Category: Education News

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

More than an award, the Ohio Teacher of the Year program offers a way to elevate the teaching profession by identifying exceptional teachers as leaders and celebrating their inspiring dedication to student success and public education. The nomination period for the… Continue Reading this article Ohio Teacher of the Year nominations open February 1 – March 31, 2023

Ohio schools will administer the Alternate Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (Alt-OELPA) February 6-March 31, 2023. This assessment is for eligible English learners with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Districts and community schools must administer the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment… Continue Reading this article Resources available to prepare for the new Alt-OELPA

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

Several updates to the Restart Readiness Assessment program are in effect as of January 17, 2023. First, the Restart Readiness Assessments have been renamed the Readiness Assessments. Additionally, the benchmark tests now include a separation page between Part 1 and Part… Continue Reading this article Update to Restart Readiness Assessments

The Office for Exceptional Children is now accepting applications from Parent Mentors, State Support Team consultants and Ohio educators to participate in a training series and community of practice on Charting the LifeCourse (known as CtLC). Creators of the Charting… Continue Reading this article Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Training Opportunity Available

The Department is accepting nomination applications for teachers who serve in a school district to join the Ohio Educator Standards Board for the September 2023 through June 2025 term. Board members research, develop and recommend standards, processes and policies related to the… Continue Reading this article District Teachers Needed to Serve on Ohio Educator Standards Board

The Ohio Department of Education now is accepting nominations for Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (TORCH) recognition. The TORCH program honors five teachers each year who model strong personal character and concern for their students, colleagues and communities.… Continue Reading this article TORCH Nomination period open

Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Stephanie Siddens and Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced Ohio’s 2023 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The 26 Business Advisory Councils being honored demonstrate excellence developing professional skills for the future, building partnerships… Continue Reading this article 2023 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils Announced

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation has partnered with Kognito to provide free mental health and suicide prevention training for educators, staff and students. Kognito uses virtual, interactive, role-play simulations to prepare participants to have real-life conversations on topics like mental health, bullying and suicide.… Continue Reading this article Free Suicide Prevention Modules Available for Educators, Staff and Students

The Department released the 2022-2023 Special Education Profile for all districts and community schools January 5, 2023. The Special Education Profile displays the district’s performance on key indicators established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and informs the… Continue Reading this article Special Education Profiles Released

On December 14, the Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials (AT&AEM) Center at OCALI, on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education, will email the annual Federal Quota Registration of Blind Students to all Ohio districts and community schools. This email requested that all… Continue Reading this article 2023 Federal Quota Registration of Blind Students

Low Incidence Sensory Disabilities (LISD) Grant Funded Programs Intervention Specialist: Visually Impaired Licensure Program (TVI): A graduate level 22-credit hour program offering coursework leading to licensure as a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI). The online program is designed… Continue Reading this article Low Incidence Sensory Disabilities (LISD) Grant Funded Programs 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 Ohio Department of Education Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-11 Preschool children eligible for Special Education was final filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) on October 18, 2022 and became effective on October 28, 2022. The rule… Continue Reading this article Update on Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-11 Preschool Children Eligible for Special Education

  Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia, Kindergarten-Grade 3 course now is available in the Department’s Learning Management System. This free course is an option that meets the professional development requirements of Ohio’s Dyslexia Support Laws. More information on accessing the course through the… Continue Reading this article Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia K-3 course available

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

As schools begin this fall, educators across Ohio are rightly concerned about student attendance and engagement. From 2020-2021 to 2021-2022, the statewide rate of students missing at least 10% of their instructional time due to absences increased by six percentage… Continue Reading this article New attendance resource available

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.

Update Due to recent changes to Ohio’s School Report Card, no districts or community schools will be required to submit a Reading Achievement Plan to the Department by December 31, 2022. The Department will continue to support districts and community… Continue Reading this article Reading Achievement Plan Update