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5/20/2024

Education leader recommended to fill state’s deputy director role for Education and Workforce

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced he is recommending the appointment of Jeremy B. Varner as the deputy director leading the Division of Career-Technical Education and Workforce. Varner’s experience blends programmatic and policy work to strengthen the career pathways available to students. His appointment must be confirmed by a vote of the members of the Ohio Senate.

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5/20/2024

Newly designated STEM Schools

Ohio’s STEM Committee recently approved two schools for initial STEM School Designation. The committee also approved several schools for an additional five years of STEM or STEAM designation.

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5/20/2024

Upcoming Office Hours: Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment and Alternate Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment

Join the Department for virtual office hours May 29 about the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment and Alternate Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment.
 

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5/20/2024

Special Education Profile updated with additional indicators

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce updated the 2023-2024 Special Education Profile May 16 for each school district and community school with additional indicators. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to analyze the performance of each local district on the special education indicators each year. These additional indicators are being provided for informational and planning purposes. These indicators do not have required actions.

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5/20/2024

Upcoming webinars on STEM/STEAM Designation rubric updates

School leaders are invited to join the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio STEM Learning Network for two informative webinars to review recent updates to the STEM and STEAM Designation Rubric and written application. Register to attend the May 30 or June 18 sessions.

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