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Division of Teaching and LearningDirectory of State-Approved Educator Preparation ProvidersAmerican UniversityThe Catholic University of AmericaGallaudet UniversityGeorgetown University Educator Preparation ProgramThe George Washington UniversityHoward UniversityiteachDCKIPP DC—Capital Teaching ResidencyMoreland UniversityRelay Graduate School of EducationTeach for America—DCTrinity Washington UniversityUniversity of the District of ColumbiaUrban Teachers
IntroductionOctober 2021The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) grants aneducator preparation provider (EPP) state approval after examining the quality of the providerand programs preparing teachers, service providers, and administrators for District of Columbiapre-K through grade 12 schools; and determining that the programs meet state standards forpreparing candidates to enter the profession. State approval is required for programs in theDistrict of Columbia offering professional preparation programs that lead to state teacher,service provider, and school administrator licensure.The state EPP and program approval system is designed to ensure a steady flow of high-qualitycandidates for roles as teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in District ofColumbia schools by allowing multiple routes for educator preparation. The District ofColumbia’s system for state approval of EPPs and programs insists on high standards andselectivity for teacher, administrator, and other school personnel candidates.The following pages identify the institutions and organizations that have been granted stateapproval by OSSE. They also identify the specific subject area programs that have beenapproved to recommend candidates for licensure. Additionally, these pages include informationabout which of the EPP’s programs lead to an undergraduate and/or graduate degree, as wellas which programs are non-degree programs that offer coursework that enables candidates toapply for a credential.For more detailed information regarding entry requirements into any of the followingprograms, please contact the specific institution or organization directly.
American UniversitySchool of EducationSpring Valley Building, Fourth floor, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016Telephone (202) 885-3720Website american.edu/soeKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoyDean(202) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorTitle II CoordinatorDr. Tracy SpesiaDr. Tracy SpesiaAccreditation and Assessment CoordinatorAccreditation and Assessment Coordinator(202) 885-3720(202) nsure/Certification OfficerGeneral Academic ContactCaryn AshMax KutschField Placement CoordinatorGraduate Programs Coordinator(202) 885-3715(202) an University (AU) School of Education was originally granted national accreditation by theNational Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now known as the Council forthe Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). AU also has state program approval via OSSE and isauthorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEducational Administration and LeadershipEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationEnglish as a Second LanguageSecondary BiologySecondary ChemistrySecondary EnglishSecondary MathematicsSecondary PhysicsSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education (Learning ure/Non-degreeNNYYYYYYYYNYYYYYYYYYYYNNNNNNNNNNN
The Catholic University of AmericaDepartment of EducationO’Boyle Hall 206, 620 Michigan Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20064Telephone (202) 319-5800Website education.cua.eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Kathryn E. BojczykChair(202) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorDr. Katryna AndrusikDirector of Teacher Education(202) [email protected]/Certification OfficerDr. Katryna AndrusikDirector of Teacher Education(202) [email protected] II CoordinatorDr. Katryna AndrusikDirector of Teacher Education(202) [email protected] Academic ContactIldiko GyoryAssistant to the Director of Teacher Education(202) [email protected] Catholic University of America (CUA) Department of Education was originally granted nationalaccreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now knownas the Council for the Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP). CUA also has state programapproval via OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject areadisciplines below.UndergraduateGraduate DegreeDegreeEarly Childhood EducationYNElementary EducationYNSecondary EnglishYYSecondary MathematicsYYSecondary Social StudiesYYThe CUA programs below are outside the Department of EducationMusic (Instrumental and Vocal)YNSchool Library/Media y result in the issuance of a graduate certificate and/or require licensure in another subject area prior toenrollment. Please check with the university to confirm.
