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In this issue...
New
Reminders
Professional Development Opportunities
Dates to Remember
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Charter Board Partners and PAVE Present: Building Strong Boards: Elevating Parent Voices
Is your board grappling with best practices for family engagement - specifically, relationships and communications between your board and the families that you serve?
Join Charter Board Partners and PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) for an informative training where parent trustees and board chairs will leave with greater understanding of their roles to ensure organizational success. The training will address governance challenges and solutions to overcome them, and will collaborate and learn alongside board members from a number of DC LEAs.
If you are a current board member at a DC public charter school, please RSVP by Thursday, May 16. For more information or question about this event, please contact PAVE’s Director of School Engagement and Partnerships Marielys García, at Marielys.Garcia@dcpave.org.
Coming Up: DC School Report Card Metric Calculation Confirmation
For the annual DC School Report Card and STAR Framework, LEAs will work with OSSE to review and certify all school information and calculations through Metric Calculation Confirmation (MCC). LEA Data Managers, please mark your calendars! OSSE will lead three phases of MCC starting this summer.
MCC Phase I: July 16-Aug. 30
- School Profile Page Information (e.g., message from the school, school leadership info, parent organization, logistics, school program offerings, extracurricular/enrichment programs). As a reminder, these items are open for editing in the data source (e.g., eSchoolPLUS, SLIMS, EMI) beginning on May 1. Please look for detailed guidance to be released soon. All edits to these items must be finalized by July 9 in advance of MCC Phase I.
- Health Data
- Teacher & Staffing Data
MCC Phase II: Sept. 5-26
- Assessments (PARCC, MSAA, CLASS, ACCESS)
- Attendance
- Student Growth
- Enrollment
- Mobility
- Re-engagement (alternative schools only)
MCC Phase III: Sept. 27-Oct. 16
- Assessments (AP, IB, SAT)
- College Enrollment
- Discipline
- Graduation & Secondary Completion
Please note Heads of School certify the underlying data for metric calculations during a separate process called Data Validation.
Two data sources will be reviewed and confirmed by LEAs outside of the Data Validation and MCC processes this year due to the timing of when the data will be available: the DC Science Assessment and school finance data. While these data will be included on the DC School Report Card, neither will be used to calculate STAR scores and ratings. For questions about MCC, please contact Donna Johnson, OSSE director of accountability, at DonnaR.Johnson@dc.gov.
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FFY19 New or Significantly Expanding Public Charter School Data Collection
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, public charter LEAs that have been identified as new or significantly expanding in the 2019-20 school year received a memo from OSSE that outlined the background and requirements for data reporting around the LEA expansion, for the purposes of federal financial allocations.
In the District of Columbia, a public charter school LEA must notify OSSE of its plans to open or significantly expand in order for OSSE to complete annual allocation calculations under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
OSSE defines a new or significantly expanding public charter school as a public charter school that projects for any academic year an increase in total enrollment, due to a significant event (defined as an addition of a new grade or new classes in an existing grade, a new campus or a new educational program), that is at least equal to 10 percent of the total enrollment for the preceding academic year, or 50 students, whichever is less.
For those LEAs that did not receive a notice via email, and are significantly expanding next year, please contact Bonnie Bacon at Bonnie.Bacon@dc.gov, so that we can update our records and send a form to you immediately. The deadline for LEA submission of the form is Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 5 p.m.
2019-20 School Year SAT and ACT Expansion Grant Opportunity
For the past five years, OSSE has offered funding assistance for in-school SAT or ACT preparation. The SAT and ACT Preparation Expansion Grant opportunity will be released on Friday, May 3, 2019. These grants will be awarded to SAT and ACT prep providers who partner with DC public and public charter high schools. For information on this grant opportunity, please visit OSSE's website.
If you would like to offer SAT or ACT prep in your school but have not made arrangements with a test prep company, there is still time to find a provider.
If you would like assistance in creating a new partnership, please contact Nicoisa Jones at Nicoisa.Jones@dc.gov. We have a number of experienced companies that have partnered with schools in the past.
Become a deLaski Talent Fellow
The deLaski Talent Recruitment Fellowship is a fully subsidized six-month program, spanning June-November 2019, in which schools will partner with EdFuel to develop a differentiated recruiting strategy and build the systems, habits, and skills needed to sustain it for the coming school year. Due to the generous support of the deLaski Family Foundation, this is a fully subsidized opportunity.
