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USEP-OHIO E-update September 13, 2011

Dear Friends of USEP-OHIO, Educators, Advocates, Parents and Professionals,

USEP-OHIO looks forward to the new school year with all of you! Many have told us of the frustration of dealing with new students from many cultures. So we have a new page on our website devoted to sharing information and tips that may help to understand those new to our schools and communities.

Please go to or click on the following link to go directly to the document.

Needed most – to understand and to be understood; to teach, to listen and learn.

Included is information and tips for many cultures and countries. Let us know if it is helpful.

Included in this E-Update: Reports on the Ohio General Assembly, the Statehouse, and updates on the State Board of Education and many events in the legislature. We included news from Washington and Special Reports include a report on School Funding and an analysis comparing proficiency scores. Look for links to webinars, trainings and many events and resources at the end of this Update. See a link to an immigrant’s story about why the federal budget is so important to families, Read more at the USEP-OHIO website usep-. See recent reports on Preschool funding, Poverty in Ohio, School performance measures and Arts Education in past issues of the E-Update.

The news of Education in Ohio is constantly changing. Stay alert to changes you should know about.

Cindy McKay, Executive Director, USEP-OHIO, Inc.

Ohio Education News:

The 129th Ohio General Assembly:

The Ohio House has cancelled sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, but has scheduled a session on Thursday, September 15, 2011 to consider a bill (pending introduction) about congressional redistricting. The Ohio Senate has cancelled sessions for this week.  Both the House and Senate will hold committee hearings this week.

New Faces at the Statehouse:  Over the past few months several lawmakers have resigned from the Ohio House and Senate and new members have been appointed to complete their terms of office.  Most recently on September 9, 2011 Governor Kasich announced the appointment of Senator Tim Grendell (18th Senate District) to the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Court effective September 21, 2011, which will leave another temporary open seat in the Ohio Senate. The following is a review of the recent changes at the Statehouse:

New to the Ohio Senate: 20th Senate District:  Representative Troy Balderson (R-Zanesville - 94th House District) replaced Senator Jimmy Stewart -26th Senate District:  Representative Dave Burke (R-Marysville - 28th House District) replaced Senator Karen Gillmor.

New to the Ohio House: 94th House District:  Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) replaced Representative Troy Balderson -28th House District:  Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) replaced Representative Dave Burke.

Pending changes: 30th House District:  Representative Robert Mecklenborg (R-Cincinnati) resigned.  The Ohio Republican Caucus is currently interviewing candidates for the seat. 18th Senate District:  Senator Tim Grendell has been appointed to the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas effective September 21, 2011. No news yet about the process that the Senate will use to replace him.

Good Economic News:  The Office of Budget and Management, Tim Keen director, reports that August tax revenue at $1.55 billion is $67.4 million ahead of estimates. Total tax revenue for FY12 is $284 million higher than during the first two months of FY 2011.

Congressional District Plan to be Revealed Tuesday:  The House State Government & Elections Committee, chaired by Representative Huffman, will review and possibly vote on a legislative plan for re-configuring congressional districts on September 13, 2011. Due to the 2010 Census the number of congressional districts in Ohio must be reduced from 18 to 16.  Currently Republicans represent thirteen districts and Democrats five districts in Congress. The plan must be approved by the General Assembly soon to allow elections officials time to prepare for primary elections in the spring.  Separate legislation to move the Presidential Primary from March 2012 to May 2012 is also being considered.  Lawmakers approved that change in recently passed legislation, HB194 (Mechlenborg/Blessing), but that law will not go into effect, because it is being challenged through the referendum process.

State House and Senate districts in Ohio will also be re-configured as a result of the 2010 Census through a process led by the Apportionment Board, which consists of the governor, secretary of state, state auditor, and two legislative members from each party.

This Week at the Ohio Statehouse:

Monday, September 12, 2011

The House Legislative Study Committee on Ohio Tax Structure, chaired by Representative Adams, met at 11:00 AM at the University of Toledo Scott Park Auditorium, 2225 Nebraska Ave, Toledo. The committee received testimony on the Commercial Activity Tax, tax expenditures, and sales and use taxes.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The House State Government and Elections Committee, chaired by Representative Huffman, will meet at 1:30 PM in hearing room 313. Pending introduction and referral, the committee will hold hearings on legislation regarding  Congressional redistricting sponsored by Representative Huffman and legislation to change the spring primary election date, sponsored by Representatives Blessing and O'Brien.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Senate Government Oversight & Reform Committee, chaired by Senator Faber will meet at 9:30 AM in the South Hearing Room. Pending introduction and referral, the committee will hear sponsor testimony on legislation sponsored by Senator Faber to move the date of the spring primary election.