Gallaudet UniversityDepartment of Education800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002Telephone (202) 651-5530Website gallaudet.edu/department-of-educationKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Helen ThumannDirectorSchool of Language, Education, and Society(202) 651-5530 (voice phone)/(202) 250-2043 (video gram Approval CoordinatorTitle II CoordinatorDr. Helen ThumannDr. Helen ThumannDirectorDirectorSchool of Language, Education, and SocietySchool of Language, Education, and Society(202) 651-5530 (voice phone)/(202) 651-5530 (voice phone)/(202) 250-2043 (video phone)(202) 250-2043 (video laudet.eduGeneral Academic ContactLicensure/Certification OfficerDr. Bobbie Jo Kite, Undergraduate Program DirectorDr. Caroline Kobek PezzarossiDr. Julie Mitchiner, Graduate Program DirectorIntitutional Effectiveness and CertificationDepartment of Education(202) 448-7067(202) uGallaudet University (GU) School of Education was originally granted national accreditation by theNational Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now known as the Council forthe Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). GU also has state program approval via OSSE and isauthorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramElementary EducationSchool CounselorSchool PsychologySchool Social WorkerSecondary BiologySecondary ChemistrySecondary EnglishSecondary General ScienceSecondary MathematicsSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education (Deaf and Hard ofHearing)UndergraduateDegreeYNNNYYYYYYNGraduate DegreeYYYYYYYYYYYLicensure/Non-degreeN/A
Georgetown University Educator Preparation Program3520 Prospect St. NW, Washington, DC 20057Telephone (202) 687-1061Website edtransform.georgetown.eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Sabrina Wesley-NeroAssoc. Professor of TeachingAsst. Director, Program in Education Transformation(202) tion/Program Approval CoordinatorTitle II CoordinatorDr. Sabrina Wesley-NeroDr. Sabrina Wesley-NeroAssoc. Professor of TeachingAssoc. Professor of TeachingAsst. Director, Program in Education TransformationAsst. Director, Program in Education Transformation(202) 687-1503(202) [email protected]/Certification OfficerAnne MusicaProgram Coordinator(202) [email protected] Academic ContactAnne MusicaProgram Coordinator(202) [email protected] University Educator Preparation Program is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized toprepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEnglish as a Second LanguageSecondary BiologyUndergraduateDegreeN/A*Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.GraduateDegreeYYLicensure/Non-degree*YY
The George Washington UniversityGraduate School of Education and Human Development2136 G St. NW, Suite 416, Washington, DC 20052Telephone (202) 994-8860Website gsehd.gwu.eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Michael J. FeuerDean, School of Education(202) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorDr. Colin GreenAcademic Dean(202) [email protected] II CoordinatorKeith KrempelAccreditation Specialist(202) [email protected]/AccreditationDr. Patricia TateExecutive Director, Office of Professional Preparationand Accreditation(202) [email protected] Academic ContactDr. Rick JakemanAssociate Dean for Master’s Studiesand Student Life(202) [email protected] George Washington (GW) University Graduate School of Education and Human Development wasoriginally granted national accreditation by the National Council for the Accreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE), now known as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).GW also has state program approval via OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DC licensurein the subject area disciplines below.ProgramBilingual Special EducationEarly Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Educational Administration andLeadershipElementary EducationEnglish as a Second LanguageGWTeach – Math†GWTeach – Science†ReadingSchool CounselorUndergraduateDegreeGraduate /A
ProgramSecondary Special Education (NonCategorical)Secondary Special Education (LearningDisability)Special Education (Emotional BehavioralDisorder)UndergraduateDegreeGraduate DegreeLicensure/Non-degree*YNYNYN*May result in the issuance of a graduate certificate and/or require licensure in another subject area prior toenrollment. Please check with the university to confirm.The GW Early Childhood Special Education program is a dual credential program that leads to licenses in bothEarly Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. † The GWTeach program is an undergraduate minor in STEM teaching that leads to licensure in Secondary Math orSecondary Science. Acceptance to the program requires concurrent enrollment in specific undergraduate degreeprograms or completion of specific undergraduate coursework at the university.
Howard UniversitySchool of Education2441 Fourth St. NW, Washington, DC 20059Telephone (202) 806-7340Website education.howard.eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Dawn G. WilliamsDean(202) on OfficerDr. Katina January-VanceDirector, Office of Teacher Education and School &University Partnerships(202) [email protected] II ContactDr. Scott DantleySenior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs(202) ram Approval CoordinatorDr. Scott DantleySenior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs(202) [email protected] Academic ContactDr. Katherine NorrisAssociate Professor and Chair(202) [email protected]’ ShonekanData [email protected] University (HU) School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for theAccreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). HU also has state program approval via OSSE and isauthorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEducational Administration and LeadershipElementary EducationForeign Language Education (French andSpanish)Music Education (Instrumental and Vocal)School PsychologySecondary English EducationSecondary Mathematics EducationSecondary Physics EducationSecondary Social Studies EducationSpecial Education (Non-Categorical)Theatre Arts YYYYNYYYYYYYYYLicensure/Non-degree*YYYNYYYYYYY
*Howard University School of Education offers secondary education minors that result in licenses in SecondaryMathematics Education, Physics Education, Social Studies Education, Theatre Arts Education and Foreign LanguageEducation (French and Spanish). For students who choose a secondary education minor, they are required tocomplete an undergraduate degree.
