To: Ohio Community Schools & Supporters
Subject: NEW ODE Superintendent
Earlier this month, members of the State Board of Education voted to appoint Deborah Delisle as the new Superintendent of the Ohio Department of Education. Below is an interview conducted by Gongwer News Service about her new job and how she views the challenges.
I met Mrs. Delisle recently and extended an open invitation, both verbally and in writing, for her to visit some of our community schools -- meet the operators, students and parents.
It is important that we work with the new superintendent going forward.
October 30, 2008
Ron F. Adler
President
Ohio Coalition for Quality Education
Phone: 937.239.7969
Email: radler@ocqe.org
Website: www.ocqe.org
NEW STATE SCHOOLS CHIEF WEIGHS IN ON CHARTERS, VOUCHERS; DELISLE TO REVIEW VARIOUS FUNDING OPTIONS
The GOP-led legislature has been cool to Gov. Ted Strickland's call for direct control over education, but the new state superintendent may prove a powerful ally to the governor on some of the most hotly debated issues in Ohio.
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Superintendent Deborah Delisle didn't seek out the state's top education post, but she became intrigued after a search firm contacted her, she said in a recent interview. The State Board of Education unanimously named her superintendent of public instruction earlier this month. (See Gongwer Ohio Report, October 14, 2008)
Ms. Delisle, who will likely start her new job Dec. 1, said she felt up to the formidable challenge of navigating the many political forces that shape Ohio's education policy: the governor, the legislature, the state board, teachers' unions, school administrators, charter schools, parents, and others.
"I have a proven track record of working with a variety of stakeholders, particularly in energizing stakeholders around the core belief that we have to focus on our students in everything that we do," she said. "One of my strengths is in building relationships."
Outgoing superintendent Susan Tave Zelman largely avoided taking sides in some of the most controversial education issues, as Democratic Gov. Strickland butted heads with Republican legislative leaders over charter schools and vouchers. However, Ms. Zelman's successor could help shift the tone of the ongoing debate.
Ms. Delisle said she was troubled by the notion of private companies profiting by operating publicly funded charter schools.
"I find it difficult to accept that there are schools making money off of this. The whole for-profit idea - I do have a personal issue with that," she said. "Any school, whether it's public, private, charter school, if they are receiving any kind of public monies I think they need to be held accountable for student progress."
Similarly, Ms. Delisle said she has a "very grave concern about vouchers."
"I think it gives the false impression that a private school that is available to a wealthy family is suddenly available to a family that is struggling economically," she said, noting the value of the scholarship is often considerably less than private school tuition. "It doesn't bridge the gap."
Underlying her concerns about both charter schools and vouchers is a conviction that such programs simply sidestep the root problem that causes students to want to flee troubled schools, she said.
"When you provide opportunities for people to escape what is viewed as a problem, without looking at what the source of that problem is and fixing the problem, you're going to create a further divide among individuals across the population and you're going to create a greater sense of haves and have-nots," she said.
"You've given some kids an opportunity and you've allowed other kids to just wallow behind in a failing school," she added. "It just is not as simplistic as, 'Let's send somebody somewhere else.'"
Superintendent Delisle's tenure starts at a time the governor is planning to overhaul another persistently treacherous subject: school funding.
The Cleveland Heights superintendent said her experience working in several school districts, including West Geauga, Orange City, Shaker Heights, and Crestwood in Portage County, gave her practical expertise on the different kinds of funding challenges facing educators.
"Sometimes, when you're removed from a district, you don't really know how it plays out every three years when a levy surfaces... I will be able to bring very practical on-the-job experience and say, 'This is how it impacted. I know it, I have felt it, I have lived it,'" she said. "Unfortunately, I have too much experience with levies."
Ultimately, the state has to figure out how to shift away from the current over-reliance on property tax, she said. As to whether the current "building blocks" structure should be discarded, Ms. Delisle said she had no preconceived notions, but planned to review the hundreds of funding proposals she's already received, as well as input from the governor's planned school funding forums and the board's recommendations.
"One of my first orders of business will be to look at those different funding formulas or potential solutions and see if there's even a way where some of the best elements of each can be combined," she said. "My personal feeling is it's not one over the other. I think it really has to be a blending of a variety of ideas."
Policymakers need to make the case that public education is the key to Ohio's economic future, she said. "What we have to be very clear about is taxpayers have to feel that their investment in public education is really solid one."
Ms. Delisle, 55, said she was looking forward to working with "a governor who's highly interested in education." she said, adding she was impressed by Mr. Strickland's education discussions and was excited about playing a part in the process.
"How can I be supportive, along with the Ohio Department of Education and the State Board of Education, to help him, not only formulate this roadmap for academic reform, but also to identify some ways in which it can be rolled out across the state," she said.
