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Environmental Literacy Indicator Tool Survey Due Nov. 20 (Reminder)
Please have one person from your LEA complete the Environmental Literacy Indicator Tool (ELIT) survey by Friday, Nov. 20. OSSE is making this request on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay Program. ELIT will provide critical information about LEA-wide environmental literacy curriculum and planning activities.
LEA data managers will receive an email with additional information. The questionnaire takes about 60 minutes to complete.
Please direct questions to Grace Manubay at Grace.Manubay@dc.gov.
Nominations for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Due by Dec. 4 (Reminder)
Established in 1964 by President Lyndon Johnson, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors outstanding high school seniors for achieving educational excellence. OSSE is asking LEAs to identify eligible seniors for the District’s nominations.
Nominees must be US citizens or legal permanent residents, graduate from high school by August 2027, and preferably have the following:
- Strong involvement and service to the school or community
- Strong leadership
- High academic achievement
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NEW: Maintaining and Sustaining Restorative Practices Training, Nov. 17
Restorative culture isn't built in a single training, it's sustained through daily practice, intentional relationship-building, and ongoing reflection. This session invites educators into a circle space to examine what's working, what's wearing thin, and how to keep restorative practices alive and consistent throughout the school year. Together, we'll explore practical strategies for embedding restorative habits into everyday routines, troubleshoot common challenges that cause practices to fade, and reconnect with the shared purpose that makes this work sustainable. Participants will leave with renewed tools, a supportive community of practice, and a concrete plan for keeping restorative culture strong long after the session ends.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Register here.
Participants will receive 3 PLUs for full participation. For questions, please email Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
NEW: Bright Spots Math Teaching & Learning Summit, Dec. 12
What if professional learning meant getting to play with math, explore new instructional strategies, learn from other teachers, and reflect on your own practice?
Join EmpowerK12 for the Bright Spots Math Teaching & Learning Summit, a DC Math Hub event facilitated by the Bright Spots Math Fellows.
When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., and the program begins at 10 a.m.
Where: EmpowerK12 at WeWork Navy Yard (80 M St. SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Bright Spots Math Teaching & Learning Summit registration
Title Tuesday Office Hours on Nov. 17 (Reminder)
Join Title Tuesday office hours on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. This month’s topic is Closing Out Your FY26 Grants.
Title Tuesdays are monthly office hours covering Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) grant program topics relevant to the current moment in the grant cycle. Each session provides actionable information relevant to ESEA Title programs and offers LEAs an opportunity to engage directly with the ESEA team on any related questions.
These virtual office hours take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Use the same meeting link each month. Please come prepared to share your questions and feedback. We encourage participants to submit questions related to the monthly topic and ideas for future office hour topics to OSSE.ESEATitles@dc.gov.
Register for OSSE and DC Health School Immunization Webinar, Nov. 19 (Reminder)
OSSE and DC Health will hold a technical assistance webinar on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. on implementing the school year 2026-27 School Immunization Policy. The webinar will explain how to send final notices of temporary exclusion on Dec. 4 to families of students in pre-K 3, kindergarten, and grades 7 and 11 who still need to meet immunization requirements. The webinar will also cover how to enter and retrieve immunization records, what school health teams should do on and after Dec. 7, and where families can get vaccines.
Register for the school immunization webinar.
Discipline Collection Training Coming Dec. 1 (Reminder)
OSSE will host a virtual training session focused on the annual discipline collection for those who are new to the discipline collection or would just like a refresher. This session is 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 virtual session will be recorded for future use. Topics covered will include background information, key dates, collection requirements, data entry overview, and data review and certification. The session will be offered online Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Click here to register for the virtual session.
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