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Start of School Priority Highlight: High-Impact Tutoring
 From January 2022 through December 2023, OSSE-supported HIT programs already served 9,996 students. Early evidence is clear - HIT accelerates student learning and improves attendance. We are excited to announce that OSSE will continue to provide evidence-based HIT services to students across the District during the 2024-25 school year.
Three Things to Know:
- This year, OSSE will fund LEAs to launch, strengthen and grow HIT programs. Schools with at least 70 percent of students designated as economically disadvantaged, or schools designated as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, are priority schools for the HIT Initiative.
- HIT Grant Dates and Deadlines for LEAs:
- July 17 – Grant Application Window Opened
- Aug. 16 – Notice of Intent to Apply Deadline *Required
- Aug. 28 – Final Application Deadline *Required
- The HIT guide describes the essential components of a strong HIT program and the commitment to the continuous improvement that it takes to achieve the quality that students deserve.
Learn more at our Start of School 2024-25 Hub.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Jess Sobin at HIT.grants@dc.gov
2024-25 School Year Course Catalog Collection Process Launched
The Integrated Data System (IDS) platform is now open for LEAs to submit their Course Catalog Collection data. LEAs should download the template in IDS, fill in the 2024-25 school year data, and resubmit through IDS. Course Catalog Collection data is due Aug. 23, and LEA Heads of School will certify the data on Sept. 6.
If your LEA offers dual enrollment or career and technical education (CTE) courses, including participating in the Advanced Technical Center (ATC), please also visit the Course Data Collection Guidance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) website to access the crosswalks that have been created to assist LEAs in mapping these courses to OSSE’s Course Catalog.
To prepare LEAs to complete this process in a timely and accurate way, OSSE will host a series of trainings and office hours:
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Course Catalog Collection Training (repeated session):
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Course Catalog Collection Office Hours
New and Exciting Literacy Resource! (reminder)
OSSE is thrilled to announce the release of its new Structured Literacy Instructional Walkthrough Tool. Developed by OSSE's literacy team with valuable input from District teachers, coaches and leaders, this tool is a comprehensive, research-based addition to existing systems of continuous teacher support. The walkthrough tool will assist LEAs in analyzing and providing targeted feedback on structured literacy instruction, helping all students develop as confident, skilled and enthusiastic readers. The walkthrough tool along with a guidance document on its optimal use, is available on OSSE's literacy website. Additional information on upcoming training and norming opportunities will be provided soon. Stay tuned for details!
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Multilingual Institute 2024 (reminder)
OSSE is pleased to announce its Multilingual Learner Institute, “Advancing Literacy, Culture and Multilingualism,” to be held on Monday, Aug. 12, at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. This convening will bring together educators, researchers and practitioners in the District of Columbia to support multilingual learners enrolled in both English language acquisition and dual language programs. Register here.
For questions, please reach out to Angela Awonaike at Angela.Awonaike@dc.gov or Lucia Cuomo at Lucia.Cuomo@dc.gov.
Special Education Institute 2024 (reminder)
OSSE is pleased to announce the Special Education Institute: Building Capacity for a Brighter Future, on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. The Special Education Institute is an unparalleled capacity-building opportunity for educators to enhance their knowledge and skills and improve special education outcomes. Register here.
For questions, please reach out to Steaven Hamlin at Steaven.Hamlin@dc.gov or Byul Yim at Byul.Yim@dc.gov.
Supporting Teacher and Student Wellness through Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Practices (reminder)
OSSE, in partnership with InSite Solutions, is offering two professional learning opportunities focused on understanding trauma in children and developing organizational wellness in our school communities. Identifying and managing the impact of trauma and toxic stress on students can increase a school system’s ability to respond sensitively to the unique needs of children who have experienced trauma while also reducing teacher absenteeism and improving student academic performance.
Educators in DC can choose from the following courses.
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Developing Sustainable Organizational Wellness (designed for school leaders): This 2-hour session will be offered virtually on July 15.
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Understanding Trauma in Children and How to Develop Healing-Centered Practices (introductory course): This 2-hour session will be offered virtually on July 17.
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High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) LEA Grant - Request for Applications (RFA) Now Open
OSSE released a funding opportunity for approximately five to 15 grants to DC LEAs to launch, strengthen and expand evidence-based tutoring programs in schools for DC students, with a focus on those who are designated as economically disadvantaged. The funding period will run from the date the grants are awarded, estimated to be in late October 2024 through Sept. 30, 2025. Please see OSSE’s HIT webpage or the 2024-25 grants forecast for more detailed information on the award opportunity and applicant eligibility. applicant eligibility.
The deadline to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply form, which can be found in the RFA, is Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, and the deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. EST. Applications are accepted only through OSSE’s Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS) at grants.osse.dc.gov.
A pre-application webinar will be held for interested applicants on the following days. Click the link to register:
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers via a public FAQ document.
If you have any questions about the grant, please email the HIT grants team at HIT.Grants@dc.gov
FY25 IDEA Part B Phase II Application (reminder)
The fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant application will be available on July 24 in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). Allocations are available on OSSE’s website.
Please note that the correct release date for the IDEA application is July 24. Kindly disregard the previously mentioned date of July 1 that was included in the K12 grants newsletter.
The application deadline for the grant is Sept. 30 by 3 p.m. EST. Resources to support your grant application and grant program are available on OSSE’s IDEA website.
For questions or additional information about IDEA, please contact Megan Williams at Megan.Williams@dc.gov.
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August 2024
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