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May 29 - June 4, 2019
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2019-20 Start of School Campaign New Reminders Professional Development Opportunities Dates to Remember
2019-20 Start of School Campaign
Transportation Online Tool for Education (TOTE) Training

To ensure that all students who require transportation services are routed in a timely fashion, OSSE's Division of Student Transportation (DOT) will host training workshops on navigating the new Transportation Online Tool for Education (TOTE) platform.

This training is required for LEAs and special education transportation coordinators and is designed to provide information on entering school calendar information and transportation request forms (TRFs) into the TOTE system for students who require transportation for the 2019-20 school year.

Dates for the upcoming training sessions are listed below. All training sessions will be held at OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Fourth Floor, Bill Nye Training Room 442, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register
  • Monday, June 3, 2019
  • Wednesday, June 5, 2019
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2019
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2019
  • Tuesday, July 16, 2019
All attendees are asked to bring laptops. If you or someone within your LEA requires assistance, please contact the TOTE Helpdesk at (202) 576-5520 or DOT.Data@dc.gov.

2019-20 LEA and School Student Transportation Certification

The deadline for LEAs and schools to submit the 2019-20 school year certification for transportation services to students with disabilities is Monday, June 3, 2019.

Pending the completion of training required for LEAs and special education transportation coordinators, if there is still a requirement for access to the Transportation Online Tool for Education (TOTE), please email: For more information or questions, please contact DOT.Data@dc.gov.

Communication to Families of Students with Disabilities Missing Transportation Forms

This year, the OSSE Division of Student Transportation (DOT) will send communication directly to families for whom we do not have a complete transportation request form (TRF) following the TRF deadlines for the 2019-20 school year. This communication will inform parents and guardians of students eligible for transportation services that OSSE has not received a TRF for the 2019-20 school year and will ask families to contact their school to ensure that the appropriate school liaison has the accurate information in order to submit a TRF. As a reminder, the deadline for extended school year (ESY) TRFs was Monday, May 6, and for the 2019-20 school year the deadline is Monday, June 3.

For questions about communication to parents, contact our Parent Resource Center at (202) 576-5000. For questions about the TOTE system, please contact our TOTE Support Line at (202) 576-5520.

Data Manager Orientation

All new LEA data managers should attend the data manager orientation.
 
Data manager orientation will cover expectations, data collection, data systems, and processes, while LEA Feed Management orientation will provide participants with the tools to view the status of the daily enrollment, demographics, contacts, attendance and adult program data feeds from the LEA student information system (SIS) to OSSE and assist LEAs in troubleshooting problems with the feeds.
 
OSSE will offer in-person trainings on the following dates, covering the same content in each session:
  • Thursday, June 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Monday, July 8, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Register

LEA Data Mapping (LDM) Tool
 

If LEAs have not yet done so, it is strongly encouraged that data managers complete LEA data mapping and schedule a configuration session three weeks before the first day of school; these steps are critical to ensure the successful flow of data required to submit transportation request forms (TRF), view test score history, and access individualized education programs (IEPs) for newly enrolled students. If the TRFs are not submitted at least two weeks before a student’s first day of school, OSSE cannot guarantee transportation service by day one.

 

For more information, visit the Start of School website for resources, tools, dates, and deadlines related to connecting to OSSE’s data systems and follow up with your OSSE DAR liaison regarding any outstanding questions.

Register Now! 2019 Start of School Summit

To help ensure that all LEAs are able to plan for a smooth start to the 2019-20 school year, OSSE will hold this year’s LEA Start of School Summit on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University.

The 2019 summit will help critical LEA data managers and points of contact for English learners (ELs), enrollment audit, special education, and transportation gain the training and tools necessary to help their LEAs seamlessly transition from the end of the current school year to the beginning of the next. LEA-level staff should plan to attend to learn about key policies, training, and resources related to data connectivity, data troubleshooting, duplicative enrollment, ELs, enrollment audit, special education, and transportation.

LEA teams should consist of the LEA data manager and the main points of contact for ELs, enrollment audit, special education, and transportation. More details, including registration, can be found on the OSSE Start of School website.

For questions, please contact Annette Thacker-Bartlett at Annette.Thacker@dc.gov or Erin Garratt at Erin.Garratt@dc.gov.

