The Instructional Insider
September 2026
I’m excited to get into our schools and classrooms throughout this school year! I plan to spend time visiting buildings, stopping into classrooms, and seeing firsthand the great things happening across our district.
As I visit, please know that my purpose is to learn alongside you. I want to see the awesome work happening in your classrooms, better understand the experiences of our students and staff, and learn how I can better support you in the work you do each day.
These visits are not evaluative in nature. There is no need to prepare anything special or change what you are doing because I am stopping by. I simply want to experience our classrooms as they are, celebrate the great things happening, and continue learning about how I can best serve and support our schools.
I’m looking forward to seeing you and our students in action throughout the year. Thank you for all you do to create meaningful learning experiences for our students!
As we plan for our upcoming District Inservice Day(s), I’d like to get your input so we can make the day as useful and meaningful as possible.
A quick disclaimer: There will be some required trainings and district-wide items that we need to complete. However, I am hoping to build in additional time that is beneficial to you and supports the work you are doing.
Please share your feedback HERE
I can’t promise that we will be able to accommodate every request, but I want your feedback to help shape the portions of the day where we have flexibility.
Thank you for sharing your input!
The 2026 OST Item Analysis Spreadsheet has been updated and is a great resource for teachers in tested content areas. The spreadsheet includes tabs for all tested content areas and grade levels, with filters that allow you to easily sort questions by Depth of Knowledge (DOK) or standard.
The spreadsheet also provides links to released OST test questions, giving teachers an opportunity to review items connected to specific standards and levels of rigor. Please note that these links have been updated for 2026, so links from previous versions of the spreadsheet may no longer work.
This resource is extremely useful for analyzing assessment items and supporting instructional planning.
2026 OST Item Analysis Spreadsheet HERE
The Fall ELA & AEPS data collection dates are as follows:
8/15/26 - 11/14/26
The Fall ELA score upload deadline is TBD. Spring ELA & AEPS dates are TBD.
(Source: https://www.ohio-k12.help/ela-score-entry-and-reporting/ )
Mystery Science Access HERE
Director of Instructional Programs
321 N. DePeyster Street
Kent, OH 44240
330-676-7620