The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, or PARCC, is the District of Columbia's annual assessment of mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA), based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
These assessments measure the knowledge and skills that matter most for students — understanding complex texts, evidence-based writing, mathematical problem-solving — all skills that lead to confidence and success in key academic areas.
Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, DC has implemented a new name for its general statewide assessment system, which includes assessments in English language arts/literacy (ELA), mathematics and science. The District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education (DC CAPE) include the DC ELA assessment (DC ELA), the DC Math assessment (DC Math) and the DC Science assessment (DC Science). Together, these assessments create a comprehensive system that provides important information on students’ progress and proficiency relative to DC’s educational standards.
Letters from the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) describing the annual Uniform Per Student Funding Formula (UPSFF) for public charter schools.
The Fiscal Year 19 Budget Support Act requires DC PCSB to submit a report on how each public charter LEA plans to spend at-risk funds for students in grades PK-12. Learn how schools spend the funding below.