Reminder: Oct. 28 District-wide Immunization Warning Notification
On Oct. 28 School Health Teams must send out the two-part initial warning notification of temporary exclusion to non-compliant students in the key grades of pre-K 3, kindergarten, 7 and 11.
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Office Hours: If you need additional support from OSSE regarding the School Immunization Policy, please join our office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Click here to join. No registration necessary.
- If you have any questions around the School Immunization Policy, please reach out to osse.schoolhealth@dc.gov.
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Office Hours: If you need additional support from DC Health regarding the immunization data systems, please join their office hours Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Click here to join. No registration necessary.
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If you have questions regarding immunization data system access (i.e., the Immunization Compliance Portal (ICP), DOCIIS, or the Self-Service Portal), please reach out to dociis.helpdesk@dc.gov.
Upcoming Virtual Epinephrine Administration Training
OSSE Allergy Management Team within the Division of Health and Wellness is holding a live virtual Epinephrine Administration Training on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Certification is valid for one calendar year. Share this training sign-up form with staff members at your school who need to get certified this school year. School staff may also choose to receive certification at their convenience via a recorded Online Certification Course. Contact OSSE.Epi@dc.gov to coordinate a live virtual training session if you want to have more than the required certified staff at your school.
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Course Data Collection Updates
As OSSE continues to implement the Course Data Collection process, we want to share information about a few critical dates ahead:
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Please be sure that your Student and Section Course Data Collection data has been mapped in the LEA Data Mapping Tool.
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In early November, LEAs will see Unified Data Errors (UDEs) related to the Student and Section Course Data in the 2024-25 school year (SY2024-25) Unified Data Errors Qlik application. OSSE has created this short recorded training to explain the Course Collection UDEs.
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In late November, UDEs for students who attend nonpublic schools will show up in the SY2024-25 Unified Data Errors Qlik application.
- OSSE has created a 2024-25 School Year Nonpublic Course Data Crosswalk to assist LEAs in mapping the courses taken by their students at nonpublic schools. Any LEA that has students enrolled in a nonpublic school should have receive the crosswalk in their “Special Education from OSSE” Box folder this week. LEAs will use the Nonpublic School Course Code as a proxy for the LEA Course Code in their Student Information System (SIS).
- The Course Data Collection Team will be available to answer questions during the following office hours sessions:
- LEAs can also schedule a one-on-one meeting for assistance using this link.
Nominate a STEM Mentor
STEM mentors work hard to inspire the next generation and expand participation in STEM fields. You can help celebrate these inspiring mentors by nominating them for a Presidential Award!
The National Science Foundation’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) program is now accepting applications from individuals and organizations who have made a difference in your community.
Go to paesmem.nsf.gov to nominate a STEM mentor today. Multiple nominations are welcome if you know more than one mentor deserving of this award.
Social and Emotional Learning Tools and Resources Now Available (reminder)
OSSE is excited to introduce a variety of tools and resources to support schoolwide implementation of the DC K-Adult Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards! These tools include the newly released SEL Educator Toolkit, 3-Year Roadmap, Parent, Family, & Caregiver Guide, and translated SEL Wheel Poster and K-Adult SEL standards. Visit the SEL website today to access these essential tools and stay tuned for more tools and resources coming soon!
For questions or to request OSSE staff drop off of DC SEL Wheel Posters to your LEA, please email Marcus Hughes, School Climate Specialist, at Marcus.Hughes@dc.gov
2024 Special Education Performance Report (SEPR) (reminder)
OSSE has publicly posted each LEA’s federal fiscal year 2022 (FFY22) Special Education Performance Report (SEPR) on the OSSE SEPR website.
OSSE has emailed LEA leaders and Special Education Points of Contact email templates to support SEPR communications with LEA parents and staff.
OSSE Seeks Nominations for the 2024-25 School Year for the US Presidential Scholars Program (reminder)
Established in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson, the US Presidential Scholars Program (USPSP) recognizes and honors outstanding high school seniors for achieving educational excellence. As the official nominating body, OSSE would like your assistance in identifying these exceptional seniors.
Nominees must be US citizens or legal permanent residents, graduate from high school by August 2025, and preferably have the following:
- Strong involvement and service to the school or community;
- Strong leadership or charter; and
- High academic achievement.
Nominate your outstanding 12th grade students for this prestigious award! Nomination materials and parent/guardian consent forms must be submitted via Box. Reach out to Greg Palmer to gain access to appropriate documentation needed for nominations. Nominations are due by COB, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
For more information, please contact Greg Palmer at Gregory.Palmer@dc.gov.
