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Save the Date – Discipline Collection Training Coming Aug. 13 and Aug. 20 (Reminder)
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.
Course Data Collection Updates (Reminder)
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.
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New: Outdoor Learning Gathering, Connecting Students with Natural Process in the School Garden
Join OSSE’s Division of Health and Wellness for an outdoor learning gathering to discover how time spent in green spaces can be used as a tool for academic learning, social and emotional learning, and strengthening sense of place.
This gathering will consist of two sessions:
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Session 1: Participants will practice writing their own eco-poetry and creating nature bracelets.
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Session 2: Participants will learn the basics of composting with worms; starting from how to set up and maintain worm bins, to exploring what types of worms even eat food scraps!
When: Wednesday, June 11, 4:30-6 p.m.
Where: Mundo Verde PCS, 30 P St. NW, Washington, DC
Register here: bit.ly/OutdoorLearningDC.
For more information, contact Sam Ullery at Sam.Ullery@dc.gov.
New: Planning for Algebra Course for Math Leaders, June 2-4
The Planning for Algebra Course is a collaborative professional learning (PL) experience for secondary math leaders. Leaders will come together to share ideas, research, and best practices with the goal of increasing opportunities for students to successfully complete Algebra I by eighth grade. Participants will take rotating leadership roles in this PL, to learn from one another and share problems of practice. Information and conversations from this course will be used to develop a resource bank for LEAs to use in the future when considering issues around advanced math course enrollment.
This is a live, in-person course and is open to any LEA math leader, serving grades 6-8. Sessions will take place Monday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 4, 9-10:30 a.m.
To register, contact Miryam Oziel at Miryam.Oziel@dc.gov.
New: Dually Identified Students: Culturally Sustaining High-Leverage Practices
Explore the intersectionality of multilingual learners with disabilities, also known as dually identified students, to implement culturally sustaining, high-leverage instructional practices. Each 2-hour session will deepen participants’ understanding of how to support students who are both multilingual learners and have disabilities through equitable and inclusive approaches.
This series is designed for educators across roles, such as special education coordinators and teachers, multilingual learner coordinators and teachers, and general educators. School teams are encouraged to attend together.
Upcoming Dates
All sessions will take place from 1-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 30: Intersectionality of Dually Identified Learners
- Friday, Aug. 1: Culturally Sustaining Collaborative Practices
- Monday, Aug. 11: High-Leverage Practices for Dually Identified Students
- Friday, Aug. 15: Culturally Sustaining Instructional Planning
Click here to register.
Attendees will receive up to 8 Professional Learning Units (PLUs).
For more information, contact Byul Yim at Byul.Yim@dc.gov or Francesca Smith at Francesca.Smith@dc.gov.
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New: Opening June 2 - FY26 ESEA Titles I-IV and IDEA Phase I Applications
The annual application process for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Titles I-IV grants and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grants begins with agreeing to assurances by submitting a Phase I application in the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). Both the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) ESEA Title Consolidated (ConApp) Phase I application and the FY26 IDEA Phase I application will be available in EGMS on June 2.
Details about grant programs within the ConApp are available on OSSE’s website here and for IDEA here. Preliminary allocations are forthcoming and will be announced via this newsletter.
LEAs are required to submit these Phase I assurances for the FY26 ConApp and FY26 IDEA grants by Monday, June 30 at 3 p.m. Once Phase I assurances are approved, your LEA will be required to complete Phase II applications, which will include program and budget details.
For questions or additional information about the ESEA ConApp, please contact Crystal Brumfield at Crystal.Brumfield@dc.gov. For questions or additional information about the IDEA grants, please contact Kristen Thompson at Kristen.Thompson@dc.gov.
FY24 ESEA Carryover Funds Now Available in EGMS (Reminder)
Local education agencies (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, 2025. 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 Crystal Brumfield at Crystal.Brumfield@dc.gov.
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June 2025
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