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School Improvement
Special Education
Secondary Transition
Assistive Technology
Early Childhood
Literacy
Parent Support
Response to Intervention
OIP (Ohio Improvement Process
Video Presentations
STARS
Resource/Reference Tools
Data
District Forms
SST Employee Only Forms
School Improvement
Ohio Department of Education
EdResourcesOhio - latest required & optional forms, Guidance Document-Secondary Transition section, Ohio, Federal & OSEP resources
OhioSchoolLeaders- Measure Up
e-Read Ohio Product Catalog
Tools for School Improvement
Ohio Resource Center for Mathematics, Science, and Reading
Education Week
ASCD Smart Brief
National Staff Development Council
American Assocation of School Administrators
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
Inclusive Schools Network
Catalog of School Reform Models (NWREL)
Center on Innovation & Improvement
Comprehensvie School Reform Quality (CSRQ) Center
K8 Access Center
National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence
LD.org - National Center for Learning Disabilities offers busy parents a "one-stop shop" to answer their questions about learning disabilities and provides free, helpful resources for their entire family as they move along their "LD journey."
Looking at Student Work - methods for looking at student work
National School Reform Faculty -
You will be able to find protocols and supporting materials for use in your Critical Friends Group (CFG) and for use as your practice grows as a facilitative leader.
Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) - The Ohio Leadership Advisory Council is an advisory and study group comprised of representatives of key professional associations, business and school board representatives, practitioners in leadership roles, higher education representatives, and state department of education personnel. The primary role of the Council is to advise the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Leadership Core Team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a coherent leadership development system for Ohio.
School Leadership and Student Outcomes: Identifying What Works and Why
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) A central and trusted source of scientific evidence for what works in education.
The School Improvement Fund (SIG Program website) SIG guidance and a revision to the state application
Toward Next Steps in School Improvement: Addressing Barriers to Learning and Teaching This brief from the Center for Mental Health in Schools at the University of California-Los Angeles, summarizes succinctly an integrated systems of learning supports needed in order to break down barriers to teaching and learning and meet the needs of all students.
Special Education
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Ohio
Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities Manual 2009-10
Association on Higher Education and Disability
EdResourcesOhio Complete special education resources
Whose IDEA is This? A resource guide that explains special education policy and procedure in the state of Ohio.
Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies serving Children with Disabilities
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Ohio Intergency Work Group on Autism Convened by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, coordinating efforts among state agency partners so that the gifts, talents, wishes, and needs of Ohioans with autism spectrum disorders are recognized, valued, and addressed.
IEP Interrater Tool
Ohio Alternate Assessment wiki
East Central Ohio ASD Network wiki
The Family Village a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition creating opportunties for youth with disabilties to achieve successful futures
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
EdResourcesOhio Required forms for serving children with disabilities.
Tuscarawas Area Kid Network
Ohio Statewide Testing Program Rules Book - February 2009 version
Autism Internet Modules This project is designed to provide comprehensive information to assist those working and living with individuals with ASD as they work to increase their knowledge and skill.
JB Autism Consulting
National Center for Special Education Accountability Monitoring (NCSEAM)
LDOnline The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD
Integrating Professionals for Appalachian Children (IPAC) a network of professionals, consumers, and community agencies working collaboratively to improve the physical and mental health of children and families in southeast Ohio.
Secondary Transition
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
Indicator 13 Checklist - Form A
Indicator 13 Checklist - Form B
Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment
Rehabiliation Service Commission of Ohio
Student-Directed Transition Planning
The Ohio Longitudinal Transition Study (OLTS) This report is based on information collected from students with individualized education programs (IEPs) at two different times: just prior to their exit from high school and one year later.
Transition to College Information and resources on college options for students with intellectual disabilities
University of Oklahoma Student Directed Transition Planning
YouniversityTV offers prospective students and unbaised, third-party source of information in an interactive, social environment. Camera crews trael around the country, shooting high-def footage of campuses and surrounding areas.
