Things 2 Know: State Support Team 2

As you begin reviewing recently released state and federal accountability results, we recognize that this is a critical time for reflection, planning, and action. These designations provide an important opportunity to refine your One Plans to intentionally address the needs of student groups experiencing skill gaps and ensure alignment with required expectations.

We are here at State Support Team to partner with you every step of the way, offering technical assistance, guidance, and collaborative problem-solving as you make necessary adjustments to strengthen outcomes for all learners. We truly value the trust you place in us as your go-to resource for support in educator quality and compliance, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.

Kristin Fazio

Director, State Support Team 2

Fazio@sstr2.org

440.324.3173

Schools newly identified under one of these designations will need to revise their One Plan to reflect their current status, priorities, and required improvement efforts.

Join us April 13th for a regional Zoom informational session where we will walk through One Needs Assessment and One Plan requirements, explain when plans must be created or revised, and clarify how to address identified student groups within literacy and math goals.

Register in the link: https://app.smore.com/n/96frc

The window(s) for these appointments are:

• Evidence reviews completed: April 13 - May 29, 2026

• Team/Leader interviews completed: May 1 - June 5, 2026

Thank you to those schools that have already scheduled. The next (and final) PBIS Champions Cohort meeting is on April 21st at 9 AM. We hope to see you there!

Access the Roadmap on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Families of Students with Disabilities page.

ODEW has just released a new local HQIM rubric for core curriculum and instructional materials in ELA for grades 6-8 on the Department’s HQIM webpage. The Department encourages the use of high-quality instructional materials in English language arts that allow for coherence and consistency in grades 6 and up.

This rubric can be used to determine how well instructional materials align with the science of reading and strategies for effective literacy instruction and Ohio’s Learning Standards for English Language Arts. Selecting instructional materials is an important school/district decision, and conducting a thorough review of instructional materials at the local level is essential for meeting the needs of students within a school or district.

Need assistance with the process? Contact Sarah Marsden at marsden@sstr2.org

Check out the 4-½ minute video below, and in less than 5 minutes, you’ll learn 4 Quick Tips to ensure your lessons are engaging and relevant, without taking forever to create!

Quick Tips for Lesson Planning

Full link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmiap8_SVic