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Friday, January 22, 2021
National PTA Reflections Virtual Showcase
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Ohio PTA Convention Workshops Requested
The Annual Ohio PTA Convention is being held virtually from Friday, June 11 to June 12, 2021.
Here is the link to submit a workshop proposal for the convention.
Additional attendee information here:
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Parent Academy Reminder
Join Ohio PTA in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education for our first Parent Academy Webinar to learn more about the work behind the scenes at ODE and how it relates to your local schools.
When: Jan 26, 2021, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ohio PTA/ODE Parent Academy -- ODE 101
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IiHcjzfkQ3OR6GrMeO46Cg
We are excited to introduce our Ohio Department of Education expert panelists:
John Richard, Ed.D., Ohio Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stephanie K. Siddens, Ph.D., Senior Executive Director of the Center for Student Supports
Chris Woolard, Senior Executive Director for the Center for Performance and Impact
Sherry Birchem, Director for the Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies
Dr. Marva Kay Jones, Senior Executive Director of the Center for Continuous Improvement
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ADDENDUM REQUEST FOR ONE-YEAR ACCOUNTABILITY FLEXIBILITIES
The Department’s memo outlines the details of each section and the official draft request are now available for review on the Department’s Every Student Succeeds Act website.
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance in October 2020 specifying that states can submit an addendum to their ESSA plans for one-year flexibilities related to states’ Every Student Succeeds Act state plans. This addendum process allows states to address specific issues
This process is not a ‘blanket waiver’ from federal accountability and report card requirements. However, the intent of Ohio’s proposal is to limit the consequences of any data generated during this school year to the extent allowable and make allowable technical adjustments to relevant aspects of the report card.
The Department would like to hear from interested stakeholders about the proposed usage of the one-year flexibilities for the Every Student Succeeds Act state plan. Please provide feedback by Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Please email all input to eseawaiver@education.ohio.gov.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Advocacy Information on Redistricting in Ohio
Fair Districts Redistricting 101 webinar information.
- A YouTube recording of the webinar (no password necessary)
- Redistricting 101 slides
- A form where you can say how you want to participate going forward
- A page of redistricting resources
Here are a few important links below.
- Register for 1/25 community map-making tutorial, 7:00 pm
- Register for 2/9 Speakers Bureau training (part 2), 7:00 pm
- Call to Urge State Legislators to Allow Virtual Testimony
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
National PTA Applauds President Biden’s Immigration Reform Bill
National PTA Applauds President Biden’s Immigration Reform Bill
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Jan. 21, 2021)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Leslie Boggs:
“National PTA applauds the bill President Joe Biden introduced to Congress last evening that would protect and strengthen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, create a path to citizenship for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants living in the United States, and keep immigrant families together.
“National PTA has consistently advocated in support of the DACA program and for comprehensive immigration reform. Our association has also raised its voice for children and their parents and family members who have been separated at the border.
“National PTA has long believed that every child residing in the United States—regardless of their immigration status—has the right of access to a high-quality public education, adequate food and shelter, and basic health care services and to be treated with dignity and respect. Keeping families together and ensuring that all children, including immigrant children, have the opportunity to reach their full potential and become productive members of society is essential and in the best interest of our nation.
“The United States began as a country of immigrants and the resulting blend of cultures has enriched our nation for over two hundred years. We applaud President Biden for recognizing, valuing and embracing the diversity of our nation.
“National PTA urges Congress to take action on the bill and address immigration in a bipartisan, comprehensive way. Our association remains committed to raising our voice for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants and families in our country. Our nation’s future will benefit from their continued contributions.”
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Parent Academy With ODE
Join Ohio PTA in
partnership with the Ohio Department of Education for our first Parent Academy
Webinar to learn more about the work behind the scenes at ODE and how it
relates to your local schools.
When: Jan 26, 2021, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US
and Canada)
Topic: Ohio PTA/ODE Parent Academy -- ODE 101
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IiHcjzfkQ3OR6GrMeO46Cg
We are excited to introduce our Ohio Department
of Education expert panelists:
John Richard, Ed.D., Ohio Deputy State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stephanie K. Siddens, Ph.D., Senior Executive
Director of the Center for Student Supports
Chris Woolard, Senior Executive Director for the Center for Performance and Impact
Sherry Birchem, Director for the Office of
Learning and Instructional Strategies
Dr. Marva Kay Jones, Senior Executive Director
of the Center for Continuous Improvement
After registering, you will receive a
confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
There's No How-To Guide For Parenting
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As if navigating the coronavirus pandemic with kids wasn’t enough, the events of the past few weeks have put many of us over the edge. If you’re a parent overwhelmed by it all, we’re right there with you -- and here to help. |
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Friday, January 8, 2021
National PTA Statement on Riots at the U.S. Capitol
National PTA Statement on Riots at the U.S. Capitol
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Jan. 8, 2020)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Leslie Boggs:
“National PTA condemns the storming of our nation’s capital. Like so many Americans, we were outraged by the violence, destruction and attack on our democracy. Wednesday was another hard day for our nation, and one that we should never have experienced.
“Every parent, grandparent, family member, community leader, business leader and educational leader knows it is how we choose to react to situations that makes the difference. Out of every challenge is an opportunity to do things better, think differently and embrace resources we never utilized before.
“National PTA is choosing to react with hope. We are choosing to honor our association’s values of collaboration, commitment, diversity, respect and accountability. We are choosing to continue to believe in the supreme importance of our children and in our mission to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
“This is an important time for all of us to sit down together with our children and talk with them about how democracy and government works in our country, the importance of practicing civility, and the importance of using our powerful voices for good.
“National PTA offers tips to help families and educators have conversations with their children about incidents such as the riots at the U.S. Capitol and ways to use such situations to reinforce family and community values and beliefs. The tips can be accessed at PTA.org.
“PTA has a rich legacy in coming together to help solve the toughest problems facing our children, families and communities. It is imperative that we choose to be united and supportive during this difficult time in our country. As PTA members, we must continue to help lead the way with our powerful, collective voice to protect the voice of our future—our children. Together, we can move above and beyond the division of our country and build a shared experience—the experience of working together as human beings, intent on building a better nation and world.”
About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
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