To be considered for the fellowship, complete the application by Friday, May 3. The application includes questions regarding financial requirements and how you see the fellowship impacting your school and information on current talent systems. The application will take an estimated 30-60 minutes to complete.
For more information or questions, please visit EdFuel's website or email Rali@edfuel.org.
Now Available! LEA Staff May Join OSSE's Division of Early Learning Professional Development Sessions
Exciting news! LEA staff serving pre-K through grade 8 may now sign up for training through the OSSE Division of Early Learning online Professional Development Information System (PDIS).
Visit dcpdis.org to view the course calendar and sign up for training. To register, you will need to create an account by selecting your school site. OSSE recommends using your personal email address so course completion certificates can stay with you if you change jobs. Note that LEA staff may join any available training appropriate for their age group. LEA staff may earn professional learning units (PLUs) and use these for continuing education requirements and applying them to renew their credential, if applicable. However, note that child care teacher licensing and credit hour requirements may not apply to LEA teachers.
Upcoming early childhood trainings that may be relevant to LEA staff:
| Training |
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| Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Data Basics: Using Data to Enhance Everyday Classroom Practices |
| Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Food Allergy Prevention and Response in Early Care and Preschool Settings |
| Thursday, May 9, 2019, 9:30-11:30 a.m. |
The Importance of Family Engagement: Engaging Families for Student Success |
| Thursday, May 9, 2019, 1:30-4 p.m. |
Enhancing the Use of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education |
| Saturday, May 11, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Embedded Professional Development |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
DC Common Core Early Learning Standards (DC CCELS) 201 |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 3-5 p.m. |
Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019, 1-4 p.m. |
Addressing Challenging Behaviors |
| Thursday, May 23, 2019, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Etapas de desarrollo para niños desde 3 a 5 años (español) (Developmental Milestones for Ages 3-5 in Spanish) |
| Thursday, June 6, 2019, 1-4 p.m. |
Training for Mandated Reporters |
Please review the PDIS Getting Started Guide for more information. For questions or if you need assistance with PDIS, please contact the OSSE Early Childhood Education Help Desk at (202) 478-5903 or DCPDIS@dc.gov.
To help children transition from Head Start and other early childhood programs, Title I LEAs have signed a citywide coordination agreement. Title I LEAs have committed to participating in at least two early childhood joint professional development events per year. Participants should include at least one staff member per organization, which may include a leadership team member or an early childhood development program coordinator. Additional stakeholders could include teachers, parents, non-teaching staff, etc. For more information on ESSA early learning coordination requirements, please visit OSSE's website.
Fiscal Year 2018 Medicaid Cost Settlement Review Session
OSSE will host a session to review the fiscal year 2018 Medicaid Cost Settlement Reports. To assist with its finalization, the session will be an in-person interactive review of your LEA cost report. This session is mandatory for all LEAs that are required to submit an annual cost report and will be held on Wednesday, May 15, from 9-11:30 a.m. at OSSE, First Floor, Eleanor Holmes Norton II (Room 109). Register
Please bring a draft of your LEA FY18 cost settlement report and a fully charged laptop.
For more information or questions, please contact Jacqueline Corsey at Jacqueline.Corsey@dc.gov or (202) 724-2157.
2019-20 Start of School Summit Registration
On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, OSSE will host the 2019 Start of School Summit to provide LEA-level Data Managers and points of contact for English learners, enrollment audit, special education, and transportation with training, technical assistance, and a deeper dive into the best practices, new policies, and latest tools related to these priority areas and more. The summit will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. Register
Additional information will also be shared throughout the spring and summer via the LEA Look Forward. For more information or questions, please visit the Start of School website or contact Annette Thacker-Bartlett at Annette.Thacker@dc.gov or Erin Garratt at Erin.Garratt@dc.gov.
Become an Ally Partner and Support Students Experiencing Housing Instability
Schools in DC have the opportunity to further support their students experiencing housing instability by joining the Ally Partner program and receiving training and certification from OSSE.
Ally Partners are designated as a trusted source to help students and families experiencing housing instability obtain the resources they need. The Ally Partner Program provides training and awareness for LEA and school-based staff (social workers, counselors, etc.) on the experiences of children and families undergoing a transition in housing, and the available resources to support them. The training also provides information on the roles of LEA and school-based homeless liaisons as the primary point of contact for students and families experiencing homelessness.