Create 2019-20 School Year Calendars in eSchoolPLUS

LEA data managers create and update calendar(s) and points of contacts in eSchoolPLUS.
 
All LEAs must create a calendar for each school year which reflects all membership and non-membership days (or instructional and non-instructional days). The LEAs will be responsible for:
  • Creating and updating the calendar(s);
  • Creating at least one LEA-level calendar for the school year; and
  • Creating school- and/or program-level calendar(s) for the school year, if applicable.
LEAs are expected to complete calendars in eSchoolPLUS four weeks prior to the first day of school.

What’s Coming Up

For more information, including new updates, see the complete 2019-20 school year Start of School calendar.
  • Submit Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) elections for the National School Lunch Program by Friday, June 14.
New
Proposed 2019-20 Testing Windows

OSSE’s Office of Assessment seeks feedback on proposed testing windows for the 2019-20 school year. Below are the proposed options:
 
Assessment Proposed Testing Window(s)
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Feb. 17-March 27, 2020
MSAA & DLM March 16-May 1, 2020
PARCC & DC Science Option A: March 30-May 15, 2020
Option B: April 6-May 22, 2020

Holidays, common school breaks, and timing in relation to the end of the school year were all considered in creating these proposed windows. LEA leadership and assessment coordinators can share their thoughts by completing this brief survey by Friday, June 7.

For more information or questions, please contact Cassie Lynott at Cassie.Lynott@dc.gov.
DC Public Library Summer Challenge Kickoff Event at Martha’s Table

Kids, teens, adults - even babies - can get in on the fun this summer by participating in DC Public Library's Summer Challenge. Start the summer with fun reading activities on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Martha’s Table, 2375 Elvans Road SE and sign up for the challenge to read 20 minutes every day throughout the summer. Enjoy performances by DC Strings, the Hip Hop Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. Library services will also be available, such as Story Time and mobile book check out. This is a family-friendly event and perfect for parents/guardians with children ages 6-12.

For more information please contact Aja R. Clark at Aja.Clark2@dc.gov or visit the DC Public Library website.

2019-20 OSSE Teacher Leadership Cohorts: Applications Now Open for K-12 Science and Secondary ELA
 
OSSE’s Teacher Leader Cohorts consist of outstanding K-12 teacher leaders recognized for their dedication to providing the most innovative education to their students, their commitment to professional growth, leadership and community engagement, and their enthusiasm for sharing their successful practices with colleagues in their schools and across the District. Cohorts provide critical guidance and feedback on the implementation of standards-based instruction, educator career pathways, and intervention supports for struggling learners. The 2019-20 District of Columbia Teacher Leader Cohorts will focus on supporting OSSE in two key subject areas: K-12 science and middle and high school English language arts (ELA). Participants will receive a $2,500 stipend upon successful completion of the term.
 
Full-time teachers who serve students in grades K-12 (science cohort) or grades 6-12 (ELA cohort) at a public or public charter school in the District are eligible to apply. Please review the full eligibility criteria listed in the online application form.
 
Timeline and Expectations: The time commitment for cohort members will be one week in the summer (July 2019), and approximately 50 hours over the course of the school year. The year of commitment is from July 1, 2019 through June 1, 2020. Please review the online application form for additional details on required program activities.
 
To be considered, teachers must complete the online application by Friday, June 14, 2019 at 5 p.m. including a resume, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and the principal’s letter of support. Up to 30 participants will be selected across both cohorts (science and ELA) for the 2019-20 school year. Applicants will be notified of their selection by Thursday, June 20, 2019.

For questions, please contact Dr. Tiphanie Scroggins at Tiphanie.Scroggins@dc.gov.
New Advanced Placement Working Group

OSSE is convening an Advanced Placement (AP) Working Group to discuss best practices and determine and make recommendations for state-level activities that can support LEAs and schools as they work to increase participation, equity of access, improve student outcomes, and the overall offering of high-quality AP coursework in local high schools.

The in-person meetings run for two hours and will occur in July, September, November, and December with specific dates to be finalized with working group members.

Desired participants: OSSE seeks AP teachers, coordinators and administrators to participate in the working group.