The House State Government and Elections Committee, chaired by Representative Huffman, will meet at 1:45 PM or immediately after session in hearing room 313. Pending introduction and referral, the committee will hold hearings and a vote is possible on a congressional redistricting bill sponsored by Representative Huffman and legislation to change the spring primary election date sponsored by Representatives Blessing and O'Brien.

The House Ways and Means Committee, chaired by Representative Beck will meet at 3:30 PM in hearing room 114.  The committee will hear testimony on the following bills:

• HB242 (Brenner/Patmon) Tax Credits for Nonpublic Schools.  This legislation would authorize non-refundable tax credits for donations to nonprofit entities providing scholarships to low-income students enrolling in chartered nonpublic schools.

• HB258 (Grossman/Dovilla) Apprenticeship Programs.  This legislation would exempt from taxation for five years the earned income of an individual who obtains journey-person status or a baccalaureate degree and works in Ohio, and prohibits adopting standards stricter than federal regulations for apprenticeship programs.

The House Education Committee, chaired by Representative Stebelton, will meet at 5:00 PM in hearing room 017.  The committee will receive testimony on the following legislation:

• HB255 (Gonzales) School Breakfast Programs:  Requires school districts and community schools to establish school breakfast programs in academic emergency buildings, and makes other changes regarding school breakfast programs.

• HB211 (Adams) American History State Academic Standards: Includes content on specified historical documents in the state academic standards and in the high school American history and government curriculum.

• HB136 (Huffman) Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program: Replaces the Educational Choice and the Cleveland scholarship program with the Parental Choice and Taxpayer Savings Scholarship Program, and establishes the Special Education Scholarship Program.

Friday, September 16, 2011

The House Legislative Study Committee on Ohio Tax Structure, chaired by Representative Adams, will meet at 10:30 AM at University Akron Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill St., Akron, OH.

News from Washington:

Back to School Bus Tour:  U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and officials from the U.S. Department of Education visited Ohio and other midwest states last week to promote "Education and the Economy" in a "back-to-school" bus tour of several schools and school districts.

While visiting Cleveland Secretary Duncan participated in a panel discussion about connecting community resources to the classroom, and while in Toledo Secretary Duncan met with teachers.

Senior officials of the U.S. Department of Education participated on September 6, 2011 in a meeting hosted by U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge with several school superintendents, and also visited several school districts and charter schools.

For information about these visits please see StateImpact Ohio, which covered the tour and interviewed Secretary Duncan.

Congress Returns from Summer Recess:  Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C. last week to continue work on a number of education-related bills that have been stalled for months.  Lawmakers must still approve FY12 appropriations, which begin on October 1, 2011, and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), known as the No Child Left Behind Act. Certain sanctions for school districts that do not meet adequate yearly progress will go into effect this year if Congress does not change the law or grant waivers from its provisions.

A new panel, dubbed the "supercommittee", created in federal legislation to increase the debt ceiling, will also be meeting to find ways to cut the federal deficit.  The panel's recommendations to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next ten years are due November 23, 2011, and could affect FY12 appropriations and FY13 budget recommendations for education and the arts. Automatic cuts will be enacted if Congress and the President can't agree on the supercommittee's recommendations.

President Obama is also asking Congress to approve the American Jobs Act ($450 billion), which will be introduced this week.  According to a speech President Obama made before a joint session of Congress on September 8, 2011, the American Jobs Act will provide funds to prevent the layoff of up to 280,000 teachers; help keep police and firefighters on the job; support construction and renovation of school facilities; expand access to high-speed wireless; and more. More information about the American Jobs Act is available.

State Board of Education to Meet:

The State Board of Education, Debe Terhar president, will meet on September 12 & 13, 2011 at the Ohio School for the Deaf, 500 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH.

On Monday, September 12, 2011, the Executive Committee of the State Board of Education will meet at 8:45 AM.  The committee will discuss the concept of having a student member on the State Board of Education; discuss the October retreat; discuss the NASBE slate of officers; and recommended changes to NASBE's positions on public education.

The Legislative and Budget Committee and Technology and Education Systems Committees will meet at 9:30 AM.

