Category Archives: Around the State

Around the State

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Backward Design of World Language Curriculum Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education “But how do I implement all this?!” This is the most common question we hear from teachers during professional development … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, Summer 2017 | Leave a comment

What is a Seal of Biliteracy and What Will It Mean for Ohio Language Learners?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education On November 30th, the Ohio Legislature passed Ohio Senate Bill 3, which – among other things – created a provision for an Ohio Seal of Biliteracy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Around the State, Uncategorized, Winter 2017 | 2 Comments

Around the State: Is Your SLO Suffering From An Identity Crisis?

Posted on October 2, 2016 by

Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education The SLO (Student Learning Objective) is suffering from an identity crisis. An SLO gets lots of attention early in the school year when teachers pre-assess students … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, No. 1 - Fall 2016, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

AROUND THE STATE, Still Front and Center: Ohio’s Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages

Posted on January 11, 2016 by

Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education In seemingly the blink of an eye, three years have already gone by since Ohio adopted revised World Language learning standards. With a clear focus on … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, Vol. 54, No. 2 - Winter 2016 | Leave a comment

ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements Does this affect a teacher you know? Lesley Chapman French Teacher, Sycamore High School OFLA Beginning Teacher Committee Chair Are you or someone you know a Resident Educator? If so, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, Committee News, Vol. 54, No. 1 - Fall 2015 | Leave a comment

AROUND THE STATE

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

ODE and OFLA Team Up to Help Resident Educators Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education Education moves at a non-stop pace and this has never been more evident in Ohio during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, Vol. 54, No. 1 - Fall 2015 | Leave a comment

ODE Around the State

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

OTES – Will It Stay or Will It Go?!? Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education Since the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System, better known as OTES, first came onto the Ohio educational scene, … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the State, Vol. 53, No. 3 - Summer 2015 | Leave a comment