For questions, or if you are interested in participating the working group, please contact Nicoisa Jones at Nicoisa.Jones@dc.gov by Monday, July 1, 2019.
Blog Post: How Can Charter Schools Best Share Lessons Learned Across Sectors?

Using dissemination funding from OSSE, Perry Street Preparatory Charter School released a new video sharing what they learned in their efforts to turn around their school. Find out more about how public charter schools can share lessons learned across sectors and watch the video.
Reminders
Register Today for OSSE’s Multilingual Learner Conference: Empowering Success Through Language Learning

OSSE will host its first Multilingual Learner Conference, Empowering Success Through Language Learning, on Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, 2019 at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University. This conference will bring together hundreds of pre-K through grade 12 dual language and/or English language program teachers, leaders, and service providers from all DC schools for two days of professional development events.

Friday, June 7, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. will focus on English Language Programming and Saturday, June 8, 2019, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. will focus on Dual Language Programming. Participants may register for one or both days and will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs) for each day of attendance. Register

Priority will be given to educators and staff serving in public and public charter schools in DC. For details, please view the conference website. For questions, please contact Jennifer Norton at Jennifer.Norton@dc.gov.
FY20 Consolidated Application Webinar Series

To support LEAs in creating their fiscal year 2020 (FY20) Consolidated Applications for funding under a variety of programs related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), OSSE is holding a series of webinars on different topics including schoolwide planning, completing the application itself, early childhood requirements, and more. All webinar topics will be repeated multiple times between May and September 2019. We recommend LEA grant managers, fiscal leads, and academic officers attend the series. The topics covered are as follows:
  • Parent and Family Engagement Requirements – First webinar Thursday, May 30, 2019, 10:30 a.m. [Register]
  • Schoolwide Plan Requirements – First webinar Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 3 p.m. [Register]
  • Fiscal Reporting Requirements – First webinar Thursday, June 13, 2 p.m. [Register]

To see more detail about each webinar, including a description, additional dates offered, and to register, please visit the OSSE website.

For questions about the webinar series, please contact Con.App@dc.gov.

Help Connect College-Bound Students Experiencing Homelessness with OSSE College Starter Kits

Over the past few years, OSSE has purchased items to create college care packages for students experiencing homelessness who were accepted and enrolled into college classes for their fall and spring academic year. Recipients received travel luggage, a laptop with Microsoft programs, school supplies, a backpack, towel sets, personal hygiene products, and other essential items to support their transition to college. OSSE also hosted a send-off workshop and reception in which the students received their college care packages, words of encouragement from OSSE managers and staff, information regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities, contacts for on-campus supports, and techniques for self-advocacy to support their educational success.

To be eligible to apply, students must attend a public or public charter school in the District. Eligible applicants must be a 2018-19 school year high school graduate who has been identified by the school's homeless liaison as receiving McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act support, in the school database. View OSSE’s website for requirements and instructions on how to apply.

Please note that this opportunity is available to recipients until supplies are no longer available.

All submissions are due by Friday, May 31, 2019 to Tasheen Stallings, homeless education program analyst, at Tasheen.Stallings@dc.gov and Tiffany Williams, postsecondary and career education management analyst, at Tiffany.Williams@dc.gov.
FY20 McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MKV) Grant Program Competition

OSSE invites LEAs to apply for federal funding for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (MKV) grant program.

The purpose of the MKV grant is to provide supplemental funding to help (1) facilitate the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth; and (2) ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as provided to all other students. Services provided through this grant cannot replace regular academic programming. LEAs within the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.
 
All applicants must submit applications via the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS) by completing an online MKV application, which will be released Friday, June 7, 2019. A total of at least $69,833.94 in grant funds will be distributed based on a competitive process.
 
