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Report on Residency Investigation at Duke Ellington School of the Arts

On May 11, OSSE released the results of its in-depth report on residency investigations at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Read the report here.

Help Design DC’s Report Card

OSSE is building a new school report card that has information for ALL public schools in one place. We are asking the community to give us feedback on report card layout and design. Take our online survey and find out more!

2018 Start of School Summit – Registration Now Open

In order to support LEAs in becoming start-of-school ready, OSSE is bringing together key LEA points of contact for the second annual LEA Start of School Summit, on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University.

Announcing a New, More Intuitive OSSE Website Experience

Announcing Our Updated Website

OSSE’s website has been updated to bring you a new, more intuitive browsing experience. Read more information here.

Ensuring Residency Integrity in DC Schools

Read an open letter from State Superintendent of Education, Hanseul Kang, about how OSSE is working to ensure residency intergity in our schools.

Sign the Petition to #SaveDCTAG

The funding for DCTAG is at risk of being eliminated. Join us as we work to save DCTAG today!

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Upcoming Events

May 25 2018 - 12:00

Storytelling and Design though Scratch and Morphi

May 31 2018 - 10:00

TOTE ESY 2018 and 2018-19 School Year Update and Certification Workshop

Jun 1 2018 - 08:30

Middle School Math Professional Development Course (Spring 2018)

Latest

May 11 2018

OSSE Uncovers Suspected Residency Fraud in Review of School Enrollment Records

OSSE continues to take steps to actively strengthen its ability to detect and address potential...

Apr 25 2018

OSSE Awards First Healthy Tots Wellness Grants to Support Healthy Lifestyles for DC’s Youngest Learners

A total $500,000 was available for the Healthy Tots Wellness Grants.

Apr 18 2018

DC Remains the National Leader in Funding and Access to Pre-K Programming

The yearbook also ranked DC first in the nation in state funding for pre-K.

Apr 10 2018

District of Columbia’s NAEP Scores Show Continued Progress in Closing the Gap with the Nation Over Time

In grade 4 reading, the District saw progress for students with disabilities participating in NAEP...

Apr 3 2018

Mayor Bowser Highlights Childcare Investments in Her FY19 Budget

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Bowser today highlighted the childcare investments in her recently...

May 16 2018

LEA Look Forward for May 16-22, 2018

View the LEA Look Forward for May 16-22, 2018.

May 9 2018

LEA Look Forward for May 9-15, 2018

OSSE Seeks Public Comment on ESSA Waiver Permitting Students in Grade 7 to Test in Higher Level...

May 2 2018

LEA Look Forward for May 2-8, 2018

Get Ready for FY19 Grant Opportunities: Complete EGMS Central Data

Apr 25 2018

LEA Look Forward for April 25-May 1, 2018

ESSA Early Learning Requirements – May 14 LEA Feedback Session

Apr 18 2018

LEA Look Forward for April 18-24, 2018

FY 2018 Charter Schools Program Dissemination Grant: Notice of Funding Availability and Pre-...

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

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Early Learning

Public Hearing on: B22-26, Early Learning Equity in Funding Amendment Act of 2017 B22-50, Child...

Feb 17 2016

Testimony of Hanseul Kang for FY 2015 Performance Oversight Public Hearing

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State, Superintendent, Before the Committee on Education Chairman David...

Jun 22 2015

PERAA Roundtable Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent of Education

View the testimony from June 22, 2015.

Mar 29 2018

FFY 2018 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 March 29, 2018 and will be...

Mar 16 2018

FFY 2018 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...

Jan 29 2018

Report on DCPS Graduation and Attendance Outcomes

Update: Jan. 29, 2018 Today the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC’s state...

Nov 13 2017

We’re Moving Our Headquarters Office

OSSE’s main office is moving two blocks from its current location to 1050 First Street NE,...

Nov 9 2017

DCSAC Commission Meeting

The public is invited to attend.

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...

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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