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The Office of Early Learning & School Readiness Hosting Open Office Hours through May 2024

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...
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Ohio Learns 360 Brings Free After School and Summer Programs to Children in Grades K-5

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....
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2024 WATER Grant Recipients Announced

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...
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Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Courses Now Available

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 no...
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Ohio’s Introduction to Dyslexia Grades 4-12 course now available

  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...
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2 Sessions left in Supporting Communicative Competence Professional Learning Series Sponsored by The Ohio Center for Deafblind Education

Developing communicative competence for children with combined hearing-vision loss, sensory impairment, and/or multiple disabilities can be challenging. The Supporting Communicative Competence Professional Learning Series includes seven one-hour virtual sessions focused...
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Updated List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in English Language Arts is 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...
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2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year nominations open through March 31, 2024

More than an award, the State Board of Education’s Ohio Teacher of the Year program offers a way for schools and community members to elevate the teaching profession and recognize exceptional teachers...
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No-cost Literacy PD through Cox Campus for Early Childhood Educators

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,...
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First Round of Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Awardees Announced

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...
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2024 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils Announced

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...
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Horn, Walter, Burley Awards nominations being accepted now

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...
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Phase 2 of the 2023-2024 Special Education Profiles Released

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...
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Save the Date: 2024 Literacy Academy is June 10-11, 2024

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...
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Update! Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program Funds to expire July 1, 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...
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Preschool Special Education Program Support Contacts

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...
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2023-2024 PBIS Recognition Award Intent to Apply Form due February 12, 2024

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...
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OETC24 Conference Keynote Speakers Announced

The Ohio Educational Technology Conference is proud to present the keynote speaker lineup for the 2024 conference. Visit the OETC24 conference webpage for full descriptions of the keynote sessions. Tuesday, Feb. 13...
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OEDS Updates for Roster Verification Due February 2, 2024

Now is the time to update Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS) roles and contact information for principals, assistant principals, and directors of secondary education to support the upcoming Roster Verification process. Additionally, administrators...
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High School Tech Internship Now Open for Ohio Students

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, recently announced the High School Tech Internship program is open for Ohio students to...
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