Education News from Region 1
PBIS and the use of restraint and seclusion
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...
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No-cost, on-demand webinar resources for educator professional learning from INFOhio
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...
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Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education program for 2024-2025
The Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education program celebrates both teachers and students who work hard in the classroom and their communities. During the academic school year, the Ohio Lottery accepts statewide nominations of outstanding teachers and students. Every month, the...
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Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Training Modules Available
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, in collaboration with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), developed a series of training modules focused on implementing the Positive Behavioral...
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Gifted Assessment Guidance added to the 2024-2025 List of State-Approved Assessments
UPDATE - The Department posted a companion document to the List of Approved Assessments specifically for assessments approved for gifted identification and prescreening for the 2024-2025 school year. It provides Ohio...
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Approved list of reading intervention programs
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has added materials to the approved list of reading intervention programs. The Department’s list of approved reading intervention program materials includes all submitted...
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AI Education Toolkit for K-12 Educators
Since Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, director of InnovateOhio, introduced the AI K-12 Education Toolkit earlier this year, the website has been visited more than 30,000 times. The AI toolkit is a...
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New recruitment award supports schools in hiring service members, veterans, and military spouses
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is partnering with the Department of Veterans Services to introduce the Military Recruit award, which supports public school districts, community schools, independent STEM...
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The Department expands the Student Health and Medication Supports page
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, epilepsy, immunizations, communicable disease, menstrual...
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Available Pathways for the Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading PD
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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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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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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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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OCALI is offering a Free Video-Based Learning Series: Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners
Ensuring Access to the General Curriculum for ALL Learners is a free, video-based learning series provided by OCALI, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, The Ohio Department of...
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INFOhio connects students, educators and families to free digital resources
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...
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Dyslexia Law and the Use of IDEA Funds
Federal Funding Guidance: This document contains federal funding guidance for districts and schools to use federal Title funds, IDEA Part B School-aged Special Education funds (ages 3-21) and IDEA Part...
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Enhancements Made to Safer Ohio School Tip Line
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced several enhancements to the state's free Safer Ohio School Tip Line (1-844-SAFEROH) that will make it easier for Ohioans to report school safety concerns. In addition...
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Free Books for Ohio Children Birth Through Age 5
In partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library program offers all Ohio children birth through age 5 one free book each month. Families can can enroll...
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Classes of 2023 and Beyond Graduation Requirements
Ohio’s long-term graduation requirements take effect for the class of 2023. For students entering ninth grade on or after July 1, 2019, Ohio’s new high school graduation requirements provide more...
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Ohio Dyslexia Committee’s Definition of “Appropriate Certification”
(A) The Ohio Dyslexia Committee recognizes the following as “appropriate certification”: 1) Completion of an independent training program or higher education program accredited by the International Dyslexia Association at the...
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