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New: Discipline Data Collection Deadline July 1
The Integrated Data Submission (IDS) is open for the Discipline Data Collection submission process. The submission deadline is Wednesday, July 1, with a certification date of Thursday, July 2. LEAs can review their submitted data in the Qlik SY25-26 Data Validation app and make any necessary changes through IDS resubmissions by July 1. Submissions should include all discipline incidents from July 1, 2025 to June 20, 2026.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, July 1 – Last day to submit discipline data
- Wednesday, July 2 – Certification
Note that Extended School Year LEAs will certify discipline data on Aug. 1 or Aug. 15, as selected in October 2025. Please see the SY2025-26 Data Validation Policy for more details.
LEAs can access a copy of the discipline collection guidance and the IDS template via OSSE’s website: Student Discipline Data Collection Guidance | osse (dc.gov).
For questions or support with the IDS tool, please submit a ticket by June 25 in the OSSE Support Tool (OST) Quickbase application by using “Discipline” as the issue type with a status sub-category of “Integrated Data Submission Tool (IDS).”
For questions or support with discipline policy, please contact the discipline team at OSSE.data@dc.gov or schedule a meeting via the OSSE Discipline Support Bookings tool here.
DC SUN Bucks Grocery Benefits for Families (Reminder)
DC SUN Bucks provides extra grocery benefits to families, giving each eligible student a one-time $120 benefit this summer.
Most eligible students are automatically enrolled in the program, but some will need to apply. Families can use the new DC SUN Bucks enrollment checker to see if their student is already enrolled for summer 2026 or if a new application is needed. The online application for 2026 benefits is available now - Aug. 25.
Already enrolled or applied? Parents and caregivers can create an account with the new DC SUN Bucks online portal to manage the family’s SUN Bucks account, learn how to request a replacement card, and more.
Find both new tools and learn more at sunbucks.dc.gov.
Quick tip! If a student already has a DC SUN Bucks card or the family participates in the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or temporary assistance for needy families (TANF), then benefits will be added to the existing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card. Other students who are new to DC SUN Bucks will receive a card in the mail. Families with multiple eligible students will get a card for each student.
Course Data Collection Updates (Reminder)
The Integrated Data Submission (IDS) process for the Course Catalog Collection data will be re-opened for re-submission from June 15 through June 26 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.
Nominate an Excellent Educator, Due July 12 (Reminder)
OSSE is proud to highlight outstanding educators from across the District through several recognition programs, including the DC Teacher of the Year award and the Educator Talent Pool.
The District of Columbia Excellent Educator Nomination Form is now open for the 2027 award cycle. We invite you to submit nominations for consideration for the 2027 DC Teacher of the Year through July 12. Self-nominations are welcome.
For questions, please reach out to Rachelle (Rey) Yombo, Special Assistant for Teaching and Learning, at Rachelle.Yombo1@dc.gov.
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Superintendent’s Advisory Council Applications Now Open (Reminder)
OSSE is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year cohort of its Family, School Leader, and Teacher Advisory Councils. The councils are comprised of a diverse group of educators, school leaders, parents, and family members from across the city who meet regularly with OSSE leadership and staff to give feedback on and ask questions about OSSE programs and policies.
Information about OSSE's new Student Advisory Council, open to rising seventh through 12th graders, is forthcoming.
Applications for the 2026-27 school year are open through Sunday, Aug. 30.
For questions, please reach out to Rachelle (Rey) Yombo, Special Assistant for Teaching and Learning, at Rachelle.Yombo1@dc.gov.
Social Studies Professional Learning Summer Offerings (Reminder)
Registration is now open for professional development opportunities coming up this summer for social studies educators.
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June 30: Assessing Social Studies Learning
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July 29-31: Action Civics Institute, supporting instruction with Project Digital Civic Inquiry Units
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Aug. 4: Elevating Student Perspective to Support Effective Discourse and Writing in Social Studies
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Aug. 6: Teaching Geography and Geographic Reasoning with OSSE Resources
 Title I Committee of Practitioners Meeting, Tuesday, June 30 (Reminder)
The Title I Committee of Practitioners (Title I CoP) serves as an advisory body that supports OSSE in carrying out the agency’s responsibilities under Title I, Parts A, B, C, and D (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) for the District of Columbia. Members of the committee advise OSSE on policies related to LEAs that receive Title I funds.
The Title I CoP will convene on Tuesday, June 30, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Please note that while the public is invited to attend and observe the Title I CoP membership meeting, there will be no opportunity for public comment.
Please find more information about OSSE’s Title I CoP on OSSE’s website.
If you have any questions, please contact the ESEA grants program at Con.App@dc.gov.
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