Budget Update – The Ohio House passed Substitute Bill HB49 this week largely along party lines. There were a few new tweaks to education provisions but nothing directly affecting gifted education.…
Budget Update – The Ohio House Finance Committee accepted Substitute Bill HB49 this week, which offers several changes to education including $80 million more to the funding formula. One education amendment…
Assessment Advisory Committee Update -- The Superintendent’s Assessment Advisory Committee met on April 18th. The agenda largely was dominating by a presentation from committee member, Neil Gupta, whose district participated in…
Superintendent’s Committee on Assessments – The second meeting of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Assessments was held April 4th. Committee members received an overview of state assessments from ODE Deputy Superintendent,…
Superintendent’s Committee on Assessments – The first meeting of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee on Assessments was held this past week. Committee members heard a presentation from ODE Deputy Superintendent, Dr. John…
OAGC Budget Testimony – OAGC provided testimony before the House Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education, this morning. The association made several budget requests along with recommendations for changes to…
In February, ODE released Ohio’s draft plan for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This is the federal act that replaces the replaces the No Child Left Behind Act…
Gifted Standards Update – The State Board of Education held a Chapter 119 hearing on the proposed gifted operating standards on February 13th. Three witnesses provided in-person testimony in support of…
On Tuesday morning, the House Finance commitee peppered OBM Director Tim Keen and State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria with questions for hours. Many of the questions had to do with a…
Earlier this week, Governor Kasich unveiled his final biennial budget. The details, especially with regard to gifted funding (including ESC gifted units), are still unknown as the budget bill language…