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New: Save the Date – Discipline Collection Training Coming Aug. 13 and Aug. 20
OSSE's Division of Data, Assessment, and Research (DAR) will host two training sessions focused on the annual discipline collection for those who are new to the discipline collection or would just like a refresher. These sessions are ideal for new LEA data managers, school leaders and discipline points of contact. However, anyone who works with the OSSE discipline collection is welcome to attend. The same content will be presented both in-person and virtually so you can choose the format that works best for you. The virtual session will be recorded for future use. The following sessions will be offered:
In-person: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10–11:30 a.m.
OSSE Main, Eleanor Holmes Norton I Conference Room
1050 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Online: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration will open in mid-July. For questions, contact Jenni Russell Ziarnik at osse.data@dc.gov.
New: Course Data Collection Updates
For LEAs that have Unified Data Errors (UDEs) in the Student and Section Course Collection data that need to be resolved by resubmitting Course Catalog Collection data, the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) process for the Course Catalog Collection data will be reopened for resubmission from May 27 through June 6 at 5 p.m. Please note that the new submission will completely over-write previous submissions, so the entire spreadsheet of Course Catalog Collection data will need to be re-submitted, not just changes.
Once the Course Catalog Collection data has been resubmitted, there will be a delay in resolving the UDEs, as it takes some time for all of the applications to sync. Please plan to resubmit the Course Catalog Collection data as early as possible in the submission window, to allow time to review the impact on the Student and Section Course data and ensure that UDEs are resolved.
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.
DC Educator Workforce Summit - Monday, June 2 (Reminder)
Registration is now open for OSSE’s DC Educator Workforce Summit: Strengthening the District’s Local Educator Pipeline. By Thursday, May 22, please click here to register up to two leaders from your LEA.
This special event will bring together education leaders from LEAs and educator preparation providers (EPPs) to address how to strengthen the local educator pipeline. The summit will include interactive roundtables and workshops focused on:
- Developing local pipeline partnerships
- Ensuring quality teacher preparation
- Recruiting for high-demand subject areas
- Sustaining the diversity of the city’s educator workforce
For more information, please refer to emails from Caroline Decaire-Goldin, Director of Teaching and Learning, Caroline.Decaire-Goldin@dc.gov, or reach out with questions.
Compliance Notification Regarding the Physical Activity, Physical Education and Health Education Minutes Requirements for Pre-K 3 Through Grade 8 (Reminder)
OSSE is legally required to report on the compliance of public and public charter schools as it relates to physical activity, physical education and health education minutes requirements set forth in the Healthy Schools Act of 2010 (HSA) and Healthy Students Amendment Act of 2018 (HSAA). This year, all public and public charter schools in DC serving pre-K 3 through grade 8 will receive a letter to inform them of their school’s compliance status.
Schools receiving a letter of non-compliance are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the Healthy Schools Act Listening and Learning Workshop. The Healthy Schools Act Listening and Learning Workshop will be held virtually on Monday, June 2, 9-11 a.m.
To attend, complete the following registration form by Friday, May 30. A calendar invite will be sent following registration. A member of your school’s leadership team who is knowledgeable in your school’s physical activity, physical education and health education programming (including minutes compliance challenges) and with decision-making authority is strongly encouraged to attend. Additional members of the school staff are also encouraged to attend, i.e., the health and physical education teacher, a member of the school team who oversees compliance or School Health Profile reporting.
For questions, please contact Robyn.Blake@dc.gov.
Free Resources for Teachers from the US Army (Reminder)
Army Education Services offers free online resources for teachers to help students improve their college and career readiness.
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March 2 Success SAT and ACT prep materials, e-learning curriculums, and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) practice projects.
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U.S. Army Stars Anatomy Free apps for students to explore the human anatomy and learn where chemistry comes to life.
DC educators are invited to join the Army Education Tour July 14-18 in Fort Moore, GA. For more information, contact Army Education Services Dr. Baron McCombs at baron.mccombs.civ@army.mil.
Home and Hospital Instruction Annual Data Collection for the 2024-25 School Year (Reminder)
LEAs are required to annually provide data to OSSE on parents’ requests for home and hospital instruction (HHI), per DC law (5A 25 DCMR § 2510.1). Specifically, LEAs must report the following:
- All parent requests for HHI including student names, unique student identifier (USI), and date of request;
- Approvals and denials made by the LEA to provide HHI, including the outcome of each reported request;
- The reason for each denial of a request for HHI;
- A list of the names of each licensed pediatrician, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed clinical psychologist, licensed mental health counselor or therapist, or physician assistant who provided the medical certification of need for each request for HHI; and
- Whether instruction was provided in-person or via real-time videotelephony for each approved request for HHI.
OSSE sent each LEA the HHI Annual Data Collection Template on Tuesday, May 6 to be completed and uploaded to the HHI Data Collection folder in Box by Monday, June 30. A reminder email will be sent in the first week of June. Note: To maintain confidentiality of student information, LEAs should not submit the template via email.
Thank you in advance for your attention to these important requirements. LEAs should contact Cameron Martin at Cameron.Martin@dc.gov with any questions as they complete the forthcoming data collection template.
