Completion Fair on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s your time for a fair shot at college!

Join us at the virtual fair for: