Stay in the Game! Attendance Network welcomes FC Cincinnati as new partner

By joining the network, FC Cincinnati will partner with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Cleveland Browns Foundation, Columbus Crew, and Harvard’s Proving Ground to support Ohio districts and schools in improving attendance. Interested districts can learn more about the program and apply to join. The deadline to join the Network is Friday, March 15.

Lt. Governor Husted announces Ohio Career Navigator

The Ohio Career Navigator is a new tool on OhioMeansJobs.com designed to help Ohioans at every stage of their careers find resources on obtaining in-demand skills, advancing their education, and achieving their career goals.
 

Resources and office hours available for high quality instructional materials for English language arts and reading intervention program requirements

A guidance document is available to support districts with implementing English language arts core curriculum and reading intervention materials from the Department’s approved list for the 2024-2025 school year.

Starting March 15, the Department will host virtual weekly open office hours for ReadOhio requirements and other literacy topics such as science of reading professional development, high-quality instructional materials, and high-dosage tutoring.

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted announce first round of Career Technical Education Equipment Grant awards

Through the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, 56 schools will receive grants totaling more than $67.7 million, expanding career technical education access to an additional 10,345 Ohio students. The second round of this grant program will open later this spring.

Updated list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials for English language arts

Additional materials are included in the approved list of prekindergarten and kindergarten-grade 5 core curriculum and instructional materials for English language arts. The Department’s list includes all submitted materials that met the required criteria.