As previously communicated, state law requires the adoption of new rules for approving applicants of new internet- or computer-based community schools. The targeted date for posting the eSchool Application process, form and scoring rubric on the department’s Office of Community School website is 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013. The Office of Community School … Continue reading »
Pilot Performance Assessment Project needs community schools
The department is recruiting high school and elementary schools with grades 3-5 for the Ohio Performance Assessment Pilot Project, which evaluates performance-based assessments. Additionally, the pilot defines the nature and implementation of the tasks that are part of statewide test instruments. Participants are needed for a group including high school mathematics, English language arts, science, social studies … Continue reading »
May 16 last regional meeting to provide updates on high profile state education initiatives
May 16 in Findlay is the last regional meeting for community schools and teacher leaders to obtain updates on important Ohio education initiatives hosted by the Ohio Department of Education’s Division of Learning. A 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. session for community school leaders will cover OTES, OPES, eTPES, student growth measures, Ohio’s new online educator … Continue reading »
Update on PE Licensure Requirements
SB 210 created a licensure requirement that applies to physical education teachers in school districts, community schools and STEM schools. The various statutes include “A requirement that each classroom teacher initially hired by the school on or after July 1, 2013, and employed to provide instruction in physical education hold a valid license issued pursuant to … Continue reading »
