 SY 2024-25 School Health Profiles – Key Dates
On Monday, Dec. 16, all LEA-level users who hold the appropriate roles (e.g., LEA Head of School, LEA Data Manager, LEA School Health Profile POC) will automatically be granted access to the new School Health Profiles (SHP) application to begin prefilling data for schools. LEA Data Managers should ensure that both LEA-level and school-level SHP points of contact are updated via the All Staff application. All users must use the same email address added in the All Staff application to create a new user profile to log-in to the SHP application. (NOTE: the application will only go live on Dec. 16).
Pre-fill option update: We have identified issues with data validity and reliability linked to the use of the pre-fill option. Specifically, the feature has created a loophole that resulted in inaccurate data being collected for several questions. As a result, we have decided to remove the pre-fill option for this cycle until we can fully address these issues.
Key Dates:
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Monday, Dec. 16: Early Access to SHP Application Granted to LEA-level Users
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Wednesday, Jan. 15: SHP Application Launches for School-Level Users
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Monday, Feb. 3: OSSE Support Tool (OST) Deadline
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Friday, Feb. 14 by 11:59 p.m.: SHP Data Submission Deadline for School-Level Users
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Tuesday, Feb. 18 by 5 p.m.: SHP Data Certification Deadline by LEA Heads of School
Please find a webinar recording here for LEAs explaining the log in process; how to request access for new users; how to navigate through the application; and how to submit and certify the data. The webinar covers how to use the SHP application, how to get access and important steps LEA data managers can take to ensure their schools complete the SHP by the Feb. 14 deadline. Please note, this webinar is specific to LEA-level users only. OSSE will share a separate webinar for school-level users in the coming weeks, just before school-level users receive access to the application on Jan. 15.
Your questions may be answered in the FAQs document, which is on the OSSE Healthy Schools Act webpage and also at the end of the questionnaire for the 2024-25 school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Norah Khalil at OSSE.SchoolHealth@dc.gov.
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Register for a 2025-26 OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching Information Session
OSSE is excited to announce that the 2025-26 OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching application will open on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 and close on Feb. 21, 2025. The OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching program is a cost-free opportunity to become an elementary, early childhood, or special education teacher in DC.
This innovative program removes financial barriers to entering the teaching profession by providing prospective DC educators with a cost-free bachelor’s degree, flexible coursework offerings, and paid on-the-job learning. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will also be eligible for an OSSE standard teaching credential.
OSSE will offer an information session on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., for currently employed paraprofessionals at a District of Columbia public or public charter school. During this information session, we will discuss program details, eligibility requirements, and the 2025-26 school year application process. Those interested in attending must register via this link by Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
2024 DC School Report Card (reminder)
We are excited to share the 2024 DC School Report Card! It is live on our website at schoolreportcard.dc.gov. The DC School Report Card is a parent-friendly hub that offers comparable data of public and public charter schools across the District.
We are excited about four new features:
- Compare tool of up to three schools across key metrics
- Improved state assessment performance level chart
- Deeper dives into school accountability data
- Multiple pictures of school communities
In addition to data ranging from attendance to student growth, OSSE is sharing, for the first time:
- Student-Teacher Ratios
- Student-Staff Ratios
- Referrals to Law Enforcement
In future years, we are looking forward to sharing the school climate survey data and course data that we are collecting from all schools. We appreciate all the hard work during Metric Calculation Confirmation (MCC) to ensure that every piece of information is accurate. If you have any questions, please email us at dcschoolreportcard@dc.gov.
Course Data Collection Updates (reminder)
As of Nov. 8, all LEAs should have mapped their Student and Section Course Data Collection data in the LEA Data Mapping Tool.
Unified Data Errors (UDEs) related to this data are now in the 2024-25 school year (SY2024-25) Unified Data Errors Qlik application:
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OSSE has created this short recorded training to explain the Course Collection UDEs.
- The UDE related to course information for students who attend nonpublic schools will be released soon. However, please do not wait to enter course data for nonpublic students.
If there are UDEs that need to be resolved by resubmitting Course Catalog data, the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) process for the Course Catalog Collection data will be re-opened for re-submission from Dec. 9 through Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Please note that the new submission will completely over-write previous submissions, so the entire spreadsheet of Course Catalog data will need to be re-submitted, not just changes.
