Ohio Department of Education Publications from ODE

• From the Superintendent - Although we had not planned to issue another EdConnection until after the new year, we have great news on two issues and felt we could not wait to share them with you.
  
  First, Ohio has been awarded almost $70 million for its application for funding for the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant. The grant will be used to improve the quality of programs that serve high-needs children from birth to five years of age and to carefully measure the results of programs in alignment with Governor John Kasich’s goals of creating better metrics and coordination among agencies that serve young people.
  
  The application development was led by the Governor’s office and prepared through a partnership of the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and Ohio Business Roundtable (BRT). The Ohio Business Roundtable President Richard Stoff brought a business voice and business resources to the partnership, most notably the exceptional expertise of Battelle. Battelle helped the state of Ohio put together a competitive application by providing significant grant and proposal management support.
   

• From the Superintendent - As many of you know, I have spent the last several weeks traveling throughout the state to discuss the need to implement a college- and career-readiness agenda by the 2014-2015 school year. This includes implementing the new academic content standards now; participating in the new online assessment system that is being developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC); expanding the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment so that it measures literacy, numeracy and social-emotional readiness; and redesigning the accountability system to reflect higher student performance expectations and to provide incentives and rewards to schools and districts for academic excellence.
• For local school board members – State Board of Education seeks contact information for local school board members
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Funding to local districts agreements with ESCs affected by budget changes; Districts required to use Iowa Accelerated Scale for whole-grade/early grade entrance; USDOE announces new measure to safeguard student privacy
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – OSU’s Stone Laboratory brings science to life for students, educators
• Good news for everyone – Elementary teacher travels to Antarctica for scientific research project
  

• From the Superintendent - The holiday season is in full force, as teachers and students alike look forward to winter break. For many of you, this is also when high school principals are looking ahead to course planning for the 2012-13 school year. It’s a great time to be thinking about how the course planner aligns with the new academic content standards and the expectations for students’ placement in first year courses at your area colleges. For English, this means offering courses that provide a balance between fiction and nonfiction. For mathematics, greater emphasis is needed on reasoning and probability. It’s important to remember that your current freshmen and sophomores are subject to provisions of the Ohio Core, including the need to earn four credits in mathematics (at least one of which is at the level of Algebra II or its equivalent) and to have instruction in financial literacy. To learn more about the Ohio Core, click here.
  As you will read below, the Ohio Board of Regents has updated its draft of College Readiness Expectations to assure that students will be prepared to move from high school to college without needing to take remedial courses.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Regents update College Readiness Expectations; Electronic records exchange to aid students, LEAs and higher education institutions; ARRA and EdJobs 1512 Quarterly Reporting began Dec. 1
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – State trainers sought for Ohio Teacher Evaluation System; Advanced Placement Virtual Learning Grant opportunity available to selected districts
• Good news for everyone - Cleveland student inspires others with her academic and community service 
   

• From the Superintendent - Last week, I spoke to a diverse group of education leaders at the OSBA Capital Conference in Columbus. I focused on the need to expect more from schools and students so that the next generation will be ready to compete against anyone in the world for the jobs of the future; We are also pleased that the State Board of Education approved our recommendation that Ohio select Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) as the assessment consortium provider for new tests in English and mathematics.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Teacher Evaluation System Framework adopted; Anti-HIB webinar is Dec. 7; Four Receive Asset Builder Awards
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Resident Educator Program update; 23 Districts named to Annual Advanced Placement Honor Roll
• Good news for everyone – Kettering Fairmont recognized for partnerships between students, businesses

• From the superintendent – By now, you may have seen the Performance Index (PI) rankings of Ohio’s districts and schools that were released by ODE on Thursday. Releasing school PI rankings is an important step in achieving full transparency about school performance.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Allocation calculations for USDoE supplemental Ed Jobs are complete
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Providing IRN number may speed ODE response time to inquiries; Free workshop on Dec. 14  to focus on new Ohio physical education standards; Revised World Language Standards and Arts Standards available for public comment
• Good news for everyone – Columbiana High School recognized as one nation’s most tech-savvy

• From the superintendent – I look forward to seeing many of you at the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference next week. State Board of Education President Debe Terhar and I will discuss the need for all schools to increase their instructional rigor now, so that students are ready when the new academic content standards and new assessments take effect.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Allocation calculations for USDoE supplemental Ed Jobs award to be finished soon
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – New guide to ODE contacts to streamline access for schools and districts; ODE seeking more schools to enter HealthierUS School Challenge; Video contest opens to promote cyberspace safety
• Good news for everyone – Superintendent visits Newark School of Promise
  

