D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3499
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
Accreditation - approval by a nationally recognized accrediting body or other body satisfying similar standards as approved by OSSE.
Approved curriculum - "The Creative Curriculum, Scholastic's Building Language for Literacy or Early Childhood Programs, High/Scope, Core Knowledge", "Opening the World of Learning (OWL)", "Houghton Mifflin Pre-K, Scholastic Early Childhood Workshop", or other curricula as approved by OSSE.
Community-based organization- Head Start or early childhood education program operated by a non-profit or faith-based organization, or organization that participates in local or federally-funded early childhood programs, including the Child Care Subsidy Program.
HQ Standards- the high quality standards and program requirements embodied in the District of Columbia "Program Operating Guidelines for the Pre-kindergarten Enhancement and Expansion Program", available on the OSSE website, or as updated in any subsequent regulations or legislation
Need - the extent to which a proposed service is required or wanted in the targeted community and target population.
OSSE - the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Pre-k age children - children who are three (3) years of age on or before September 30 of the academic year for which the child is being enrolled, four (4) years of age; or five (5) years of age after September 30.
Pre-k education service - education provided by the District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, and community-based organizations operated by a non-profit entity, faith-based organization, or organization that participates in federally funded or District-funded early childhood programs, which provides care and education to pre-k age children.
Program - an education provider serving pre-k age children operating in District of Columbia Public Schools, public charter schools, and community-based organizations operated by a non-profit entity, faith-based organization, or an organization that participates in federally funded or District funded early childhood programs, including the child care subsidy program funded by the federal Child Care Development Fund.
Target population - the number, ages, wards of residency, and demographic profiles of the participants to be served.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A3499