Transition Tidbits
February 2024
We had a great in person meeting last week and want to thank all of the Agency representatives who took time to share with us about the services/supports they provide to transition age students!
JFS/CCMEP
Athens County Board of DD
HAPCAP/Mobility Management
And special thanks to OCALI for the OCALI Agency Navigator
Below is a short survey that we would love for you to complete to provide input as we plan the SOTC meetings for next school year.
The R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to one exemplary special education student from each of Ohio’s sixteen State Support Team regions.
Named in honor of the late Dr. Raymond A. Horn, Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction Emeritus, this prestigious award recognizes students’ remarkable performance. Acknowledged as a national leader in the field of special education, Dr. Horn devoted more than 60 years of service to improving the quality of life and learning for students with disabilities. Dr. Horn left behind a legacy and a challenge to all of us to ensure that every student with a disability be given the respect and the opportunities to which they are entitled.
Student Nominations for SST 16 close on April 1, 2024. After one nominee is chosen to receive the award, the nominator will be notified and asked to submit a signed consent form and photo from the awardee's parent/guardian.
The nomination will be read at the Horn Walter Burley Awards Ceremony 2024 in person on June 11, 2024 from 1 PM – 3 PM . A formal invitation will be sent to the award winner at a later date.
The Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award is presented to one Educator or Team of Educators from each of Ohio’s sixteen State Support Team Regions, who have made extraordinary contributions to the education of students with disabilities.
Named in honor of the late Dr. Franklin B. Walter, Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1977 until 1991, a post held longer than any other state superintendent in Ohio’s history. With over 50 years of service as a teacher and administrator, Dr. Walter’s leadership is evident in many of Ohio’s quality educational initiatives and programs.
Educator Nominations for SST 16 close on April 1, 2024. After one nominee is chosen to receive the award, the nominator will be notified and asked to submit a signed consent form and photo from the awardee.
The nomination will be read at the Horn Walter Burley Awards Ceremony 2024 in person on June 11, 2024 from 1 PM – 3 PM . A formal invitation will be sent to the award winner at a later date.
Learning Blade is a free online learning platform that provides lessons for Grades 5-9.
Learning Blade is a free online learning platform that provides lessons for Grades 5-9.
I Can be What?! - A free career exploration video series for Grades 3-5.
CLEO provides comprehensive resources for career technical educational and support resources.
Career Tech flexible, individual virtual sessions. Click here for more information and registration.
Topics include:
Middle School CTE as a Career Advising Strategy
Industry Recognized Credentialing
Credentials that span all career fields
CTE Process
Promising Practices: Hear about other’s journey
Graduation Office Hours
The Office of Graduate Success is dedicated to help answer questions and provide guidance around Ohio's graduation requirements. Graduation Open Office Hours will be held biweekly on Fridays from 9:30-10:30am. Sign up here!
Office Hours Dates:
January 12 & 26
February 9 & 23
March 8 & 22
April 5 & 19
May 3 & 17
Contact Information
YLF 2024 - COMING THIS SUMMER! The Southeastern Ohio Youth Leadership Forum for high school students with disabilities. Learn skills in Leadership, Community Involvement, Technology and Living Independently. Check our website and Facebook page for updates. Contact Scott Campbell at scottcsocil@gmail.com with any questions.
Contribution Limits Increased for 2024 STABLE Accounts are specialized savings and investment accounts for people living with disabilities. Through these accounts, individuals can save and invest their money without losing eligibility for certain means-tested benefits. Earnings on a STABLE account grow tax-free and are not subject to federal income tax, so long as they are spent on Qualified Disability Expenses. Such expenses may include education, housing, transportation, healthcare, assistive technology, basic living expenses, and other items. In 2024, accountholders can now save up to $18,000 per year, and if they are employed, they can save an additional $14,580. STABLE accounts continue to be a life-changing tool for individuals and families that allows them to work and live more independently. For more information or to sign up for a STABLE account, please visit StableAccount.com.
Opportunity to increase the number and capacity of job coaches who serve Ohio's students with disabilities ages 14-21 participating in work experiences!
Funds are available for up to 50 Ohio educational agencies as defined in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-01 (B) (18) to build capacity of new or current school personnel who are or will be acting as a job coach for a student with a disability while the student is working on a job site. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until all 50 slots are filled. The total amount of the project cannot exceed $11,400.00. Please complete and return the application and scope of work to Amy Szymanski amy.szymanski@education.ohio.gov and Karrie Calzo karrie.calzo@education.ohio.gov by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday February 22, 2024.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Public Meetings
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce convenes regular public meetings to inform the public of any department initiatives, policies or guidelines, any changes to state or federal law and any rule(s) the director intends to adopt, amend or rescind. Check this page regularly for meeting dates and materials.
Public discussion on upcoming meeting agenda topics is welcome. Completing the Participant Engagement Form reserves your in-person public discussion time and allows the Department to contact you with any additional information following the public meeting. Completion of this form is not required to participate in the public meeting. Thank you for your participation. Additional questions can be directed to Danielle Miller at DEWpublicmeetings@education.ohio.gov.
Tentatively they are planning on the next meeting being March 14. If you missed the meetings held this school year in November and January you can find the recordings, agendas, and materials for those on the web page.
For more information on rules currently posted for public comment, please visit the rules comment page or contact rulecomments@education.ohio.gov.
GETTING READY FOR THE AASCD
Districts should ensure that DTCs and TAs have reviewed the 2024 AASCD administration manuals available on the AASCD test portal. DTCs must review the AASCD TAM Appendix I: Test Coordinator Checklist and TAs must review the AASCD TAM Appendix J: Test Administrator Checklist. The AASCD test administration window is Feb. 26-April 19. On-time materials are due in districts Feb. 12. The additional paper order window is open in TIDE Feb. 12-April 17. All TAs must receive training before administering the AASCD. Districts can use the optional online Test Administration Certification Course on the AASCD test portal or contact their local State Support Team (SST) for information regarding additional training opportunities to meet this training requirement.