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The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce adopted Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology in February 2025. The standards reflect the skills and knowledge students will need to thrive in a technology-driven world. The philosophy of the standards focuses on providing a framework for effective technology integration, empowering learners through technology, developing digital citizenship, and promoting meaningful, digital-age learning experiences. Click Here to learn more about Ohio's Learning Standards for Technology and download the PDF version of the guidance .

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announces posting of the 2025-2026 List of Approved Assessments. This list provides state-approved assessments in the following areas, including additional dyslexia screeners:

• K-3 Diagnostic Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee;
• Tier 1 Dyslexia Screening;
• Alternative Standardized Assessment for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee;
• Alternative Standardized Assessments for Grades 3-8 (for Chartered Nonpublic Schools);
• Alternative High School Assessments for Graduation (for Chartered Nonpublic Schools);
• High-Quality Student Data; and
• Gifted Pre-screening and Identification.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) is replacing the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Process (CCIP) with the ED STEPS One Funding Application (OFA). OFA allows users to maintain grant applications and submit for award reimbursement within a single system. DEW will be hosting three webinar trainings with a focus on how to access the One Funding Application, basic navigation, the grant approval process, and more. All webinar sessions will cover the same content. To register, select a date below.

• April 16, 2025 at 10 a.m.
• May 14, 2025 at 10 a.m.
• June 11, 2025 at 10 a.m.

In addition, the Department’s ED STEPS unit is hosting in-person training sessions on April 23, May 20, and June 16, 2025. These sessions will take place at the ESC of Lake Erie West, Toledo. The morning session will run from 9:00 - 11:00 and is geared toward data entry users. The afternoon session will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 and is geared toward administrative personnel. Registration is available in STARS V2.0, which can be access through the OH|ID Portal under “Training and Registration.” To find the session information, search the keyword “ED STEPS.” For additional information Click Here.

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Diplomas Don't Pay Bills - Careers Do! This book study will help you gain a new perspective through strategies and steps, in guiding your students towards personality aligned careers and not just college. Dr. Kevin Fleming, author of the book Re-Defining the Goal: The True Path to Career Readiness in the 21st Century, deconstructs the myth "one-size-fits-all" in education. Click Here to see the flyer with additional details and registration information.

Here are what some past participants had to say about the training.

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