• From the superintendent – Ohio lost $110 million between 2005 and 2009 providing community college coursework to students who dropped out or did not return for a second year. These figures confirm the need for Ohio to move from a minimum-competency system to one that prepares all students for college and careers; I look forward to meeting with hundreds of educators from Ohio’s Race to the Top schools and districts tomorrow at their first statewide conference in Columbus, titled “One Down....Three to Grow.”
• For school superintendents treasurers – Nov. 9 conference focuses on ways to cut non-instructional expenses; ODE still calculating district allocations from USDoE supplemental Ed Jobs award
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Ohio Resident Educator Program registration deadline Nov. 15; Corrected ODE website link for mobile devise users
• Good news for everyone – Lakewood High School National Honor Society helps spread community cheer
  

• From the superintendent – Last week Ohio applied for a federally funded Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge grant; I had the honor this week of recognizing 122 Ohio Schools of Promise. 
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Ohio Applies for Early Learning Challenge Grant to augment RttT reforms; USDoE issues supplemental Ed Jobs award
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Nominations now open for mathematics and science teaching awards; Participants sought for SES Tutor Effectiveness Report focus groups; Veterans Day observances required by law; free resources available
• New ways to keep in touch – Sign up for our daily education news update and visit us anywhere using your mobile device
• Good news for everyone – Ohio Schools named Schools of Promise
  

• From the superintendent – At their last meeting, members of the State Board of Education adopted three policy goals for the upcoming school year.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Ohio Digital Learning Task Force meeting to be held Oct. 21; Summit on 21st Century Skills to be held Dec. 8
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Preventing bullying on school buses topic of Oct. 19 webinar; Developing quality student credit-flexibility plans topic of Oct. 26 Web conference ; Ohio ASCD Fall Conference is Oct. 20; Asset Builder Award nominations due Oct. 28
• Good news for everyone – Hughes STEM High School selected for national Learning Lab Network
  

• From the superintendent – Congratulations to Ohio’s latest Milken Educator Award winner; Implementing more rigorous content standards to transition from a minimum-competency system to one that makes students college and career ready
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Oct. sessions to explain Ohio’s high school and higher education alignment project; standards and model curricula update presented to ESC representatives Oct. 13, 28; Community schools experience tightened accountability
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Hamilton County teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award; Changes announced to Teacher of the Year program; Revised standards and model curricula meetings scheduled throughout school year
  

• From the superintendent  –  A major upgrade to EMIS should make district data submission easier than ever; ODE's finance coordinators and fiscal consultants are available to answer your questions about enrollment reporting, payments and other school finance issues; a new list of ODE contacts by topic is available on the ODE website; please remember that this is October Count Week, and the week to submit pupil transportation counts.  
• For school superintendents and treasurers – October Count Week is today through Oct. 7; Data for T1 report to be collected today through Oct. 7; School finance offices for three regions relocated.
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – New EMIS reporting system begins today; ODE takes steps to help improve SES program tutor accountability; New guide to ODE contacts to streamline access for schools and districts; Voter registration deadline Oct. 11; Free workshops on physical education standards-based curriculum design to be held October 17, 21, and 26; Superintendent Heffner visits Cleveland’s MC2 STEM High School.

• From the superintendent  – Ohio to help lead writing of of national science standards; Kudos to Dayton Early College Academy; ODE to study No Child Left Behind waiver criteria released by president and education secretary.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds expire this Friday.
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Ohio to help lead effort to write new national science standards; Credit flexibility webinar for school counselors scheduled for Oct. 4; Cyber safety topic of Oct. 5 webinar; Region 4 Comprehensive System of Learning Supports meeting rescheduled for Oct. 7; Northeast Ohio town hall meeting to feature students who have overcome bullying; Superintendent Heffner makes first school visit of the year.
  

• From the superintendent – Ohio State School for the Blind marching band featured by TV sports channel ESPN.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Reminder to complete ARRA program submissions.
• Good news for everyone – Congratulations to National Blue Ribbon Schools from Ohio.
  

