[DistrictEmisCoordinators] FW: 3/24 EdConnection: Science of reading course update, survey for K-12 industry-recognized credentials, and more stories!

Tue Mar 24 15:04:57 EDT 2026

Just passing this along…. Your districts may be interested in the exemption for the science of reading, check out the Ohio Report Card Training on April 6 and April 7 for both Traditional and Career Technical Planning Districts, and there is some information on the new KG age requirement.

Have a good day,
Angie

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March 24, 2026

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Exemption available for required introductory science of reading professional development
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Teachers and administrators hired after July 1, 2025, are not required to take the Introduction to the Science of Reading professional development course if appropriate coursework has been completed. Refresher courses are still required.
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Ohio School Report Card trainings highlight Achievement Component

The Department will host training sessions focused on the Achievement Component of the Ohio School Report Cards.
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School leaders, educators, and STEM coordinators invited to Battelle STEM and STEAM school designation session

Register for a STEM and STEAM school designation session from the Ohio STEM Learning Network on April 9 at Battelle.
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Updated age requirements for kindergarten and first grade entrance

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New Rules for Public Comment

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MARCH

  *   3/27: Deadline to apply for Spanish Visiting Teacher Program<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-10-2026%2FSpanish-Visiting-Teacher-Program-now-accepting-app/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/8jRduxe5nIu2rHx8ivJ_9sbW8Ut7TnvWdVjWiUM0bqA=450>
  *   3/30: Final day to join Stay in the Game! as an Attendance All-Star<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FBolster-attendance-improvement-efforts-with-resour/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/kFUSizReAcy0OEtxyw8ZOVj-rt2NFjdkSONQMIzr6zc=450>
  *   3/30: Report Card training session: Traditional Gifted Performance Indicator<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FUpcoming-trainings-provide-insight-on-Ohio-School/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/nhRbQpnlTU50vf04sssZCGII9LSrOximNFRzaGreGho=450>
  *   3/31: Report Card training session: Traditional Gifted Performance Indicator<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FUpcoming-trainings-provide-insight-on-Ohio-School/2/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/2BitqKDiS_WYvB__tzo5K2g3EExscPLBpCcogNKgHB8=450>
  *   3/31: Nominations<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-3-2026%2FNominate-a-deserving-educator-for-Ohio-Teacher-of/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/o61EmNQVCIuocyPvuKZciT6MDcGjAZJuz7KD6vL_-Cg=450> due for Ohio Teacher of the Year

APRIL

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  *   4/1: Applications<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-17-2026%2FSeeking-nominations-of-parents-to-join-State-Advis/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/yXkt1TsG0ex4FexMRpeW7iMlVXyae0cjvFE2DHgCtSw=450> due for Ohio’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children
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  *   4/6: Report Card training session: Traditional and CTPD Achievement<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FDec-16-2025%2FUpcoming-Report-Card-professional-development-sess/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/8t0uf8QMzMKpCVosD6cV9RCJObwhtslYxBdprZMjVMc=450>
  *   4/7: Report Card training session: Traditional and CTPD Achievement<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FDec-16-2025%2FUpcoming-Report-Card-professional-development-sess/2/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/kbj6omhVYxGJJfKe9dpV-UBjW6YtUYeaFQ8R_YCfpRA=450>
  *   4/13: Deadline to submit input on state special education methodology
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  *   4/17: Academic success webinar<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FJan-6-2026%2FDepartment-launches-academic-success-monthly-offic/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/famXRurl0gda4HCtLIuYVG9ASoFYSkrg-XI4i8F14n8=450> series
  *   4/20: Visiting Chinese Language Teachers from Taiwan school and district applications<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-24-2026%2FCross-cultural-program-provides-highly-qualified-e/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/sT6xF35-LHbCTgcYvA1I1jMmLNXGVe-r-Hh_dSby200=450> due
  *   4/20: Teaching English in Taiwan educator applications<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-17-2026%2FTeaching-English-in-Taiwan-program-applications-du/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/6TMDDn0ana9qjP_Qy94dABFE83JB7JbmisPVufOlS4k=450> due
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MAY

  *   5/1: Grade 3 paper testing choice and resolution<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FJan-13-2026%2FGrade-3-paper-testing-choice-and-resolution-due-Ma/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/iCONkEp-8q6wgAWGElEFjVpg63XCz6z8KBKrj-mBuCg=450> due May 1
  *   5/7: Deadline to complete in-progress trainings in current Department LMS (complete prior to May 7)<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FPrepare-for-platform-migration-of-Department-cours/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/bIAyAIxGfEbdFMALE81tGSBU_YxC_g1lZE8eJwtydSY=450>
  *   5/8: Academic success webinar<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FJan-6-2026%2FDepartment-launches-academic-success-monthly-offic/2/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/hlp6o7U4hX_Z7MTeknbAT4V-Ecl5pBc8jzCdBBgWE3M=450> series
  *   5/11: New Department LMS launches<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FPrepare-for-platform-migration-of-Department-cours/2/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/TXExpaOL_5SBqlcCJae2ci3dzIWIsMD5cYgXMhRqhas=450>

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