The following are key dates to remember regarding the MKV competition:
  • Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Release Date: Friday, May 17, 2019
  • Request for Applications (RFA) Release Date: Friday, June 7, 2019
  • Pre-application Technical Assistance Conferences (applicants must attend at least one):
  • Intent to Apply Deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 3 p.m.
  • Application Submission Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2019, 3 p.m.
For questions, please contact Danielle Rollins at Danielle.Rollins@dc.gov.
Know Your Rights – A Workshop for Parents about Special Education Rights and Resources

Are you a parent of a child with a disability? If so, this workshop is for you! Join DC’s State Advisory Panel on Special Education (SAPSE) to learn more about your child’s rights, connect with local resources, and meet other parents. This session will include:
  • An overview of the special education process and discussion about rights;
  • An opportunity to ask questions and learn about community resources;
  • A chance to discuss specific topics impacting our students (discipline, mental health, secondary transition, and early intervention); and
  • A chance to connect with members of DC's SAPSE and learn more about how to make your voice heard.
This event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. at Columbia Heights Education Campus, 3101 16th St. NW. RSVP
 
This event is co-sponsored by DC’s Office of the Chief Student Advocate, in conjunction with Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, Ward 1 State Board of Education and Ward 1 Education Council Representative Emily Gasoi, and DC’s SAPSE.

Get involved: SAPSE’s goal is to help DC get special education right. If you are a person with a disability, you're needed! Find more information and schedule of meetings, please visit OSSE's website and follow DC SAPSE on Twitter.

For more information, please email Student.Advocate@dc.gov or call (202) 741-4692.
Update: DC FFY18 Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act Funds for Charter Schools

OSSE is pleased to announce that we received the federal fiscal year 2018 Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Grant Award Notification (GAN) from the US Department of Education (USED) on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
 
The Office of Public Charter School Financing and Support (OPCSFS) has been laying necessary groundwork in advance of receiving the GAN and will now ramp up efforts to finalize all relevant documents and complete all required steps to run the SOAR subgrant competitions and formula grant.
 
We will announce the SOAR formula grant through the Enterprise Grants Management System (EGMS). We tentatively expect the Academic Quality and Early Childhood grant application to be available on July 19. We will announce the SOAR competitive grants through the LEA Look Forward, EGMS homepage, OSSE's website, DC Office of Partnerships and Grants Services website, and the PCSB Bulletin. We tentatively expect the Notice of Funding Availability for Third Party and Facilities grants to be posted in the DC Register by the beginning of July.
 
OSSE wants to remind all charter LEAs of the funding priorities for this year, in case you would like to begin developing ideas and proposals ahead of the official competition announcement.
 
SOAR Act funds are intended to support District public charter schools and third-party nonprofit charter support organizations that have a substantial impact on the District's public charter school sector. The purpose of the funding is to improve school performance and educational outcomes for public charter school students in the District and provide facility financing in order to increase the number of high-quality public charter school seats. Funding is made available through two categories:
  1. Ensuring academic quality; and
  2. Investing in facilities.
These categories are part of the application that was approved by the US Department of Education and were developed with consideration of the feedback received from the DC Public Charter School Board, FOCUS and charter leaders.
Registration Now Open for the July 11 DC Data Summit

The 10th Annual DC Data Summit will bring together more than 300 public and public charter school leaders, teachers, and staff in DC with an opportunity to collaborate to find solutions to data problems, attend interactive workshops to expand data skills, and share latest trends and best practices for data-driven instruction, decision making, and performance management. Registration is free and open to all public and public charter school teachers, leaders, and staff, as well as nonprofit partners and stakeholders in DC.

The Data Summit will take place at Carlos Rosario Public Charter School, 1100 Harvard St. NW, on Thursday, July 11, 2019, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Register

For questions, please contact Preety Patidar at Ppatidar@focusdc.org.

Higher Education Licensure Commission Call for Site Evaluators

The Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) seeks individuals to serve as site evaluators for postsecondary institutions operating in the District. HELC is establishing a pool of neutral, qualified professionals who have knowledge, skills or expertise in one or more of the following areas: postsecondary education, academic administration, accreditation, or compliance. Individuals with professional knowledge in nursing and emergency medical technician education, technology, distance learning, barbering and cosmetology, and language studies are also welcome. Evaluators must be able to devote two or three full business days to the completion of site evaluations.  
 
The call for site evaluators is available on OSSE's website. We will directly follow-up with individuals whose credentials are best suited to fulfill the current needs identified. If interested, please send your resume to Jocelyn.Harris3@dc.gov. Please feel free to share with your network.

Higher Education Licensure Commission Takes Licensure and Enforcement Actions at its May Public Meeting

On Thursday, May 2, 2019, the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) evaluated 25 postsecondary non-degree and degree-granting schools operating or desiring to operate in the District of Columbia on their ability to comply with licensure standards.   

