The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is announcing an upcoming ED STEPS training that takes place January 15, 2025 at 9 a.m. This training will provide a high-level overview of the One Needs Assessment and One Plan for educational… Continue Reading this article ED STEPS One Needs Assessment and One Plan training January 15, 2025
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce expects to release phase 1 of the 2024-2025 Special Education Profile for all districts and community schools in January 2025. This first phase of the 2024-2025 Special Education Profile contains indicators 1, 2,… Continue Reading this article Phase 1 of the Special Ed Profiles to be released in January 2025
Deadline: January 10th, 2025 IDA Central Ohio is proud to announce the launch of the Ryan Riddlebarger Helping Kids Read Scholarship, created in loving memory of Ryan Riddlebarger, who struggled with dyslexia and died by suicide at the age of… Continue Reading this article The Ryan Riddlebarger Helping Kids Read Scholarship Applications being accepted until January 10, 2025
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is introducing new virtual office hour opportunities between Department staff and local testing coordinators. Before and during Ohio’s State Tests administration windows, the Department’s Assessment staff will be available on select Fridays at… Continue Reading this article Join Office Hours on Ohio’s State Tests – Next Session is January 10, 2025
Teacher Credentialing Grant Program The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, is seeking applicants for College Credit Plus Teacher Credentialing Grants. These grants aim to increase the number of high school teachers… Continue Reading this article Apply for College Credit Plus Teacher Credentialing Grants
About the Program Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, in coordination with the Department of Education and Workforce, developed the Governor’s Science of Reading Recognition Program to recognize schools that are demonstrating strong implementation of evidence-based instructional practices aligned to the science… Continue Reading this article Governor’s 2024-2025 Science of Reading Recognition Program Information
The Ohio departments of Education and Workforce, Health, and Mental Health and Addiction Services are pleased to offer school districts the Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) at no cost to best serve their students and understand the needs of middle and… Continue Reading this article Ohio Healthy Youth Environments Survey (OHYES!) administration closes December 20, 2024
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will accept applications to become a Purple Star school starting November 1, 2024. The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that show a significant commitment to serving students and families connected to the nation’s armed… Continue Reading this article 2025 Purple Star Award Application Window closes December 15, 2024
The updated Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities is now available in printed PDF format. *Note: OAC 3301-51-09 is currently in the rule revision process. Please refer to the current rule in effect until further notice. The Department wants… Continue Reading this article Updated Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities now available
Nominations are now open for the LifeChanger of the Year award, an annual, national recognition program from the National Life Group and National Life Group Foundation that honors K-12 public school educators and employees. The award recognizes and commends those who… Continue Reading this article Life Changer of the Year Awards Application Open
The Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit is June 11, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus. Event organizers are accepting proposals to present at the summit. The goal of the summit is to build a statewide network of teacher… Continue Reading this article Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit call for presenters – Proposals due by November 28, 2024
On April 9, 2013, the State Board of Education approved Ohio rule 3301-35-15, standards for the implementation of positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS) and the use of restraint and seclusion. The rule was revised and re-approved June 24, 2021. The purpose… Continue Reading this article PBIS and the use of restraint and seclusion
The Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit – Family Engagement BY DESIGN took place virtually on September 20, 2024. You can watch the sessions you missed or want to see again, as well as download copies of the training materials here… Continue Reading this article Sessions and Resources from the 2024 Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit are Available
The Department of Children and Youth preschool special education team invites educators, school personnel, early care and educational service providers to participate in an open office virtual meeting series for the 2024-2025 school year. The purpose of the meeting is… Continue Reading this article 2024-2025 Open Office Hours with the Dept of Children & Youth Preschool Special Ed Team
For the 2024-2025 school year, Learn With INFOhio webinars will be released in recorded form, giving busy educators on-demand options to watch and listen anytime, anywhere. Professional learning opportunities on the INFOhio Campus page are just a few clicks away. Visit infohio.org and click… Continue Reading this article No-cost, on-demand webinar resources for educator professional learning from INFOhio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced the 34 schools receiving awards through the second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. With this second round of awards, 6,330 additional Ohio students will have… Continue Reading this article Second Round Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Awards Announced
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
LEGO® Education training in computer science The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning in computer science that is aligned with Ohio’s Learning Standards. This initiative supports the expansion of computer science programs in preK-12 schools. Teachers… Continue Reading this article Free Computer Science Courses for Educators
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in partnership with multiple partners engaged in career-connected learning from across the state, will host virtual Career-Readiness Leaders Meetups again this school year. The next virtual meetup will be October 8, 2024 at… Continue Reading this article 2024-2025 Virtual Career-Readiness Leaders Meetups
In collaboration with the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) and the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the Department is hosting monthly Principal Chats. This will be an opportunity for principals to engage with the Department as… Continue Reading this article Registration for 2024-25 Principal Chats & Recordings for the 2023-24 Sessions