3/27/2023
Semiconductor Day is an opportunity for students to learn how microelectronics enable a smart future that is radically changing everyday life — from communicating on the go and commuting to work, to “printing” a hearty breakfast and conducting holographic heart surgery.
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3/20/2023
The Department will begin issuing Two-Year Reinstatement Licenses April 6 in accordance with recent legislative updates. Educators whose associate or professional licenses or certificates have lapsed may request Two-Year Reinstatement licenses for the same subjects and grade levels as their expired associate or professional licenses or certificates. To qualify, they must have no previous disciplinary sanctions on the expired licenses or certificates. Educators must have current background checks on file with the Department.
Unfortunately, due to federal requirements for intervention specialists, the Two-Year Reinstatement license may not be issued for any Intervention Specialist or Education of the Handicapped licensure areas or endorsements. Educators whose Intervention Specialist licenses or endorsements or Education of the Handicapped licenses or certificates have lapsed at least one year may apply for One-Year Reinstatement licenses. District or school approval is required for a One-Year Reinstatement license.
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3/20/2023
Each year, Ohio law requires schools to report the types of prevention-focused programs, services and supports provided to staff, students and families. Traditional public schools, community schools, state supported organizations, STEM schools and career-technical education schools must complete a Prevention Services Data Report to indicate which types of prevention-focused programs, services and supports were provided during the 2021-2022 school year.
District superintendents and community school leaders in schools required to report on prevention-focused services should receive an email from Ohio K12 Help with a link to create and submit each schools’ Prevention Services Data Report. District or school designees must submit the report by Friday, March 31.
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3/20/2023
The International and Foreign Exchange Students webpage contains requirements and considerations to best support international and foreign exchange students in Ohio schools. The resource addresses enrollment, English learner supports, language instruction programs, engagement and more.
The United States departments of State and Education recently issued a joint letter to school superintendents encouraging international exchanges this academic year and in the future. In the letter, the Secretaries of State and Education describe American high school exchanges as a “fundamental part of U.S. public diplomacy efforts.” Further, the “presence of international students in our classrooms benefits American students and schools by promoting cultural curiosity, a global mindset, and mutual understanding.”
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3/20/2023
Attendance Works is joining the Institute for Educational Leadership to host a four-part webinar series. Titled Belonging and Engagement: The Keys to Showing Up, the webinar series will discuss how schools can increase attendance, engagement and a sense of belonging for students.
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