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2024 Ohio School Report Cards Released
2024 Ohio School Report Cards Released
Nearly 90 percent of school districts meet performance expectations on 2024 School Report Cards
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin last week announced the release of the 2024 Ohio School Report Cards and Summary of Ohio School Report Cards. The report cards showcase the achievements of districts and schools, highlighting their efforts to prepare students for the future.
Districts and schools receive overall ratings of 1-5 stars in half-star increments. This year, nearly 90% of districts earned overall ratings of three stars or higher, meaning they met state expectations for performance. Overall graduation rates are the highest they have been in more than a decade, with 87.9% of the 2023 student cohort graduating within four years and 89.1% of the 2022 student cohort graduating within five years.
Extended Public Comment Period for Special Education Methodology Updates and Target Setting
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has opened an additional public comment period for special education methodology and target setting. A focused stakeholder group met three times to review indicator fact sheets and public comment. This stakeholder group developed the recommendations summarized here.
OCECD Mobile App
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is thrilled to introduce the OCECD App, a dynamic mobile application designed to bring you swift access to a wealth of resources, events, and training information. We're putting everything OCECD at your fingertips, ensuring you stay seamlessly connected with the support and knowledge you need.
OCECD Video On-Demand Library
OCECD recognizes the challenges posed by our hectic schedules. We understand that attending all our trainings can be difficult, and that's why we offer the option to catch up on any sessions you may have missed or wish to revisit. Our On-Demand training feature provides the flexibility you need to access the information you require at a time that suits you best.
Helping Multicultural / Multilingual Families understand and engage in the Special education System: Using the Chartling the LifeCourse (CtLC) Framework
October 2, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
About Training:
OHIO COALITION FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (OCECD), in collaboration with THE CENTER FOR DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT, is presenting a series of FREE training sessions during the month of October. They are designed to help parents/caregivers/families of children/youth with disabilities to navigate the special education process. These trainings will focus on the Charting the LifeCourse Framework, (CtLC). The sessions will be LIVE virtual events with Spanish & Somali language interpretation.
Download Event Flyer - in English, Spanish and Somali
Register Here
Postsecondary Transition
October 10th, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
About The Training
Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of transition planning for youth with special needs. Discussion will focus on the requirements under IDEA 2004 for writing a transition plan, when the process should begin, timelines, and who is involved in writing the transition plan.
Download Training Flyer
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