High-Quality Tutoring: Districts may apply for state-funded high-quality tutoring programs offered by one of the providers on the High-Quality Tutoring Provider (HQTP) Vendor Directory for the 2023-2024 school year. Research shows high-dosage tutoring can produce “large learning gains for a wide range of students, including those who… Continue Reading this article State-Funded High-Quality Tutoring Programs
Date – January 31, 2024 The Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) and PBIS Showcase is a one-day, virtual professional learning event designed to share powerful examples about how district, building, and teacher-based teams are working together to impact all learners… Continue Reading this article Registration is now open for the 2024 OLAC/PBIS Showcase
Update – ACE applications will re-open on Monday, October 30, 2023 The program is nearly full, but it has been determined that there are a limited number of slots available. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a first come,… Continue Reading this article Update! Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program re-opened excepting applications on October 31, 2023
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University is looking for parents and caregivers to join our Advisory Council for 2024. Our goal is for family representatives to reflect the diversity of Ohio’s student population. Only parents/caregivers of… Continue Reading this article November 30 is the Last Day to apply – Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center seeks parent and caregiver members for its 2024 State Advisory Council
INFOhio connects Ohio students, educators and families to licensed digital resources and tools that educators can integrate into classrooms and libraries at no cost. Looking to expand the classroom or school library? Discover e-book collections with unlimited use so every… Continue Reading this article INFOhio connects students, educators and families to free digital resources
The Ohio Schools to Watch application for 2024 is open. This program identifies model middle-grade schools that are academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable and have a culture of collaborative leadership. Schools must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply: Junior… Continue Reading this article Ohio Schools to Watch 2024 Application Due December 15, 2023
Attendance at school matters every day for every student, and there is a strong correlation between attendance and reading on grade level, on-time graduation and future success. The Office of Whole Child Supports now is providing open office hours for… Continue Reading this article New- Attendance Support With Office Hours
Sibshops are for 8-16 year old brothers and sisters who have a sibling with special needs. At Sibshops, they’ll have a chance to meet other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs and talk about the good and not… Continue Reading this article Sibshops Program
Federal Funding Guidance: This document contains federal funding guidance for districts and schools to use federal Title funds, IDEA Part B School-aged Special Education funds (ages 3-21) and IDEA Part B Early Childhood Special Education funds (ages 3-5) to implement… Continue Reading this article Dyslexia Law and the Use of IDEA Funds
The Office of Assessments released the list of state-approved assessments in the following areas, including additional dyslexia screeners. K-3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee; K-3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee with Dyslexia Screening; Tier… Continue Reading this article 2023-2024 List of State-Approved Assessments Released
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), recently announced the application period for High School Tech Internship Intermediaries. Selected intermediary organizations will serve as the point of contact for businesses and education entities throughout… Continue Reading this article High School Tech Internship Intermediary Application Open
Ohio’s Dyslexia Support Laws require all kindergarten through third grade teachers, as well as teachers providing special education instruction to children in kindergarten through grade 12, to complete 18 hours of professional development aligned with the Ohio Dyslexia Guidebook. This Professional… Continue Reading this article Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia K-3 course available
Through the Ohio Department of Education’s LMS, educators have access to free courses and professional development opportunities, available anytime and anywhere. WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE? The LMS provides a variety of free courses and professional development on important state education initiatives.… Continue Reading this article Free, online PD through ODE’s Learning Management System (LMS) available
The Department is excited to release Ohio’s Attendance Guide ahead of the 2023-2024 school year. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on early intervention and prevention strategies to improve student attendance and lower chronic absenteeism by providing district- and school-level… Continue Reading this article Ohio’s Attendance Guide is Out
The Ohio Department of Education expanded the Student Health and Medication Supports webpage to include information on health-related topics such as diabetes, asthma, food allergies and concussions to support students with health concerns. The information was last modified on 9/20/2023.
Reading Achievement Plans will be required to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education in the 2023-2024 school year under the guidelines established in ORC 3302.13. Districts and Community Schools required to submit plans will be notified after Ohio’s State Report… Continue Reading this article Reading Achievement Plans Update
Following the March 23, 2022 effective date of the new law, the first biennial period will run from the effective date through June 30, 2023; the next biennial period will be from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. Business… Continue Reading this article Tax Credit Certificate Program for Work-Based Learning Experiences
More than 260 sessions will be presented by more than 500 leaders and experts in the education field during OCALICONLINE 2023 November 14-17, 2023. From behavior to literacy, leadership to universal design for learning, positive behavioral intervention systems to multitiered… Continue Reading this article Registration Open for OCALICONLINE 2023
Registration is open for a new learning opportunity to help schools and districts examine attendance data. The virtual training, “Understanding and Using Attendance Data for Improvement,” is targeted for Regional Data Leads, members of the Ohio Education Data Professionals Network… Continue Reading this article Virtual Training on Understanding School Attendance Data October 23 and 30, 2023
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced several enhancements to the state’s free Safer Ohio School Tip Line (1-844-SAFEROH) that will make it easier for Ohioans to report school safety concerns. In addition to calling and texting the tip line, Ohioans anywhere in… Continue Reading this article Enhancements Made to Safer Ohio School Tip Line