Publications
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE) Postsecondary and Career Education (PCE) division and to ensure that internal and external stakeholders have access to key information regarding PCE’s programs and…
On July 1, 2018, two important changes to local special education requirements went into effect in accordance with the Enhanced Special Education Services Amendment Act of 2014.
Topics: 2018-19 Statewide Testing Windows, 2017-18 PARCC Results, Alternate Assessment Eligibility, NAEP 2019 Administration, DC Science 2019, WIDA Training Opportunities, PARCC Assessment Literacy Workshops for Educators, Statewide Assessment Activities Schedule for LEA Assessment Managers…
Legislative Authority
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) requires states to publicly report Local Education Agency (LEA) performance against targets established in the State Performance Plan (SPP) no later than 120 days after the…
Pursuant to OSSE’s IDEA monitoring authority at 34 CFR §300.149, the Division of System and Supports, K-12 monitors local educational agency (LEA) implementation of Hearing Officer Determinations (HODs). On March 23, 2012, OSSE issued state-level guidelines for HOD implementation.
All local education agencies (LEAs) seeking reimbursement from the Office of the State Superintendent, Division of Student Transportation (OSSE DOT) for temporary, start-of-school year student transportation must complete this form and send it back to OSSE DOT by Oct.
Topics: 2018-19 Statewide Testing Windows, 2017-18 ACCESS Reporting Timeline, 2017-18 PARCC Reporting Timeline, DC Science Assessment Announcement, WIDA ACCESS Fall 2018 Administration, NAEP 2018-19 Test Administration, LEA Assessment Points of Contact, PARCC Assessment Literacy Workshops…
On Friday, July 13, 2018, OSSE posted a Notice of Final Rulemaking providing final and effective revisions to the special education regulations located in Title 5-E, Chapter 30 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (5-E DCMR §E-3000-3099).
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) serves as the State educational agency (SEA) for the District of Columbia. OSSE ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) serves as the State educational agency (SEA) for the District of Columbia. OSSE ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.