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8/18/2026

Director Dackin: Welcome to the new school year

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin welcomes educators and families to the new school year.

8/18/2026

Science of Reading Instructional Implementation Teams support Ohio educators and district leaders

Regional Instructional Implementation Teams support Ohio teachers, principals, and district leaders to strengthen literacy instruction.

8/18/2026

ReadOhio Coaching Credential updates

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce offers a free ReadOhio Coaching Credential to literacy coaches employed in districts and community schools. There are now 131 coaching credential participants alongside ReadOhio Coaches.

8/18/2026

Ohio’s Attendance Dashboard streamlines data process to support local communities and students

Beginning this school year, Ohio’s Attendance Dashboard will populate using district EMIS data, improving accuracy and alignment of data processes.

8/18/2026

Ohio School Report Card data review and verification open

From Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Sept. 4, superintendents must complete a required review of their 2026 student, assessment, calendar, staff, course, reading diagnostic, and exiting student follow-up data reported in EMIS.