QuickBook of Transition Assessments an excellent resource for choosing and using age appropriate transition assessments.
Helping Students Navigate the Pate to College: What High Schools Can Do This guide targets high schools and school districts, and focuses on effective practices that prepare students academically for college, assist them in completing the steps to college entry, and improve their likelihood of enrolling in college.
Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms
Closing the Gap strives to provide parents and educators alike, the information and training necessary to locate, compare, and implement assistive technology.
Don Johnston proven instructional models, effective literacy strategies and innovative technologies to help students reach grade-level performance.
Family Guide to Assistive Technology
Orclish Assistive technlogy products
1-2-3 Speak an augmentative communication system (speech generating device) that provides up to 4,000 spoken words accessible within 3 key strokes. Users click on images of words which are spoken by 1-2-3 Speak. Words are chosen from categories tailored to the needs and interests of each user.
Early Childhood
Head Start Impact Study FInal Report and Follow-up This report from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the findings from the follow-up study on the impact of Head Start on children and their families.
ODE: Early Learning and School Readiness
ODE: Professional Development for Early Childhood Teachers
ODE: Early Learning and School Readiness Documents
Early Learning Program Guidelines
Ohio Department of Health
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Voices for Learning; A Reggio Inspired Forum
Early Childhood Quality Network
Resources for Early Childhood
The Early Childhood Outcomes Center
Get It Got It Go!
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
Ohio Help Me Grow program for Ohio’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn.
Ohio Head Start Assocation, Inc.
IMPACT - Integrated Monitoring Process and Continuous Improvement Tool
Literacy
International Reading Assocation
Literactive reading material provider for pres-school, kindergarten and grade 1 students available online
Literacy Connections provides a wealth of information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, and adult literacy.
Ohio Reading Road Trip
Ohio Council of the International Reading Assocation
ReadPlease simple to use text-to-speech program
Reading Rockets offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Read Write Think Providing educators and students access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.
Starfall learn to read activities
Storyline Online Actors read childrens' books
VocabAhead offers videos that give an active demonstration of vocabulary with audio repeating
WordTalk a free Windows text-to-speech plugin for Microsoft Word
The National Center for Family Literacy
The National Institute for Literacy a federal agency, that provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults.
Parent Support
Council for Exceptional Children e-newsletter, articles
Success Website: Understanding the Ohio Achievement Tests
The Public School Parent's Network
Red Flags In Children's Behavior
Great Schools: Your Child with Learning Difficulties
Parent Mentors of Ohio Parent friendly site
Especially for Parents (USDE)
The National Parenting Center
Educational Acronymns and Terms
Going to College A resource for teens with disabilities
Great Schools (formerly Schwab Learning) ADD/ADHD/LD/Dyslexia
Wrights Law Case law, legal updates, IEP tips, resources
Autism Society of America Info on autism, links to other information
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Info on mental illness for children and adults
L D Online e-newsletter and articles
International Dyslexia Association Info on Dyslexia,links to other resources
American Academy of Child Psychiatrists Info on child/adolescent mental health, links
Exceptional Parent Articles, links, resources
National Center for Learning Disabilities e-newsletter, articles, links
National Association of School Psychologists Extensive rsources on different disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities e-newsletter, articles, resources, links
Learning Disabilities Resources e-newsletter, articles
National Dissemination Center for Children Clearninghouse of info, links to other resources
Ohio Coaltion for the Education of Children with Disabilities Info on special ed law, IEP's, and parent training including audio trainings
Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center Resource to help get information, services and training to become more involved in children's academic success
PEPNet A free, online transition curriculum to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing prepare for life after high school
Americans with Disabilties Info about Americans with Disabilities Law
Disability Info LInks to resources, info, support, legislation
Internet Resources for Special Children Resources and information by disability
Reactive Attachment Disorder Info and support for diagnosis
Ohio Family and Children First
Ohio Parent Information Network Early care and education info
Ohio Achievement/Graduation Testing Practice tests and resources for standards
National Autism Association Financial assistance to families in need
Michigan Department of Education Parent Resources
The Family and Community Resource Center
The Center for Disease Control & Prevention Parent Portal The CDC has launched a parent portal, an encyclopedia website with information links to all areas of CDC. "A source for credible accurate information in helping parents raise healthy kids and provide a safe home and community. Varied topics include autism signs, school violence, brain injury, parent training guide, etc."
