Educators

Courses of Study  (Includes Extended Content Standards)

Professional Development    

ODE'S "New" Tools for Teachers Site (Enroll today!)

 
Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards (Posted:  November 1, 2012)

     Timeline for Implementation 
            2012-2013
                  • Programs and teachers become familiar with the new standards. 
                  • Professional development is designed and deployed to support implementation of the new standards.
                  • Model curricula and other supports are developed by partner state agencies. 
                  • Standards-Curriculum-Assessment-Alignment (SCA-A) Tool and accompanying professional development is
                         created by partner state agencies.
            2013-2014
                  • Early childhood programs align adopted curriculum to the new standards using revised SCA-A Tool. 
                  • New standards in all domains are integrated into early childhood programs.
                  • On-going professional development is available to support implementation. 
 

Senate Bill 165 - Historical Documents Bill

 

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

Tri-County ESC training is scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with sign-in beginning at 8:30.  The training will be held at Grace Brethren Church (4599-A Burbank Road (St. Rt. 83 N.) -- entrance at the furthest north door facing St. Rt. 83.  Lunch will be on your own.

This training will focus on an overview of Ohio's SGM model, including establishing percentages for the 3 categories of SGMs as well as an introduction to SLOs, identifying High Quality SLOs, writing SLOs and a process for approving SLOs.  Registration is on STARS (search word SGM).

 

 

Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)

 

Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Sub.S.B.21 alters HB555(effective March 22, 2013) (3/05/2013)

Senate Bill Passes HB-555 with Amendments

Please be advised that HB-555 (school accountability) was approved yesterday by the Senate.  The next step will be for the bill to go back to the house for concurrence with Senate amendments.

The bill contains the following regarding a teachers' knowledge/licensure to teach reading:

Effective July 1, 2013, entering 3rd graders with a reading improvement and monitoring plan must be assigned to a teacher who has been actively engaged in reading instruction of students for the previous 3 years and who satisfies one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Hold a reading endorsement on the teacher's license and has attained a passing score on the corresponding assessment for that endorsement;
  2. Completed a master's degree program with a major in reading;  A master’s degree must have the word “reading” or “literacy” in the degree name or on the transcript as the major area of study, specialization, or concentration;
  3. Demonstrated evidence of a credential earned from a list of scientifically research-based reading instruction programs approved by the department;
  4. Rated "above value added," which means most effective in reading, as determined by the department, for the last two school years.

After July 1, 2014, a student who has been retained or has a reading improvement and monitoring plan must be assigned to a teacher who has been actively involved in reading instruction during the previous 3 years.  In addition the teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Hold a reading endorsement on the teacher's license and has attained a passing score on the corresponding assessment for that endorsement;
  2. Completed a master's degree program with a major in reading;
  3. Rated "above value added," which means most effective in reading, as determined by the department, for the last two school years;
  4. Teacher has earned a passing score on a rigorous test of principles of scientifically research-based reading instruction.  This test shall be selected through a competitive bidding process and shall be approved by the state board.

If, on the effective date of this proposed amendment, a school district cannot furnish the number of teachers needed who satisfy one or more of the criteria set forth above, the school district shall develop and submit a plan by June 30, 2013, in a manner determined by the department indicating the criteria that will be used to determine those teachers in the school district who will teach and how the school district will meet the requirements set forth in the amendment.


(Please be advised:  100% of ALL K-3 students must be tested in regards to the Third-Grade Reading Guarantee.  This mandate includes district students who may be at special education facilities.) 

State Board sets cut scores:  2012-2013 school year a cut score of 390 on the OAA English Language Arts test; 2013-2014 cut score moves to 392; and will reach proficiency of 400 points the following year.  Cut scores will determine which third graders maybe retained. (September 11, 2012)

 

Administrators

Adjunct University Application -- Ashland University  
Adjunct Workshop Proposal -- Ashland University
Local Report Card Delays FAQ    
Homeless Informational Update FY13 (Sept. 13, 2012)  
SB316 New/Eliminated Responsibilities/Permissions for School Districts and Community Schools (Sept. 5, 2012)

Higher Expectations for a Brighter Future: Ohio's New Learning Standards (YouTube Video)

Communicating with Parents:
     What New Education Standards Mean for Our School 
     Ohio's New K-12 Education Standards - What parents and Guardians Should Know (Fact Sheet)    
     Common Core Standards Guides for Parents - By Grade and Subject    

Communicating with Teachers - about Ohio's New Learning Standards . . . 
     Messages for Teachers about Ohio's New Learning Standards (A Tip Sheet for Principals)     
     Key Shifts in ELA    
     Key Shifts in Mathematics    
     Asked Questions about Ohio's new Science Standards     
     Videos on Common Core Implementation (YouTube Videos)    
     More ODE Web Resources on Ohio's New Learning Standards    

About the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System . . .
     Messages for Teachers about Ohio's Teacher Evaluation System (A Tip Sheet for Principals)    
     Ohio Teacher Evaluation System:  Facts vs. Myths    
     Whiteboard overview of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System  
          Ohio's Teacher Evaluation System (YouTube Video) 
          Teacher Performance in Evaluation - How Will This Work? (YouTube Video)    
          Student Growth Measures in Evaluation - How Will This Work?  (YouTube Video)   
          Teacher Ratings in Evaluation - How Will These Be Used? (YouTube Video)   
          More ODE Web Resources on Ohio's Teacher Evaluation System   
      SB 316 Legislative Impact on Ohio's Teacher Evaluation System

About Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee . . . (see above too!)
     Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee:  What Teachers Should Know     

New Four Year Adjustec Cohort Graduation Rate
     New/Legacy Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation   
     State Disaggregated Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rates  

Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES):
(Credentialing now required for OPES.  Tri-County ESC will offer this 1/2-day training on November 6, 2012)

     Materials Presented During OPES Training  
     Evaluation of Principals    
     Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) Model     
     Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) Resources    
     Model Board Policy     
     Ohio Teacher Framework     
         

 

Partnerships

Embracing Our Differences

Teaching American History -- Details for the 2012-2013 Program Coming in January 2013

 

Educational Consulting Specializations

General Education

Fine Arts

Gifted and Talented

Instructional Technology

 

Additional Links and Resources

 

741 Winkler Drive,  Wooster,OH  44691    Phone: (330) 345-6771    Fax: (330) 345-7622


Staff Links:    IPDP    Employment Forms & Policies    Helpdesk    Teacher Progress Book    Mail Marshall    TCCSA    Email     Intranet