iteachDC1200 G St. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005Website icationTelephone (877) 348-3224Key Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Diann HuberFounder and Strategic Advisor(877) m Approval CoordinatorAndrew RozellPresident and Program Director(940) [email protected] II CoordinatorAndrew RozellPresident and Program Director(940) ation OfficerAndrew RozellPresident and Program Director(940) [email protected] Academic ContactAndrew RozellPresident and Program Director(940) [email protected] is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in thesubject area disciplines below.ProgramElementary EducationSecondary EnglishSecondary General ScienceSecondary MathematicsSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education N/AN/A*Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.Licensure/Non-degree*YYYYYY
KIPP DC—Capital Teaching Residency2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20037Website Telephone (202) 265-5477Key Program PersonnelEPP LeaderRebecca MaltzmanManaging Director(856) rogram Approval CoordinatorRebecca MaltzmanManaging Director(856) [email protected] II CoordinatorHagos HagosProgram Associate(202) ion OfficerHagos HagosProgram Associate(202) [email protected] Academic ContactTywanna LesleyAssociate Director(773) [email protected] DC– Capital Teaching Residency is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized to preparecandidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEarly Childhood EducationSpecial Education N/AN/A*Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.Licensure/Non-degree*YY
Moreland UniversityTEACH-NOW Graduate School of EducationNote: As of July 2020, OSSE’s Higher Education Licensure Commission (HELC) has approved TEACHNOW Graduate School of Education to operate under the name “Moreland University.”1701 K St. NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006Telephone (844) 283-2246Website moreland.eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. C. Emily FeistritzerFounder and CEO(844) [email protected] and AccreditationBernadette GormallyRegistrar(844) cation OfficerShelbie GoodnowCertification and Clinical Officer(844) [email protected] Academic ContactKunali SanghviChief Learning Officer(844) [email protected] University is nationally recognized by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission(DEAC) and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP). MorelandUniversity also has state program approval via OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DClicensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramArt (all grades)Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationElementary Mathematics Resource(Endorsement)English as a Second Language (all grades)Health and Physical Education (all grades)Middle School General EducationMiddle School EnglishMiddle School MathematicsMiddle School ScienceMiddle School Social StudiesUndergraduateDegreeGraduate YY
ProgramModern Foreign LanguagesMusic (Instrumental and Vocal; all grades)Secondary BiologySecondary ChemistrySecondary Computer ScienceSecondary EnglishSecondary General ScienceSecondary MathematicsSecondary PhysicsSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education (Non-Categorical)UndergraduateDegreeN/A* Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.Graduate DegreeN/AYLicensure/Non-degree*YYYYYYYYYYY
Relay Graduate School of Education1140 3rd St. NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002Telephone (202) 701-1890Website relay.edu/location/relay-washington-dcKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderChristine EisenhauerExecutive Director(302) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorDavida GatlinSenior Director of Academic Compliance(646) [email protected] II CoordinatorDr. Hector HernandezSenior Manager of Certification Data(915) n OfficerDr. Tiphanie IveyCertification Officer(470) [email protected] Academic ContactChevon BooneProgram Director(202) [email protected] Graduate School of Education is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized to preparecandidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationSecondary EnglishSecondary General ScienceSecondary MathematicsSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education (Non-Categorical)UndergraduateDegreeN/A*Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level YYYY
Teach for America-DC1805 7th St. NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20001Telephone (202) 552-2400Website teachforamerica.orgKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderRyan TauriainenExecutive Director, D.C. Region(202) tation/Program Approval CoordinatorTitle II CoordinatorKelley KingKelley KingManaging Director, Talent Development andManaging Director, Talent Development ertification OfficerKelley KingManaging Director, Talent Development ral Academic ContactKelley KingManaging Director, Talent Development ey MartoranaDirector, Talent and each For America - DC Region is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized by OSSE to preparecandidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationForeign Language (Spanish)Secondary BiologySecondary EnglishSecondary MathematicsSpecial Education N/AN/A* Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.Licensure/Non-degree*YYYYYYY
