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Letters to households must be disseminated to enrolled participants upon enrollment, and annually thereafter. Download the letter template for your program type.
The Income Eligibility Guidelines, established by the USDA, are used to classify Income Eligibility Statements based on reported household income. These guidelines are effective from July 1 to June 30 of the corresponding years.
The Data Validation Policy establishes the standards and procedures that local education agencies (LEAs) and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) must follow to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data submitted to the agency.
Each year, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) releases the LEA Data Collection Template, which is the process to facilitate the daily collection of student demographic, enrollment, contacts, and attendance data.
The Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program (DC EIP) offers trainings and workshops for facilities and families on a wide variety of topics.
Please view below the OSSE Approved Nonpublic Schools and Programs Lists.
Related Content: Specialized Education Nonpublic School or Program Monitoring
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) implemented a waitlist for the DC Child Care Subsidy Program effective May 12, 2026.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE’s) quarterly data report on the DC Child Care Subsidy Program. For questions, contact [email protected].
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)
Child care providers that participate in the DC Child Care Subsidy Program are required to review and reconcile their monthly pay statement to ensure the accuracy of each payment.