• From the superintendent – State Board members to acknowledge distinguished education administrators selected by Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA), Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) and Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA).
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Re-enter ARRA system data; Budget bill requires ranking by expenditure per student; Instructions to access Performance Index scores and other data;
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15; ODE seeks regional facilitators for physical education evaluation rollout; Two community schools to be honored at Ohio Schools of Character Summit; Wear your bike helmet to school on Sept. 21;      
• Good news for everyone – Ohio graduate finds success in the arts. 
  

• From the superintendent – EdConnection redesigned for easier use; important pending deadlines.
• For school superintendents and treasurers – Deadline Sept. 9 for Ohio Teacher Evaluation System Pilot; Arne Duncan to visit Cleveland on Wednesday for community conversation; Fostering Connections Act provides stability for youth in foster care; Follow-up to Supplemental Education Services Letter;
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – Ohio Resident Educator Program Update; Preschool Special Education unit funding application ready for entries; National Teacher Town Hall scheduled for Sept. 25; High school teams can compete in U.S. Cyber Challenge;  
• Good news for everyone – Eastland Career Center commemorates Sept. 11. 
  

08/29

• From the superintendent  – Let’s build on the momentum of 2010 State and Local Report Cards and increase expectations for a system that prepares graduates to be college- and career-ready;
• For school superintendents and treasurers – 2010-2011 district and school recognition graphics available; ARRA 1512 Quarterly Reporting begins Sept. 1; Preparations begin for new academic standards transition; Apply for school district connectivity subsidy; National Assessment Governing Board seeks nominations; Remember requirement to observe Constitution Day Sept. 17;
• For curriculum directors, administrators and teachers – State agencies offer webinar series to combat bullying and improve school climate; Regional meetings focus on Comprehensive System of Learning Supports; Schools may apply for grants to defray travel costs to Statehouse; Transportation grants offered for school trips to Ohio Judicial Center.

08/22

• From the superintendent  – What’s New for School Year 2011-201 information posted online; House Bill 153 resources developed; Questions regarding instruction in cursive writing addressed;
• For school superintendents, curriculum directors, administrators, and teachers – Please remember to observe Patriot Day on Sept. 11; Annual Ohio School Improvement Institute announces keynotes;
• Good news for everyone – ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

08/15

• From the superintendent –  Resources for Local Report Card release on Wednesday, Aug. 24 announced, Presentation gives ODE’s vision for fulfilling House Bill 153 and Race to the Top initiatives;
• For school superintendents, treasurers, curriculum directors, administrators, and teachers – ARRA 1512 Quarterly Reporting incorporates new OEDS role; ODE seeks regional content facilitators; Discounted Internet service for low-income families;
• Good news for everyone – ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

08/08

• From the superintendent – Cohen appointed chief research officer, research agenda to focus on school improvement; teacher evaluation linked to student performance; and alignment of curriculum and instruction with changing academic requirements.
• For school superintendents, curriculum directors, administrators, and teachers – Updates available on the Resident Educator Program; FAQ document addresses House Bill 153 and teacher evaluation;
• Good news for everyone – ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

08/01

• From the superintendent – Local Report Cards to be released Aug. 24.
• For school superintendents, treasurers, curriculum directors, administrators, and teachers – FAQ document addresses House Bill 153 and teacher evaluation; Remember to expend one-time ARRA grant funds; Revised Standards and New Model Curricula Professional Development Project; Introductory PowerPoint available for Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; ODE seeks Regional Content Facilitators; Preliminary Review of the National Science Framework complete;
• For school administrators – State agencies offer webinar series to combat bullying and improve school climate; Regional school climate meetings focus on Comprehensive System of Learning Supports;
• Good news for everyone – ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates. 

• From the superintendent  – Heffer describes ODE’s strategies to achieve college and career-(FAQ) document regarding teacher evaluation posted online
• For school administrators – Remember to prepare for ARRA 1512 Quarterly Reporting; Registration opens for 5th Annual Special Education Leadership Conference; ODE issues Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Toolkit for 2011-2012;
• Good news for everyone – Ohio schools graduate students with three credentials; ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

• From the superintendent – Heffner recaps decision to accept superintendent role and outlines reform strategy, District funding simulation estimates posted, Draft summary of House Bill 153 provisions posted;
• For school administrators – State Board of Education Endorses 100% Tobacco-Free School Campuses Model Policy; State agencies offer webinar series to combat bullying and improve school climate; Regional meetings focus on Comprehensive System of Learning Supports;
• Good news for everyone – Minster Middle School students compete in national rocketry challenge; ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.
  

