State Superintendent of Education: Educator Licensing & Accreditation Detailed
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Office of Educator Licensure and Accreditation 
 
Mission

To maintain the highest standards of service, accountability and quality to licensure applicants, local educational agencies, university partners, and local, state and federal stakeholders in the educational community.
 
Overview of Programs and Services
  • Educator Licensure: Teachers, school-based service providers and administrators.
  • Educator Preparation Program Approval and Accreditation: For District of Columbia colleges/universities, nonprofit organizations and local educational agencies (LEAs).
  • Educator Quality Data & Reporting: Local Education Agency reporting requirements and Statewide, LEA and School Highly Qualified and Licensure Data
OSSE - Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Educator Licensure and Accreditation 
810 First Street NE
Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20002