Deadlines and Dates

Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in previous editions of EdConnection

For school superintendents, principals and treasurers

• Final paper licensure applications due Dec. 31; signers need to be ready for 100 percent paperless system by Jan. 1
• Criminal background check updates required for educators who have permanent and non-tax certificates

For curriculum directors, teachers and school counselors

• Registration now open for Third Grade Reading Guarantee Webcast, Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Announcing “I am a Digital Learner” Video Contest

From the Superintendent

A total of 420 organizations submitted 570 Straight A Fund applications requesting a total of $868 million.

For school superintendents, principals and treasurers

• Discussing healthy nutrition environment in schools
• ARRA 1512 Survey open Nov. 18 through Dec. 20
• Open Enrollment Task Force convenes
• Grant money available to improve workplace safety

For curriculum directors, teachers and school counselors

• Save the Date – Dec. 5 Webcast, 10:30-11:30 a.m.- Third Grade Reading Guarantee
• Restraint and Seclusion Policy training videos available
• Nov. 22 training to focus on co-teaching
• Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA) is open
• Take Action Video Contest is now open for submissions

From the Superintendent

The Ohio Department of Education helped host two conferences last week in Columbus that focused on helping schools strengthen educational opportunities for their students.