[Ohiogift] EdConnection: School buildings to remain closed for the remainder of this school year

Art Snyder artsnyder44 at cs.com
Mon Apr 20 16:11:33 EDT 2020


Everyone: Today's latest news from the ODE has a couple of items of special importance. One is word from the governor on officially closing school buildings for the remainder of the school year. The other is an announcement on Microsoft Teams being the official Ohio platform on conferencing and collaboration. Details are below:

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| April 20, 2020
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School buildings to remain closed for remainder of school year, new information available on attendance, child safety and family engagement
Governor DeWine today announced Ohio’s coronavirus-related school-building closure order will extend through the end of the school year. This order includes all public, community and private K-12 schools in the state. As more information becomes available, the Ohio Department of Education remains committed to updating online resources regularly and communicating new details via email updates. |
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Microsoft Teams: Official State of Ohio conferencing and collaboration platform
Did you know the State of Ohio has adopted Microsoft Teams as the conferencing and collaboration platform for Ohio government agencies? This means that to participate in most Ohio Department of Education meetings, districts need to lift any blocks on Microsoft Teams that may be in place. |


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Data appeal for 2020 assessment data open through May 29
Starting Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 29, superintendents may appeal 2020 assessment data, including assessment data for kindergarteners, grades 3-8 and end-of-course data. These data may affect measures on the 2020 Ohio School Report Cards as well as state funding received by the district. |


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Ohio State Fair contest adds color and creativity to staying at home
The Ohio State Fair is offering a family-friendly art opportunity for students and adults statewide with a special CRAFTED contest. This competition offers Ohioans an opportunity to show off the amazing things they can create with found items in and around the home. |


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Register now for virtual Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit, June 10
The 2020 Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit will be conducted virtually, bringing together schools, districts and organizations doing innovative work to develop teacher leaders. Attendees will share successes, lessons they’ve learned and strategies for overcoming challenges in teacher leadership implementation. |


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Register now: 2020 Career Connections Conference planned for July 27
Career Connections are designed to support the whole child through intentional career advising practices. This year’s conference is planned for July 27 at the Hilton Columbus – Easton. Interested participants are encouraged to register now and will be notified if event details need to be changed in light of any coronavirus-related impact. |


Superintendents, principals, treasurers, other administrators
Ohio Afterschool Network Professional Learning CommunityRegister now for Sebring Trauma Skilled Educators Institute
Deadlines and dates

Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in previous editions of EdConnection.
   
   - 4/22-4/29 | Register for free video chat series on Innovative Education Pilot Program
   - 4/21-6/2 | Register for Human Capital Resource Center webinars
   - 4/23 | CANCELED – Register for SuccessBound regional conferences
   - 4/23-4/29 | CANCELED – Register for free work-based learning training
   - 4/29 | Public feedback closes on IDEA Part B federal application materials
   - 4/30 | Application deadline for computer science professional development
   - 4/30 | Submission deadline for Catastrophic Cost Program reimbursement requests
   - 4/30 | Nomination deadline extended for Ohio Teacher of the Year
   - 5/1 | Application submissions close for next round of Purple Star Awards
   - 5/11-8/4 | Register for regional Operation Graduation 2.0 Design Lab
   - 5/18 | Applications close for Innovative Education Pilot Program
   - 5/31 | Grant submission deadline for Perkins V Reserve Funds
   - 6/10 | Application deadline extended for Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant
   - 7/1 | Submission deadline for Grade 3 paper testing resolution for 2020-2021
   - 7/19-23 | Apply to attend the Ohio Youth Leadership Forum
   - 7/28-31 | Register for PBL Ohio Institute and Preconference      
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