eBrief
The SST1 Monthly Newsletter for Busy Educators
Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has created a resource for educators and school administrators regarding logistics and curricular approaches to educating students and the community about the April 8th solar eclipse. Enjoy this once in a lifetime event and don't forget your glasses!
Additional Course Pathways Now Available for Ohio's Introduction to the Science of Reading PD
Three additional pathways are now available on the Department’s Learning Management System for the Science of Reading Professional Development requirements under House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly. Educators and administrators are required to complete the Science of Learning PD no later than June 30, 2025. Detailed information can be found on the Departments website.
- Pathway A: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading, Kindergarten-Grade 5 Course
- Pathway B: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Kindergarten-Grade 5 (Abbreviated) (Just Added)
- Pathway C: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading, Grades 6-12 Course
- Pathway D: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 (Abbreviated) (Just Added)
- Pathway E: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Grades 6-12 Content Areas (Just Added)
Pathway F: Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Administrators K-12 will be available soon in the Departments Learning Management System.
2nd Application Window for the Ohio CTE Equipment Grant Program closes April 12
The purpose of the Ohio CTE Education Equipment Grant Program is to award competitive grants to schools to establish or expand CTE programs, with priority for programs that support careers on Ohio’s Top Jobs List and establish or expand credentialing programs from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation Innovative Workforce Incentive Program list. Eligible applicants are defined as city, local and exempted village school districts, community schools, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics schools and joint vocational school districts. Click HERE for Additional information and to download the application. The first round of applications ended December 15th, 2023 with Bryan City Schools, Findlay City Schools, Wayne Trace Local Schools and Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Center all being awarded grants. Congratulations and we can't wait to see the amazing things you will do for your students in Career Technical Education!
Here are a Few Agencies With a Focus on Autism
The Autism Center at OCALI works to build the capacity of school districts and other education agencies to improve their instruction and support for individuals with autism. Their website is a source of information on research, resources, trainings, technical assistance and consultations.
The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio is a non-profit agency that offers support, education, and advocacy to individuals, parents, family members and professionals affected by Autism in the following 12 counties: Lucas, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood.
Literacy Academy 2024
The Department's seventh annual Literacy Academy is returning live and in-person on June 10-11, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. Resources and registration for this year's event will be available soon on the Department's website.
The Literacy Academy's webpage provides access to short professional development courses in literacy for grades K-12, as well as links to past Academies resources and sessions.
Behavioral Leadership Academy Training
Presented by Ervin Educational Consulting and Hosted by Perrysburg Schools, The Behavioral Leadership Academy Training provides staff with comprehensive procedures and strategies that can be easily implemented to support students in their class who need additional instructions and support with the development of their social-emotional skills, self-regulation skills, and adaptive behavior skills. Two Sessions will be offered: June 12-14 OR July 24-26, 2024 (8:00-3:30).
Download the Flyer for all details and registration information.
Future Forward Ohio Spotlights: Toledo School District
School leaders, nonprofits and other partners are launching strategic and innovative initiatives to help Ohio's students recover from the impact of the pandemic. The Ohio Department of Education is sharing these promising practices to help Ohio's education community learn from each other and accelerate student success.
Watch this short video to see how the Toledo School District partnered with Health Partners of Western Ohio to create the Bowsher Health Center to provide additional resources to support students' physical and mental health as well as increase student attendance through the year.
