
Important Announcements
- October is Growing Healthy Schools Month
- School Health and Safety Reopening Guidance Technical Assistance
OSSE's Health and Wellness Division is offering the following technical assistance:
- [Updated Schedule] Biweekly technical assistance calls led by OSSE and in partnership with DC Health, DC Public Charter School Board, DCPS, and the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of the Deputy Mayor for Education. The online calls provide support regarding the implementation of health and safety guidance during the reopening period. These Monday calls take place from 1-2 p.m. every other week. The next call is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5. for the upcoming calls. The call will include a deep dive on lessons learned from schools that have begun providing in-person learning. The audience for these calls includes LEA leaders, principals and other administrators, and school health points of contact.
- [New Resource] Return to School Criteria decision tree guide to provide an overview of standard criteria for students and staff to return to school after symptoms of or exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).
- ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ hours to provide one-on-one support and answer schools’ questions about OSSE's Health and Safety Re-Opening Guidance for Schools. for a timeslot. The OSSE team will contact you via phone at your chosen time to answer your questions directly.
For more information, please contact [email protected].
- OSSE Seeks Outstanding Teachers! ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ to Join OSSE’s Teacher Advisory Council
- Help Families Locate Your Virtual OST Program
- Special Education Transportation Reminders in Preparation for Return to Service (reminder)
- 2020-21 School Year Discipline Data Collection Guidance is Now Available (reminder)
- School Health Compliance Reminders (reminder)
- Complete Needs Assessment Survey for Special Education COP (reminder)
- Important Immunization Reminder and Requirements for In-Person Learning (reminder)
Professional Development, Leadership Opportunities & Events
- Upcoming Virtual PD Sessions for DC Educators
- October 2020 LEA Special Education Points of Contact Webinar
- New PD Series! Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners
- Faculty and Staff Head of School Certification Training
- Virtual Field Trips with the National Air & Space Museum (reminder)
- WIDA eSummit for ALL Teachers of English Learners (reminder)
- Human Trafficking Awareness and Mandated Reporter Training (reminder)
Grants and Funding
- Fiscal Year 2021 DC Community Schools Incentive Initiative Grant (reminder)
Important Dates & Deadlines to Remember
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