How Most American Kids Are Kept Out of the Best Public Schools Historically, children have been assigned to public schools based on their home address. For some students, this works out fine. But for many others, geographic assignment locks them into schools that don’t meet their needs. What can be done to break the link…
Trazando el curso de la Vida Fecha: 17 de Mayo, 2021 Hora: 5:00 – 7:00 pm A lo largo de nuestras vidas, nos enfrentamos a preguntas y buscamos respuestas que nos ayudarán en nuestro camino hacia una vida plena y significativa. Esto es válido para todos, en particular si usted o alguien cercano a usted…
The Ohio Department of Education is in receipt of more than $154,000,000 in federal funds to provide Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools (EANS). The Department indicated that it will administer the EANS program through Ohio’s Education Service Centers (ESCs). This webinar to presents best practices, based on Catapult Learning’s experience around the country. The goal…
This series is designed to improve understanding of the medical, behavioral, social, sensory, and educational issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. An emphasis will be placed on practical intervention techniques. Presenters are local and national experts in their field of autism. Virtual Seminar Series on Zoom from 5 – 6 pm on Wednesday evenings: SESSION…
Social distancing has become a fact of life. It’s difficult enough for adults to remember to social distance, it may seem impossible that children can do so Our friends at http://www.understood.org offer some great tips for parents and teacher: “Social distancing at school is hard for many kids. But for kids who learn and think…
The Ohio Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invites parents, caregivers, and family members to learn how schools are using whole child approaches to education at the next Parent Academy session on Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Ohio Department of Education team members from the Office of Integrated Student Supports will present a session titled, “What…
In late December 2020, Congress approved a COVID relief bill that includes more than $54 billion for K-12 education. Estimates indicate that Ohio will receive approximately $1.9 billion in aid.
Now that the application window is open for both the traditional EdChoice and income-based program, it’s important to review eligibility criteria.
Ohio has a number of options from which to choose. Interested in a private school? Is your family eligible for a scholarship? What about open enrollment in a nearby district? Are there charter schools nearby? What about online charter schools? Would home education work for your child? Where do you start? “Four Steps for Selecting…
Recruiting and retaining students is the key to growing your school’s enrollment. School Choice Ohio is pleased to share tips from marketing expert Nick LeRoy.
The passage of Senate Bill 89 in November 2020 made several key changes to the EdChoice Scholarship Programs. Changes impact both the income-based (expansion) EdChoice and the traditional EdChoice Programs. Effective with scholarships awarded for the 2021-22 school year, the income eligibility level for the income-based EdChoice program increases from 200% of the federal poverty…
If you are a parent of a special needs child and you’re overwhelmed, not sure where to turn next? We have a resource for you. The website, A Day in Our Shoes, is a fantastic resource. This website provides posts that detail all aspects of the individualized education plan (IEP) process, online forums, and a…