Ms. Delisle said her skills and interests also fit well with the state board's vision and strategic plan.
For example, the strategies she has learned from working in the field of gifted child education could be extended to pupils throughout public schools, she said, citing "the need to differentiate instruction and how critical it is for all of our schools to tap into the talent and interests of all of our students."
"The second piece of that is, I have been very much engaged in a variety of initiatives designed to meet all students needs, with a particular interest on students of color and students of poverty," she added.
Although Gov. Strickland has at times criticized Superintendent Zelman for taking a technocratic approach to education, Ms. Delisle expressed a positive view of her predecessor, who will start her new job on Nov. 3 as the senior vice president of education at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in Washington, D.C.
"I want to further the work of Dr. Zelman and build on the strong foundation that she has had," she said. "The critical piece now is for all of us across the state to really begin to think about what are the skills and knowledge and behaviors that are necessary for our students to be highly productive citizens of the 21st century."
REPORT NO. 208, VOLUME 77-- MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 2008
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Interpreting and Sign Language Resources (ISLR) Newsletter
From the Center for Outreach Services:
Here is the link to the ISLR newsletter page on the Center for
Outreach Services website, where you can view the Autumn 2008 edition
and all past editions of Signals:
http://www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org/islr_newsletters.aspx
One benefit of changing to an online format for our newsletter is
that starting with the Autumn 2008 edition, you can just click to
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CISAM Circular
Attached is the monthly Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) Circular.
Bilingual Special Education Online Program
The George Washington University's bilingual special education online
distance program is now accepting applications for the 15 credit hour
graduate Certificate in Bilingual Special Education. Applications
are being accepted for the Spring 2009 semester. The following distance
education courses are available for Spring 2009. Registration is open
now. Please contact Tara Courchaine at taratez@gwu.edu
or call (719) 660-7564
Spring Courses:
TRED 227 Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL
The course is designed to give the student theoretical and practical
knowledge of the development of reading and writing skills in English
for kindergarten through adult English language learners. It will
provide students with an understanding of the literacy needs of ELL
students; a theoretical background of second language reading and
writing processes; and practice with instructional approaches that
assist ELL students in becoming skilled and motivated readers and
writers.
SPED 266 The Development of Language in Young (Exceptional) Children
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction
to the study of language acquisition in typically developing young
children as well as children who are exceptional.
SPED 277 Teaching the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student
with Special Needs: Methods, Materials and Classroom Management
The intent of this course is to present methods and materials for
teaching and assessing students who are culturally and linguistically
diverse (CLD) and/or who have exceptionalities. Participants will
engage in reflective practice as they analyze the language demands
of classroom settings, as well as the instructional practices and
materials for the special needs of all students. Students will be
exposed to research in and theories of language acquisition, curriculum
development and classroom management for use with culturally and linguistically
diverse students with and without disabilities. Instructional adaptations
and assessment designed to meet the cultural, linguistic, academic,
socio-emotional needs of students in the general education and pullout
settings will be presented and discussed. Current curricula and material
for CLD and/or exceptional learners will be reviewed.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Tara Courchaine
Distance Program Coordinator
Bilingual Special Education
The George Washington University
(719) 660-7564
taratez@gwu.edu
Greetings from eTech Ohio!
Attached please find the eTech Ohio Update for October. In it you will find important reminders and dates. Please pay special attention to the TPT/E-Rate Critical announcement. As you update your technology plan in TPT you will find guidance relative to where and what is required for E-Rate compliance. As always, if I can assist in any way, please contact me.
Best wishes,
Marv
Marv Myers
eTech Ohio
Educational Technology Consultant
marv.myers@etech.ohio.gov
937.440.0444
Special Education Leadership Conference Survey, Presentations and Handouts
To assist us with continuing to improve the Special Education Leadership Conference, please complete our survey. To access the survey click on the link below or paste the address into your internet browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=MhoA_2basLc8jw4gaW5JBSPA_3d_3d.
All of the presentations and handouts from the conference are posted on the ODE Web page (http://www.ode.state.oh.us). These can be found by going to the ODE home page and entering into the search box in the upper right corner “special education leadership conference.”
Planning for the Medicaid School Program (MSP)
This communication is to let you know that the document titled Planning for the Medicaid School Program is now accessible on the Ohio Department of Education Web site (http://www.ode.state.oh.us). Type the words “Medicaid school program” in the search box on the upper right corner. Then, by clicking on the first link on that page you will access the Ohio MSP page and can click on the MSP Planning Document, which is the last link on the Ohio MSP page.
We hope to revise the Ohio MSP page in the near future to make it easier to access for current information on the MSP program.