HELC protects the public against transient, unethical, deceptive and fraudulent educational institutions of higher education and assures quality by establishing standards in education, ethical business practices, fiscal responsibility, health and safety. The commission investigates student complaints, serves as the State Approving Agency for veterans benefits and issues student transcripts from closed post-secondary schools.

Please read more about actions taken by the commission at its May meeting.
 
For more information, please contact OSSE.Elcmail@dc.gov or (202) 481-3951.
Professional Development Opportunities
(Unless stated otherwise, all trainings are held at OSSE, 1050 First St. NE)
Best Practices in Family Engagement, Pre-K through Grade 3
 
In this session, participants will review and compare elements of evidence-based family engagement models and create a family engagement plan for their own classrooms using the knowledge gained about programs. This training is open to educators serving students in pre-K 3 through grade 3 in public schools, public charter schools, Head Start Agencies, and community-based organizations in the District of Columbia, with an aim toward increasing coordination between early childhood educators across all sectors through joint professional development. 
 
This full-day training will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Nannie Helen Burroughs (Room 523). Participants will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs). Registration is now open in the DC Early Learning Professional Development Information System (PDIS).

As a reminder, all LEA staff serving pre-K 3 through grade 3 may now create an account in PDIS and register for any relevant early childhood trainings available (instructions for creating an account, as well as a list of upcoming training opportunities, were announced in the May 1-7, 2019 LEA Look Forward).
 
For questions about this training, please contact Jenye Fletcher at Jenye.Fletcher@dc.gov. For questions about registering in PDIS, please contact the OSSE Early Childhood Education Help Desk at (202) 478-5903 or DCPDIS@dc.gov.

Reminder: 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. Several trainings available in PDIS, including the one listed above, can help LEAs fulfill this requirement. For more information on ESSA early learning coordination, please visit OSSE's website.
Starting with the Root: Strategies and Tools to Design Behavioral Interventions
 
OSSE will host a training for educators on how to use student behavioral data to design intervention plans. Starting with an overview of the Response to Intervention framework, the workshop will dive into the step-by-step process of supporting students who need Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavior interventions. Using a functional behavior approach, the training will focus on:
  • An understanding of the ABC’s of behavior;
  • Working knowledge of how to identify the function of student behavior;
  • Practice building a behavioral plan for specific students; and
  • Resources and tools to help bolster intervention plans on their campus.
The workshop is intended for teachers, school deans, and behavior technicians serving in public and public charter schools in the District. The half-day workshop will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Nannie Helen Burroughs (Room 523). Register
 
For more information, contact Kristian Lenderman at Kristian.lenderman@dc.gov.
Leadership Workshop: No-Nonsense Nurturer Approach to Schoolwide Discipline Policies
 
OSSE, in collaboration with CT3, will host a two-day workshop for school leaders and their teams to develop schoolwide discipline policies that are aligned with the No-Nonsense Nurturer approach. In this workshop, leadership teams will:
  • Review existing school discipline documents, policies, and resources;
  • Disaggregate and review discipline data;
  • Explore supports for classroom management and positive behavior systems;
  • Learn how to conduct disciplinary procedures using a culturally relevant and No-Nonsense Nurturing approach;
  • Develop family engagement plans to support students struggling in classrooms;
  • Build systems and procedures to set up focus rooms to replace in-school suspension; and
  • Plan for implementation of behavior support systems through staff training.
This workshop is intended for leadership teams (e.g., administrators, deans, counselors, team leads, etc.) serving in public and public charter schools in DC. The two-day workshop will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25, 2019, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW. Register

For more information, please contact Kristian Lenderman at Kristian.lenderman@dc.gov.
The No-Nonsense Nurturer Workshop for Classroom Teachers: Improving Classroom Management and Restorative Practices
 
OSSE, in collaboration with CT3, will host multiple No-Nonsense Nurturer (NNN) Workshops for educators that focus on learning the theory and practices of classroom management and engagement. Participants will reflect on relational approaches to classroom culture and managing student learning. The workshop includes thought-provoking classroom video investigations, lively discussions, opportunities for self-reflection and analysis, and role-plays and rehearsal to increase teachers’ skills and confidence as effective No-Nonsense Nurturers.
 