The Legislative and Budget Committee, chaired by C.Todd Jones, will discuss the proposed federal platform and receive an update on pending legislation.

The Technology and Education Systems Committee, chaired by Dennis Shelton, will receive an update from John Childs, interim chief operating officer and receive updates about eTranscripts, student record exchange, IIS, and EMIS-R.

At 11:00 AM the Board will recognize distinguished school administrators who have been selected by their professional associations to receive the following awards:

• Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Betsy Cowles Award - Deborah S.  Delisle

• Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) - Superintendent of the Year -  Dr. Philip Price, Mayfield Heights City School (Cuyahoga County)

• Distinguished Principals of the Year:

o Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) - Secondary Principal of the Year - Roger Howard, Independence High School (Cuyahoga County)

o Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) - Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year - Teresa Anderson, High Street Primary (Piqua, Miami County)

o Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) - Distinguished Middle School Principal of the Year - Heidi Kegley, Willis Intermediate School (Delaware, Delaware County)

o Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) - Middle School Principal of the Year - Matthew Lutz, formerly Walnut Springs Middle School (Westerville, Franklin County), currently Executive Director of Education for the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC).  

After lunch at 1:00 PM the Achievement, Capacity, and Select Committee on Urban Education committees will meet.

The Achievement Committee, chaired by Angela Thi Bennett, will consider the following:

-Discuss and approve a resolution of intent to adopt Rule 3301-16-02, Honors Diploma -Discuss and approve a resolution of intent to adopt Rule 3301-16-03, Community Service Learning -Discuss SB 210 - Healthy Choices for Healthy Children's Act -Discuss a performance indicator for gifted education -Discuss and approve a resolution of intent to rescind Rule 3301-61-14, Provisions for the career-technical education construction and equipment loan fund.

The Capacity Committee, chaired by Tom Gunlock, will consider the following:

-Discuss the Diversity Strategies Policy Implementation Plan -Discuss proposed amending of Rule 3301-24-18, Resident Educator License -Discuss proposed new Rules 3301-101-01 to -12, Peterson Special Education Scholarship Program -Discuss proposed rescission of Rules 3301-104-01 to -03, Expenditures for Computer or Internet Based Schools -Discuss proposed amending of Rules 3301-11-01 to -04, -07, Ed Choice

The Selected Committee on Urban Education, chaired by Joe Farmer, will consider the following:

-Review and discuss a presentation from the Office of Accountability on the performance of urban districts on the 2011 LRC -Review and discuss a presentation from the Office of School Options on EdChoice and Community School performance

The full Board will convene at 2:45 PM to receive a presentation about the 2011 State Report Cards.

Board members will present reports at 3:45 PM, and a 119 hearing on ORC Rules 3301-24-04, Entry Year Program, will be conducted at 4:00 PM.

The Board will then adjourn.

Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The State Board meeting will begin at 8:30 AM with an executive session.

At 10:00 AM the Board will convene and receive a presentation from Bob Sommers, Director of the Governor's Office of 21st Century Education and Barbara Mattei-Smith, Assistant Policy Director, Governor's Education Office, about a new funding model for education.

At 11:30 AM the Board will convene its business meeting, which includes the swearing-in of Stan Heffner, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Board will then receive reports from committees; receive the report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; receive public participation on agenda items, and vote on the report and recommendations of the Superintendent.  The report and recommendations are listed below.

The Board will then consider old business, new business, miscellaneous business, receive public participation on non-agenda items, and adjourn.

September 2011 Report and Recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

#8 Approve a Resolution of Intent to Amend Rule 3301-16-02 of the Administrative Code entitled establishing criteria for awarding the diploma with honors.

#9 Approve a Resolution of Intent to Adopt Rule 3301-16-03 of the Administrative Code entitled community service learning

#10 Approve a Resolution of Intent to Rescind Rule 3301-61-14 of the Administrative Code entitled Rule for the Provisions for the Career-Technical Education Construction and Equipment Loan Fund.

#11 Approve a Resolution to deny the proposed transfer of school district territory from the Hilliard City School District, Franklin County, to the Dublin City School District, Franklin County, pursuant to Section 3311.24 of the Ohio Revised Code.

#12 Approve a Resolution to deny the proposed transfer of school district territory from the Plain Local School District, Stark County, to the North Canton City School District, Stark County, pursuant to Section 3311.24 of the Ohio Revised Code.

