ODE will hold free workshops to help educators learn how to incorporate recently adopted standards for physical education in their local curriculum.

A draft of new common core standards for English language arts and mathematics is available for review and public comment. See the proposal.

Check out the new Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Toolkit. These materials are a guide in determining the highly qualified status of teachers and qualified instructional paraprofessionals.

OFT locals in Van Wert and Cleveland Heights are featured in a new series of videos highlighting Ohio Schools to Watch (OSTW). Learn more about the program and how to apply (deadline is Oct. 16).

Take the Ohio State University's research survey designed to examine educators’ knowledge of and professional experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The State Board of Education June 8, 2009, adopted Physical Education Academic Content Standards for grades K-12. Read the new standards.

The new Licensure Code of Professional Conduct brings a renewed focus on the behavior of educators in the course of their duties. Find out how it impacts you.

Initial answers for those who have had questions about the effects of the Governor's Education Reform Plan on Entry Year and Praxis III.

Response to Intervention practices are used most frequently to document and monitor the progress of general education students, to serve as an indicator of the need for early intervention, and to inform the development and evaluation of interventions. See how it works and how it is being used in Ohio.

Want to know the status of your licensure application? Check it in real time online.

Ohio educators who hold multiple types of licenses now have flexibility regarding the alignment of license validity periods. Click the headline to see how the option can save money.

The Educator Standards Board collaboratively promotes educator quality, professionalism, and public accountability on behalf of the students and citizens of Ohio. Find out about recent board activity…

OFT and AFT are interested in hearing from members about the issues, problems and concerns that they are experiencing because of or linked to the No Child Left Behind law. Tell us your story.

The Ohio Federation of Teachers and American Federation of Teachers have long supported higher academic standards, greater accountability, and enhanced professional development. OFT/AFT hoped that the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) would advance these goals. Unfortunately, serious flaws in the law – as well as chronic underfunding – are undercutting its original promise. Find out more about what's happening ...

Every July 1, the achievement test questions that were administered during the previous school year are posted on the ODE website. In addition, the same test questions are annotated and posted on the Instructional Management System (IMS) at https://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ode/ims/Default.asp?bhcp=1. Each annotated test question provides an explanation of the test question as well as an explanation of the correct response and the incorrect responses. Teachers can use these questions to review with students in their classrooms. The annotated achievement test questions are available at http://ims.ode.state.oh.us/ODE/IMS/Assessment.

AFT has developed an online Special Education Complaint Form designed to capture member complaints on special education issues. Any information provided will be used to identify patterns of federal, state, and/or local implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) regulations. If you have experienced difficulties in any of these areas relating to special education, please click here to complete the survey online.