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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

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

OSSE cares about and is committed to every student in DC, especially students with disabilities. We want to help parents and families of students with disabilities get answers to their questions. Learn more.

Woman and man promote OSSE's Adult College Completion Fair, Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OSSE's Virtual Adult College Completion Fair

OSSE’s Virtual Adult College Completion Fair is on Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 10 am to 2 pm.

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.

DC Kids and Teens Eat Free

Youth 18 and under have access to grab and go meals at more than 80 sites across the city. No application or ID required. Learn more.

Featured Services

Learn About Transportation for Students with Disabilities

Contact the Student Transportation Parent Resource Center.

Educator Credentialing and Certification

Get or Renew My Educator Credential

Apply for or renew your DC educator credential.

Apply for DCTAG

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

Find DC Schools

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

Licensing Process for Child Care Providers

Apply for a License for a Child Development Facility

Get help applying for a child development facility license.

Find Child Care Options

Browse on My Child Care DC to search for child development facilities.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 22 2021 - 13:00

2020-21 Community Schools Community of Practice

May 12 2021 - 10:30

Homeless Education Program MKV Monthly Dialogue Schedule (January-May 2021)

Latest

Apr 15 2021

OSSE’s Virtual Adult College Completion Fair on April 17 to Connect Adult Learners to College Resources

(Washington, DC) – The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will host the 2021...

Apr 8 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces 3.6% Increase to FY22 Universal Per Student Funding Formula, $386 Million in Federal Relief Funds for Schools

in the fall of 2021, she expects all public schools in Washington, DC to fully open for in-person...

Mar 9 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Over $16 Million in Financial Assistance to Sustain DC’s Child Care Sector

The funds will help ensure that child care providers can continue their work supporting families.

Feb 21 2021

Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Monday Morning Snowfall

(Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team overnight to treat roads...

Feb 7 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces that Vaccination Appointments Will Open for Child Care Providers and Charter and Independent School Teachers Every Monday at Noon and 7 pm

To date, One Medical has already vaccinated 2,000 child care and school staff.

Apr 2 2021

LEA Look Forward for April 2-8

View the LEA Look Forward for April 2-8, 2021 Health & Wellness: Vaccination Updates

Mar 26 2021

LEA Look Forward for March 26-April 1, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for March 26-April 1, 2021 Health & Wellness: Vaccination Updates

Mar 19 2021

LEA Look Forward for March 19-25, 2021

View the LEA Look Forward for March 19-25, 2021. Health & Wellness: Vaccination Updates

Mar 12 2021

LEA Look Forward for March 12-18, 2021

Vaccine Eligibility for Educators, Home Language Survey Reminders, Emergency Relief Funding Updates...

Mar 5 2021

LEA Look Forward for March 5-11, 2021

Vaccination Updates, Enrollment Handbook Now Available, WIDA English Language Development Standards...

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 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

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

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1050 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-6436
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