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Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / School Choice

February 12, 2021

Choosing a School in Ohio

Would you like help selecting an Ohio school setting that is right for your child? Our Choosing a School tool will direct you through a series of questions to help you figure out what...

For Families / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading / School Choice / Transitions

September 30, 2020

“For many years…Dan Bisig has been providing timely advice to parents and students about college scholarships, career identification, college selection, application and essay review, college admissions timelines, test prep, college funding and much more....

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Early Childhood / Elementary School / FCE Network / For Families / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams / School Choice / Transitions

August 19, 2020

Option A, B, or C? A Back to School Planning Tool for Families

The “Back to School Planning Tool” gives your family an organized space to write in your plans for supporting your child’s school experience no matter what school option you choose. Use the first column...

Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / School Choice

March 9, 2020

What Families Can Learn from the Federal Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

“The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) seeks to empower parents/caregivers, students, state and local leaders, and educators with the resources they need to meet the unique needs of every student.” On their...

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For Families / Middle & High School / School Choice / Transitions

December 4, 2019

Planning for your child’s future: Find out about colleges – their programs, costs, admissions, results, and more.

The College Scorecard is a website created by the United States government so that families can compare the cost and value of higher education institutions in the United States. It displays information about cost,...

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Communication / Communication with Schools / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Stories / For Families / For Schools / School Choice / Stories From Ohio / Transitions

November 14, 2019

Ohio Family Story: Transition from Homeschool to Formal Education

Kenyona and her husband decided to homeschool their children through kindergarten and first grade. While both children have since transitioned to private school, the idea of no longer homeschooling her children left Kenyona second-guessing...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / School Choice

September 10, 2019

How well does your child’s school district serve students with disabilities? Public Data Profiles Available

Every year, districts receive a Special Education Profile that shows whether they are meeting their goals, over time, for students with disabilities. The profiles are mostly numbers and graphs. Families trying to choose a...

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Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / School Choice

July 31, 2019

Access Specialists in Education in Every Region of Ohio – for Families and Districts (No Cost)

Did you know? State Support Teams are local and regional Ohio educators with a history in school improvement, preschool and special education. The Ohio Department of Education coordinates 16 regional teams that cover Ohio...

Early Childhood / For Families / School Choice

July 18, 2019

Guidance for Choosing a Preschool

Some preschools focus more on creative play and individually focused learning while others favor group projects; one program may promote play as the primary learning activity while others may include more traditional academic learning....

Elementary School / For Families / Middle & High School / School Choice