#20 Approve a Resolution to confirm the findings of the Ohio Department of Education for the revocation of the approval of the Ashe Cultrue Center to sponsor community schools.

Report - Analysis of Funding to Schools:

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released on September 9, 2011 a new report entitled, "New School Year Brings Steep Cuts in State Funding for Schools" by Phil Oliff and Michael Leachman.  The report notes that state funding for schools in 21 out of 24 states, in which data are available, is now below pre-recession levels, and the shortfall in some states exceeds 10 percent. South Carolina, Arizona, and California have reduced per student funding for K-12 education by more than 20 percent.

Ohio's reduction in state funding per pupil is 2.2 percent from FY08 to FY12, which equates to approximately $89 per student, adjusted for inflation. However, the per student percent change from FY11 to FY12 is 9.1 percent, which equates to $399 per student, adjusted for inflation.

The report also includes information about the number of education jobs lost nationally.  From August 2008 to August 2009 there were 44,000 education jobs lost; from August 2009 to August 2010 there were 56,000 education jobs lost; and from August 2010 to August 2011 there were 194,000 education jobs lost.

The authors write, "The analysis illustrates the continuing effect on state-funded services like education of the 2007-09 recession and slow recovery. The failure of the federal government to extend emergency fiscal aid to states and school districts and the failure of most states to enact needed revenue increases have exacerbated the cuts."

The budget cuts will impact the national economy and the quality of the education programs for students.  The report notes that the economic recovery will be undermined by the loss of the purchasing power of schools and of the individuals who have been laid off, and the budget reductions will undermine education reform initiatives for lower achieving students and the overall quality and comprehensiveness of the education program offered for all students.

Reductions in state funding for education also put pressure on communities to increase local revenues to support schools.  However, the "precipitous decline in property values since the start of the recession" makes it impractical for some localities to increase local revenues for schools.

The report notes that a few states are increasing funding for education, including Alaska, Montana, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Iowa. The state economies of Alaska and Montana have not been affected by the recession compared to other states, while policy-makers in Maryland, Iowa, and Massachusetts have agreed to maintain the current funding levels for education in spite of the economic downturn. In Massachusetts and Maryland, for example, lawmakers have increased state revenues to ensure that funding for schools is maintained at current levels.

The full report is available.

Report Compares Proficiency Standards:

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released on August 10, 2011 "Mapping State Proficiency Standards onto the NAEP Scales: Validation and Change in State Standards for Reading and Mathematics, 2005-2009" by Victor Bandeira de Mello.  This report is the most recent comparison of state standards for proficiency in reading and mathematics and scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

According to NCES, "The process of state mapping shows where each state's standards lie on the NAEP scale, providing important contributions to analysis."  For example, this analysis found that there is still wide variation among state proficiency standards (71 points between Massachusetts and Tennessee in 8th grade math) and more states' proficiency standards are at or below NAEP's definition of Basic performance. Although eight states increased the rigor of their passing marks on standardized exams between 2007 and 2009, when compared to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), the standards of these states and most others are still much lower than those at the federal level. For example, in 8th grade reading, 16 states set standards for proficiency lower than the NAEP basic level, and no states matched NAEP proficient level.  In 8th grade mathematics, the proficiency levels of 12 states were lower than the NAEP basic category, and 36 states were within the basic category. Only the standards for Massachusetts were within the NAEP proficient range.

The National Center for Education Statistics began comparing states' measurements for student achievement based on NAEP's 500-point scale in 2003 to provide states, which are permitted to use their own state assessments and standards for proficiency through the No Child Left Behind Act, with a way to track the rigor of state standards and how state standards have improved over time.

The following information was provided about Ohio's standards in the NCES report:

• 4th grade reading standard:  Ohio's proficiency standard was below basic for grade 4 reading (190) when classified into NAEP achievement levels. No states achieved the NAEP proficient standard.

• 8th grade reading standard:  Ohio's proficiency standard was basic for grade 8 reading (255) when classified into NAEP achievement levels.  No state achieved the NAEP proficient standard.

• 4th grade mathematics standard:  Ohio's proficiency standard was basic for grade 4 mathematics (220) when classified into NAEP achievement levels.  Massachusetts achieved a proficient level.

• 8th grade mathematics standard:  Ohio's proficiency standard was basic for grade 8 mathematics (265) when classified into NAEP achievement levels.  Massachusetts achieved a proficient level.

