Compliance with College Credit Plus requirements will be included in district audits soon
Earlier this week, the Auditor of State (AOS) issued a bulletin about auditing schools for compliance with the College Credit Plus (CCP) program.
Consolidated school report due Nov. 30, 2022
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has issued a reminder about the annual consolidated school report that each school district must file this autumn. The report for the 2021-22 school year is due by Nov. 30, 2022, and ODE has recently prepared instructions for districts to follow when filing it.
ODE offers free threat assessment team training
In 2021, the Ohio General Assembly enacted the Safety and Violence Education Students (SAVE Students) Act. The Act included a variety of provisions on school security and youth suicide awareness education and training.
OSBA Townhall and Special Education Law Workshop
OSBA’s division of legal services will be participating in two training opportunities next week.
Ending soon: Public comment period for rules on school report cards and blended and online learning
Earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) announced that several revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules related to Ohio School Report Cards have been posted on its website and are open for public comment.
Ohio Department of Education upcoming deadlines
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recently issued reminders of important upcoming opportunities and deadlines.
Ohio Dyslexia Committee survey
DOE releases Return to School Roadmap
On August 3, the U.S.
New guidance document from DOE Office for Civil Rights
The United States Department of Education's (DOE) Office for Civil Rights recently released a guidance document: Questions and Answers on Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment. The guide provides some answers to common questions about schools' responsibilities under the civil rights laws with an emphasis on the different situations that have occurred or may occur with special education students.
Department of Education releases data on students' internet connectivity and technology access
The deadline for districts to file blended learning declarations for the 2021-22 school year is July 1, 2021. As districts are considering their options to best serve students next year, one important factor is understanding the extent to which students can access learning from home.
New COVID-19 guidance document
There have been a few important new guidance documents issued from the Ohio Departments of Education (ODE) and Health (ODH). Here’s a quick overview of their key elements.
ODH guidance document