[Ohiogift] EdConnection for April 26, 2021: U.S. Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration, ESSA waiver approval and MANY more stories

Art Snyder artsnyder44 at cs.com
Mon Apr 26 22:25:14 EDT 2021


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Everyone: The latest newsletter from the Ohio Department of Education was issued today, and it is packed with news on numerous facets of K-12 education. These points can affect teachers, students and families, districts, administrators and others. Please read very carefully all sections for applicable topics, as well as deadlines:


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Celebrating Ohio’s students and their service to the nation
Ohioans have made countless storied contributions to the nation’s armed forces, and many of Ohio’s students are continuing this legacy. The Ohio Department of Education is honoring these students during the virtual All-Ohio United States Armed Forces Career Commitment Celebration. |
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U.S. Department of Education approves Ohio’s ESSA waiver
The U.S. Department of Education recently approved Ohio’s waiver for the Every Student Succeeds Act. The waiver limits the consequences of data generated during this school year in alignment with federal flexibility and recently passed state legislation.  |


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Ohio student named president of national organization
Educators Rising, an organization for high school students planning to join the teaching profession, has selected Ohio student Zhane Tyler McCorvey to be its national student president. |


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Ohio school honored as Green Ribbon School
The James N. Gamble Montessori High School in Cincinnati was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Green Ribbon Schools are honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.  |


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Free meals for students in 2021-2022 school year
The Department received approval to offer free breakfast and free lunch to all students attending schools on the national school lunch program through the entire 2021-2022 school year. |


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Data Insights report highlights student access to internet and technology
The second report in the Department’s Data Insights series captures detailed, state-level information about student access to internet connectivity and technology devices. |


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Emergency medical waiver applications for assessments due June 11
Although Ohio expects all students to take part in state tests, there may be rare circumstances in which students cannot take one or more assessments during the testing window dates because of medical emergencies. The Department recently announced the process for applying for an emergency medical waiver. |


Teachers, curriculum directors, counselors, other professionals
Teaching English in Taiwan Program application deadline extended to May 14April 26-30: Recognizing related services professionalsMay 12 is School Nurse DayVirtual Meetup: Social and Emotional Learning for Workforce Success INFOhio’s one-day conference: Instructional Materials MatterStudents, teachers invited to design experiment for the International Space StationOhio Association of Student Leaders Summer Workshop offers leadership development opportunities for students
Deadlines and dates

Approaching deadlines or important dates mentioned in previous editions of EdConnection.
   
   - 4/14-5/4 | Verify teacher value-added roster data 
   - 4/19-5/21 | Data Appeals for Fiscal Year 2021 Career-Technical Education (March)
   - 4/27 | Attend the school counselor virtual meetup
   - 4/28 | Register to attend the Ohio PTA Parent Academy
   - 4/28 | Application period closes for the Innovative Education Pilot Program
   - 4/28 | Application closes for the RemotEDx Networked Learning Community grant
   - 4/30 | Apply to join the National Learning Collaborative on Trauma-informed School Mental Health Systems 
   - 4/30 | Apply for McKinney-Vento subgrant 
   - 5/1 | Submit grade 3 paper testing resolution for 2021-2022 
   - 5/1 | Apply for 2020-2021 PBIS Recognition
   - 5/3 | Join the social and emotional learning virtual meetup 
   - 5/3 | Register for Summer STEM Challenge for Appalachian teachers and students
   - 5/3-7 | In-Demand Jobs Week
   - 5/3-6/11 | WebXam Course Grade Upload Window 
   - 5/6 | Register for Cohorts 2 and 3 One Plan training 
   - 5/6-7 | Register for the Ohio Middle Level Association conference
   - 5/7 | Register for OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal webinar
   - 5/18-19 | Register for the Trauma-Informed Care Summit 
   - 5/21 | Last day for principals to approve value-added rosters 
   - 5/21 | Apply for the Purple Star Award
   - 6/3 | Save the Date: Heading to Kindergarten Transition Summit  
   - 6/9 | Save the date: 2021 Teacher Leadership Summit
   - 6/11 | WebXam post-testing window closes
   - 6/16 | Register for Culturally Responsive Practice Program facilitator training
   - 6/18 | WebXam end-of-year reporting due
   - 7/1 | Nonrenewable temporary licenses expire      
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