The report is available.

Events and Resources:

It is Arts Education Week in Ohio September 11-18.

Governor John Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor have officially recognized September 11-18, 2011 as Arts in Education Week in Ohio.  In an official proclamation given to the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education, it states, "During this week we encourage Ohioans to promote and showcase the immense role arts education has in producing engaged, successful college and career-ready students.  Arts Education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students." 

 

Volunteer opportunity - Interested in being a foster grandparent? As a volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program you'll receive a stipend, insurance benefits, and, best of all, the satisfaction of helping shape tomorrow's youth. You may volunteer 15 to 40 hours per week-it's up to you. There are no education or experience requirements, and you can choose to work with children from infancy through elementary school. For more information, contact Shryiell Owens, (614) 221-6766 ext 157 or email sowens@ or look for the foster grandparent program in your area.

Conflict Resolution Education:

 Certificate Program in Conflict Management and Peace Studies Core Courses can be applied towards the Social and Behavioral Science degree requirements for any degree.  Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies  (East, West, and Metro Campus)  Conflict Management Skills Class (East and West Campus),  Implementing Peace Studies and Conflict Management Theories and Practices with Service Learning (Independent Study) Call 216-987-3075 to register at CCC. 

 Sustained Dialogue Campus Network - Student-run and Student-lead at East/West and Metro Campus

Interested in helping to help the college create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students?  Interested in learning important conflict management skills transferable to all disciplines?  Find out more

Exhibit - Photographic Images: A Local to Global Perspective, Critical issues affecting our planet and its people, West Campus and East Campus Library.  Global Issues Resource Center and students involved in the Tri-C Conflict Management and Peace Studies  certificate program share their peacebuilding experiences at a local to global level in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Contact: Jennifer Batton, M.A. Director, Global Issues Resource Center and Library, Cuyahoga Community College

Jennifer.Batton@tri-c.edu

The Ohio AfterSchool Association Offering Trainings: Choose the location and the date from these three:

 Oct. 20            8:30am to 2:30pm - six hours training       

$65.00 non-member, $55.00 member (Lunch included)

Cincinnati: Melrose YMCA (2840 Melrose Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206)

 Oct. 20            6:00pm to 9:00pm - three hours training   

$40.00 non-member, $30.00 member

Hamilton: Hughes Center YMCA (1771 Gephart Rd, Hamilton , OH 45011)

 Oct. 22            9:30am to 4:00pm - six hours training       

$65.00 non-member, $55.00 member (Lunch included)

Columbus: Hoover Y-Ingram Center (15710 Rohr Rd. Lockbourne, OH 43137 near Columbus)

 

Click here for more information.

 

Please call Crystal Smith to register 740-591-5773 or email smithc14@ohio.edu

Guide Released for Engaging Adolescents in Arts Education:  The National Guild for Community Arts Education, with support from the NAMM Foundation, released on May 18, 2011 a guide entitled "Engaging Adolescents: Building Youth Participation in the Arts".  The guide was informed by a panel that included experts on youth development and the arts, and describes how to increase teen participation in the arts by infusing youth development practices into out-of-school time arts education programs; how to increase the effectiveness of existing programs; and how to develop new programs to engage adolescents.

The guide includes national models that address the developmental needs of adolescents, and practical advice for developing and sustaining arts programs that not only foster artistic skill development, but help teens build life skills, self-efficacy, and a sense of belonging.  It also includes references and web links to literature and other resources useful to arts education organizations seeking to connect with teens.

 For more information please visit

See this Website for information on road safety worldwide. Decade of Action for Road Safety. From Beijing to Nairobi, to Mexico City to Washington, DC, there were amazing and diverse launches around the globe.  See for some worldwide photos.  And here in the U.S. states and territories, we had exciting events in 30 cities! Congratulations on a wonderful start to this worldwide recognition!

Contact: Bella Dinh-Zarr

Webinars available live and banked for later listening – Free. Go to the Urban Institute website for access to Chapin Hall video conferences on a host of topics including Parenting, Families, Immigrant issues, Extending Foster Care to Age 21, and a lot more. University of Chicago.

