Ohio Department of Education School Options

The following (PDF) links provide access to advisory letters and guidance documents sent to Community School Sponsors and Administrators by the Office of Community Schools (OCS) in the Ohio Department of Education. Topics and dates are included to aid your search for specific communications.

Communications from the OCS Staff

• Community School - Closing Procedures and Guidance (April 2013)
• Community School - How to Develop a Community School - Guidance for New Developers - (March 2013)
• Community School - Acceleration and Early Kindergarten Admission FAQs - (January 2013)
• Community School - Safety Plans (January 2013)
• Community School - Physical Education Requirements - (November 2012)
• Community School - Pupil Transportation for CS students Q&A - (November 2012)
• Community School - Multiple Facilities Guidance - (November 2012)
• Community School - Physical Education Requirements (Special publication - May 2012)
• Community School - AG's Compatibility Analysis - (Special publication)
• Community School - Proof of Residency (November 2011)
• Community School - New Community School Sequence of Events (November 2011)
• Community School - Policy and Complaint Procedures (November 2011)
• Community School - Licensure and HQT Requirements ( September 2011) 

       * Prior communications have been archived.