Sept. 17, 2018

Student achievement increases seen statewide in 2018 Ohio School Report Cards

The Ohio Department of Education released the annual Ohio School Report Cards and, once again, student achievement increased statewide in multiple areas — and with most subgroups of students.

Data appeal window open for 2018 funding data Starting Monday, Sept. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 3, treasurers and superintendents can review funding data in the Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX).

Ohio among first to offer data dashboard for arts education Educators, parents and policymakers have a new tool to help them review data about arts education.

National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 22-26 National School Bus Safety Week is an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators and school administrators to join forces to address the importance of school bus safety.

Start Talking! Have you ever wondered why some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs while others don’t? It is important for parents and caregivers to understand every child is at risk for substance abuse.

Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators

Data review and appeal windows open for 2018 financial data

Guidance available on weighting of College Credit Plus courses

Webinar discusses secure, safe and successful K-12 family reunification

Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals

Renew your 2018-2019 INFOhio district/building ICoach certification through Sept. 21

Call for presentations for Ohio Assessment Literacy Conference, Jan. 26

#ExtraCreditBlog — STAFF BLOG: Ohio’s Evidence-Based Clearinghouse...A Resource to Empower Educators — Heather Boughton, director of Research, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics

Deadlines and dates

Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in previous editions of EdConnection.

• 9/18 | Workshop: SROs and School Administrators: Strategies for an Effective Work Relationship
• 9/20 | Registration closes for Ohio Innovation Lab Network-sponsored workshop
• 9/21 | Submission deadline for Cyber Security Program Intent Form/Career-Technical Education Cybersecurity (N4) Pathway
• 9/26 | Registration closes for OCALI training on educational identification of students with ASD
• 9/27-11/5 | Regional meetings to review Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
• 9/30 | Middle School Validation certificate submission due for Oct. 1 eligibility
• 9/30 | Submission deadline for Career-Technical Education Middle Grades Waiver form
• 9/30 | Deadline to submit business advisory council plans
• 10/10 | Complete setup for electronic Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems (eTPES)
• 10/10-12 | Ohio Career-Technical Administrators Association Fall Conference
• 10/12 | Submissions to round four of Purple Star School selection closes
• 10/22-23 | OAASFEP Title I – Federal Programs Fall Conference
• 10/28-31 | 2018 National Dropout Prevention Network Conference
• 11/14-16 | Register for OCALICON 2018
• 11/15-16 | Ohio School Improvement Institute
• 11/19 | Registration closes for Child Nutrition Training & Vendor Show
• 11/20 | Submission deadline for 2018-2019 Green Ribbon Schools application     

Does EdConnection fulfill your information needs? Please send any comments or suggestions to Superintendent@education.ohio.gov.

Stay connected with the Ohio Department of Education on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. See our latest news, events and share with friends. Click on the icons below to follow and engage with us!