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8/1/2022

2022 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award accepting nominations

The Department’s Office for Exceptional Children is seeking nominations for the 2022 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership by a special educator in Ohio. The nomination deadline is Aug. 31.

8/1/2022

Transportation Collaboration Grant application open Sept. 1-30

Through the Transportation Collaboration Grant, public school districts may receive up to $10,000 for efforts that lead to shared resource management to reduce transportation costs. The application is open Sept. 1-30.

8/1/2022

Reaching All Students Through Language and Literacy subgrants aim to improve literacy instruction

Reaching All Students Through Language and Literacy subgrants supply training and support for educators to better understand how to draw on the family, community, linguistic and cultural background of students to improve the quality of literacy instruction at their buildings or districts. Submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by Aug. 15. Apply in the CCIP by Sept. 15.

8/1/2022

Ohio’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is Aug. 5-7

Ohio’s sales tax holiday is an opportunity to buy school supplies and other necessities tax-free. The tax holiday begins Aug. 5 at midnight and ends Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m.

8/1/2022

“Prepping for PROGRESS” virtual event promotes progress for students with disabilities

Educators looking for resources and strategies to promote progress for students with disabilities can join the PROGRESS Center for a free, two-day, virtual learning event. “Prepping for PROGRESS! Adding New Tools to Your Backpack (Toolbox) for the Start of School” is Aug. 3-4. The PROGRESS Center also will post archived recordings from the event.