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Apply by May 30 for traditional and project-based funding The funding, approved as part of House Bill 33 by the 135th General Assembly, can be used for a broad range of...

State-funded Zearn Math access available with implementation requirements The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is offering an opportunity for a select number of districts and schools to receive funding...

Join the Ohio School Safety Center June 9-10 for the Ohio School Safety Summit, which will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Registration is free and open to the public. The...

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is announcing its request for applications for the Grow Ohio Grant program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the grants will increase the capacity...

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 District's WATER grants provide direct funding to local educators in our water service area so they can teach the importance of protecting our water resources. This year, $8,150 was...

The updated approved list of core curriculum and instructional materials in English language arts are available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s website. The Department’s updated list of...

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin recently announced Ohio's 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business...

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the PBIS recognition award application process is simpler and more streamlined. To apply, schools and districts will submit PBIS Recognition Award Applications directly to...

Multiple opportunities for stakeholders to learn more The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is excited to announce the upcoming soft launch of the One Funding Application. A soft launch...

Online day plan reminders and education options Any school or district that has adopted an online day plan may use up to three online days per school year. It is required that...

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires each district or community school to complete and submit a justification when it anticipates testing more than 1.0 percent of students with the...

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...

Ohio public schools, community schools, career centers, and county boards of developmental disabilities are encouraged to recognize the accomplishments of Ohio educators and students with disabilities by nominating them for...

Join the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) team for a series of free professional learning sessions designed to provide educators with the structures and resources necessary to develop and support...

The first phase of the 2024-2025 Special Education Profile, targeted for release in January 2025, contains all indicators that may have required actions. This includes alternate assessment, exiting, compliance and survey indicators. Alternate assessment...

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced today that the recipients of Ohio’s Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) savings account program now have additional time to use their approved...

Through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's LMS, educators have access to free courses and professional development opportunities, available anytime and anywhere. WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE? The LMS provides...

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...