Welcome to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE’s) Division of Teaching and Learning Educator Credentialing webpage. Here is where you will find all information and services related to educator certification in the District of Columbia.
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Attention Educators! OSSE’s new educator credentialing system is LIVE. Visit ecis.osse.dc.gov to easily apply. New Opportunity: Praxis Fee Voucher for Select Subject Area Exams The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is pleased to announce that individuals seeking an initial or standard teacher credential may request a Praxis Fee Voucher to cover the cost of the Praxis II subject area content exam. To qualify, all teachers must be currently employed by a DC local educational agency (LEA) and complete the OSSE Praxis Voucher Application. Upon approval of your application, you will receive an email to the address listed in your application, containing a unique Praxis Exam Voucher Code. Once you have received your passing exam scores, submit, or update your OSSE application for an OSSE teaching credential within 30 calendar days. School-based Health Professionals |
Additional Links and Resources
- Application for Letters of No Objection – Visa Sponsors
- Out-of-State Credential Holders (Reciprocity)
- Educator Credential Areas and Fee Schedule
- ECIS V3.0 User Guide
For more information or questions, please contact OSSE.Asklicensure@dc.gov.
For technical assistance or support using our online application system, please contact OSSE.ECIS@dc.gov.
If you are an international educator credential applicant, please contact OSSE.InternationalCandidate@dc.gov.
ECIS V3.0 User Guide - 1.1 MB (pdf)