High School Tech Internship 2.0 fosters business-education partnerships The Ohio departments of Education and Development invite educational service centers, career centers, schools and districts to join the High School Tech Internship v2.0 pilot program. The goal of the program is to provide businesses with the tech talent they need while students gain valuable work experience in technology fields.

Seeking presenters for first Academic Excellence for All Conference The Department is seeking presenters for the first Academic Excellence for All Conference this October. Submit a proposal to present by April 29.

Find and share innovative ideas to support student wellness The Ideas for Innovation webpage offers inspiration to school and district leaders looking to support student wellness. The Department wants to feature more stories and invites educators to share how Student Wellness and Success Funds are making a difference in their school communities.

Celebrate National School Breakfast Week Join the Department on social media to celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 7-11.

Learn and share at summer Career Connections Conference Register now for the July 27 Career Connections Conference. Professionals wishing to present at the conference should send proposals by April 11.

Submit grade 3 paper testing resolution for 2022-2023 by May 1 Ohio law allows districts the choice of paper or online test administration for the third-grade state assessments. Districts or schools choosing to administer a paper version must submit a board or governing authority resolution by May 1.

The Department regularly posts rules for public comment. However, the Department has not posted any new rules since the last edition of EdConnection. Find previously announced public comment opportunities for rules and related deadlines on the Department’s website. Check back often as additional rules may be added throughout the week.

Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators

Elementary principals to complete kindergarten services survey by March 28

Transition from DUNS number to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals

Students invited to roundtable discussion about supporting students

Podcast highlights postsecondary transition services for students with disabilities

Ohio Rural Educators Program connects science lessons to agricultural needs

Deadlines and dates

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

• 3/8-11 | Register for Sources of Strength Train the Trainer certification
• 3/8-22 | Register for Human Capital Workshop
• 3/9 | Watch the Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils
• 3/10 | Register for New Coordinators Academy
• 3/10 | Submit proposal for Regional Education Partnerships grant
• 3/10-23 | Register for Local Equitable Access Plan Equity Lab
• 3/10-31 |  Register for Open Office Hours for ED STEPS Cohort 2
• 3/11 | Register for Summer Food Service Program Virtual Summit
• 3/11 | Submit Kindergarten Readiness Assessment data appeals
• 3/13-19 | Celebrate National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week
• 3/16-18 | Register for the Ohio Career-Technical Administrators Spring Conference      
• 3/17 | Register for Federal Programs Monthly Topics Session
• 3/20 | Apply to serve on assessment committees
• 3/21 | Apply for the High School Health Care Preceptor Pilot grant
• 3/23-25 | Register for Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs conference
• 3/25 | Apply for the School Transportation Collaboration Grant
• 3/25 | Register for Ohio Department of Health School Nurse Conference
• 3/28 | Apply for Innovative Education Pilot Program
• 3/30 | Submit 1% Alternate Assessment justifications
• 3/31 | OCALICONLINE 2022 call for proposals due
• 3/31 | Apply for Early Childhood Inclusive Leadership Fellowship Program
• 4/1 | Update OEDS contact information
• 4/1-3 | Register for Ohio Association of School Nurses conference
• 4/4 | Apply for the Spanish Visiting Teacher Program
• 4/7-14 | Register for ED STEPS  training for Cohort 1 and Pilot Years 2 and 3
• 4/8 | Submit nominations for 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year
• 4/14 | Register for New Coordinators Academy
• 4/14-6/14 | Register for “All Students Can Read”
• 4/18 | Apply for the Visiting Chinese Language Teachers from Taiwan Program
• 4/25 | Apply for the Teaching English in Taiwan Program
• 4/26-28 | Register for ED STEPS Cohort 3 training
• 4/28 | Register for Federal Programs Monthly Topics Session   
• 5/12-6/9 | Register for Open Office Hours for ED STEPS Cohort 3