The National Fatherhood Leaders Group The National Fatherhood Leaders Group whose mission is to raise awareness of the importance of two involved parents in the lives of children.
Circle of Parents provides friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers.
Fun Stuff for Kids
Drawing for Children drawing program
JacksonPollock.org online drawing program
BembosZoo click a letter and watch as it takes alphabet letters and makes a picture of an animal
Blue Laser Deisgn Flash Animated Turntables on-line set of DJ turntables
Response to Intervention
A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention
Intervention Central
RTI Wire; Your Guide to Free Resources for Response to Intervention
National Center for Learning Disabilities: A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention
National Center on Response to Intervention
RTI Action Network
IES What Works Clearinghouse
Intervention Central
AIMSweb
Joe Witt
Wrightslaw; What You Need to Know about IDEA 2004 Response to Intervention: New Ways to Identify Specific Learning Disabilities
Ohio Improvement Process (OIP)
OIP Website
Core Ohio Improvement Process DLT Slides
Ohio Improvement Process Resources June 2008
Ohio Improvement Process Resources 2-3
OIP Revised Circle
District Implementation Management-Monitoring Tool
School Implementation Management-Monitoring Tool
Plan Illustration - Tactful Local District and School
District Plan Definitions
District Plan Criteria
Ohio's Decision Framework
OIP Facilitators Guide
OIP Facilitators Guide December 2008 without shading
Revisions of OIP Facilitator
OIP Stage 0
OIP Intro to Districts Letter (pdf)
OIP Outline (pdf)
Differentiated Accountability Explained (ppt)
OIP Facilitators Guide (word doc)
OIP Stage 1
Decision Framework Tabs (word doc)
OLAC Online Assessment Instructions (pdf)
OLAC BLT Performance Assessment Rubric (word doc)
OLAC DLT Performance Assessment Rubric (word doc) OLAC DLT Survey (excel doc)
OIP Stage 2
SMART Goals Definitions (ppt)
SMART Objectives (word doc)
Modified Anatomy Poster
PodcastSCRIPTMoreonPDPlanPart1-Goals11-10-08
OIP SMART Goals - examples
OIP SMART Goals blank template
Resources/Reference Tools
eTechOhio; Technology for Learning
ED.gov helping educators implement effective educational practices
Value-Added Presentation
Links to Other Education-related Web Sites
Resource Guide for Leaders
Batelle for Kids QuickStart Guide
A Guide for School Leaders; Web & Print Resources
ODE 08-09 School Improvement Resource & Tool Guide
The Futures Channel Real Movies about Real People in Real Jobs
Data
District Data Team Templates
Data Team Norms
Sample Student Progress Tools
Sample Implementation Monitoring Tools
Sample School Data Team Minutes & Templates
Video Presentations
OLAC - Norfolk City Schools -
The video presentations were delivered by Dr. Linda O'Konek, Executive Director, Elementary Schools, Norfolk City Schools, Norfolk Virginia, for the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council, an advisory and study group whose primary role of the Council is to advise the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Leadership Core Team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a coherent leadership development system for Ohio.
STARS
STARS V2 Guidance - Helpful tips on how to register through STARS
Directions for creating a SAFE account
Directions for registering for a STARS event
SAFE Sign In
FY09 SST PPSs
FY09 ELSR PPSs
TRAC User Guide
District Forms
Substitute Reimbursement Form
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SST Employee Only Forms
Sick Leave Form
Personal Leave Form
Vacation Request Form
Mileage Form
Expense report
Requisition Form
Time Sheet
OhioLearn
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