DCPS Background Check

All of our coaches who are going to be at DCPS sites must complete a DCPS Volunteer Background Check (fingerprinting). If you are a DCPS teacher, you do not have to go through this process, but please reply to this email with your date of birth. If you are not a DCPS teacher, please see the steps below to complete the background check. This must be completed before you begin coaching! Please feel free to reach out with any questions to [email protected].


1. Fill out the DCPS Volunteer Clearance Application. It will ask you to put a DCPS school as your volunteer site; put "After School Program". If you have any questions, just ask me!


2. You will be prompted to complete a TB health screening to determine if you must go in person to have a TB test completed. If it is determined that you must have one done, it must get your TB test FIRST before going to DCPS. If you have a negative TB test from the last year, then you are good to go and bring that to the DCPS office!

TB tests are offered at most doctor's offices and at a variety of clinics. DC SCORES recommends the following location:

  • MARC Clinic at 3326 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

  • Office Hours: 7am - 3pm M-F; Sat 7am-11am

  • Cost: $30

  • Phone: 202-722-0122

  • Walk-ins are fine, no appointment needed.

You must go in to get the test and then come back within 48-72 to get your results read.


3. Get your DCPS clearance.

  1. Follow the instructions you received from DCPS and go to a FieldPrint office to get your check done.

  2. What to bring: State issued photo ID, TB test if needed


4. Your DCPS Clearance letters will be emailed to you 5-10 business days after you get fingerprinted. Please send me a copy for your file.