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Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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View Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: September 20.

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COVID-19 OSSE Guidance Documents

As part of the District’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19), OSSE has modified, updated and re-circulated certain policies related to school closures for LEAs and schools, child care providers and families. Read more.

Immunization Policy for In-Person Attendance

Now more than ever, it's important that your child received their immunizations on time. Learn more to guarantee your students are ready for the school year. #StayonTrack

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Recovery Funding

The US Department of Education has awarded the Office of the State Superintendent of Education three federal grants for elementary and secondary schools to receive emergency funds. Learn more.

Guiding Principles for Continuous Education

Providing curated resources with guidance addressing how to provide students low-tech and high-tech supports across different content areas. Learn more.

Special Education Resource Hub: What Families & Students Need to Know this Year

We know families have a lot of questions as we start this new school year, and we want to help parents and families of students with disabilities get answers to their questions. Learn more.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 3 2021 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Nov 1 2021 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Dec 1 2021 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule SY21-22

Latest

Sep 14 2021

Office of the State Superintendent of Education Announces Criteria and Participants for 2021-22 School Year Free and Reduced-Priced Meals

Media Contact: Fred Lewis, [email protected]; (202) 412-2167 The District of Columbia Office of...

Aug 27 2021

Mayor Bowser and OSSE Announce Changes to the District’s School-Based COVID-19 Testing Program

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of...

Aug 18 2021

OSSE Celebrates Young Coders at Aug. 17 Virtual App Showcase Following DC Can Code Summer Program

The Office of the State of Education (OSSE) spotlighted and celebrated the ingenuity of DC’s...

Jul 7 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces DC to Receive $129 Million in Recovery Funding After Receiving Approval on State ARP ESSER Plan

DC is among the first seven states to receive approval on state plan from the US Department of...

Jun 3 2021

Mayor Bowser Invests $184 Million in Expanding Access to High-Quality Child Care to Give More Children and Families a #FairShot

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser visited Stevens Early Learning Center (ELC) to...

Sep 17 2021

LEA Look Forward for Sept. 17-23, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Sept. 17-23, 2021. Reopening & Recovery

Sep 10 2021

LEA Look Forward for Sept. 10-16, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Sept.10-16, 2021. Reopening & Recovery

Sep 3 2021

LEA Look Forward for Sept. 3 - 9, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Sept. 3 - 9, 2021 Reopening & Recovery

Aug 27 2021

LEA Look Forward for Aug. 27 - Sept. 2, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Aug. 27 - Sept. 2, 2021 Reopening & Recovery

Aug 20 2021

LEA Look Forward for Aug. 20-26, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for Aug. 20 - 26, 2021 Reopening & Recovery

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 11 2021

FFY 21 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...

Feb 26 2021

FFY 2021 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, Feb. 26, 2021 and will...

Mar 8 2019

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

Application Release Date: Monday, March 18, 2019

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...

Feb 1 2021

District Seeks Applications for Sponsors of the Summer Food Service Program

The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announces the...

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
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Email: [email protected]