This workshop is intended for classroom educators serving K-12 students in public and public charter schools in DC. This one-day training will be offered multiple times. Participants should select from one of the following training dates:
  • Friday, July 26, 2019 at Friendship Public Charter School Community Office
  • Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at Eastern High School
  • Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Aiton Elementary School
  • Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at Noyes Elementary School
  • Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Bunker Hill Elementary School
  • Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 at OSSE
All workshops will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. [Register] Participants will receive an NNN Participant Toolkit to facilitate their learning and to begin their planning for classroom practice, as well as six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs).

For more information, contact Kristian Lenderman at Kristian.Lenderman@dc.gov.
Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction: A Framework to Increase Engagement and Student Achievement  (reminder)

OSSE invites English language arts (ELA) grades 3-12 teachers and instructional coaches to participate in a three-part, professional development learning series around culturally responsive teaching framework and pedagogical practices.
 
Teachers will leave with the knowledge needed to shift their mindset 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.  
 
The first session will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Road SE, Room 100. [Register] Participants will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs). Registration for parts two and three of this series will open later this spring.
  • Part 2: Essential Understandings for Learning and Teaching about American Indians: Creating a Culturally Responsive Classroom, Thursday, June 27, 2019, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Independence Ave. SW.
  • Part 3: Theory to Practice: Planning for a Culturally Responsive Literacy Classroom, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location TBD.
For questions, please contact Ashleigh Tillman at Ashleigh.Tillman@dc.gov or Kristian Lenderman at Kristian.Lenderman@dc.gov.
Cultural Competency, Relevancy, and Humility  (reminder)
 
OSSE, in collaboration with One Common Unity, is hosting a cultural humility training designed for educators and school teams. In this training, participants will learn to accept and respect different cultural backgrounds and customs, ways of communicating, and traditions and values. Participants also will explore how educators’ own cultures, values, and life experiences shape their sense of who they are, where they fit into their family, school, community, and society, and how they interact with each other and their students.
 
This workshop is intended for educators, school administrators, teachers, social workers and counselors serving K-12 students in public and public charter schools in DC.
 
This training will take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Nannie Helen Burroughs (Room 523). [Register] Participants will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs).

For questions, please contact Nakanya Magby at Nakanya.Magby@dc.gov.
Conflict Transformation  (reminder)

OSSE, in collaboration with One Common Unity, is hosting a conflict transformation training designed for educators and school teams. Often educators are faced with various types of conflicts both inside and outside the classroom. Participants will gain skills to effectively solve conflicts to help reduce negative communication, aggression, and violence in their schools and communities. 

The workshop is intended for educators, school administrators, teachers, social workers and counselors serving K-12 students in public and public charter schools in DC.

This training will take place on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at OSSE, Fifth Floor, Nannie Helen Burroughs (Room 523). [Register] Participants will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs).

For questions, please contact Nakanya Magby at Nakanya.Magby@dc.gov.
Creating a Culture Focused on Equity  (reminder)
 
Effective school leaders set a tone for transformation. However, to do this, they must engage in difficult and potentially uncomfortable conversations. These sometimes-uncomfortable conversations are expected to result in altering beliefs, attitudes, values, and meanings, to shift from a culture of low expectations to one of high expectations for all students. This professional development workshop will build the capacity of leaders to begin exploring and discussing the current culture, expectations, and future goals. This workshop is intended for school leadership individuals and teams, as well as teacher leaders serving K-12 students in DC schools.
 
This training will take place on Thursday, June 20, 2019, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, 1201 17th St. NW, Third Floor Grand Hall. [Register] Participants will receive six OSSE professional learning units (PLUs).

For questions, please contact Jessica Dulay at Jessica.Dulay@dc.gov.
Work with Kids Ages 3-8? Join OSSE’s Early Learning Joint Training Sessions with Early Childhood Programs  (reminder)

LEA staff serving students pre-K 3 through age 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.

Visit dcpdis.org, the April 24-30, 2019 LEA Look Forward, and the Dates to Remember section for upcoming trainings that may be relevant to LEA staff. 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.

Reminder: 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. Several trainings available in PDIS, including the one listed above, can help LEAs fulfill this requirement. For more information on ESSA early learning coordination, please visit OSSE's website.
Dates to Remember
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OSSE Key Points of Contact for LEAs
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