Background
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Health and Wellness (H&W) plans to work with a contractor to provide technical assistance to school personnel in District public and public charter schools to establish outdoor learning spaces to maximize the number of students engaged in outdoor learning.

Technical assistance will include:
● Five virtual training sessions;
● A 1-hour site assessment; and
● A guidance document.

Application Submission
Schools must apply to receive technical assistance. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 15, 2022. Schools will be prioritized that have a 1 or 2 STAR score. Up to 50 percent of applying schools that do not have a 1 or 2 STAR score will receive technical assistance.

Requirements
● At least one staff member will participate in each of the five virtual training sessions. A team of at least three staff members should complete the Outdoor Learning 101 training prior to the site assessment.
● Participants may engage in a live session or recorded webinar. Participants can change for each training session.
● At least one staff member will participate in a one-hour site assessment with the contractor. This will take place at the school.
● At least one staff member will serve as the point of contact to coordinate a presentation to school staff of the site assessment, site plan, and guidance document.
● Designate at least one outdoor learning space that will be used weekly by students.

If you have questions, please contact Grace Manubay, environmental literacy coordinator, Division of Health and Wellness, at OSSE.HYDT@dc.gov.