Publications
The universal design of PARCC assessments is expected to increase access for most students through the availability of a range of accessibility features for all students.
PARCC has adopted most accommodations that we permit on DC CAS, as detailed in the table below.
This form is designed to assist the local education agency (LEA) in notifying the Hearing Officer and the Office of Dispute Resolution regarding the outcome of the resolution meeting (s).
The OSSE Office of Public Charter School Financing and Support (OPCSFS) is pleased to announce that the US Department of Education has released the District’s 2014 application for SOAR Act funding.
To: All Institutions Participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
From: Norma Birckhead, Manager, CACFP and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The purpose of this document is to establish a uniform system of standards and procedures for special education transportation services in the District of Columbia that is consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirement to provide a free, appropriate public…
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 requires USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods sold in schools during the school day. View the presentation attached below for more information on smart snacks.
A follow up memo from the June 26, 2014, summarizing items discussed and providing answers to frequently asked questions from the meeting.
Computer vs. Paper Based Assessment for the 2014-2015 PARCC
On July 31, OSSE will release an online form for LEAs to indicate their preferences for computer or paper based administration of the PARCC assessments in spring 2015.