• From the interim superintendent – Superintendent selection expected soon, House Bill 153 summary is in progress, ODE to unveil first of two Facebook pages 
• For school administrators  – White House accepting nominations for rural Champions of Change;
• Good news for everyone – Six Ohio middle schools receive Pacesetter award; ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.  

• From the interim superintendent – Budget bill passes and line-item vetoes announced, RttT Innovation Grant awards announced;
• For school administrators  – ODE Office for Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) moved;
• Good news for everyone –  ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

06/27

• From the interim superintendent – Please hold Local Report Card until official release date;
• For school superintendents and treasurers – 21st Century Community Learning Center hosts Quad-State Conference;
• For school administrators – New resources added to INFOhio Core Collection;
• For teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators – Reminder to submit proposals for School Improvement Institute; Learn about new technologies used in classrooms worldwide;
• Good news for everyone – Students at Wapakoneta Elementary School conclude year of service; ODE home page features snapshots of Class of 2011 graduates.

• From the interim superintendent – House Bill 153 sent to Conference Committee;
• For school superintendents and treasurers – State Board adopts new value-added rules;
• For school administrators – Apply now for dropout prevention and recovery waiver, Apply now for Safe and Drug Free Schools sustainability grant;
• For teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators – USDOE Regional Advisory Committee seeks comments;
• Good news for everyone – Mollie Kessler School students recognized for service-learning project.  

• From the interim superintendent – RttT team from USDOE conducts program review;
• For school treasurers and superintendents – Reminder for ARRA 1512 quarterly reporting;
• For school administrators – Learn about INFOhio’s free educator resources in new podcast;
• For teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators – Registration underway for Ohio ASCD summer conference, Schedule for 2011 Summer Teacher Academies in financial literacy;
• Good news for everyone – Ohio schools receive U.S. Healthier Schools Challenge awards.

06/07

• From the interim superintendent – Streamlined management structure proposed to State Board;
• For school treasurers and superintendents – FY 11 K12 Connectivity – District Supplemental Subsidy – $962,500, Ohio Senate Bill 210 – Nutrition Standard Requirements.
• For school administrators – Resident Educator Training for Principals.
• For teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators – Upcoming Webcasts on the New Standards and Model Curriculum, Professional Development Opportunities for Ohio Educators.
• Good news for everyone – Springdale Elementary Raises Funds for the Ronald McDonald House.

• From the interim superintendent – Marilyn Troyer will leave ODE in mid-June, Gov. Kasich invites teachers to offer suggestions on evaluation and pay system;
• For school treasurers, grant administrators and superintendents – ARRA 1512 reporting data collection begins.
• For teachers and administrators – Register for Advanced Placement Summer Institute Workshops by June 3.
• For leadership and teacher teams – OLAC Summit precedes Making Ohio Schools Work Conference.
• For school administrators and school health professionals – Free training on school medication administration available.
• For teachers, curriculum leaders and administrators – Free online course explores 21st century skill development. Ohio Innovative Learning Environments conference is Aug. 1-5.
• Good news for everyone – Spotlight on St. Columbkille School in Parma.

• From the interim superintendent – Best wishes for a smooth finish to the school year
• For district and building administrators – Comments on Supplemental Educational Services waivers accepted. Please update Home Education contact information. Credit flexibility waivers not available next school year.
• Professional development for multiple educator groups – Ohio ASCD Summer Conference features current educational issues. Save the date for Ohio Summit 2.0.
• For K-12 administrators and fiscal staff – Reimbursement available for safety and violence prevention training.
• For preschool educators – Early educators sought for professional development study.
• Good news for everyone – Spotlight on Great Oaks Institute of Technology – Live Oaks Campus.

• From the interim superintendent – Heffner presents testimony to Senate Finance Committee, two changes in ODE leadership announced;
• For all administrators, especially EMIS managers and guidance counselors – Further information on SSIDs provided;
• For leadership teams, treasurers and Safe and Drug-Free Schools coordinators – Fiscal and planning activities required as Title IV – Part A funds conclude;
• For curriculum leaders – Meetings to help in transitioning to revised standards implementation;
• Good news for everyone – Spotlight on Emerson Magnet School in Westerville.

