UPSFF Working Group – September 2026 Meeting
Public meeting of the UPSFF Working Group held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Related Content: 2026-27 Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) Working Group
Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant
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2026-27 Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) Working Group
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is convening a Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) Working Group pursuant to section 112(c) of the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula for Public Schools and Public Charter Schools Act of 1998, effective March 26, 1999 (DC Law 12-207; DC Official Code § 38-2911(c)).
Becoming a Subsidy Provider
The DC Child Care Subsidy Program helps DC families pay for the cost of child care. Families can use child care subsidies to pay for care at a licensed child development facility that accepts subsidies.
Criminal Background and Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Checks: Guide for Child Care Staff and Volunteers
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Child care staff should follow the steps in this guide to complete the criminal background and child abuse and neglect registry check processes.
For questions, contact [email protected].
Related Content: Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check: Information for Child Care Staff and Volunteers
Spring 2024 OSSE Literacy Convening
Spring 2024 OSSE Literacy Convening
Sustaining Excellent Literacy Instruction
May 22, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Superintendent Mitchell Honors DC’s Top Educators at the 2026 Educator Awards Ceremony
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May 14, 2026
Superintendent Mitchell Honors DC’s Top Educators at the 2026 Educator Awards Ceremony
Event Showcases the Extraordinary Contributions of DC’s Teachers and School Staff
District of Columbia Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranking #1 in Math and Reading Recovery
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May 13, 2026
District of Columbia Leads the Nation in Academic Growth, Ranking #1 in Math and Reading Recovery
New national report shows significant academic progress in DC, driven by multi-year investments in instruction, tutoring, literacy, and attendance—while highlighting continued challenges following the pandemic.
District of Columbia Students Selected for 2026 United States Senate Youth Program
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(Washington, DC) — Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) announced that high school students Nyla Dinkins and Marie-Celeste Pessey will represent the District of Columbia during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week. The program runs from March 7-14, 2026.
Road to Restoration: Updates and News for Nov. 2024
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Washington, DC, is a national leader in early childhood education, offering free, high-quality pre-K to every 3- and 4-year-old through a comprehensive system that includes DC Public Schools, public charter schools, and community-based organizations.