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8/12/2026

Confirm or submit district profile link for Ohio School Report Cards

Districts and schools should submit district profile links by Aug. 28 to be published on the 2025-2026 Ohio School Report Cards.

8/12/2026

Nominate an outstanding special educator

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking nominations for the 2026 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership by a special educator in Ohio. The nomination deadline is Monday, Aug. 31.

8/12/2026

Absence intervention teams support school, district communication about daily attendance

Revamped absence intervention teams support students at risk of being chronically absent and their families, not only habitually truant students. Resources and programs are available to support school and district communication about daily attendance.

8/12/2026

New social studies readiness assessments support student growth

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is launching, for the first time, Readiness Assessments in social studies for grades 4 and 6.

8/12/2026

Register now for no-cost Ohio Assessment Conference

District test coordinators, assessment staff, and other administrators are encouraged to attend the upcoming Ohio Assessment Conference to learn about available programs and resources.