Helpful Ohio Links

Community Schools Legislation and Funding

Department of Education and Workforce - Community Schools

Includes links to community school resources at the Department.

Funding for Ohio Community Schools

Includes links to reports and information about basic financial resources for community schools

Ohio Auditor of State

The website for the Ohio Auditor of State

Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Administrative Code

Teaching in Ohio

Educator Licenses

Information about how to apply for and renew an Ohio teaching license

Resident Educator Program

Information about Ohio's program for new teachers

Educator Evaluations

Information about the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), the Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES) and the Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES)

Educator Standards Board

Information about the Board that develops standards for Ohio Educators and Professional Development

Properly Certified or Licensed Toolkit

HQT forms are no longer required. This will provide you a link to the current Properly Certified or License Toolkit

Testing and Accountability

Department of Education and Workforce - Testing

Includes links to frequently asked questions; information about Ohio's State Tests, diagnostic testing and alternative assessments; resources such as test dates, rules books, documents and forms; and other related information such as test results and te

Ohio School Report Cards

Find detailed information about district and school progress, such as student performance, enrollment, graduation rate, education funding and more.

Special Education Resources

Operating Standards and Guidance

Secondary Transition