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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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...