The Center on PBIS is currently in the final phase of the validation process to ensure that the new TFI is the most effective way to support school-wide implementation. They need your help – and there are incentives when you… Continue Reading this article Center on PBIS recruiting schools to help with TFI 3.0 validation study
Using the Hatching Results Professional Development Series, Dr. Brett Zyromski from The Ohio State University will facilitate 6 days of learning each year between Fall 2024 – Spring 2028 to support your schools in developing student-centered, data-driven programs that fulfill… Continue Reading this article Hatching Results PD Series
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has developed an Identification Dashboard to facilitate a better understanding of federal and state identifications of schools and districts. The dashboard allows for a statewide comparison of traditional schools and districts, as well as community… Continue Reading this article Registration is open for the new federal and state Identification Dashboard webinar on April 30, 2024
Project Evident and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) are partnering with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to offer a series of free regional workshops and a statewide convening focused on evidence-based budgeting decisions and strategically allocating resources… Continue Reading this article Project Evident-Supporting Sustainability of Accelerated Learning
The Governor’s Merit Scholarship (GMS) is designed to incentivize Ohio’s top graduating high school seniors to attend a college or university in the state. The GMS is offered to the top 5% (as determined by the high school) of graduating… Continue Reading this article Governor’s Merit Scholarship application to apply deadline is May 31, 2024
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 Recordings for 2023-24 Principal Chats Sessions & Registration for 2024-25
The Department has completed its review of vendor proposals submitted in response to the Department’s Request for Qualifications for third party assessments. Below is the 2024-2025 Approved List of Assessments in the following areas: Comparable Assessments to Ohio’s K-3 Diagnostic Assessment for the… Continue Reading this article 2024-2025 List of State-Approved Assessments Released
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, epilepsy, immunizations, communicable disease, menstrual products, oral health, vision and hearing screening, concussions, indoor air… Continue Reading this article The Department expands the Student Health and Medication Supports page
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
Under Section 265.330(A)(2) of House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly, districts and schools shall require all teachers and administrators to complete a course provided by the Department of Education and Workforce not later than June 30, 2025, except… Continue Reading this article Available Pathways for the Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading PD
The updated Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities is now available in printed PDF format. The Department wants to ensure that educational agencies, parents and others have access to the revised sections of the Operating Standards for the… Continue Reading this article Updated Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities now available
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is hosting Open Office Hours to answer any questions educational entities might have regarding the ED STEPS system and process. The Open Office Hours will occur Thursdays from 1-2 p.m., until May 30,… Continue Reading this article ED STEPS open office hours
With funding through Future Forward Ohio, INFOhio has purchased more than 250 eBooks and 400 streaming videos to support professional learning for Ohio’s educators. This permanent collection is available at no cost to Ohio’s educators and school districts. The collection… Continue Reading this article Educator PD Learning with INFOhio eBooks
The Office of Early Learning & School Readiness will host Open Office Hours twice per month from August 2023 through May 2024: Every 2nd Friday at 3:00 p.m. Click here to join the meeting Every 4th Tuesday… Continue Reading this article The Office of Early Learning & School Readiness Hosting Open Office Hours through May 2024
The Ohio Learns 360 statewide service provided by Ohio’s PBS stations is being implemented in partnership with state agencies and community organizations to accelerate learning for Ohio’s students, particularly in grades K-5. This initiative designed for families and educators provides after-school and… Continue Reading this article Ohio Learns 360 Brings Free After School and Summer Programs to Children in Grades K-5
Press Releases BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, – The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) announces the award of over $9000 to fund water-focused educational programs in local schools. The District’s WATER (Water And Environment Teacher Education Resources) grants provide direct… Continue Reading this article 2024 WATER Grant Recipients Announced
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. Each… Continue Reading this article Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia Grades 4-12 course now available
The approved list of prekindergarten and kindergarten-grade 5 core curriculum and instructional materials in English language arts now includes additional items following the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Phase 2 review. The list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials includes… Continue Reading this article Updated List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in English Language Arts is Now Available
Early childhood classrooms build a foundation for later reading success and kindergarten readiness. Educators do this by engaging in planning and play-based learning of emergent literacy skills including phonological awareness, print knowledge, oral language and vocabulary. Ohio’s early childhood educators… Continue Reading this article No-cost Literacy PD through Cox Campus for Early Childhood Educators
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the recipients of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program which will expand career technical education access to an additional 10,345 students across the state. The funding helps schools purchase… Continue Reading this article First Round of Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Awardees Announced