eBrief
Updated Third Grade Reading Guarantee Guidance Manual Available
An updated version of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee Guidance Manual is now available on DEW's website. The revised manual includes the most recent updates regarding the Reading Diagnostic, Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans, high-dosage tutoring, promotion or exemption, and more.
Contact ThirdGradeGuarantee@education.ohio.gov for questions about the manual.
Gifted Assessment Guidance Now Available
The Department posted a companion document to the List of Approved Assessments specifically for assessments approved for gifted identification and prescreening for the 2024-2025 school year. It provides Ohio school districts, educators, and families with guidance related to the selection and use of assessments approved for gifted identification and prescreening.
In addition, the companion document provides general guidance, such as qualifying scores, approved grade levels, considerations for use, tips for selecting approved assessments, and other pertinent information to help districts identify students who are gifted using approved assessments.
For questions about the use of approved assessments for gifted identification and prescreening, contact Gifted@education.ohio.gov.
Updated Guidance and Resources to Support Attendance Initiatives Webinar
The Department is hosting an afternoon attendance webinar for schools, districts, and other professionals supporting Ohio attendance initiatives. The webinar will provide an overview of the Department’s Attendance Support webpage, which includes updated tools and resources.
Participants can register for the Aug. 26 Microsoft Teams webinar to learn about the following:
- Supports for schools and districts;
- Supports for families and students;
- Funding attendance initiatives; and
- Frequently asked questions
Contact Patrick Hickman with any questions.
Opt-In Deadline Extended to 9-1-24 for Free Access to Zearn Math
Due to continued interest, the deadline to opt in to free access to Zearn Math has been extended to Sept. 1. Schools serving students in Grades K-8 can receive free access to Zearn Math, free training for teachers and leaders through Sept. 30, and rostering and deployment support to get set up quickly. Zearn Math is a top-rated math learning platform that gives Ohio students more opportunity to learn grade-level math with built-in, differentiated support. Fill out this short form to opt in.
To learn more about this accelerated learning opportunity, watch the Future Forward Ohio: Math Acceleration video. Visit Zearn Math Ohio to learn more.
