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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

State-funded Zearn Math access available with implementation requirements The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is offering an opportunity for a select number of districts and schools to receive funding...

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...

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is announcing its request for applications for the Grow Ohio Grant program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the grants will increase the capacity...

The Department of Children and Youth preschool special education team invites educators, school personnel, early care and educational service providers to participate in an open office virtual meeting series for...

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...

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...

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...

Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the PBIS recognition award application process is simpler and more streamlined. To apply, schools and districts will submit PBIS Recognition Award Applications directly to...

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...

Online day plan reminders and education options Any school or district that has adopted an online day plan may use up to three online days per school year. It is required that...

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires each district or community school to complete and submit a justification when it anticipates testing more than 1.0 percent of students with the...