FAQs concerning ECOT's closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA has resources to assist districts as they help those students transition back to the public school system
FAQs concerning ECOT's closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA is supporting those boards with any assistance they need to help those students transition back into the public school system.
August 2018 update: Attorney general files lawsuit against ECOT's former officers
OSBA Deputy Executive Director Dr. Kathy McFarland describes what school board members can do to prepare to help students and families that formerly attended ECOT.
FAQs concerning ECOT closure
As Ohio public schools welcome former ECOT students back into their schools, OSBA is supporting those boards with any assistance they need to help those students transition back into the public school system.
Review OSBA's FAQ document concerning ECOT's closure.
New Board Member Passport to success
The 2020 New Board Member Passport includes six workshops that expose new board members to topics that are important in their first year.
Showcase your student performers at the OSBA Capital Conference
Student performing groups will be featured during the OSBA Student Achievement Fair. Nominate your student performers by May 29.
Board members: Master your board leadership skills
The Board Member 201 workshops, created for board officers and veteran board members, offer the tools you need to improve your boardmanship skills and effectively lead your district.
U.S. Department of Education formally approves Ohio’s ESSA Plan
On Jan. 16, via press release, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced the approval of Ohio’s state plan submitted as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Ohio was one of 11 states receiving DOE plan approval, including Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Week of January 8, 2018
House Ways and Means Committee
Board member 101: Survival kit for your first 90 days in office
Does your board have new members? Have you been a board member for a while, but want to brush up on some of the basics? OSBA’s upcoming workshop — “Board member 101: Survival kit for your first 90 days in office” — may be just the ticket.
PDQ February 2018
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