ODE and ODJFS staff developed this document and a number of stakeholders reviewed it carefully and provided their suggestions.Planning for the Medicaid School Program is intended to provide some basic information about what MSP is and how schools can start the process of participation. Certainly, it does not address the many questions that have been raised. This will be done through subsequent trainings, information bulletins and responses to the school Medicaid e-mail address.
Feel free to send your comments on this document to Schoolmedicaid@ode.state.oh.us.
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OCQE will reach out to new ODE Superintendent Delisle to make her aware of the mission of community schools our issues and many successes. My understanding is that she supports community schools.
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Ron F. Adler
President
Ohio Coalition for Quality Education
Phone: 937.239.7969
Email:
radler@ocqe.org
Website: www.ocqe.org
STATE BOARD NAMES CLEVELAND HEIGHTS SUPERINTENDENT DELISLE OHIO'S NEW EDUCATION CHIEF
The State Board of Education appointed Deborah Delisle to succeed State Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Tave Zelman during its meeting on Tuesday.
The board unanimously voted for Deborah Delisle, who has served as superintendent of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District since 2003. The search committee previously narrowed its list of candidates to Ms. Delisle and Catherine Cross Maple, deputy secretary of New Mexico's Public Education Department.
Ms. Delisle will start in her new position no later than Dec. 1 and will earn $194,500 a year, according to ODE. She also has an option of a $550 a month car allowance or use of a state vehicle, and up to $7,500 relocation assistance to reimburse her move to central Ohio.
The appointment drew early approval from Gov. Ted Strickland, who has called for greater control over the state board-governed Department of Education.
"I believe Deborah is exactly the right person for the job at the right time," Gov. Strickland said in a news release.
The appointment comes as the governor plans for discussions on the contentious issue of revising the state's method of funding public schools. Gov. Strickland's chief of staff John Haseley served on the board's search committee, along with Sen. Joy Padgett (R-Coshocton).
"Deborah exhibits the leadership qualities we need at the Ohio Department of Education at this critical time in the history of Ohio's public school system," the governor said. "As we work to offer solutions to reform our system of education and how it is funded, Deborah will provide innovative, collaborative and visionary leadership."
State Board President Jennifer Sheets said the new hire had "vision
that will elevate our education system to one of world prominence."
"We were looking for an individual that would bring together stakeholders
and advocate for public education," she said. "I am certain
Deborah brings the right skills and experience to lead Ohio's education
system."
Ms. Delisle said she was honored by the board's decision.
"I am excited to jump right in and work with the state board, governor, legislature, our districts and the many other education stakeholders to ensure our students are prepared for success in today's global economy," she said.
In addition to overseeing the Cleveland area school district, which has 6,600 students and a budget of $98 million, Ms. Delisle has held administrative positions with the West Geauga School District. She also coordinated programs for gifted and talented students in various Ohio school districts, and worked as a teacher in Orange County City School District and in schools in Connecticut.
As head of Cleveland Heights schools, Ms. Delisle implemented a program designed to provide all students and teachers in grades 6 through 12 with a laptop computer, ODE said. She also partnered with two neighboring school districts to establish an International Academy that will offer a bilingual program of English and Mandarin Chinese. (Delisle Resume)
Gov. Strickland said he expected the new superintendent to work with Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut to "create a seamless, exceptional system of education in Ohio that begins in the early years of child's life and continues throughout adulthood."
During its meeting, state board members also recognized Ms. Zelman, who resigned her position in May after coming under criticism by Gov. Strickland. Ms. Zelman is set to leave her post at the end of the month and will start Nov. 3 as the senior vice president of education at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in Washington, D.C.
Dear school administrators-
Your school have been identified to receive mathematic coaching from Ohio State University. Please see the attached document. If interested, don't hesitate to fill out the attached application.
Thank you.
Aaron Kinebrew
Assistant Director
Educational Resource Consultants of Ohio
11260 Chester Rd. Suite 230
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS—CAREER-TECH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
State Of Ohio Procurement Opportunity Notice
Index #: EDU077
RFP Number: CSP903209
Opening Date: 11/07/2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Closing Date: 11/24/2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Title: Career-Tech Professional Development
How to find this bid opportunity online:
The following link http://procure.ohio.gov/proc/viewProcOpps.asp?oppID=6423
will navigate you to the details page for the bid opportunity. Clicking
on the link that reads "Click to View Document" will provide
the document in PDF format.
