OSSE is helping LEAs implement Social Studies, Financial Literacy, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards. This work will help our students become informed, financially savvy, and resilient individuals.
Through our commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration with expert partners, we are equipping educators with the tools and knowledge to support students with disabilities and create a brighter future for all.
This month, we have welcomed thousands of students, educators and school leaders across DC back to their classrooms, ready to embark on a year filled with promise and opportunity. OSSE is committed to ensuring that every child in our city receives the support they need to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.
At OSSE, we are purposeful in our efforts to hire talented professionals who are passionate about preparing students for success in college, careers and life.
The 2024 DC Futures Conference will host DC Futures scholars from the University of District of Columbia (UDC), Trinity Washington and the Catholic University of America. The conference will include guest speakers, workshop presenters, and participate in workshops. DC futures participants will be immersed in a day filled with endless opportunities and experiences that the DC Futures program offers its scholars.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to announce its Multilingual Learner Institute, “Advancing Literacy, Culture and Multilingualism,” to be held on Monday, Aug. 12 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. This convening will bring educators, researchers, and practitioners in the District of Columbia together to support multilingual learners enrolled in both English language acquisition and dual language programs.
At OSSE, we are purposeful in our efforts to hire talented professionals who are passionate about preparing students for success in college, careers and life.
We know that healthy bodies are critical for academic success. We also know that learners cannot focus on academics when they are hungry and during summer break one of their most vital needs – nutritious meals – can more easily go unmet.
OSSE is committed to continuously creating new ways to support our teachers, both in their classrooms and beyond. Our efforts are tailored to empower educators throughout the District as they cater to the needs of the thousands of students in our public schools.
Over the past three fiscal years, the District committed approximately $33 million in federal stimulus funds to expand High-Impact Tutoring programming in math and literacy.
