BASA Member Update 4.27.18

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Gifted Self-Report Due June 1 The annual Self Report on Identification and Services for Students Who are Gifted is now available. District superintendents should have received a link to the survey via email on Friday, April 20. This required report provides information the Department uses to develop resources and professional development. The report is due no later than June 1. A PDF version for planning purposes only is available here . Medical Waiver Requests Due May 25 AlthoughOhioexpects all students to takepart in state tests, theremay be rare circumstances in which students cannot take one or more assessments during the testing window dates, including makeup dates, because of medical emergencies. In such cases, a district must submit an application for a medical emergency waiver . This link will take you to the instructions for requesting the waiver through a SAFE account.

Revised Ohio Standards for Principals Open for Second Round of Public Comment

The Ohio Department of Education, with guidance froman advisory workgroup of principals, superintendents and others, has made draft revisions to the Ohio Standards for Principals to better reflect the roles and responsibilities of today’s building leaders. The Department posted an initial draft for public comment in late February. An updated version reflecting the comments and feedback is now available for educator and public review and comment from April 16 through May 11.