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Apply for Child Care Subsidies

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

Daily DOT Updates

OSSE-DOT Daily Routing Updates.

OSSE Strategic Plan 2023-25

Seven strategic priorities will drive progress towards achieving our vision over the next three years. Learn more here.

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Recovery & Restoration Investments

Learn more about OSSE's management of federal stimulus funds.

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

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Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

Contact the Student Transportation Parent Resource Center.

Apply for Scholarships & Grants

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

Educator Credentialing and Certification

Get or Renew My Educator Credential

Apply for or renew your DC educator credential.

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.

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Nov 30 2023

OSSE Announces Expanded and Improved Access to Child Care Subsidies for DC Families

Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that more DC families...

Nov 29 2023

Mayor Bowser Encourages Families to Register for EdFEST

Annual Public School Fair to be Held Across Two Weekends: Saturday, December 2 for Pre-K3-Grade 8...

Nov 29 2023

OSSE Announces Expanded and Improved Access to Child Care Subsidies for DC Families

An additional 5,200 children are newly income eligible for child care subsidies

Nov 15 2023

OSSE Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Build Upon Innovative Supports for Early Childhood Workforce

Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that the District has...

Nov 15 2023

OSSE Releases Draft Financial Literacy Standards for Public Comment

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced an...

Nov 30 2023

Road to Restoration: Updates and News for November 2023

The District of Columbia is a national leader in early childhood education, and under the...

Nov 22 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023

View the LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023.

Nov 17 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 17, 2023

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Nov 9 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 9, 2023

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Nov 3 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 3, 2023

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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 24 2023

FFY 23 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...

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 C...

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, Pati[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...

Nov 27 2023

LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023

View the LEA Look Forward for Nov. 22, 2023.

Jan 27 2022

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...

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
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