Partners In Education
Early Care and Education Administration (ECEA) provides support for and collaborates with other public and private child and family advocacy organizations to formulate an effective continuum of services and care for District children 5 years of age and younger.
DC Public Charter School Board is one of two organizations that authorize and oversee independently operated public schools open to all District residents.
The District of Columbia Public Schools System is the State Education Agency for special education services and all other federal categorical programs. The DC Public Schools System manages the tuition free public and the DC Board of Education establishes the policies for the schools, hires and evaluates the Superintendent, and monitors federal grant disbursements.
Formerly, the State Education Office (SEO), the OSSE enhances educational services and opportunities to meet the life-long learning needs of all District residents by ensuring equitable distribution and availability of administrative, financial, and nutrition resources.
The University of the District of Columbia is the only public institution of higher education in the District of Columbia. The University offers post-secondary education to District of Columbia residents at the certificate, associates, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.