Reimagining High School Graduation Requirements Public Feedback Session, Wednesday, May 28 (Reminder)
OSSE is soliciting feedback on the District’s current high school graduation requirements as part of the Reimagining High School Graduation Requirements initiative. An essential component of the work is hearing from District stakeholders on what students should know and be able to do by the time they graduate from high school, as well as gather feedback on the current high school graduation requirements.
To learn more about the development process, visit our website here. To provide feedback, please complete the following form: OSSE Reimagining High School Graduation Requirements Public Feedback Form.
OSSE will also hold a virtual public feedback session to hear directly from community members regarding the graduation requirements. If you are interested in participating, please sign-up below.
- Virtual Public Feedback Listening Session for General Public
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – 5:30-7 p.m. Register here.
For questions, contact Dr. Chimere Jones at osse.hsgradrequirements@dc.gov.
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2025-26 Restorative Justice Technical Assistance Application due Friday, May 30 (Reminder)
OSSE will fund a select number of supplemental technical assistance packages during the 2025-26 school year to support schools with restorative justice implementation.
The technical assistance will include three main elements:
- Summer capacity building and planning (summer 2025)
- Planning and implementation assessment (fall 2025)
- On-site and virtual restorative justice technical assistance (fall 2025 - spring 2026)
Restorative DC will provide the technical assistance specific to the needs of the applying school. All DC public and public charter schools serving grades pre-K4-grade 12 are encouraged to apply.
We invite you to complete the Restorative Justice Technical Assistance Application to support your implementation goals. Applications are due Friday, May 30. For more information, please email Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
Social and Emotional Learning Community of Practice (Reminder)
OSSE is excited to introduce the second Community of Practice (CoP) designed specifically to support teachers and instructional leaders to effectively implement the District’s Social and Emotional (SEL) Standards.
The SEL Instructional CoP will provide educators with a collaborative environment to strengthen Adult SEL, exchange best practices, address barriers to implementation, and enhance the integration of SEL in the classroom.
CoP participants will:
- Engage in monthly CoP meetings scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Please register below.
- Present and analyze problems of practice to develop strategies for advancing SEL integration across content.
- Provide insights on OSSE SEL resources to inform ongoing implementation supports.
- Learn about ongoing professional learning opportunities and resources to support campus needs.
- Be part of a supportive network of instructional leaders that values equity, student success, and whole-child development.
This professional learning opportunity is available to all teachers, instructional coaches, academic deans, and educational leaders within DC Public Schools and DC public charter schools.
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Marcus Hughes at Marcus.Hughes@dc.gov.
Trauma-Informed Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Educators (Reminder)
The Trauma-Informed Social and Emotional Learning for Educators new, asynchronous course will enhance participants’ understanding of how caring for themselves is a critical component to caring for their students. At the end of the course, participants will have an enhanced, evidence-based understanding of the science of regulating themselves and others; the systems that shape their behaviors; foundational best practices for communication and relationships in the classroom and school building; and what they need as individuals to get and stay well so that they can reach their potential as educators.
This four-part module is moderated by an experienced, licensed Mental Health professional from our partners at InSite Solutions which explains the concepts and breaks down the skills into manageable and coachable strategies. The videos will include frequent opportunities for pause and practice with engaging activities and reflection along the way.
Participants will receive 8 professional learning units (PLUs) for completion of all four modules. Registration is now open to participate in this new course offering. To sign in, please click here.
For more information, please email Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
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New: FY24 ESEA Carryover Funds Now Available in EGMS
LEAs can now access their fiscal year 2024 (FY24) carryover funds on Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Titles I-A, II-A, III-A and IV-A grants via their FY25 ESEA Consolidated Applications (ConApps) in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS).
All LEAs that had FY24 carryover funds awarded on one or more of the four Title grants should review their carryover amounts by clicking on the “Funding Distribution” tab in their FY25 ConApp in EGMS.
LEAs must submit budget amendments on their FY25 ConApp to reflect carryover funds by July 11. Resources to support your grant application and grant program are available on OSSE’s ESEA Website.
For questions or additional information about ESEA, please contact the team at Con.App@dc.gov.
Chef Ann Foundation Bulk Milk Grant Opportunity – Applications Due Thursday, June 26 (Reminder)
The Chef Ann Foundation announces the application availability of its bulk milk grant program, which provides schools and districts with bulk milk dispensing equipment and support, including a bulk milk dispenser, stand, reusable cups, dish racks, program and marketing materials, and technical assistance. Bulk milk applications reopened on April 22 with the mission of donating bulk milk equipment to US schools to support both the reduction of food and liquid waste and the increase of environmental sustainability in schools.
Bulk milk is open to K-12 school districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program with an enrollment of at least 100 students per school site. Schools must have a dish machine to wash reusable cups and be able to identify a bulk milk bib supplier in their area.
If your School Food Authority (SFA) is interested in applying to this Chef Ann Foundation grant opportunity, please review the full application. Applications are due Thursday, June 26. The DC Food Policy Council (FPC) team is available to assist SFAs with submitting applications and can be reached at dcfoodpolicy@dc.gov.
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