Ally Partners will work in tandem with designated homeless liaisons to ensure children and families experiencing housing instability are properly documented in the school’s Student Information System (SIS) to receive appropriate supports that allow the student to maintain enrollment and academic success. Certifications are valid until July 31 of each year and must be renewed annually with ongoing training.
Thank you, to the new 2018-19 Ally Partners:
- DC International Public Charter School (PCS): Rachel Akins, Sean Bland, Jessica Coleman, Rebecca Ferrer, Justin LaRocque, and Jane O’Hagan (view photo)
- Excel Academy (DC Public Schools): Chanel Mason, Regina Nadir, Jossette Sobers, Carolyn Thomas, and Jermaine Wyatt. (view photo)
- E.L. Haynes Public Charter School: Adriana Salcedo
- OSSE Human Resources Department: Terica Adams, Ramia Heard, and Mickala Wade
For more information or if you would like to become an Ally Partner, please contact Tasheen Stallings at Tasheen.Stallings@dc.gov or (202) 478-5927.
Application Open for the Summer Special Education Institute for Educators at Georgetown University
The Master of Arts in Educational Transformation (MAET) at Georgetown University and OSSE are pleased to announce the Mind, Math, and Multiliteracies Institute. Participants in this three-week, credit-bearing summer institute for DC educators will learn standards-based content, employ evidence-based strategies in math and English language arts (ELA) education, and apply culturally relevant, asset-based approaches to support students with disabilities.
Participants will:
- Receive a total stipend of $725
- Receive three Georgetown University graduate student credits valued at approximately $6,000
All educators, both general and special educators, serving students with disabilities in grades K-12 are eligible to apply. The priority deadline for application is Saturday, June 1, 2019.
The course will convene from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, starting Monday, July 22 and ending on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. To apply or for more information, please contact Dr. Toby Long at Longt@georgetown.edu or visit the website.
Save the Date: New Local Wellness Policy Template and Resources
A new Local Wellness Policy template will be shared with LEA Health POCs and published on the OSSE website on July 1, 2019. The template will include all federal and local requirements of the wellness policy, and categorizes policies, procedures, and programming according to the 10 Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) components. This new format will assist LEAs and school staff in designing even more effective policies and practices to improve the health of students, staff and school communities across the District.
OSSE strongly encourages the use of the new template for the required submission due this summer. LEA leaders and Health POCs preparing for their triennial Local Wellness Policy review and revision, as well as new school leaders, are encouraged to learn more about the WSCC model. Additional resources will be available this summer.
For more information or questions, please contact Marie Williams at OSSE.Schoolhealth@dc.gov, citing "LWP template" in the subject line.
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Professional Development Opportunities
(Unless stated otherwise, all trainings are held at OSSE, 1050 First St. NE)
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Classroom Engagement Series: Strategies and Skills to Improve Student Behavior and Classroom Communities
OSSE will host a Tier 1 classroom strategies two-part training series for teachers and school teams. In the Part 1 workshop, participants will learn how to implement basic Tier 1 classroom management strategies by focusing on bolstering systems and procedures in their classrooms. In the Part 2 workshop, participants will learn how to implement community focused Tier 1 classroom management strategies.
This workshop series is open to all educators serving students pre-K through grade 12 in District of Columbia public and public charter schools but is especially valuable for classroom teachers. Attendance at Part 1 is a prerequisite for attending Part 2 of this series.
The Part 1 workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 12:30-4 p.m. at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Room 523. The Part 2 workshop will take place on Monday, June 3, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at OSSE, First Floor, Eleanor Holmes Norton III (Room 110). Register
For questions, please contact Kristian Lenderman at Kristian.Lenderman@dc.gov.
DC Teen Writers: Submit Your Writing and Meet with Author Nafissa Thompson-Spires
DC Public Library is pleased to announce a teen-focused program for DC Reads, a one city, one book reading program. The 2019 DC Reads book is Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires. DC teens are invited to submit a piece of original writing in response to a story from Heads of the Colored People. Teen writers who submit their writing will be invited to a workshop with the author on Friday, May 31, 2019, 4-5:30 p.m. at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3955 Benning Road NE. Invited teens will have a chance to ask questions about the book and receive writing advice. All writing submissions must be sent to Philip Espe at Philip.Espe@dc.gov by Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
More information about DC Reads programs around the District, including the author talk, "An Evening with Nafissa Thompson-Spires," on Friday, May 31, 2019, 7-9 p.m. at THEARC can be found at dclibrary.org/dcreads. For questions, contact Philip Espe at Philip.Espe@dc.gov.