Education Week –Free Live Webinars Models of Blended Learning: What Works for Your District Available "on demand" any time 24 hours after the event. Free registration is now open. Boosting Literacy with Effective Reading Comprehension "on demand" 24 hours after event. Free registration is now open. REPORT: Diplomas Count: Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate Read the full report online, order the complete print or digital edition, and view the livestream of the event where the report findings are announced! As the 2011 graduation season arrives, many high school students are contemplating what pathway they will choose as they enter the next phase of their lives.  The latest edition of Diplomas Count, titled Beyond High School, Before Baccalaureate: Meaningful Alternatives to a Four-Year Degree, explores how understanding the link between learning and a career becomes more critical than ever for high school students preparing to graduate. Diplomas Count reconsiders the "college for all" movement and examines alternative postsecondary options. Plus, this annual benchmarking research report provides nationwide data on graduation rates, finally moving up. Teacher Evaluation New for 2011! Explore the complicated issue of assessing teacher performance and efforts to improve teacher evaluation. Religion in Schools Take a look at the growing debate about the role of religion in schools, including the teaching of evolution, religion in textbooks, and school choice.

Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children Webcasts/Training presented by Early Care & Education National Experts Click here for all webcasts & registration details!

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Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Pending Credit Approval: IACET Education and Social Work CEUs

Click on one of the links below for a 3 minute webcast sample featuring Alice Sterling Honig discussing temperaments in young children. Enhanced View or Compatible View

Submit proposals for the April 19-21 2012 Ohio Early Care and Education Conference. The Conference is built around the sharing of innovative ideas focusing on new approaches to everyday issues and using best practices based on current research. To create/update your OPIN profile and submit your proposal, go to !

Submit your proposal and share your expertise with Ohio's early care and education professionals.

Deadline to Submit: September 4, 2011 Selection notification:  November  

ODE Updates:

Ohio Resident Educator Program Update

Recently, ODE notified Resident Educator (RE) program coordinators that registration for Resident Educators will be open from Sept.1 through Nov.15, 2011. If your program coordinator did not receive an email, please ensure that he/she is assigned the role of "Coordinator-Resident Educator Program" in the Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS). 

 

To be registered for the RE Program, teachers must hold a resident educator license, alternative resident educator license or a one-year out-of-state license. Please note that any individual who currently holds a valid two-year provisional license, but needs to obtain a four-year Resident Educator license, is eligible for a license fee adjustment.

 

Additionally, new resource documents, including a Principal Orientation PowerPoint, are available on the Resident Educator Web page.  Submit inquiries about the Ohio Resident Educator Program to REProgram@ode.state.oh.us 

 

Preschool Special Education unit funding application ready for entries

Last week, ODE notified preschool supervisors of districts/educational entities that the FY 2012 Preschool Unit Funding Application is now ready for data entry. The deadline to enter information for funding is Sept. 30.  The application must be completed by a person with the role Data Entry - Early Childhood Education. After the person has completed the application, it must first be approved by the treasurer, then the superintendent by the Sept. 30 deadline.

 

The FY 2012 help document is accessible by typing Preschool Units Help in the search box on the top right hand side of the ODE home page. On the page that opens choose the first link in the list. Please refer to it for step-by-step directions for completing the application. If your data entry person requires further assistance, please contact Ellen Gow at 614-728-9435 or via email at ellen.gow@ode.state.oh.us.

 

National Teacher Town Hall scheduled for Sept. 25

Teachers from around the country are invited to take part in the second annual Teacher Town Hall on Sunday, Sept. 25.  Moderated by NBC news anchor Brian Williams, the live chat will feature hundreds of teachers live from Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, along with an online forum for thousands of participants from around the country. Register now at to take part in this national event, which will be broadcast live on MSNBC at noon Eastern Time. Other sponsors include the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation and Scholastic magazine.

 

High school teams can compete in U.S. Cyber Challenge

Two national competitions sponsored by the U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) can help students prepare for careers in the high-demand field of cyber security.

 

In the high school competition, students learn about networking, operating systems and system administration. Online tutorials, video education materials and quizzes are available for each of these topics. Educators and group leaders of after-school programs will find more information and online registration details here. The top performing students in each registered school or group, the top three students in each state and the top five performers nationally will be recognized. The registration deadline is Sept. 30.

 

In addition, a college-aged student can enter a separate competition, called CyberPatriot IV. The entry deadline is Oct. 8 deadline.

