Avenue for Answers

This is a popular place for attendees to meet with experts from various state agencies, associations and organizations.

Monday

1N5, Booth 1435
Provides education resources, training, and other supports to help school professionals, parents and youth prevent suicide in their communities.
(513) 814-3007 • www.1N5.org

Center for Continuous Improvement, Booth 1440
Ohio’s statewide system of support, grant opportunities for schools and rural education.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Performance and Impact, Booth 1441
The Office of Accountability is Ohio’s School Report Cards, Regional Data Leads (RDLs), providing support and resources for using data for continuous improvement. The Office of Assessment & NAEP will provide information on Ohio’s state tests and related assessments such as ACT or SAT, and NAEP.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Student Supports, Booth 1438
The Office of Exceptional Children offers support for students with disabilities and gifted students. The Office of Early Learning and School Readiness will have program representatives from Head Start, Early Childhood, Preschool Special Education, Licensing and more on hand to share resources and answer questions. The Office of Integrated Student Supports Child Nutrition offers services and resources for families and serving breakfast.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Teaching, Leading and Learning, Booth 1439
The Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies is Ohio’s learning standards and model curriculum. The Office of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure will provide licensure and requirements for professional development.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Cleveland Clinic, Booth 1432
Hospital-based programs that promote youth mental wellness and provide treatment for youth with mental illness through care collaboration, research, professional development and training across healthcare and educational systems.
(800) 223-2273 • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/

Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Booth 1437
The Department’s Office of Human Resources and Office of Organizational Effectiveness.
(877) 644-6338 • http://education.ohio.gov

Kids Voting Ohio, Booth 1424
A voter preparedness and civic education program for Ohio public schools.
(404) 545-4797 • www.kidsvotingohio.org

Ohio Business Week Foundation, Booth 1436
An exciting week-long summer camp that allows high school students to get hands-on experience in business and entrepreneurship.
(614) 488-6327 www.ohiobusinessweek.org

Ohio Education Association (OEA), Booth 1430
Represents more than 121,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio’s schools, colleges and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio’s children. Members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.
(800) 282-1500 • www.ohea.org

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Booth 1426
Representatives will address funding status, programs and policies, and specific issues from school districts.
(614) 466-6290 • www.ofcc.ohio.gov

Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC), Booth 1434
OSSC helps local schools and first responders prevent, prepare for and respond to threats and acts of violence, including self-harm.
(614) 644-2641 • www.ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov

SADD, Booth 1428
Through peer-to-peer efforts, SADD’s mission is to empower young people to successfully confront the risks and pressures that challenge them throughout their daily lives.
(513) 630-3070 • www.sadd.org

Tuesday

Center for Continuous Improvement, Booth 1440
The Office of Improvement and Innovation is Ohio’s statewide system of support, grant opportunities for schools and rural education. The Office of Federal Programs provides assistance with federal programs and resources. Staff from the Office of Intensive Supports will be available to connect at-risk districts with resources.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Performance and Impact, Booth 1441
Ohio’s School Report Cards, Regional Data Leads (RDLs) — providing support and resources for using to data for continuous improvement.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Student Supports, Booth 1438
The Office of Exceptional Children offers support for students with disabilities and gifted students. The Office of Early Learning and School Readiness will have representatives from Head Start, Early Childhood, Preschool Special Education, Licensing and more on hand to share resources and answer questions. The Office of Integrated Student Supports offers child nutrition services and resources for families and serving breakfast.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Center for Teaching, Leading and Learning, Booth 1439
Licensure and requirements for professional development.
(877) 644-6338 • www.education.ohio.gov

Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Booth 1437
The Department’s Office of Human Resources and Office of Organizational Effectiveness.
(877) 644-6338 • http://education.ohio.gov

Kids Voting Ohio, Booth 1424
A voter preparedness and civic education program for Ohio public schools.
(404) 545-4797 • www.kidsvotingohio.org

Nami Ohio National Alliance on Mental Illness, Booth 1430
A non-profit mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for all individuals & families affected by mental illness.
(800) 686-2646 • www.namiohio.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital – The On Our Sleeves Movement, Booth 1435
On Our Sleeves is the national movement for mental health. Our mission is to provide free mental health educational resources, developed by the experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to every community in America.
(614) 355-5419 • www.onoursleeves.org

Ohio Business Week Foundation, Booth, Booth 1436
An exciting week-long summer camp that allows high school students to get hands-on experience in business and entrepreneurship.
(614) 488-6327 • www.ohiobusinessweek.org

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS), Booth 1432
Information for Ohio’s public school teachers regarding retirement and healthcare benefits.
(888) 227-7877 • www.strsoh.org