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New: Applications Open for OSSE’s Vetted High-Impact Tutoring Program List
OSSE is requesting applications from tutoring providers to be included on a vetted HIT program list. Please share this information with your tutoring partners:
OSSE is seeking applications from third-party tutoring providers to be eligible for inclusion on OSSE’s Vetted High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) Program List as part of the District's strategy to accelerate academic outcomes for DC students, with particular focus on students who are furthest from opportunity.
The Vetted HIT Program List identifies tutoring provider programs that have met OSSE's standards for evidence of effectiveness, program design quality, curricular approach, and implementation capacity.
OSSE will develop and maintain the Vetted HIT Program List that will be used by LEAs across the District to select tutoring partners as required by select OSSE-funded grant programs.
To Apply: Providers must submit an OSSE Vetted HIT Program application to OSSE via email to the OSSE HIT Team at Jessica.Sobin@dc.gov, Sam.Angileri@dc.gov, and HIT.Grants@dc.gov by 1 p.m. on Monday, July 20.
New: Educare DC Early Educator Fellowship Application and Nomination – Due July 17, 2026
Educare DC is currently recruiting for the next cohort of its Early Educator Fellowship. The fellowship is a cohort-based, competitive, compensated fellowship in DC that brings early educators together for a year-long shared learning and community building experience. More information on the fellowship can be found here: About the Early Educator Fellowship - Early Educator Fellowship
Educare DC invites you to apply or nominate candidates for consideration by July 17. The ideal candidate for the fellowship will:
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Work directly with children ages 0-5 and have at least one full year experience in the field of early childhood
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Work in a setting that accepts the child care subsidy and/or is classified as a Head Start, Early Head Start, or a Title I program
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At a minimum, have a Child Development Associate (CDA) and be actively working towards an Associate degree
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Receive approval from their supervisor to apply
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Be comfortable communicating in English (listening and speaking)
New: LifeChanger of the Year Grants, Applications Due Aug. 15
LifeChanger of the Year is a national recognition program that honors K-12 educators and school employees who are making a difference in the lives of students.
This summer, they are awarding 10 $750 Back-to-School Supply Grants to K–12 public, private, and charter school employees across the country. These grants are designed to help cover the out-of-pocket costs educators often spend on classroom supplies.
Here’s a quick overview:
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What: 10 $750 Back-to-School Grants for K–12 educators
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Who’s Eligible: Any K–12 public, private, or charter school employee
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Application Period: July 1 - August 15
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How to Apply: Complete the form here: LifeChanger of the Year Nomination Form
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Bonus: All strong applicants will be automatically considered for the 2026–27 LifeChanger of the Year program, with a chance to win up to $20,000 to split with their school.
Learn more by visiting LifeChangeroftheYear.com.
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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New: DC Survey About Your School (DC SAYS) Professional Development Summer 2026
Start the new school year with energy, purpose, and a positive plan for your school community! Now, it’s time to turn those results into action. To support your work, OSSE is partnering with Panorama Education to offer targeted professional learning sessions. Whether you’re new to the survey or ready to dive deeper into the data, these sessions will address your needs and goals. Participants can choose from the following sessions. For questions, please email Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
Taking Action on DC SAYS Results (Virtual)
Wednesday, July 29, 1-2 p.m. Register here.
Are you new to the DC SAYS school climate survey? Are you focused on responding to stakeholder voice? Join this session to gain confidence in using the data and walk away with tangible next steps for your school. This session will help school leaders and school level champions effectively navigate DC SAYS survey results and set clear and actionable goals for themselves and their team.
Empowering Every Voice: Turning DC Survey About Your School (DC SAYS) into Action
Thursday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Room 108. Register here.
How do we turn the insights from DC SAYS into meaningful shifts to strengthen school climate? This professional learning day is designed specifically for DC education leaders and teams to bridge the gap between survey data and daily practice. The session will be divided into two focused sessions, each designed to develop a data-driven "Playbook" with targeted interventions and strategies for the upcoming school year.
New: Upcoming Training Opportunities from the Office of Enrollment and Residency (OER)
The Office of Enrollment and Residency (OER) is hosting two upcoming training opportunities to support LEAs in preparing for the 2026–27 school year.
OER will host an in-person Residency Verification Workshop on Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m. This interactive session serves as Part 2, a follow-up to the March in-person workshop, and is designed for LEA staff seeking deeper, hands-on practice with residency verification, real-world audit scenarios, and peer collaboration. Space is extremely limited, and preference will be given to novice staff members.
OER will also hold the annual Enrollment Audit and Child Count Webinar on Monday, Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m. This mandatory virtual training will review key deadlines, requirements, and processes for the 2026–27 Enrollment Audit and Child Count. A recording will be made available for team members unable to join live.
An email with full details for both trainings was sent to LEA Heads of School and LEA Enrollment Audit POCs on Tuesday, July 7. LEAs should refer to that message for registration instructions and additional guidance.
For more information, please contact OSSE.EnrollmentAudit@dc.gov.
New: Social and Emotional Learning Summer Caregivers Guide
Summer is a time filled with joy and the perfect chance for families to nurture vital academic and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. OSSE is excited to offer five engaging ways to practice SEL at home and create lasting memories. Explore here.
For questions, contact Marcus Hughes, school climate specialist, at Marcus.Hughes@dec.gov.
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 summer professional learning opportunities for social studies educators.
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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
 New: FY27 ESEA Titles I-IV, Part A Grant Programs Technical Assistance Workshops
Please join OSSE for three upcoming technical assistance (TA) opportunities to support LEAs in preparing their Title I-IV, Part A grant programs for fiscal year 2027 (FY27).
FY27 ConApp Webinar: ConApp Completion FAQs
Wednesday, July 22 from 10-11:30 a.m.; register here.
FY27 ConApp Workshop: New Grant Managers
Monday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m.; register here.
FY27 ConApp Webinar: Aligning Program & Budget
Thursday, Aug. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m.; register here.
Office Hour: Title I-A Parent and Family Engagement
Monday, Aug. 10 from 1-2 p.m.; register here.
Details about ESEA grant programs, including new and revised resources to support preparing for the FY27 ConApp, are available on OSSE’s website. Additional resources will be added to this website as they become available.
If you have any questions, please contact OSSE at OSSE.ConApp@dc.gov.
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