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Effective May 12, 2026, Level II providers must have written approval from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to accept applications from new families for the DC Child Care Subsidy Program.
Is That Local?
To be certain the items you are reporting are locally grown/raised and unprocessed, make sure the answers to the two questions attached in the fact sheet are YES!
To support local education agencies (LEAs) in understanding and implementing special education requirements, OSSE provides this handbook as a comprehensive overview of special education processes.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) licensing and compliance unit supports licensed child care facilities in DC. This document explains the role of the team members and when child care providers and/or child care facility leaders should contact them.
Child development facilities participating in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund must pay all eligible lead teachers and assistant teachers salaries that meet…
Below are the July 2026 Hearing Officers Determinations:
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Child care providers that receive funds from the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund must ensure that all eligible educators are paid regular wages or salaries, by role and credential, that meet or exceed the established minimum salaries for each educator type unless the provider has a…
This document details the timeline, process and requirements for child care providers participating in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund to apply for and receive a waiver of the minimum salary requirements for fiscal year 2027 (FY27).
Guides for child care providers with information on completing monitoring for the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund.
Program Overview
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a unique and annual educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.