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Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin recently announced Ohio’s 2024 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The Business Advisory Councils being honored demonstrate excellence in developing professional… Continue Reading this article 2024 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils Announced

The Department released part of the 2023-2024 Special Education Profile for all districts and community schools December 15, 2023. The Special Education Profile displays the district’s performance on key indicators established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and informs… Continue Reading this article Phase 2 of the 2023-2024 Special Education Profiles Released

The seventh annual Literacy Academy, hosted by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, will be held June 10-11, 2024, in Columbus. Literacy Academy provides professional learning to support the use of evidence-based language and literacy practices. This event is… Continue Reading this article Save the Date: 2024 Literacy Academy is June 10-11, 2024

Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Program Important Updates DEADLINE TO SPEND FUNDS Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) account funds must be used for allowable activities no later than July 1, 2024. All claims for ACE payments or reimbursement must… Continue Reading this article Update! Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program Funds to expire July 1, 2024

Ohio’s 88 counties have been organized into 16 regions, each supported by highly experienced personnel from these organizations. The Preschool Special Education team, which is located at the Department of Children and Youth, includes four education program specialists who are educators with… Continue Reading this article Preschool Special Education Program Support Contacts

Ohio’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Recognition System provides an opportunity to celebrate schools and districts. Each year, the Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network recognize schools and districts for their quality and fidelity of… Continue Reading this article 2023-2024 PBIS Recognition Award Application Submission Process

The High School Tech Internship application period begins January 2nd, 2024, and will close June 14th, 2024. Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, recently announced the High School Tech Internship… Continue Reading this article High School Tech Internship Program Now Open for Ohio Students until June 14, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health developed the Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools Action Guide for School Administrators. The recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey data show that adolescent mental health has been worsening for… Continue Reading this article Resource for Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools Available

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires annually each district or community school to submit a justification when it anticipates testing more than 1.0 percent of students using the Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (AASCD). Starting January… Continue Reading this article 1% Alternate Assessment (AASCD) justification portal open through April 26, 2024

Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communications (SPEC) wants to help parents of young children and college students understand the tax credits and benefits they may be eligible to receive. Parents with low to moderate income may also be eligible to have… Continue Reading this article IRS back to school tax credit learning opportunity for families

OLAC has added its Spring 2024 professional learning series. Check out the line-up and register! Sessions are free, but registration is required. January 18, 2024 – 9-10:30 a.m.: Re-imagining Education: Doing What Has to be Done with Eugene Blalock February… Continue Reading this article Spring 2024 OLAC Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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