05/09

• From the interim superintendent – Many districts enjoyed success at the polls, Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation awarded to 14 Ohio districts, Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band students featured on Ohio Read poster, Substitute budget bill passed by the House;
• For superintendents and principals – Please respond to surveys regarding technology readiness and assessment accommodations,
• For teachers and leaders of curriculum and assessment – Updates on Ohio Resident Educator Program described, Schedule for 2011 Summer Teacher Academy in financial literacy posted, Consider planning a Take a Veteran to School Day around Memorial Day, English language arts model curriculum is online
• Resources and good news – State library provides talking book readers, Spotlight on Assumption Academy in Broadview Heights

• From the interim superintendent – Heffner begins serving as interim superintendent of public instruction, Teacher Appreciation Week begins, Congratulations to schools expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP®) examinations, Today also is National Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Elections held in many districts this week;
• For superintendents and principals - Biennial Educational Technology Assessment (BETA), administered by eTech Ohio, 2010-11 BETA surveys to be sent soon;
• For teachers, and curriculum, assessment and guidance staff – The Ohio Core changed graduation requirements and Honors Diploma criteria, Race to the Top LEAs may apply for two pilot assessment projects, SSID use expanded to high school transcripts; Teachers – register by May 30 for the Global Language Educators Network – Ohio;
• For finance staff – SFSF final payments and cash management rules noted;
• Good news for everyone – Send ODE stories of inspirational graduates who have planned ahead, Spotlight on McComb High School in Hancock County.

• Superintendent Delisle bids farewell
• Details about proposed district funding estimates available
• Medical questions related to upcoming statewide assessments addressed
• Please note local board requirement and related resources
• Roundtable event and national observation to focus on physical education
• Ohioana Library to present student writing awards at annual book festival
• Please complete survey about student hearing and vision screenings
• Coming up next week
• Spotlight on St. Bridget of Kildare School in Parma 

04/18

• Stan Heffner appointed interim superintendent of public instruction
• Good nutrition and testing success are linked
• Please be sure to expend one-time ARRA grant funds
• Guidance on excused absences for military children offered
• Information about new calamity day legislation posted
• All-day, every-day kindergarten waivers not required in 2011-2012
• Free training sessions to support military families are in May
• Free summer institutes for K-12 teachers accepting applications
• Peace Corps experiences shared online
• Spotlight on Riverside High School 

• Ohio team proceeds to national Real World Design Challenge
• RttT Innovative Program grant application modified and deadline extended
• Deadlines extended for two international education programs
• ODE finalizing design of teacher and principal evaluation systems
• Please remember alternate assessment cap policy
• Rules clarified for testing and accountability of foreign exchange students
• Physical Education Roundtable scheduled for April 29
• Please submit annual count of immigrant students
• Recommendations of outstanding classroom teachers are welcome
• Spotlight on Central Elementary in Fairfield City Schools

• April is the Month of the Military Child
• Autism Awareness Day celebrated
• Substitute House Bill 30 announced; ODE presents FY2012-2013 budget testimony
• Ohio PTA supports Common Core State Standards
• Obligation period for ARRA funds extended to Sept. 30
• Chillicothe educator named Foreign Language Teacher of the Year
• Proposals sought for 12th Annual Ohio School Improvement Institute
• Spotlight on Hamden and Furry Elementary Schools

• Changes proposed for value-added rules
• State Fiscal Stabilization Fund teacher and principal evaluation survey opens April 5
• Podcast describes approved science model curriculum
• Ohio Summit 2.0 postponed from April to fall 2011
• Spotlight on William S. Guy Middle School, Liberty Local Schools

•  Governor's office releases district-by-district FY 2012-2013 budget projections

• Ohio Graduation Tests continue
• State Board approves model curricula text
• Governor released a proposed operating budget
• Superintendent participates in International Summit
• Teens compete in state BPA and DECA events
• State character education awards and national finalist announced
• Spotlight on Brunswick, Windham and James A. Garfield High Schools

03/15

• Superintendent Delisle submits her resignation

• Milken and presidential award finalists recognized at State Board
• Summit 2.0 offers cutting-edge keynote speakers
• Kettering City Schools selected as USDA contest finalist 
• Annual statewide tornado drill is March 23
• Spring webinar series on credit flexibility begins March 29
• Grade 7-9 science teachers invited to join pilot project
• Educators may apply for the Teaching Tolerance award
• Spotlight on Dixie Elementary School, New Lebanon Local Schools

