Web Directory

» Center for Essential School Reform
   An educational organization whose goal is to improve student performance through improved teacher training and the fundamental re-design of schools.
   http://www.ohioces.org/

» INFOhio
   Online resources for teachers, students, school librarians, library automation, media booking, and statewide union catalog of K-12 school libraries.
   http://www.infohio.org

» KnowledgeWorks Foundation
   Provides funding and leadership for national initiatives aimed at ensuring all students an education that prepares them for success.
   http://www.kwfdn.org/

» Ohio Alliance for Arts Education
   Establishes and maintains a network for communication, cooperation, and advocacy.
   http://www.oaae.net/

» Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education
   A consortium of ten public colleges and universities within the 29-county Appalachian region, whose goal is to increase the level of educational attainment of residents in the region.
   http://www.oache.org/

» Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
   Teachers, administrators, parents, policymakers, and others committed to bringing high-quality early education and care to all young children.
   http://www.oaeyc.org/

» Ohio Board of Regents
   Oversees colleges and universities in Ohio. Source for enrollment data, program information such as Tech-Prep, Ohio School-to-Work, list of associate degree programs.
   http://regents.ohio.gov/

» Ohio Child Welfare Training Program
   Provides training for staff in public child welfare agencies throughout Ohio.
   http://www.ocwtp.net/

» Ohio Citizens for Science
   Working to improve science education in Ohio schools while keeping religion and politics from adversely affecting that same education.
   http://www.ohioscience.org/

» Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding.
   Presented case to Ohio Supreme Court resulting in landmark decision to reform Ohio public school funding. Details about DeRolph vs the State of Ohio, chronology, latest pleadings, background.
   http://www.ohiocoalition.org

» Ohio Computer Education Network
   Provides administrative and instructional information technology services to Ohio school districts.
   http://www.oecn.k12.oh.us/

» Ohio Council for Exceptional Children
   Organization for special education in Ohio.
   http://www.cec-ohio.org/

» Ohio Department of Education
   Includes database by school of proficiency test results, expenditures, teachers, students, school report card, related links, department news.
   http://www.ode.state.oh.us/

» Ohio Destination Imagination
   A creative problem solving, education, educational program for students and kids, offering challenges that stress teamwork, spontaneous problem solving and learning in a group setting.
   http://www.ohdi.org/

» Ohio Federation of Teachers
   State member organization of the American Federation of Teachers.
   http://oh.aft.org/

» Ohio Institute of Health Careers
   Provides technical and clerical training programs for people seeking a career in the medical or dental professions. schools are located in Columbus and Elyria
   http://www.ohioinstituteofhealthcareers.edu/

» Ohio Learning Network
   A consortium of Ohio's colleges and universities using technology to enhance distance learning. It offers access to distance education through the OhioLearns online catalog.
   http://www.oln.org

» Ohio Literacy Resource Center
   Works with other organizations to address the literacy needs of adults. Source for adult literacy links, materials, publications.
   http://literacy.kent.edu/

» Ohio School Ranking
   Provides public school rankings that are based on data from the local report card (LRC). Subscription required for detailed listings.
   http://www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/STATE_OH.html

» Power of the Pen
   Writing program for 7th and 8th grade students. Competition results. Winning entries available.
   http://www.powerofthepen.org/

» School Employees Retirement System of Ohio
   Event calendar, background, how to contact. Features include a benefit estimate calculator.
   http://www.ohsers.org/

» School Study Council of Ohio
   Professional development resources for teachers and administrators. Online graduate courses, announcements of upcoming seminars, inservice training.
   http://www.ssco.org/

» Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE)
   A not-for-profit consortium organized to promote service and interinstitutional cooperation and to foster collaboration.
   http://www.soche.org/

» State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
   News, benefit information, fund performance.
   http://www.strsoh.org/

» The Ohio Education Gadfly
   News and analysis on education matters in the state, by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.
   http://www.edexcellence.net/institute/gadfly/issue.cfm?edition=Ohio

» Virtual Community School of Ohio
   Provides online education to Ohio students at no cost to the student. for grades K-12. At home schooling with state certified teachers and flexible curriculum.
   http://www.vcslearn.org/