2019 iDC Institute: Call for Proposals and Registration
iDC Institute is a free citywide technology integration professional learning experience for DC educators. Join us on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Alice Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW for a day of professional learning on technology integration led by DC public and public charter educators serving pre-K through grade 12. Presenters will share best practices and provide thoughtful insights for other educators across the city to implement in their classrooms and schools. Register
The call for proposals is now underway for iDC Institute 2019! Are you a DC educator or school leader integrating technology in your school and or classroom? Share your ideas, successes, and lessons learned with other educators to collaborate and accelerate student learning! Proposals will be accepted up through Friday, May 31, 2019. Submit your proposal for consideration. For questions, contact Sakon Kieh with the DCPS Ed Tech Team at Sakon.Kieh@k12.dc.gov.
Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction: A Framework to Increase Engagement and Student Achievement
OSSE invites English language arts (ELA) grades 3-12 teachers and instructional coaches to participate in a half-day professional development opportunity around culturally responsive teaching framework and pedagogical practices.
Teachers will leave with the knowledge needed to shift their mindset in order to make their literacy environment culturally responsive which will increase student engagement and student achievement while developing a more inclusive mindset and improve instructional practice.
This half-day session will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Road SE, Room 100. Register. Participants will receive three professional learning units (PLUs). For questions, please contact Ashleigh Tillman at Ashleigh.Tillman@dc.gov.
Save the Date! The IEP Quality Capacity-Building Summer Series
On March 22, 2017, the US Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District. In that case, the court redefined the free appropriate public education (FAPE) requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training series will provide an overview of the decision and provide LEAs with support to develop capacity among their special education staff to meet the more rigorous standard for individualized education program (IEP) quality set forth by Endrew F.
- Part 1: Using Data to Describe Students’ Present Level of Performance (Monday, July 29)
- Part 2: Using Data to Draft IEP Goals (Tuesday, July 30)
- Part 3: Using Data to Design Appropriate Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports (Wednesday, July 31)
- Part 4: Using Data to Propose Appropriate Service Hours and Setting (Thursday, Aug. 1)
This training series consists of four full-day sessions from Monday, July 29 through Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day, at OSSE, First Floor, Eleanor Holmes Norton II/III, Rooms 109/110. Participants may register for individual sessions, but attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged. School leaders, school-level special education leadership, and special educators serving DC students in grades K-12 are invited to participate. Participants will receive six professional learning units (PLUs) for each day of attendance. Register
For questions, please contact Jennifer Carpenter at Jennifer.Carpenter@dc.gov.
Focus on K-2 Math Instruction: Number and Operations in Base Ten (reminder)
Join OSSE and Math Solutions for an intensive three-day, content-based professional development series designed to help early elementary math instructional coaches and K-2 math educators develop classroom learning experience instruction aligned to the vision of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This hands-on series focuses on number and operations in base ten for students in grades K–2. The emphasis of this course is on developing a foundation of understanding of multiplication and division, and on extending understanding of place value with whole numbers to decimals. Experiences and discussions help participants discern the roles of place-value understanding and properties of operations. All activities emphasize the Standards for Mathematical Practice for the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Participants must commit to attend all three days of this course series. This training series will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2019, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 and Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at OSSE, Sixth Floor, Room 622. Participants are eligible to receive up to 24 professional learning units (PLUs). Register by Friday, May 10, 2019, 12 p.m. Space is limited to 35 participants. For questions, please contact Maya Garcia at Maya.Garcia@dc.gov.
Preparation and Customization of a K-5 Eureka Math Lesson (reminder)
Join OSSE and the Eureka Math team for a full-day professional development session focused on:
- Empowering teachers to discern the decisions inherent in each Eureka Math™ lesson,
- Studying the curriculum’s teaching sequences, and
- Preparing teachers to customize lessons to meet the needs of their students.
The afternoon portion of this training will be devoted to practice with the preparation and customization process. Guided by the facilitator, participants will work collaboratively in grade-level groups, and then independently, to prepare and customize a lesson of their choice. This session includes professional reading, opportunities for vertical collaboration, interactive demonstration, and discourse. Participants must bring the module from which they are currently teaching, or from which they will teach next, as well as a laptop.
This session will take place on Friday, May 17, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Room 523. Participants are eligible to receive up to 8 professional learning units (PLUs). Register by Friday, May 10, 2019, 12 p.m. Space is limited to 40 participants per session. For questions, please contact Maya Garcia at Maya.Garcia@dc.gov.
