Education News from Region 1
Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading – Additional Course Pathways 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 of...
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ED STEPS open office hours
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is hosting Open Office Hours to answer any questions educational entities might have regarding the ED STEPS system and process. The Open Office...
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March 28, 2024 is the last day to register for the Reframing Academy
The Reframing Academy is a seminar for family engagement leaders at the building, district, regional, or state level who want to communicate differently to help improve understanding of school and community...
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Educator PD Learning with INFOhio eBooks
With funding through Future Forward Ohio, INFOhio has purchased more than 250 eBooks and 400 streaming videos to support professional learning for Ohio’s educators. This permanent collection is available at...
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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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