Publications

Extended School Year (ESY) Services Policy and Certification

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) issued the Extended School Year (ESY) Services Policy on March 10, 2011 to establish state-level standards and criteria for ESY services that are consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirement to...

Extended School Year (ESY) Services Policy

Procedures and Guidance for Processing Invoices from Nonpublic Schools and Programs that Provide Special Education and Related Services

The purpose of this document is to set forth efficient procedures and guidance to ensure that all invoices submitted by providers of services are reviewed, processed and paid in a timely manner to ensure that services provided to the children of the District of Columbia are not interrupted.

Procedures and Guidance for Processing Invoices for Nonpublic Schools and Programs

Civil Rights – USDA Programs Memos

Early Childhood Transition Guidelines

Early Childhood Transition Guidelines provide nonregulatory guidance to Early Intervention Programs and Local Education Agencies to support the smooth and effective transition of children from early intervention into preschool special education.

Early Childhood Transition Guidelines

Early Learning Provider/Program Spotlight

OSSE values the hard work and dedication of the District's early learning professionals and the programs they operate. Provider/Program Spotlights recognize the wonderful accomplishments that have been made in the field of early learning.

Sworn Statement Form

Please view and complete the 2024-25 school year Sworn Statement Form(s).

For more information or questions, please contact OSSE's Enrollment Audit Team at [email protected].

PARCC/DC Science 2016: Who to Call and How to Get Help

This one page guide for LEA Test Coordinators summarizes customer service avenues (phone, email, live chat, OSSE Support Tool) for schools and LEAs to use during PARCC and DC Science assessments for help with technology, policy and administrative questions, and submitting documentation to OSSE...