Special education ratings available to districts, appeals window open
On Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) emailed d
Week of September 16, 2019
Senate Education Committee
The committee accepted another version of House Bill (HB) 154 during its third hearing. The revised bill would maintain the proposed School Transformation Board and school improvement committees. Click here for a description of the new substitute bill. The committee is expected to accept amendments to and vote on the bill before the end of September.
Urban Network - Report Card Recommendations
Urban Network - Report Card Recommendations Files
Week of September 9, 2019
Senate Education Committee
The committee accepted a substitute version of House Bill (HB) 154 during its second hearing. The revised bill would create a five-member panel, called the School Transformation Board, charged with overseeing improvement efforts in school districts with persistently low report card grades, among other responsibilities.
Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit
General Sessions • Breakout sessions • Resource Fair • Resource Fair tables • Supporting organizations • Musical guests
OSBA and nearly 20 education groups and mental health associations held Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit on Feb. 25, 2020, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Website provides resources for Ohio relatives raising children when parents not there
September is Kinship Care Month and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) recently announced a new resource for grandparents and other relatives caring for children: http://www.ohiograndparentkinship.org/
Register now for the Feb. 25 mental health/SEL summit
The free Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit features two keynote sessions, 24 workshops and a Resource Fair. Register your district team today!
PDQ August 2019
In this issue: Graduation requirements, state testing and more • Changes related to federal procurement • Changes to Ohio’s juvenile tobacco laws include vaping • Student Wellness and Success Funds and behavior-focused programs and services • Notice of excessive absences • Changes to safety and security tax levies • Career-technical program changes • Community school changes •