During this training, new LEA Data Managers will learn about:

1. connecting and configuring LEA data feeds,
2. the flow of data from student information systems (SIS) to OSSE,
3. critical dates related to reviewing and certifying data,
4. how to leverage their OSSE Data Liaison for troubleshooting and supports,
5. the business rules associated with each data system, and
6. how to collaborate with key LEA staff to ensure data accuracy.

The purpose of the monthly LEA Data Discussion Meeting is to provide updates and key announcements to LEA Data Managers regarding data systems, processes, data collections, and training.

View the recordings for past LEA Data Discussions.

• Find registration links for upcoming meetings in the OSSE Training Registration app.

LEA Faculty & Staff Data Collection Trainings

This presentation summarizes all of the changes and updates to the 2020-21 Faculty and Staff Data Collection to ensure your LEA has enough time to make the adequate changes to your internal data systems.

This webinar was broadcast on Sept. 30 and repeated on Oct. 8, 2020. It demonstrates how to use and submit data through the new 2020-21 Faculty and Staff data collection application. Please access the Faculty and Staff application to view the webinar recording under the menu.

Enrollment Audit Trainings

This session will serve as a refresher training on the enrollment audit and its application, purpose, and timeline. The session will also include tips for how to prepare effectively for the 2020-21 audit, including updates related to COVID-19 guidance. This session is mandatory for all returning Enrollment Audit POCs who do not plan to attend the introductory session below.

This session will serve as an introductory training on the enrollment audit and its application, purpose, and timeline. The session will also include an overview of the benefits for LEAs and an overview of how to prepare effectively for the 2020-21 audit, including updates related to COVID-19 guidance. This session is mandatory for all new Enrollment Audit POCs.

Early Access Applications Trainings

The Early Access to Student Data: Tools for Schools: Informational webinar recording on the Early Access Qlik applications provides a high-level overview of the English Learner (EL), High School Transition (Bridge to High School Data Exchange), and Students with Disabilities (SWD) Qlik applications.

This training video discusses the Bridge to High School Data Exchange, key data for high school transitions, the High School Transition Qlik Application, and data strategies and interventions to support high school transitions.

The Introduction to the Early Access to English Learner Data Qlik App webinar recording provides directions, strategies and practice using this tool to strengthen your LEA or school’s planning to welcome and support ELs by allowing viewers to explore key data points available in the app, learn how these data can be used for planning, and practice using the app answer key questions and plan next steps for your LEA.

To learn about features recently added, English Learner POCs can view the Early Access to English Learners Data Qlik App: New Features for the 2020-21 School Year webinar.

A refresher and overview of the Early Access to Students with Disabilities (SWD) Qlik Application was provided during the May 2020 LEA Special Education Points of Contact (LEA SE POCs) webinar. The training includes guidance for LEA-level Data Managers and SE POCs on how to use the data in the Early Access to Students with Disabilities Data application in QlikSense.

Serving English Learners Trainings

This training describes LEA responsibilities in administering the recently revised OSSE Home Language Survey and its role as part of DC’s standardized statewide English learner identification procedures.

New LEA English learner (EL) coordinators are encouraged to view this “101”-style overview training. Participants will be introduced to OSSE’s EL policies and procedures, key resources, and supports. As a result of this session new EL coordinators will walk away with an understanding of LEAs’ legal responsibilities for identifying, serving and assessing EL students and next steps to start the school year off strong.

This session applies two key strategies to the return to school in this unprecedented time:

1. Train all teachers on culturally-responsive approaches to supporting EL students’ wellbeing, and
2. Encourage home language and literacy development.

Participants will walk away with actionable training tools for preparing staff to understand EL students’ experiences and enhance the school’s responsiveness to these students in the coming year.

Meaningful communication with parents in a language they can understand is both a civil right and a pathway to cultivating inclusive, collaborative relationships. In this session, participants will discuss and share best practices in language access, parent communications, boosting attendance, and effective partnerships that support EL students’ success. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to learn from one another’s successes and challenges.

In adapting EL programs to new delivery scenarios, LEAs have worked creatively to support ELs’ language and academic goals and can use learnings from spring 2020 distance learning to refine their EL program models. The purpose of this session is to analyze the key features of EL program models to plan for program implementation for in-person, online and hybrid delivery scenarios. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to share emerging best practices and problem-solve common challenges.

Given that EL students may not have ACCESS scores or other state content test data to guide placement and goal decisions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educators must draw on other sources of data to interpret EL students’ current English proficiency and academic levels. This interactive session provides strategies and tools for using multiple sources of data to understand EL students’ current levels and develop purposeful language and academic plans, even without ACCESS test scores. Participants will walk away prepared to:

1. Assess and support ELs’ English language proficiency and academic level related to grade-level standards, and
2. Develop language goals and an instructional plan to address those language goals.

EL students are a vital and growing group of students in DC with unique assets and needs. Come learn about the multilingual and multicultural landscape of DC’s students to better understand and advocate for English learner (EL) students in your school. In this session, participants will:

1. Gain a deeper understanding of the landscape and vision for success for EL students in DC;
2. Analyze 2018-19 state level EL data such as English language proficiency growth, performance on state content assessments, graduation rate and post-secondary enrollment; and
3. Walk away equipped to share these data with staff and stakeholders as advocates for EL students in their local education agency.

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Transportation Trainings

This session will discuss the various roles of OSSE, LEAs, and families when working together to ensure data accuracy and timely submission of transportation requests. This session will discuss the LEA reimbursement policy and other ways LEAs can plan ahead to ensure eligible students enrolled late in the summer are still transported to school on the first day. The session will also provide tips for leveraging key data reports and quickly resolving data errors.

This session will train users on the Transportation Online Tool for Education (TOTE). Participants should come prepared to submit Transportation Requests Forms (TRFs) for current students and engage in an open question and answer session in this interactive, hands-on workshop. Live sessions are held multiple times each month. Search for "TOTE System Training" in the OSSE Training Registration app to register.

Serving Students with Disabilities Trainings

This session is for LEA Special Education POCs who are new to their role, and will include an overview of roles and responsibilities, including SEDS administrative tasks, introduction to relevant data systems and apps (Qlik, OSSE Support Tool, SEDS, SLED, DC CATS), overview of OSSE's IDEA monitoring process and special education policy, and methods for receiving ongoing support and communication.

This session, developed for and by LEAs, will offer practical guidance for developing a plan for recovery and making decisions regarding compensatory services. Participants will be introduced to a sample IEP Recovery/Compensatory Education Service worksheet and accompanying guidance.

The July 2020 LEA Sped POC webinar provided critical updates on policy, guidance, monitoring, compliance, and sped data systems and apps.

The August 2020 LEA Sped POC webinar provided additional updates relevant to the start of the 2020-21 school year.

The monthly LEA Sped POC webinar series will continue through the school year to provide critical updates on policy, guidance, monitoring, compliance, and sped data systems and apps. View recordings of past webinars.

This session serves as an introduction to the three core principles and framework in the new Serving Students with Disabilities (SWDs) During Periods of Remote and Blended Learning Toolkit. Also, it provides an overview of a new suite of optional forms and tools that LEAs may choose to use to better track and coordinate services and progress of SWDs.