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New: LEA Financial Reporting Application Collection, Submit by July 31
OSSE began the annual FY25 National Public Education Financial Survey (NPEFS) and the FY25 Annual Survey of School System Finances (F-33) on Monday, June 8. All LEAs are required to submit 2024-25 school year financial data to OSSE by Friday, July 31.
NPEFS is the U.S. Department of Education’s annual collection of the nation’s public elementary and secondary school financial data. Data is used to calculate the State Per Pupil Expenditure (SPPE), which is used for Title I and other allocations. The F-33 is a public education financial survey distributed by the U.S. Census. Many of the NPEFS and F-33 data elements overlap so OSSE has combined them into one survey to reduce LEA paperwork and confusion.
When the reporting period began, each LEA’s designated Finance POCs received the following from OSSE via email:
- Their LEA’s FY24 NPEFS / F-33 data submission to OSSE from last year in an Excel spreadsheet
- OSSE’s FY25 NPEFS / F-33 collection template in an Excel spreadsheet
To minimize confusion and maximize effectiveness of processing this data, we strongly encourage LEAs to submit your data as soon as possible. For questions related to the LEA Financial Reporting Application, please contact Gabriel Montague, OSSE administrative officer, at Gabriel.Montague@dc.gov or (202) 394-8977.
New: DC CAPE Next – Access to Tools for Teachers
As part of DC's transition to DC CAPE Next assessments in the 2026-27 school year, access to Smarter Balanced interim assessments and aligned instructional resources is now available at no cost to District of Columbia educators. These resources are housed on Tools for Teachers - the home for educator-created lessons, activities, strategies, and professional learning to help tailor instruction and boost learning.
Educator access to Tools for Teachers is managed through Pearson LaunchPad and is granted via role designation in the OSSE All Staff Collection. Users with the appropriate roles will receive a welcome email from Pearson LaunchPad to complete their account setup.
New: OSSE Educator Credentialing Fee Changes Coming Soon
Heads up, DC educators. A new OSSE educator credentialing fee schedule goes into effect Thursday, Oct. 1. Review what’s changing and find answers to common questions on the OSSE website here.
For questions or additional information, please email osse.asklicensure@dc.gov.
Applications Open for OSSE’s Vetted High-Impact Tutoring Program List (Reminder)
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.
LifeChanger of the Year Grants, Applications Due Aug. 15 (Reminder)
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.
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New: Save the Date for the 2026 OSSE Literacy Convening
OSSE’s Division of Teaching and Learning is proud to host the 2026 Literacy Convening on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW, 20001). The convening theme, From Insights to Impact: Advancing Literacy Together, invites participants to reflect on literacy instruction to ensure evidence-based practices are implemented for all DC children and students from birth through grade 12.
During the convening, participants will hear from national literacy experts and engage in a series of breakout sessions led by some of DC’s dedicated educators. These sessions will offer opportunities to deepen understanding of effective literacy instruction and explore strategies for improving literacy outcomes. Participants can expect to gain valuable insights, expand their professional network, and access resources that will support their ongoing literacy work throughout the year.
More information on the call for proposals to lead breakout sessions will be shared soon and registration for the convening will open on the OSSE CLSD Website in late August.
For questions, please email OSSE.CLSD@dc.gov.
DC Survey About Your School (DC SAYS) Professional Development Summer 2026 (Reminder)
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 can 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.
Upcoming Training Opportunities from the Office of Enrollment and Residency (Reminder)
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.
Social and Emotional Learning Summer Caregivers Guide (Reminder)
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.
 FY27 ESEA Titles I-IV, Part A Grant Programs Technical Assistance Workshops (Reminder)
Please join OSSE for three upcoming technical assistance (TA) opportunities to support LEAs in preparing their Title I-IV, Part A grant programs for 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 Con.App@dc.gov.
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