Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners – Free Video-Based Learning Series

Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners is a free, video-based learning series provided by OCALI, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, The Ohio Department of Education Office of Exceptional Children, and Ohio’s State Support Teams.… Continue Reading this article Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners – Free Video-Based Learning Series

American Rescue Plan IDEA Part B Funds must be obligated by September 30, 2023

Districts, community schools and county boards of developmental disabilities received supplemental IDEA Part B funds in Fiscal Year 2022 under the American Rescue Plan IDEA Application in the Department’s Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP). These funds must be obligated by… Continue Reading this article American Rescue Plan IDEA Part B Funds must be obligated by September 30, 2023

Regional, In-Person or Virtual Trainings on Updated OhioMeans Jobs platform in April 2023

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services recently announced changes to OhioMeansJobs.com and OhioMeansJobs K-12. These changes will bring a new look and feel to the K-12 platform and improve the login process’s security through OHꟾID. Additionally, students can expect a… Continue Reading this article Regional, In-Person or Virtual Trainings on Updated OhioMeans Jobs platform in April 2023

Establishing Families as Partners in the Secondary Transition Planning Process-Cross Agency Training Opportunity

Establishing Families as Partners in the Secondary Transition Planning Process is a cross-agency learning experience designed for local professionals working to prepare, involve, and empower families of students with disabilities as they transition from secondary education to adulthood. OCALI, in… Continue Reading this article Establishing Families as Partners in the Secondary Transition Planning Process-Cross Agency Training Opportunity

Resident Educator Licenses transition from Four-Year to Two-Year beginning April 12, 2023

The Department will transition to Two-Year Resident Educator licenses, in accordance with changes to the Ohio Resident Educator Program, beginning April 12. The former Four-Year Resident Educator license no longer will be issued, extended or renewed on or after April 12.… Continue Reading this article Resident Educator Licenses transition from Four-Year to Two-Year beginning April 12, 2023

New webpage, chat series support Ohio’s principals and building administrators

The Ohio Department of Education is committed to supporting all educators, including principals and assistant principals. The newly created Ohio Principal Leadership Supports webpage and Principal Chat series highlights information to support principals, assistant principals and administrators with their work. The Ohio Principal Leadership Supports… Continue Reading this article New webpage, chat series support Ohio’s principals and building administrators

PBIS Recognition Award Application and Intent to Apply form available

Ohio’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition System provides an opportunity to celebrate schools and districts. Each year, the Department and the PBIS Network recognize schools and districts for their quality of and fidelity to PBIS implementation. Schools are eligible to receive awards at the bronze, silver or gold levels… Continue Reading this article PBIS Recognition Award Application and Intent to Apply form available

Important Update for Children Eligible under Developmental Delay in Preschool Special Education

Important Update for Children eligible under Developmental Delay in Preschool Special Education The Ohio General Assembly recently passed HB 554 which resulted in the expanded definition of “child with a disability” as it pertains to the developmental delay disability category… Continue Reading this article Important Update for Children Eligible under Developmental Delay in Preschool Special Education