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Join the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce on May 14 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. during our monthly Principal Chat series. In collaboration with the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) and the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA), the Department is hosting monthly Principal Chats.

The Appalachian Children Coalition, with featured support from AndHealth and Matt and Meara Scantland, with additional funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is hosting its spring Youth Well-Being Summit on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764.

April is Autism Acceptance Month! 💙
Did you know that, according to a 2024 data brief from the @Health Policy Institute of Ohio, children with autism are at higher risk for having a mental health condition?

The 1-Year Interim Resident Educator License will be available for the 2025-2026 school year. This license can be requested by the employing superintendent or chief administrator of an Ohio school, district, or educational service center on behalf of candidates who have not yet completed the exam requirements for a standard Resident Educator license.

Unlocking Insights—Ohio’s New Human Capital Dashboard

See turnover, retention, and more with a preview of Ohio’s new Human Capital Dashboard—a powerful new tool coming later this year.

We are pleased to share the dates for five Ohio AI Summits in 2025, co-hosted by aiEDU in partnership with the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA), Innovate Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW).

Resources Available for Severe Weather Awareness Week

Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 16-22, 2025.

Ohio IIL recognizes the important and different roles that each instructional leader plays in a student’s success. That’s why our professional learning is customized by role—from central office staff to
principals, teachers, teams, and coaches. This approach provides a continuum of collaborative professional learning across the school system. Ultimately, students do better when adults do better.

In 2025, the Department of Education and Workforce will continue to host The ReadOhio Policy Hour – a monthly webinar where the Department’s literacy policy team will provide updates and answer questions about the Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Reading Diagnostic, RIMPs, High-Dosage Tutoring, and more), Dyslexia Support Laws, HQIM ELA Curriculum and Intervention requirements, Science of Reading Professional Development, and more.

Happy National School Counseling Week (#NSCW25)! This week annually highlights
the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve
school success and plan for a career.