03/07

• Secretary Arne Duncan sent letter on military family support
• Remember that March is Women’s History Month
• Governor to deliver State of the State address March 8
• Webinars for RttT and SIG districts on teacher evaluation begin
• Application deadline for Spanish Visiting Teacher Program is March 21
• Final Ed Jobs applications due March 25 
• Applications are open for U.S.-China Administrator Shadowing Project
• Doris Kearns Goodwin to present virtual program for Ohio students
• Teachers encouraged to apply for Ohio Global Institute by April 15
• Career-technical FY2011 state funding information available
• Documentation due May 20 for ESC FY2012 contracts
• Grant helps with AP/IB fees
• OhioLearns fee waivers still available for AP classes
• Spotlight on Cardington-Lincoln High School

02/28

• New EMIS to launch with October reporting
• Highlights of the Economic-Education Summit
• Innovation Symposium to describe $17 million available in RttT grants
• Register now for Summit 2.0
• Laws of Life Essay local contest winners can compete for statewide prizes
• Spotlight on Strausser Elementary and Buckeye High School

02/22

• Celebrate African-American History Month
• ARRA 1512 reporting data collection begins
• eTech Ohio offers two new grant opportunities
• Reimbursement available for safety and violence prevention training
• Spotlight on Tippecanoe Middle School 

02/14

• Remember that the Ohio Economic-Education Summit is Feb. 21-23
• State Board to recognize new Ohio Teacher of the Year
• Special education performance plan and report submitted to USDOE
• Survey to help educators with advanced placement courses
• New sponsors encouraged to apply for Summer Food Service Program
• OAA spring test administration offers flexibility within specified guidelines
• Application deadline for Spanish Visiting Teacher Program is March 21
• Training dates announced on licensure and Master Teacher scoring
• Districts must submit waivers if not conducting BMI Screenings
• Spotlight on Sacred Heart School in Coshocton 

• Economic-Education Summit features important perspectives on Feb. 21-23
• Delisle updates House and Senate education committees on model curricula
• RttT participants may access funds after CCIP is completed
• eTech Commission offers App Development Contest
• Exchange programs with Taiwan offer teachers and schools opportunities
• U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society offers summer program
• EdChoice and Cleveland Scholarship application periods are open
• Reminder: board resolution for college and career readiness and financial literacy due
• Panasonic National School Change Awards deadline is coming up soon: March 7
• Spotlight on Frontier Local Schools, Matamoras Elementary

• RttT scope of work approved and funding will be released
• State of the Union address connected education and the economy
• Reflections on Christa McAuliffe and the impact of teachers
• February brings significant historical observations
• Start of most EBM spending requirements postponed
• Award of Merit and Diploma with Honors available for qualifying students
• Applications open for Speech-Language Pathology Intern Graduate Program
• Fifty industry partners to present at Ohio Economic-Education Summit IV
• SAMMY award program applications available
• Spotlight on South Elementary School in Upper Sandusky

• Congratulations to new State Board officers
• NAEP 2011 begins today; NAEP 2009 science results to be released
• Ohio Standards for School Treasurers and Business Managers released
• Middle-Level Association conference to be held Feb. 17-18
• Register now for Electronic Field Trip to Gulf Islands National Seashore
• Register by March 2 for program regarding pesticide rule for schools
• Language arts conference scheduled for March 4-5
• Spotlight on Pleasant Run Middle School in Hamilton County

• Quality Count report released
• State Board members sworn in today
• Team rate available onsite for 2011 Educational Technology Conference
• Selective application process open for East Asia summer institute
• Spotlight on Coldwater High School

• Congratulations to Governor Kasich on his inaugural
• Thoughts shared about Arizona shooting tragedy
• Reminder: last chance to take model curriculum survey
• Fee waivers and more course offerings available through OhioLearns
• Resident Educator Program sessions scheduled for district teams
• Spanish Visiting Teacher Program conference call and 2011-2012 deadline coming up
• RttT participants invited to regional meetings
• Spotlight on Madison Comprehensive High School, H.C. Mines Intermediate School and Avon City Schools

• New year message acknowledges Ohio’s good work and future challenges
• Budget request and proposed legislative actions submitted to OBM
• Proposed changes to value-added rules
• ODE among presenters at Ohio Educational Technology Conference 
• U.S. Census data and related teaching resources released
• Apply by Jan. 17 for USDOE Teaching Ambassador Fellowship program
• Registration opens for annual Ohio Economic-Education Summit
• International conservation education program accepting applications
• Chinese Guest Teacher Program applications due Feb. 15
• Spotlight on Chippewa High School, Tipp City High School and Suffield Elementary School