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2019 DC School Report Card Now Live

Explore the DC School Report Card to learn about ALL public schools in DC and find updated 2019 STAR Framework Ratings.

On the Nation's Report Card, DC is the Fastest Improving State

The 2019 NAEP results are in and....DC is the fastest improving state and urban district in the nation over time! In fourth grade math, DC has gained nearly 30 points since 2003. Read more...

Get Cash for College!

Did you know that you might be eligible for financial aid to help pay for college? Start the process by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). It's available now for students who plan to attend college between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Explore now...

DC Teacher Workforce Report

Every student deserves to have a great teacher in the classroom! With this report, we are excited to continue the conversation about how we can continue to strengthen the teacher workforce in the District. Read more...

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Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

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The DC Tuition Assistance Grant expands higher education choices for DC residents.

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Upcoming Events

Jan 24 2020 - 09:00

Restorative Justice in the Everyday Classroom

Jan 27 2020 (All day)

Improving Student-Led IEP Practices and Processes

Jan 27 2020 - 08:00

DC NGSS Summit: Equity and Success in Science

Latest

Nov 26 2019

The Bowser Administration Releases the 2019 DC School Report Card and STAR Framework, Showing Improvements Across Schools

OSSE also announced the launch of the second-annual DC All-STAR School Tour celebrating bright...

Nov 8 2019

Bowser Administration Announces Overall Four-Year Graduation Rate for 2018-19 School Year

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, had a 100 percent graduation rate for the 2018-19 school...

Nov 4 2019

Thousands of District High School Seniors Expected to Participate in DC College Application and Exploration Month

OSSE partners with area colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities to waive application...

Oct 30 2019

Statement from Mayor Bowser on the District’s Results on the National Assessment of Educational Progress

Results show DCPS as the fastest improving urban school district in the nation.

Oct 30 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces the District’s Public Schools as the Fastest Improving in the Nation

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bower announced that based on the results of the National...

Jan 23 2020

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 23-29, 2020

See you Saturday at the Multilingual Education Fair, Join the Mentoring & Induction Program,...

Jan 16 2020

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 16-22, 2020

Facilities Financing Available, Take the DC School Report Card Survey, and more!

Jan 9 2020

LEA Look Forward for Jan. 9-15, 2020

New Superintendent’s Principal Advisory Council, Nominate a Teacher for DC Teacher of...

Dec 23 2019

Special LEA Look Forward Happy Holidays Edition!

View the Special LEA Look Forward Happy Holidays Edition.

Dec 19 2019

LEA Look Forward for Dec. 19-25, 2019

CTE State Education Plan, Multilingual Learner Conference, Happy Holidays, and more!

Oct 10 2018

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

OSSE’s role in the state of literacy efforts in the District of Columbia.

Jul 16 2018

Testimony of Hanseul Kang on B22-776

B22-776 – the “District of Columbia Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative...

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...

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...

Apr 7 2017

Testimony of Hanseul Kang State Superintendent on Bill 22-131

Public Hearing on: Bill 22-131 - “Education Professional Development Contracting Authority...

Mar 8 2019

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

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

Mar 6 2019

FFY 2019 Draft State Grant Application under Part B - Comment Period Closed

This application must be posted for 60 calendar days and open for public comment for 30 days within...

Mar 1 2019

FFY 2019 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 Friday, March 1, 2019 and will...

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...

Nov 6 2018

Coming Together to Build and Sustain an Effective Teacher Workforce in DC: Lessons from the DC Staffing Data Collaborative

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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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
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OSSE Announces Enhanced Test Security Measures for DC Public Schools and Charters

Date Released:

Fri, 12/23/2011

OSSE Contact: Marc Caposino, (202) 727-7207

Washington, DC: To ensure the validity of 2011 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC CAS) results, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today issued a Request for Proposal soliciting vendors to investigate and assess individual classrooms. The announcement comes as State Superintendent of Education Hosanna Mahaley introduces a series of recommendations and procedures aimed at improving testing protocols across the District and strengthening the validity and reliability of test investigations.