Focus on Fractions for Grade 3-5 Educators: Strategies for Supporting Fraction Sense (reminder)
Join OSSE and Math Solutions for a two-day content-based professional development course designed to help math instructional coaches and math educators and develop classroom learning experience and instruction aligned to the vision of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS). This two-day course focuses on the priority CCSS domain of Number and Operations–Fractions for students in grades 3-5. The emphasis of the course is on building understanding of fractions as numbers and connections between whole number knowledge and fraction knowledge.
Please note: This course is a pre-requisite for the “Making Sense of Fraction Computation Course” which will take place in September 2019.
Participants must commit to attend both days of this course. This training series will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 and Tuesday, May 28, 2019, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at OSSE, First Floor, Eleanor Holmes Norton II (Room 109). Participants are eligible to receive up to 16 professional learning units (PLUs). Register by Friday, May 17, 2019, 12 p.m. Space is limited to 35 participants. For questions, please contact Maya Garcia at Maya.Garcia@dc.gov.
Mathematics for Struggling Learners Grades K-8 (reminder)
This three-day Common Core-aligned course offers guidance to classroom teachers, special educators and math specialists in understanding and supporting children who struggle with mathematics. The struggles that children encounter may be the result of cognitive learning challenges, background and experience, or previous instruction. This course focused on improving instructional practices and helping teachers to be more thoughtful about struggling learners in their classes. Educators will examine and choose instructional strategies to help struggling students be successful in regular mathematics classrooms and learn to use a framework of assessments to understand student thinking.
Participants must commit to attend all three days of this course series. This three-day training series will take place on Wednesday, June 5-Friday, June 7, 2019 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at OSSE, First Floor, Eleanor Holmes Norton II (Room 109). Participants are eligible to receive up to 24 professional learning units (PLUs). Register by Friday, May 24, 2019, 12 p.m. Space is limited to 35 participants. For questions, please contact Maya Garcia at Maya.Garcia@dc.gov.
Using Educational Technology Platforms to Provide Focused Feedback on Student Writing (reminder)
OSSE invites English language arts (ELA) grades 6-12 teachers to register for a half-day, professional development opportunity highlighting existing and emerging, online, educational platforms to provide focused, feedback to students on writing. In a world where we are using technology every day, it is essential that educators are able to:
- Engage with research-based best practices for providing feedback
- Leverage technological resources for instruction
- Provide timely feedback to students that is not as cumbersome as the traditional pen to paper technique
This will be an interactive experience for participants who have regular access to technology for classroom instruction. We recommend that participants bring their own laptop, but laptops will also be available for those who are not able to bring their own device.
This half-day training will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2019, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at OSSE, Fourth Floor, Bill Nye Training Room (Room 422). Space is limited, early registration is strongly encouraged. Register
For questions, please contact Ashleigh Tillman at Ashleigh.Tillman@dc.gov.
Restorative Practices Community of Practice: End-of-School-Year Circle of Celebrating and Letting Go (reminder)
Join OSSE for the May 2019 session of the Restorative Practice Community of Practice (CoP), where together participants will use the Restorative practice of a circle to celebrate the joys, share the struggles, and let go and grieve the losses of the school year. Participants will be encouraged to take this circle back to their schools and agencies. This will be the last session of the CoP for the 2018-19 school year, and will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 9-11:30 a.m. at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE. Register
OSSE partners with Restorative DC, a project of SchoolTalk Inc., to convene a monthly Community of Practice (CoP) which discusses the implementation of Restorative Practices in District of Columbia schools, focusing on a particular topic each month. The CoP is open to K-12 educators, administrators and support staff from LEAs that are interested in learning more about Restorative Practices, or are currently implementing it. DC Government agency staff and nonprofit staff who interact directly with K-12 students in the District are also invited to attend.
For questions, contact Jessica Dulay at Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
Community Schools Community of Practice (reminder)
OSSE's Division of Systems and Supports, K-12 will host its last session of the community of practice series related to community schools on Wednesday, June 5, from 2-4 p.m. This session will be held at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Nannie Helen Burroughs (Room 523).
Open to all District of Columbia schools that are interested in receiving training and technical assistance on creating and sustaining a community school model, this session will focus on scaling up and finance sustainability. Specifically, the session will focus on scaling up community school programming and financially sustaining the community school. Register
For more information or questions, please contact Melissa Harper-Butler at Melissa.harper-butler@dc.gov or (202) 478-2409.
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