Check out references for Family and Consumer Sciences information:

and Have you checked out the "Our Ohio" Teacher's Lounge? Our Ohio Teacher's Lounge at

Lions Quest Staff Development Workshop September 23-24, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Call 1-800-446-2700 or register online at lions- $100 fee inclusive materials and meals

Need help with the registration fee? Check with your local Lions club! Visit and use the Find a Club link Graduate Credit Available through Ashland University Elyria Center:Class:

1. Between Sept. 16 and 24 ONLY, go to ashland.edu/professionals

2. Select “Elyria Center”

3. Select “Class Offerings” in the left column and then scroll until you find Lions Quest Life Skills.

4. Click on the “description” option. In the description window, click the “Register Online” button.

5. If there is any information on the form that you would prefer not to submit online, it is best that you DO NOT complete the online registration process. Contact Susan Jones for a paper form.

 

State agencies offer webinar series to combat bullying and improve school climate

ODE has joined several other state agencies to form the Ohio Anti-Harassment, Anti-Intimidation and Anti-Bullying (Anti-HIB) Initiative. They are sponsoring a series of one-hour webinars during the current school year. The next webinar is Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 3 p.m.

 

School professionals, parents and community-support personnel are encouraged to participate in each session, which will be presented by experts from each sponsoring agency on topics including: policy implementation and supports; cyber safety; legal ramifications; school-wide interventions; teen dating violence prevention; and girl aggression. In addition to ODE, speakers will represent the Attorney General, eTech Ohio, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the departments of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Health, and Mental Health.

 

Each webinar is open to the first 100 participants, with registration open 30 minutes before each program. In addition, the webinars will be recorded and posted the same day on this Web page for viewing at a later time. Please direct any questions to Jill Jackson at jill.jackson@ode.state.oh.us or (614) 466-9540.

Ohio FCCLA FCCLA is pleased to announce the next chapter in the  Adviser Essentials Webinar Series - Focus on Programs.    The fee per webinar is $25.00 and PDUs will be provided. 

Over the few months, we will be presenting the following webinars in the Focus on Programs series:

• September 14, 2011 - FACS and STOP - 5 PM EST - $25.oo

• October 19, 2011 - Dynamic Leadership and Power of One - 5 PM EST - $25.oo

• November 2, 2011 - Student Body and Career Connection - 5 PM EST - $25.oo

• December 7, 2011 - Financial Fitness and Scholarships - 5 PM EST - $25.oo

To register for the August 31st webinar on Community Service and Families First please click here!

Ohio FCCLA Adviser Consultants Fall Adviser Retreats 2011! FCS Professional Development

The Ohio FCCLA Adviser Consultants will be sponsoring Adviser Retreats this fall in different parts of the state.

The adviser professional development will be offered after school.

The cost of registration is just $20.00 and includes dinner. Registration $30.00.

The retreat time is 4:30-7:30 PM on the following dates and locations:

Thursday, September 15: Dutch Kitchen, State Route 42, Plain City, Ohio

Presenters: Karen Richardson, Benjamin Logan HS 937-592-1666, richardsonk@

Susan Lengerich, lengerichs@ils-

Thursday, September 22: Upper Valley Career Center, 8811 Career Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356

Presenters: Penny Gerling, Russia High School 937-526-3156 ext. 129, pgerling@russia.k12.oh.us

Alyzan Yost, Covington High School, 937-473-3746, yosta@

Wednesday, September 21: Johnsons Country Crafts and Icecream Shoppe, St. Rt. 108 Napolean

Presenters: Rita Schuette, Edgerton HS 419-298-2331 ext. 1317, rschuette@

Helen Phillips, Edon HS 419-272-3213 ext.1127, hphillips@edon-

Tuesday, September 20: Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 720 SR 97 (off I-71) Bellville, Ohio

Presenters: Jenny Demczyk, East Knox High School, 330-441-2861, jdemczyk@

Tammi Baumberger, Shelby High School, 419-342-5065, baumberger.tami@pctc.k12.oh.us

Wednesday, September 21: Olive Garden, Lancaster, Ohio

Presenters: Nancy Vannest, Union Local High School 740-782-1181, nancy.vannest@

Amy Groff, Circleville High School, 740 477-5580, amy.groff@

Tuesday, September 20: Rafferty’s 9238 Floer Drive, West Chester, Ohio

Presenters: Darnice Wilkinson, Miami Valley CTC, 937-854-6263, dwilkinson@mvctc.k12.oh.us

Brenda Wright, Preble Shawnee High School, 937-787-3541

Martha Boggs, Fayetteville High School, 513-875-3520, martha.boggs@fp.k12.oh.us

Becky Berling, Ross/Butler Tech, 513-600-9379, berlingr@

Contact: Paulette Farago, Ohio FCCLA State Adviser < Paulette.Farago@ode.state.oh.us >

Trainings:

HandsOn Central Ohio in Columbus knows that a strong nonprofit sector is key to a healthy community. We offer a variety of trainings and consultation services to assist nonprofit organizations increase their effectiveness and enhance their capacity to deliver high-quality services. Our trainings address topics of interest to nonprofits at an economical tuition rate that fits nonprofit budgets. For a detailed training description, dates of trainings, fees and to register, visit .

Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural competence (MACC) is offering Care Trainings and sponsorship of a National conference (see below).The CARE training session(s) will help you increase your knowledge and understanding about the impact of cultural practices and beliefs on the patient/client - provider relationship, and provide opportunities for developing strategies to strengthen your cross-cultural skills. The training is targeted to behavioral/health care and human services professionals, as well as others who are interested in learning more about how to better serve the needs of our community's diverse populations.    The cost of the CARE training Level I (3 hour session) is $35 for MACC members and $45 for non-members and CARE Level II (8 hours) is $120 and $150 accordingly. CEU’s are available for RNs/LPNs and LSWs/LISWs; application has been made for CEU’s for Counseling and Ohio Chemical Dependency professionals.    Fax the registration brochure to 614-487-9320. For more information about CARE trainings click here. CARE Ohio Level I Trainings – “Building Cross-Cultural Competence in Health Care”  

• September 13 and 14, 2011 – Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County)

Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board - 2012 W.25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

•  Thursday /Friday October 20-21, 2011 – Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County)

Columbus Public Health Department - 240 Parsons Avenue – Room 119 C - Columbus, Ohio 43215

• National Training Conference September 28-30, 2011. “Informing Cultural Competence through Research and Best Practices—Eliminating Disparities across Systems” A Partnership of the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence and the National Leadership Council on African American Behavioral Health, at Embassy Suites, Columbus – Airport, 2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219. Back to top of this listing for registration information.

• This is to invite you to join us in honoring Dr. Cora Muñoz, who has been selected as the 2011 “Enlightened Kaleidoscope” Award Recipient by the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC).  The Award Luncheon and Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, September 30, 2011 from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites – Airport, 2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219 (view full conference brochure). The award luncheon is a part of our major training conference titled, “Informing Cultural Competence through Research and Best Practices – Eliminating Disparities across Systems” on September 28-30, 2011. This National Training Conference will feature promising practices and research in the areas of behavioral health, health and other social services in eliminating disparities across communities and systems.

Eradicate Hiv

This month, over 3,000 participants, including 30 world leaders, senior officials, representatives of international organizations, religious organizations, civil society and people living with HIV, came together in New York, June 8-10, to attend the High level meeting on HIV/AIDS held at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters.

Links for additional information

Political declaration 2011

Security Council resolution on HIV/AIDS

UNAIDS official HLM AIDS summit website

Global plan to eliminate new HIV infections in Children

Refugees, resettlement and how we are dealing with immigrants coming into the US these days. See this interesting story published recently in a report on human dignity and why the federal budget matters. Click on the link so see Albert Yousif’s story.

Refugees who are welcomed to the United States are able to rebuild their lives make incredible contributions to our communities. Meet Albert Yousif, a former refugee who owns a cleaning company and employs several other refugees who share his determination to rebuild their lives. Albert is living proof of the American Dream.

Traffic Safety - National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders (NAWHSL) “NAWHSL The Heart of Traffic Safety” Annual Conference in Cincinnati at Netherland Hilton. Save the Dates – September 24-26. Operation Lifesaver Training - Ohio Operation Lifesaver (OHOL) is a free public service education program dedicated to preventing and reducing fatalities and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. They will educate attendees on highway-rail grade crossing safety and provide vital information about the dangers encountered when people trespass on railroad property.OHOL is part of a national program known as Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI). Both OHOL and OLI are nonprofit organizations.

To register for training, please visit our new volunteer management database, HandsOn Connect.

USEP-OHIO thanks Director Donna Collins ohioartseducation@, Ohio Alliance for Arts Education (). and Joan Platz for content re advocacy. Contact us at usepohio@ . Visit our website USEP- with questions, comments, Parent Tips for parents, grandparents and teachers and much more!

 

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