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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.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 4,
2021 -- 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Ohio PTA / ODE Parent Academy – Welcome Back
to School!
Ohio PTA in
Partnership with Ohio's Department of Education invites you to join us for a
Welcome Back to School discussion with our guest panelists, State
Superintendent, Paolo DeMaria, and Deputy Superintendent, John Richard.
Register in
advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EM0dAROwShmAD6He1aXLfQ
After
registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
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Paolo DeMaria (Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department
of Education)
Colleagues know Paolo DeMaria as a passionate leader, a
tireless worker, a respectful listener and an energetic advocate for Ohio’s 1.7
million students. All are qualities he has called on daily during his tenure as
Ohio’s superintendent of public instruction. His proudest accomplishment is the
Ohio Department of Education’s partnership with stakeholders to develop Each
Child, Our Future, Ohio’s strategic plan for education. He devotes his energy
to realizing Ohio’s vision that each child is challenged to discover and learn,
prepared to pursue a fulfilling post-high school path and empowered to become a
resilient, lifelong learner who contributes to society. Mr. DeMaria believes
that everyone shares the responsibility of preparing children for successful
futures. With educators, partners, community organizations and parents working
together, Ohio’s 3,600 schools and thousands of teachers can create bright
futures for our students and state.
John Richard (Deputy Superintendent, Ohio Department of
Education)
Mr. Richard believes every Ohio school and district should
have outstanding leaders. Fueling that conviction are more than 10 years of
experience as a part-time instructor in the University of Akron’s school
principalship program and 30 years of field experience ranging from classroom
teacher to district superintendent. As a district leader, he saw steady gains
in student performance from 2005-2013.
As deputy superintendent of Ohio schools, Richard works
closely with the four primary program centers of the Ohio Department of
Education. The centers oversee all initiatives related to student supports,
continuous improvement, performance and impact, and teaching, leading and
learning. Richard continues to focus on leadership development by overseeing
ongoing professional development sessions for the Department’s senior leaders.
Richard speaks frequently to Ohio education groups about the critical impact of
excellent educational leadership both on students’ lives and Ohio’s future.
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.
Virtual Parent Town Hall with the U.S. Department of Education
Thursday, July 29, 8:00 - 9:00 pm ET After a year and a half of grappling with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the country are slated to return to school in-person this fall. However, for many, especially parents, the return to in-person instruction has brought with it a variety of worries, hesitations, and questions:
While one of Biden Administration’s top priorities is to have all students back in-person this fall, they recognize that this goal will not be met if parents’ voices are not heard, and their concerns taken into account. This Parent Town Hall is a unique opportunity for parents to share their ideas and concerns, and to get their questions answered. During the event, panelists from the US Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will answer parents’ questions and address concerns around the return to in-person instruction. Parents are invited to submit questions about the return to in-person instruction on the registration form. Pre-submitted questions will help plan the content of the session. Time will also be reserved for live questions and answers at the end of the event. Spanish interpretation and close captions will be available. |
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.
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.
State and National Updates
Advance Child Tax Credit
Do you know about the new Advance Child Tax Credit made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act?
Advance Child Tax Credit payments are early payments from the IRS of 50% of the estimated amount of the Child Tax Credit that you may claim on your 2021 tax return during the 2022 tax filing season.
Learn more about eligibility, how to receive payments, and more at: https://lasclev.org/what-should-i-know-about-advance-child-tax-credit-payments/
Transgender Ohioans can now change their gender on birth certificates
Thanks to a December 2020 court ruling, Ohioans can now change their birth certificates so that their gender is accurately identified. With the change, transgender Ohioans can ensure that all their paperwork and vital documents match. The change also furthers equality and anti-discrimination for trans Ohioans. According to usbirthcertificates.com, "The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey found that the resulting discrepancy between names and gender markers on official ID documents and the perceived gender identities of their holders caused one-third of survey respondents to suffer harassment, discrimination, assault and/or see benefits and services denied."
The process to change the gender listed on one’s birth certificate takes place in county probate court and may vary throughout the state. ACLU of Ohio has released this fact sheet to provide clarity about the process.
Equality Ohio, Equitas Health, Living With Change, OCTOPUS LLC, and TransOhio facilitate statewide virtual Name & Gender Marker Change Legal Clinics held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Click here to learn more about this collaborative partnership and legal assistance available.
SNAP advocacy with the Center for Community Solutions and Legal Aid:
Legal Aid attorneys recently helped to create this policy document about strengthening SNAP and EBT contacts to better serve customers. Read the report here.
FREE Fair Housing Overview for Tenants Course from the Fair Housing Resource Center
The Fair Housing Center is developing online fair housing trainings, which will provide a comprehensive overview of fair housing law, including information on reasonable accommodations and modifications for persons with disabilities, emerging issues, and the goals of fair housing. Enroll in a course to get the training you need from the comfort of your own home, at the pace that works for you. Pre-register for the course here by leaving your email and a message indicating your interest.
Source:
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
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.
Homebound Options:
People who are homebound and need a vaccine can be referred to the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging by calling (216) 621-0303. When making a referral, please be prepared to provide the individual's name, demographic information, DOB, phone number, and address. Flyer available in the shared folder in English and Spanish.
Standing Clinics:
Upcoming Pop-Ups:
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.
