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A guide for child care providers with information on how to access and understand award statements for the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund in fiscal year 2026 (FY26).
On Oct. 29, 2008, the US Department of Education finalized rulemaking that established a uniform graduation rate calculation required for all states.
Child care providers that participate in the DC Child Care Subsidy Program are required to submit attendance by the first business day of each month using the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Attendance Tracking System (OATS).
OSSE’s English learner policies are provided in the publication Delivering Education Services to English Learners. The following updates have been made since the latest release in February 2024:
Below are the September 2025 Hearing Officers Determinations:
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Below are the October 2025 Hearing Officers Determinations:
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Child care providers that receive funds must ensure that all eligible early childhood educators are paid wages or salaries, by role and credential, that meet or exceed the minimum salaries established by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) unless the provider has a…
This guide provides instructions for current or prospective child development facility staff to prepare for a virtual or in-person background check interview with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE’s) suitability team.
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 2026 (FY26).
This document provides guidance for child care providers participating in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund on how to determine if an employee works part-time or full-time for the purposes of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund.