Rob Kovacs

ODE has provided us with resources in empowering our use of evidence in support of the Ohio Improvement Process. Understand the value of evidence-based strategies for students and schools Consider your local needs Learn the basics Make strategies prove their worth  Tap into Ohio’s Empowered by Evidence resources Check out the link below to read … Read more

Do you know what the One Needs Assessment and the One Plan have in common?  They are the two components of ED STEPS.  ED STEPS is the Education Department’s System of Tiered E-Plans and Supports (ED STEPS).  To learn about these components and more please check out the link below.  Important deadlines are approaching! https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Federal-Programs/EDSTEPS/ED-STEPS-FAQs … Read more

Much of our focus this year and every year is on literacy, but we know our mathematics instructional programs could also be refreshed. What can we do to learn more about modern mathematics pedagogy? Dig into the following: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Mathematics/Resources-for-Mathematics/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Resources-for-Mathemati The Ohio Department of Education provides this myriad of resources on Depth of Knowledge (DOK). The … Read more

What does a chemist, a pigeon expert and a spider expert have in common?  They were all part of a collaborative team that helped make a sound determination regarding the accelerated deterioration of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC.     Check out the video to see how using a root cause analysis process like the … Read more