Disclaimer:
The State of Ohio does not make express or implied warranties with regard
to Ohio's Electronic Opportunity Notice. Neither the State of Ohio,
its officers, employees or agents will be liable for any damages resulting
from the failure to include any announcement or notice on Ohio's Electronic
Opportunity Notice or resulting inaccuracies contained therein, or resulting
from an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal not reaching the requester
in time for preparation and timely submission of the ITB or RFP, whether
these damages be direct, consequential, including but not limited to damages
for lost profits and whether the claims for these damages arise in tort
or contract. Vendors are encouraged to keep their registration
information updated, regularly visit the Office of Procurement Services
Web site to stay abreast of procurement opportunities, and try alternate
search options on the Web site to locate opportunities.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Draft Guidance for Special Education Operating Standards
Posted for Public Comment; Public Hearing Scheduled for Nov. 7
The public comment period for the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE’s) draft manual titled Procedures and Guidance for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities is now open. ODE will receive comments about the Web-based document through Nov. 7 when the Department’s Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) will hold a public hearing on this topic.
The guidance draft provides districts with support for implementing newly revised operating standards or “rules” that serve as the framework for providing services to Ohio’s children with disabilities. Effective July 1, the rules were revised in response to changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004. The intent of these requirements is to ensure that children with disabilities have equal opportunity, full participation in education, independent living and economic self-sufficiency.
To access the Procedures and Guidance for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities, click here or go to www.edresourcesohio.org.
To submit feedback on the manual:
- Make comments online within each section of the Procedures and Guidance Manual. (Note that OEC already has completed the public review process for all but two forms that appear in section two; instructions for commenting on recently revised forms PR-06 and PR-07 will be posted in October.) Comment forms have been placed at the top of each section. Please send your comments on each section on the comment form for that section. This is so your comments can be understood as they relate to specific sections of the Guidance Document when the comments are taken into consideration by OEC staff members. Please note that when you are ready to send your comment, your must type “GUIDE” in the box above the Send Comment box in order for the comment to be sent. This step is for spam protection purposes. You will receive a reply - Mail sent successfully.
- Submit written comments to Shirley.crabtree@ode.state.oh.us or Office for Exceptional Children, Attention: Shirley Crabtree, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
- Attend the public hearing from 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Dublin Metropolitan Library, 75 North High Street, Dublin, OH 43017.
Following the review of comments, the revised manual will be posted in January.
Please be advised that links are in the process of being connected and
PDFs are also in progress.
If you need an interpreter or other services at the public hearing, please
contact Shirley Crabtree at 614-387-2250 at least 48 hours prior to the
hearing.
The Office for Exceptional Children would like to thank the OSU-Center for Special Needs Population for their assistance in creating this Guidance Manual.
OHIO ASSOCIATION OF PUPIL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATORS (OAPSA)
Message from OAPSA
The Ohio Association of Pupil Services Administrators (OAPSA) is a state-wide
professional organization comprised of district-level administrators who
have responsibilities in areas such as special education, assessment,
related services, attendance, discipline, guidance, school health and
many more. OAPSA holds four high-quality meetings during the school
year. The next meeting is Friday, October 17th in Columbus.
In addition, there is a valuable "communications" benefit within
the organization in which important and timely information is shared among
members throughout the state.
The OAPSA website contains information about the officers, 2008-09 program calendar and membership as well as the constitution / bylaws and various links to other organizations and resources. The website address is: http://www.highlandschools.org/oapsa/
You may view the agenda for the October meeting (on the Calendar page). If you are interested in attending, you can print the registration form and send it to the treasurer (her contact information is on the Officers page). If you complete and submit the membership application (on the Join OAPSA page), you will be able to register for the October meeting at a substantially lower cost.
If you have any questions about OAPSA or would like more information, click on any of the e-mail addresses of the OAPSA officers (on the Officers page) and one of them will be glad to get in touch with you.
OHIO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
(OOTA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Message from OOTA
October 10-11, 2008
Perrysburg, OH
Sessions of special interest to Pediatric and School-based practitioners:
Friday, October 10
- The Impact of School-based Occupational Therapists' Multiple Intelligence
Preference on Clinical Activity Selection.
Grassroots Lobbying, Advocacy and Current Legislative Issues. - Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence: Practice Resources for the Pediatric Therapist.
- Pediatrics Vision Screening Certification Program.
- Providing Non-Institutional OT Services Under Ohio Medicaid: From Access to Implementation.
- The Occupational Needs of Preadolescents and Adolescents in the Prevention of Alcohol Use Disorders.
Saturday, October 11
- Pediatrics MSG Forum.
- Teaching Self-Care with Flair: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Daily Living Skills to Children with ASD.
For a complete view of the sessions available and registration information,
please visit www.oota.org
and click on the link beside the conference logo in the center of the
page. Pre-registration deadline: September 23.
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-Junk Food Bans In Schools - The Practical Side
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