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Understanding Equitable Services

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 22, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Not sure where to start when talking to districts about equitable services? Unsure what consultation should take place? SCO has identified resources that can help. Under federal law, private schools are entitled to ‘equitable services’ from the school districts in which they are located for certain types of federal aid. Equitable services apply to important […]

Students Return to School in China

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 10, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

As students return to school in China we have to wonder if this is a little glimpse into what we might see here in the United States.

Planning for Next School Year

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 5, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

In Ohio, school is out for the summer. But what will school look like next year? The superintendent of Dallas (TX) Independent School District is talking about how the district will likely need multiple plans for the upcoming school year. Hinojosa’s second plan involves continuing with the current state of learning, which is all through […]

From Parent to Parent Advocate

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 1, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

If your child struggles in school you learn quickly that the situation often won’t improve until/unless mom or dad steps in and advocates for a solution. Many parents have started their advocacy journey by supporting their own children only to find that they want to help other families as well. Debbie Meyer is one […]

Sec DeVos Refrains From Asking For Waiver of Major IDEA Provisions

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Several school districts and education organizations pushed U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to request waivers for major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In a report sent to Congress this week, Secretary DeVos did request minor easing of some administrative deadlines but refrained from gutting provisions that some complained were impossible […]

Find a School

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Considering a change of school for your child? Ohio offers a variety of options from which to choose — private schools, public charter schools (online and brick and mortar), and traditional districts that accept open enrollment. The Ohio Department of Education provides an interactive directory to help get your search off to a good start. […]

Second EdChoice Application Window to Open July 1

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

JUST A REMINDER! The first application window for the EdChoice Scholarship Program closed May 30, 2020. The next window opens on July 1, 2020. If you’d like to learn more about this program, contact School Choice Ohio at info@scohio.org or the Ohio Department of Education at EdChoice@education.ohio.gov.

Does More School Choice Improve Safety?

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Why do parents seek private school options? If you review the results of any parent survey you’ll likely find that parents list safety as their top reason why they chose to leave their local school district. Whether it’s threats of physical violence in school, overzealous discipline, or widespread bullying, parents often look for school settings where […]

When Will Ohio Schools Reopen?

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
COVID

Ever since Ohio Gov. DeWine announced that schools would remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year we’ve wondered when/if schools will reopen. In Montana, schools are scheduled to reopen May 7. California Gov. Newsome has suggested that the upcoming school year could begin as soon as July. When should Ohio schools open? […]

2018-19 Community (Charter) School Report Released

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On January 1, 2020
COVID

What percentage of Ohio’s dropout recovery charter schools met or exceeded the 2018-19 report card overall performance standards? How did Ohio charter schools perform compared to schools that are part of one of the Ohio 8 districts? You can find the answers to those questions and many more in the latest edition of the annual […]

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