Jan. 2, 2019

Understanding Each Child, Our Future: Vision and One Goal

Each Child, Our Future is Ohio’s five-year strategic plan to ensure each student enjoys a bright future thanks to an excellent preK-12 education experience. This is the fourth in an 11-part series that walks EdConnection readers through the plan. This week’s article covers the vision and one goal on pages 9-10 of the plan.

OFCC offers interactive map of new and renovated schools to help districts plan The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) now offers a web-based geographic information system (GIS) map featuring schools newly built and renovated with funding from the OFCC.

Mr. J keeps those answers coming! Get to know Jonathan Juravich in part four of #QAwithMrJ The Department asked you to submit your questions to Jonathan Juravich (or, as most call him, "Mr. J”) for a new video series, Q&A with Mr. J. Check out part four of the series.

Nomination period now open for new TORCH recognition for educators The Ohio Department of Education now is taking nominations for the first Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (TORCH) recognition.

Start Talking! Happy New Year! The beginning of 2019 is an opportunity for families to set fresh goals together and as individuals. Here are some ideas to help your family build and strengthen connections in the coming year.

Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators

Reminder: Applications for Chinese Guest Teacher Program due Jan. 14

2019 Federal Quota Registration of Blind Students packets due Jan. 25

Public comment period still open for the Transportation of Children with Disabilities Rule

Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals

Tip sheet 5 on maintaining professional conduct now available

Explore enhancements to INFOhio’s World Book Student

Ohio Learning Hub offers resources on effective teaching practices

Deadlines and dates

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

• 1/15 | Volunteer application deadline for Ohio’s Guidelines for School Libraries revision working groups
• 1/15 | Public comment period closes for Compulsory Attendance for Home Education rules
• 1/18 | Nominations close for assessment committees related to Ohio’s State Tests
• 1/21 | Public comment period closes for learning standards in fine arts and world languages
• 1/25 | Federal Quota Registration of Blind Students packets due
• 2/4-2/8 | Regional one-day equity labs to assist with FY19 planning
• 2/19 | Public comment period closes for the transportation of children with disabilities rule
• 3/1 | Nomination deadline for PAEMST
• 3/15 | Deadline to complete the Student Growth Measures setup

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