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2024 OSSE Annual Report

We are excited to share the 2024 OSSE Annual Report. This report chronicles the progress made for all learners in DC & underscores how we are strategically positioned to capitalize on this momentum.

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.

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OSSE Strategic Plan 2023-25

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

Apply Now! Scholarship & Grant Applications Open

College scholarship and grant opportunities available. Be sure to apply by Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

Immunization Policy

To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, all students must be fully immunized. Find resources here.

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Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

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Apply for a License for a Child Development Facility

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Apply for Scholarships & Grants

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

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Go to My School DC to research school options and enter the DC schools lottery.

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May 23 2025

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 26, District Government will observe the Memorial Day...

May 7 2025

DC Council Confirms Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell as State Superintendent

On May 6, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously confirmed Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell...

Apr 24 2025

Mayor Bowser Ensures Full Funding for PKEEP, Pay Equity, and Child Care Subsidies in FY26 Budget

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser previewed a portion of her Fiscal Year 2026 (...

Apr 11 2025

OSSE to Host 2025 Adult College and Credentials Fair on Saturday, April 12

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will host the 2025 Adult College and...

Mar 28 2025

My School DC Releases Results of Common Lottery System for the 2025-26 School Year

Today, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and My School DC announced the...

Jun 6 2025

LEA Look Forward for June 6, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for June 6, 2025. Important...

May 30 2025

LEA Look Forward for May 30, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for May 30, 2025. Important...

May 23 2025

LEA Look Forward for May 23, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for May 23, 2025. Important...

May 16 2025

LEA Look Forward for May 16, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for May 16, 2025. Important Announcements...

May 9 2025

LEA Look Forward for May 9, 2025

View the LEA Look Forward for May 9, 2025. Important Announcements...

Apr 23 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell for Nomination of State Superintendent of Education

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell, Ph.D. for the "State Superintendent of Education...

Mar 7 2025

Testimony of Antoinette S. Mitchell on FY24 Performance Oversight

Oct 10 2018

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

Testimony of Shavonne Gibson, Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Teaching and...

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

Testimony of Hanseul Kang, State Superintendent, Office of the State Superintendent of Education...

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...

Mar 21 2025

FFY 2025 Draft State Grant Application under Part B of the IDEA Open for Public Comment

OSSE is applying to the United States Department of Education (USED) for the Individual with...

Mar 18 2024

Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (FFY 2024) 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 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...

Mar 8 2019

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

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019 The Office of the State Superintendent of...

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...

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,...

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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