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School-Based Health Center funding opportunity available

The Ohio Department of Health is offering an exciting opportunity for local and public non-profit healthcare agencies to serve students’ healthcare needs and maximize their learning time through newly released grant...
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Updated Gifted Operating Standards Crosswalk available – New version effective July 1, 2025

The Ohio Administrative Code, which governs Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Students Who are Gifted, has been revised through the state’s administrative rule-making procedures. The new version of this rule...
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2025-2026 OLAC Professional Learning Sessions Available

Join the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) team for a series of free professional learning sessions designed to provide educators with the structures and resources necessary to develop and support...
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Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education Program Congratulates All Saints Catholic School in Rossford as 24-25 School of the Year

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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Free, online PD through DEW’s Learning Management System (LMS) available

Through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's LMS, educators have access to free courses and professional development opportunities, available anytime and anywhere. WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE? The LMS provides...
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Annual Ohio Means Jobs K-12 survey

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is actively collecting information on how educators and school professionals across Ohio use the tools and resources provided by the OhioMeansJobs K-12 website....
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Indicator 14 Exiting Student Data Collection Reporting Window Open Until August 6, 2025

To fulfill IDEA Part B State Performance Plan Indicator 14 requirements [IDEA Section 1416 (a) (3)] and Ohio law, each school district of residence is required every year to follow-up with...
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Community School Gifted Performance Indicator opt-in form

Opt-in impacts Gap Closing component rating Community schools must annually notify the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce of the school's election to receive the gifted performance indicator under Ohio Administrative...
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Technical documentation updated for 2024-2025 Ohio School Report Cards

Get details about calculations, components, and more The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is announcing that updated technical documentation for the 2024-2025 Ohio School Report Cards is now available...
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Foundations of Family Engagement Seminar

The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at Ohio State University is offering a professional learning seminar for early career teachers, counselors, and other school-based staff to build your knowledge and...
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New Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education Available

The Department of Education and Workforce has updated the Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education to include the changes to the Operating Standards for the Education of Children with...
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Secure Data Center Reports, Virtual Training Sessions

Review currently available data, register for upcoming webinars The Secure Data Center (SDC) is an interactive tool that allows districts to review data well in advance of its finalization and...
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DEW Seeking Input on Required and Supplemental Special Education Forms Revisions

May 23 feedback deadline for required and supplemental special education forms revisions The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has proposed revisions for the required and supplemental (formerly optional) forms...
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School Safety Grant Funding Available

Apply by May 30 for traditional and project-based funding The funding, approved as part of House Bill 33 by the 135th General Assembly, can be used for a broad range of...
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Registration is Open for the Ohio School Safety Summit

Join the Ohio School Safety Center June 9-10 for the Ohio School Safety Summit, which will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Registration is free and open to the public. The...
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2025 WATER Grant Recipients Announced

The District's WATER grants provide direct funding to local educators in our water service area so they can teach the importance of protecting our water resources. This year, $8,150 was...
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Updated List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in ELA

The updated approved list of core curriculum and instructional materials in English language arts are available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s website. The Department’s updated list of...
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2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils Announced

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin recently announced Ohio's 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business...
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One Funding Application Soft Launch and Training

Multiple opportunities for stakeholders to learn more The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is excited to announce the upcoming soft launch of the One Funding Application. A soft launch...
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The Deadline to Spend Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program Funds is Extended to September 1, 2025

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced today that the recipients of Ohio’s Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) savings account program now have additional time to use their approved...
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