Governor DeWine announces $64 million to transform children's health services across Appalachia  More than $64 million in funding will be awarded to the Appalachian Children Coalition to support the creation or expansion of community- and school-based health clinics, the launch of health care-focused workforce development programs, and more.

Join celebrations for the Month of the Military Child This month, Ohio joins schools across the state and nation in celebrating the Month of the Military Child. The Department partners with the Ohio and national councils of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) to assist military children across the state.

Registration open for 2024 Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit  Educators are invited to attend the 2024 Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit to participate in professional learning on the innovative work to develop teacher leaders.

Menstrual product reimbursement form due April 30 Ohio law requires school districts that enroll girls in grades six through 12 to provide free menstrual products. Districts and schools must submit the reimbursement form for menstrual products provided during the 2023-2024 school year by April 30.

Renew America’s Schools Prize accepting second round of applications The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize will provide funds for facility improvements that will lower utility costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.

Statewide child abuse and neglect prevention grant applications due April 29 The Ohio Children’s Trust Fund is seeking grant applications from service providers across Ohio to support its mission to prevent child abuse and neglect.

New Rules for Public Comment

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

A new series of Principal Chats starts April 10

New sessions added for OLAC professional learning series

Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals

Register for the 11th Annual Trauma-Informed Care Summit

Teaching English in Taiwan Program applications due by April 22

Ohio Department of Health’s summer school nurse conference registration open

Deadlines and dates

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

APRIL

• 4/4: Attend virtual ED STEPS office hours

• 4/5: Apply for Spanish Visiting Teacher Program

• 4/5: Attend virtual ReadOhio open office hours

• 4/5: Submit annual Education Stabilization Fund data reporting survey

• 4/8: Prepare students and community for 2024 solar eclipse

• 4/9: Register to attend monthly virtual meetups for new program coordinators

• 4/10: Attend IDEA monitoring and resources open office hours

• 4/10-30: Teachers roster verification

• 4/11: Register to attend statewide Ohio Materials Matter High-Quality Instructional Materials webinar (Supporting Diverse Learners through HQIM)

• 4/11: Attend virtual ED STEPS office hours

• 4/12: Attend virtual ReadOhio open office hours

• 4/15-30: Submit application for EmpowerVetEd grant

• 4/16: Register to attend free virtual continuing education STEM event

• 4/16: Register to attend  screening of “The Right to Read”

• 4/17: Register to attend Clips and Conversation about “The Right to Read”

• 4/18: Attend virtual ED STEPS office hours

• 4/19: Submit for 2024 Federal Quota Registration of Blind Students

• 4/19: Attend virtual ReadOhio open office hours

• 4/19: Submission deadline for student school bus safety video contest

• 4/23: Register to attend free virtual continuing education STEM event

• 4/25: Attend virtual ED STEPS office hours

• 4/24-26: Register to attend virtual Ohio School Psychologists Association 2024 Spring Conference

• 4/26: Complete Spring 2024 District Justification and Assurances

• 4/26: Attend virtual ReadOhio open office hours

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MAY

• 5/1: Complete industry-recognized credential feedback survey

• 5/1: Submit grade 3 paper testing resolution for 2024-2025

• 5/1: Attend IDEA monitoring and resources open office hours

• 5/14: Register to attend monthly virtual meetups for new program coordinators

• 5/15: Application deadline for the Grow Ohio Grant program

• 5/16: Register to attend statewide Ohio Materials Matter High-Quality Instructional Materials webinar (HQIM and Assessments)

• 5/23: Principals roster verification

JUNE

• 6/11: Register to attend monthly virtual meetups for new program coordinators
• 6/14: High School Tech Internship program window closes
• 6/25: Register to attend virtual free human capital networking session (The Art of Listening: Using Stay Surveys to Uncover Employee Needs and Preferences )