Final ESEA Flexibility Waiver Now Available
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After months of public meetings and extensive work with education stakeholders, OSSE has posted the District's final ESEA Flexibility Waiver application.
District of Columbia, OSSE to Host Webinar, Submit Final ESEA Application February 28th
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The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will hold an online webinar as part of final preparations to submit the District of Columbia’s federal waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education for flexibility regarding the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
NCLB Waiver Application Deadline Extended to February 28th
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Washington, DC -- To leverage public engagement, feedback and lessons learned from key stakeholders during its public comment period, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today launched its extended outreach plan in preparation for submitting the District’s federal waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education for flexibility regarding the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
All-Out Blitz: OSSE Infiltrates D.C. High Schools for DC TAG
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WASHINGTON, DC – To directly assist, engage and inform District High School Seniors preparing to apply for college financial aid, the Office of the State Superintendent Education (OSSE) is hosting a series of on-site financial aid presentations at high schools citywide.
OSSE Releases FFY 2012 Draft State Grant Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for Public Comment
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In order to receive a grant award under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to support the provision of early intervention services to children with disabilities, each state must complete an annual grant application. To ensure an opportunity for the public to provide input, this application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within the 60 day period.
2011-2012 D.C. Public School Enrollment Audit Complete
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Current enrollment in public schools (District of Columbia Public Schools and Public Charter Schools) is up 2% (1,767) from last year, to 76,753, and numbers have been steadily increasing over the past three years, according to audited data by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
OSSE, District of Columbia Poised to Submit NCLB Waiver Application
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSSE Contact: Marc Caposino, 202-727-7207
Washington, DC -- The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will hold two separate public meetings today as part of final preparations to submit the District of Columbia’s federal waiver request to the US Department of Education for flexibility regarding the implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
OSSE's RFP Process for Test Integrity Vendor Comes to an End
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Contact: Marc Caposino, (202) 727-7207
Washington, DC – The OSSE request for proposal to investigate classrooms for test integrity closed Tuesday, February 7, and resulted in multiple bids. OSSE will make a recommendation for vendor selection by Monday, February 13, 2012 to the Office of Contracts and Procurement for final determination.
DC State Board of Education Reviews Requirements for Physical Education
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Washington, DC – The District of Columba State Board of Education (DCSBOE) will review recommendations to the high school physical and health education graduation requirements. The suggestions for board deliberation in the subject area include:
District of Columbia Ranked First in Nation for K-12 Science Standards
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Washington, dc – Yesterday the Washington Examiner published a story about our Science Standards ranking number one in the country, according to a study done by Thomas B. Fordham Institute entitled, "The State of State Science Standards." The article also pointed out our gains in 4th and 8th grade math, which is just the beginning of the improvements we are hoping to see over the next few years.