Restorative Justice Professional Development Schedule for the 2024-25 School Year (reminder)
OSSE, in partnership with RestorativeDC, is excited to announce the restorative justice programming schedule for the 2024-25 school year! For more information about the sessions and to register, please view the full programming flyer or visit the online events calendar. In addition to the sessions, there are recommendations for getting started on planning your professional development by both topic area and professional role. For questions, please email Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
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MTSS Coaching Academy (reminder)
Strengthen your school’s capacity to provide life-changing support to students with a six-day MTSS Coaching Academy. This comprehensive series of on-site and virtual professional development engagement is designed to prepare educators to prioritize success for every learner by championing the work of MTSS.
MTSS Coaching Academy participants will:
- Engage in six days of on-site training at OSSE from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Dec. 5-6, 2024, Jan. 23-24, 2025, and March 6-7, 2025).
- Discover powerful practices that are simple, practical, and effective.
- Design and execute a plan of action for implementing a MTSS.
- Receive yearlong support from MTSS experts.
- Resources to support collaboration.
Spaces are limited to 50 participants. Teams of up to five participants are given preference and individual educators and LEA staff are welcome to apply.
Apply here to participate in the series. For questions, contact Angela.Awonaike@dc.gov.
Secondary Transition Asynchronous Courses (reminder)
OSSE's Division of Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce two asynchronous courses on secondary transition programming on the OSSE Learning Management System (LMS).
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Student-driven Secondary Transition Planning: This course consists of five asynchronous foundational courses, each focused on a different aspect of the secondary transition planning process. By the end of this course, educators will gain foundational knowledge and increased capacity in developing and implementing high-quality Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs) with secondary transition-age students. Registration link
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Culturally Sustaining Universal Design for Transition (UDT): This course, inspired by "Universal Design for Transition: The Educators’ Guide for Equity-Focused Transition Planning," consists of three modules designed to help educators apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in transition planning. It aims to equip teachers and school staff with the knowledge and skills to integrate culturally sustaining practices into the transition process, promoting equity and inclusivity. Registration link
For more information, contact Byul Yim, Instructional Systems Specialist (Special Education), at Byul.Yim@dc.gov.
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Fiscal Year 2025 Child and Educator Wellness Grant Available Nov. 1, 2024
The competitive grant application for the FY25 Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant will be available on Nov. 1, 2024 in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). This grant is available to community-based organizations that have experience working with early childhood education facilities, public and public charter schools. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. The award period for these grants is Jan. 27-Sep. 30, 2025.
An optional pre-application webinar will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, which will provide an overview of the purpose of the Whole Child and Educator Wellness grants, provide information on how to complete the application in EGMS, and share basics of project budgeting and allowable costs. Please register to attend here. The webinar will also be recorded and posted on the OSSE Whole Child and Educator Wellness webpage along with the FY25 Whole Child and Educator Wellness Request for Applications.
For questions or additional information about the Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant application, contact Kimberly Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, at KimberlyA.Thompson@dc.gov.
Opportunity for Comment on Tydings Waiver Request for Title I Part D Funds
OSSE is seeking public comment on its intent to apply for a Tydings waiver to extend the availability of unspent FY22 and FY23 Title I Part D funds. If approved, this waiver will provide additional time for the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) to utilize the funds to support educational programming and services for neglected and delinquent youth.
The proposed waiver would extend the obligation period for these funds through Sept. 30, 2025.
Public Comment Period: Oct. 14, 2024–Nov. 1, 2024
Submit Comments to: osse.grants@dc.gov
For additional information on the waiver request, please visit OSSE's website.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Williams at Megan.Williams@dc.gov.
FY24 SOAR Formula Semi-Annual and Final Narrative Report Due Dec. 13 (Updated Date)
The semi-annual and final narrative report for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Formula Consolidated grant is due via email to your SOAR grant manager no later than Friday, Dec. 13. Note that this is a change from the original due date to avoid conflicting with the Nov. 15 submission deadline for the FY25 SOAR Formula Consolidated grant application. An updated reporting template is available on the SOAR Formula webpage under the “Fiscal Year 2024 Resources” section. Please see the applicable reporting periods below. Both the semi-annual and final narrative report sections are contained within the same reporting template and may be submitted as one document.
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FY24 SOAR Formula Consolidated Grant
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Reporting Period
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Report Template Section
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Report Deadline
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Feb. 1–Sept. 30, 2024
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Semi-Annual Narrative Report 2
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Friday, Dec. 13
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July 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2024
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Final Narrative Report
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Friday, Dec. 13
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For questions or additional information about SOAR reporting, please reach out to your SOAR Grant Manager.
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October 2024
November 2024
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