LEAs can also schedule a one-on-one meeting for assistance using this link. For additional information or questions, please email Whitney Meagher at Whitney.Meagher@dc.gov.
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Homeless Education Program: McKinney-Vento Monthly Webinar Sessions
OSSE’s Homeless Education Program has invited subject matter experts to present on a variety of topics that impact students and families experiencing homelessness. These 1-hour monthly webinars are available to LEA and school employees, homeless liaisons, and community partners. Presentations are scheduled each month from November 2024 through May 2025. The registration links for the January and February 2025 webinars are below.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenters: Catholic Charities and DHS Office of Migrant Services
Register: forms.office.com/g/rL3sNft12M
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Presenters: OSSE’s Post-Secondary and Career Education/DC TAG
Register: forms.office.com/g/NX6BFPvJYQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For any additional questions or technical assistance, please contact Tasheen Stallings at Tasheen.Stallings@dc.gov.
Learn More about 2025-26 OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching Information Sessions (reminder)
OSSE is excited to announce that the 2025-26 OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching application will open on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. The OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching program is a cost-free opportunity to become an elementary, early childhood, or special education teacher in DC.
This innovative program removes financial barriers to entering the teaching profession by providing prospective DC educators with a cost-free bachelor’s degree, flexible coursework offerings, and paid on-the-job learning. Apprentices who successfully complete the program will also be eligible for an OSSE standard teaching credential.
OSSE will offer an information session on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., for currently employed paraprofessionals at a District of Columbia Public or Public Charter School. During this information session, we will discuss program details, eligibility requirements, and the 2025-26 application process. Those interested in attending must register via this link by Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
To learn more about the OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching program, visit the OSSE Apprenticeship in Teaching webpage.
For additional information or questions, please email OSSE.Apprenticeship@dc.gov.
Discipline Data Collection Reminders and Training (reminder)
The first Discipline Data Collection Window has closed and all LEAs are required to submit data on disciplinary actions according to the SY2024-25 Data Validation Policy.
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Collection Window: July 8 – Nov. 22, 2024
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Validation Window: Nov. 25, 2024 – Jan. 10, 2025
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OST Deadline: Jan. 10, 2025
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Certification Date: Jan. 17, 2025
OSSE is offering an asynchronous Introduction to Discipline Refresher course for new LEA Data Managers, school leaders, and discipline points of contact. Anyone who works with the OSSE discipline collection is welcome to participate. The session consists of a recording of the virtual Introduction to Discipline Training that was held in August 2024. Topics covered include background information, key dates, collection requirements, data entry overview, and data review and certification.
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Register in the OSSE LMS.
- View the session recording on the course Schoology page.
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Other resources available include important links and reference materials, a copy of the meeting slides, and a series of .ics calendar files that contain reminders about all three upcoming OST deadlines and certification dates.
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Opportunity for Comment on Tydings Waiver Request for Title I, Part A and Title IV, Part A Funds
OSSE is seeking public comment on its intent to apply for a Tydings waiver to extend the availability of unspent fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Title I Part A and Title IV Part A funds. If approved, this waiver will provide additional time for OSSE to utilize the funds to support school improvement, well-rounded education, safe and healthy schools, and the use of technology in classrooms.
The proposed waiver would extend the obligation period for these funds through Sept. 30, 2025.
Public Comment Period: Dec. 16-20, 2024
Submit Comments to: con.app@dc.gov
For additional information on the waiver request, please visit OSSE's website.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Sun at Linda.Sun1@dc.gov.
Fiscal Year 2025 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant Available Dec. 13, 2024 (reminder)
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the NSLP Equipment Grant is now available in the DC Register. The competitive grant application for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant will be available on Dec. 13 in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). This grant opportunity is available to public schools (i.e., schools within the District of Columbia Public Schools), public charter schools and private/non-public schools that currently participate in the NSLP (including the Seamless Summer Option) and who are interested in using the equipment funds to improve the quality and safety of school food service meals. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. The award period for these grants is March 14 through Sept. 30, 2025.
An optional pre-application webinar will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Dec. 17, which will provide an overview of the purpose of the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant, 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 Nutrition Services webpage along with the FY25 NSLP Equipment Assistance Request for Applications.
For questions or additional information about the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant application, contact Kimberly Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, at KimberlyA.Thompson@dc.gov.
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