Aug. 12, 2019

High school testing and graduation requirements for the classes of 2021 and beyond – preliminary guidance available

State law has introduced new, permanent graduation requirements for the classes of 2021 and beyond. Preliminary guidance and resources now are available. Students in the classes of 2021 and 2022 have the option to meet the requirements of one of Ohio’s original three pathways to graduation or meet the new permanent requirements for the classes of 2023 and beyond.

Data appeal for 2019 calendar, staff, course and remaining assessment data open through Aug. 22 From Monday, Aug. 12, through Thursday, Aug. 22, superintendents can appeal 2019 calendar, staff, course, Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), OELPA, alternate and other accountability assessment data submitted to EMIS.

Guide for district and school leaders: Ohio Local Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit The success and well-being of Ohio’s children is a responsibility everyone shares, not just those working in schools. Families, community members, the business community, the philanthropic community and others bring diverse perspectives that can inform local strategies to maximize each child’s development.

Business Advisory Council – Update on Plans and Standards of Operation The Department continues to recognize how important businesses are as partners in shaping the educational experiences of all students in Ohio schools. These partners can join schools to share news about job trends and opportunities, as well as economic changes that will affect jobs.

Start Talking! Instill a sense of excitement in children for a successful, new season of learning. This list of positive phrases and ideas can make a big difference when it comes to back-to-school encouragement.

Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators

Data review window open for 2019 calendar, staff, course and remaining assessment data

Update staff contacts in OEDS for your district

Public comment period open for operating standards

2020 Green Ribbon Schools application now online – deadline Nov. 22, 2019

Public comment period remains open for Standards for the Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and the Use of Restraint and Seclusion

REMINDER: Submit your district selection of ACT or SAT between Aug. 14 and Sept. 13

Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals

Plan to attend the 2019 OCTA Fall Conference, Oct. 16-18

Ohio PTA requests survey input from parents on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) report cards

#ExtraCreditBlog: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Together with the Get 2 School Network

Deadlines and dates

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

• 8/14-8/15 | Register for free regional adolescent literacy meetings
• 8/16-9/17 | Register for Operation Graduation Design Labs on implementing class of 2020 graduation options
• 8/28-30 | Register for orientation for nurses new to Ohio schools
• 8/30 | Nominations close for Kathe Shelby Leadership Award
• 9/3 | Public comment closes for standards for implementation of positive behavior intervention supports and use of restraint and seclusion
• 9/3-12/3 | Register now for ESCCO Equity Institute
• 9/5-9/23 | Register now for gifted education regional meetings
• 9/6 | Data review window closes for 2019 CTE March follow-up data
• 9/6 | Data review window closes for 2019 student and assessment data
• 9/30 | Submission deadline for Career-Tech Middle Grades Waiver form
• 9/30 | Registration closes for Adapted Physical Education Workshop 2019
• 10/1 | Early bird registration closes for Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
• 10/8 | Preconference registration closes for Ohio Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference
• 10/10 | Deadline to setup districts in electronic Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems (eTPES)
• 10/25 | Register for Annual School Garden Conference 

Does EdConnection fulfill your information needs? Please send any comments or suggestions to the editor.

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!