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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">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.
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<span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Provide input to strengthen Ohio’s industry‑recognized credentials<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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student poster submissions due April 3 for National School Bus Safety Poster Contest</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#1D5782">join Stay in the Game! as an Attendance All-Star</span></a>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">3/30: Report Card training session: <a href="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"><span style="color:#1D5782">Traditional
Gifted Performance Indicator</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">3/31: Report Card training session: <a href="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"><span style="color:#1D5782">Traditional
Gifted Performance Indicator</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">3/31: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Nominations</span></a> due for Ohio Teacher of the Year
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/1-28: <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-10-2026%2FSchool-leader-preparation-for-April-8-28-roster-ve/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/PossSWeSmEPUhh7iTu5IorPLz64whg-1s16vET3Fovs=450">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Roster verification period</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/1: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Applications</span></a> due for Ohio’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/2: <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FFeb-17-2026%2FMonthly-Department-webinars-on-supports-and-monito/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/6WjdU4S7us65LRXz8kfu5qEKghmHroGxvWsucd427nI=450">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Monthly supports and monitoring</span></a> webinar <o:p>
</o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/6: Report Card training session:
<a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Traditional and CTPD Achievement</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/7: Report Card training session:
<a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Traditional and CTPD Achievement</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/13: Deadline to submit input on state special education methodology
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/14: <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-17-2026%2FDepartment-launches-accountability-training-webina/1/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/vCt80GsFxfdbr-DlSEzVC9DoY0ooeuhsU8VycH2Xnk4=450">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Special education profile and ratings session</span></a> (date option #1)
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/17: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Academic success webinar</span></a> series <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/20: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Visiting Chinese Language Teachers from Taiwan school and district applications</span></a> due
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/20: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Teaching English in Taiwan educator applications</span></a> due
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">4/23: <a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Feducation.ohio.gov%2FMedia%2FEd-Connection%2FMarch-17-2026%2FDepartment-launches-accountability-training-webina/2/0100019d212289e5-4fac918d-0f81-4642-b557-ed67dd43b617-000000/mVOneKw1HCe86biu5Ik2BUWX2CLEb3B6F2F388ZMR0Y=450">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Special education profile and ratings session</span></a> (date option #2)
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">5/1: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Grade 3 paper testing choice and resolution</span></a> due May 1
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">5/7: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Deadline to complete in-progress trainings in current Department LMS (complete prior to May 7)</span></a>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">5/8: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">Academic success webinar</span></a> series <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">5/11: <a href="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">
<span style="color:#1D5782">New Department LMS launches</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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