Trinity Washington UniversitySchool of Education125 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20017Telephone (202) 884-9000Website discover.trinitydc.edu/eduKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Jennifer HauverAssociate Dean of Education(202) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorDr. Debbie Van CampAssociate Provost of Assessment and Accreditation(202) [email protected] II CoordinatorDr. Jennifer HauverAssociate Dean of Education(202) on OfficerDr. Jennifer HauverAssociate Dean of Education(202) [email protected] Academic ContactDr. Jennifer HauverAssociate Dean of Education(202) [email protected] Washington University School of Education is nationally accredited by the Council for theAccreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). TWU is also state-approved via OSSE and is authorizedto prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject area disciplines below.ProgramEarly Childhood EducationEducational Administration andLeadershipElementary EducationSchool CounselorSecondary EducationSpecial Education (Non-Categorical)UndergraduateDegreeYGraduate DegreeLicensure/Non-degreeYNYYNNNYYYYN/A
University of the District of Columbia4200 Connecticut Ave., Suite 7400 NW, Washington, DC 20008Website udc.edu/cas/education-health-socialworkTelephone (202) 274-5000Key Program PersonnelEPP LeaderDr. Anika BurtinDivision Chair, Education, Health, and Social Work(202) [email protected]/Program Approval CoordinatorDr. Anika BurtinDivision Chair, Education, Health, and Social Work(202) [email protected] II CoordinatorAyanna KelleyInstructor, Education, Health, and Social Work(202) on OfficerAyanna KelleyInstructor, Education, Health, and Social Work(202) [email protected] Academic ContactDr. Anika BurtinDivision Chair, Education, Health, and Social Work(202) [email protected] University of the District of Columbia’s (UDC) Department of Education is nationally accredited bythe Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). UDC also has state programapproval via OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure in the subject areadisciplines below.ProgramAdult EducationEarly Childhood EducationElementary EducationMiddle School ScienceMusic (Instrumental and Vocal)Secondary EnglishSecondary MathematicsSecondary ScienceSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education uate DegreeLicensure/Non-degreeYYYYYYYYYNYN/A
Urban Teachers722 I St. SE, Washington, DC 20003Telephone (202) 544-4022Website urbanteachers.orgKey Program PersonnelEPP LeaderCandace SmithExecutive Director, DC(571) [email protected] CooperSenior Assistant Director, DC(202) ion/Program Approval CoordinatorTitle II CoordinatorRebecca SiegKirsten MacklerDirector of Policy and Business DevelopmentDirector of Performance and Evaluation(616) 901-2038(410) [email protected]/Certification OfficerAyomide SekiteriData and Certification Officer(301) [email protected] Academic ContactRoxanne WhiteChief Academic Officer(410) [email protected] Teachers is state-approved by OSSE and is authorized to prepare candidates for DC licensure inthe subject area disciplines below.ProgramEarly Childhood Education/ SpecialEducation (Non-Categorical)Elementary Education/ Special Education(Non-Categorical)Middle School English/Special Education(Non-Categorical)Middle School Mathematics/ SpecialEducation (Non-Categorical)Secondary English/ Special Education(Non-Categorical)Secondary Mathematics / SpecialEducation (Non-Categorical)UndergraduateDegreeN/AGraduate Degree*Licensure/Non-degree**YYYYYYYYYYYY** Programs are offered at the post-baccalaureate level only.* All program completers earn a Master’s degree via a partnership with Johns Hopkins University
Adult EducationArtBilingual Special EducationDrama/TheatreEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood SpecialEducationEducational Administrationand LeadershipElementary EducationElementary MathematicsResourceEnglish as a SecondLanguageForeign Language (ModernLanguages)Foreign Language (Spanish)Health and PhysicalEducationMiddle School GeneralEducationMiddle School EnglishMiddle School MathematicsMiddle School ScienceMiddle School Social StudiesMusic – InstrumentalMusic - VocalReadingSchool CounselorSchool Library/MediaSpecialistSchool PsychologistSchool Social WorkerSecondary BiologySecondary ChemistryUrban TeachersUniversity of theDistrict of ColumbiaTrinity UniversityTeach for America—DCRelay Graduate School ofEducationMoreland UniversityKIPP DC—Capital TeachingResidencyiteachDCHoward UniversityThe George WashingtonUniversityGeorgetown UniversityEducator PreparationProgramGallaudet UniversityThe Catholic University ofAmericaAmerican UniversityEDUCATOR TA†TA†AAA
Special Education (SevereEmotionally Disturbed)ATAATATrinity UniversityUrban TeachersTeach for America—DCRelay Graduate School ofEducationMoreland UniversityKIPP DC—Capital TeachingResidencyiteachDCHoward UniversityThe George WashingtonUniversityGeorgetown UniversityEducator PreparationProgramGallaudet UniversityThe Catholic University ofAmericaUniversity of theDistrict of ColumbiaSecondary ComputerScienceSecondary EducationSecondary EnglishSecondary General ScienceSecondary MathematicsSecondary PhysicsSecondary ScienceSecondary Social StudiesSpecial Education (Deaf andHard of Hearing)Special Education (LearningDisability)Special Education (NonCategorical)American UniversityEDUCATOR A†TA†TTTAAATATAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTAATTMatrix KeyTOffered as a traditional route educator preparation program - Candidates in the program completepreparation before entering the classroom as a teacher, administrator or service provider of record.AOffered as an alternate route educator preparation program - Candidates in the program actively serve inthe role of teacher or administrator while completing an educator preparation program.TAOffered as a traditional and alternate route educator preparation program† The GWTeach program is an undergraduate minor in STEM teaching that leads to licensure in Secondary Math orSecondary Science. Acceptance to the program requires concurrent enrollment in specific undergraduate degreeprograms or completion of specific undergraduate coursework at the university.TA
Georgetown University Educator Preparation Program 3520 Prospect St. NW, Washington, DC 20057 Telephone (202) 687-1061 Website edtransform.georgetown.edu . Mathematics Education, Ph
