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50

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    Four Years of Growth: OCCS-Sponsored Schools Continue to Make Academic Progress

    The 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Cards highlight continued academic growth across OCCS-sponsored schools, reflecting the hard work of students, educat… Read More >

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    Attendance Awareness Month: New Attendance Laws in Ohio

    Ohio has modified its school attendance laws. This blog explains the details, what attendance-related terminology means, and what actions families can… Read More >

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    Congratulations to our 2026 Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Cole Prophet of Western Toledo Preparatory Academy, the 2026 OCCS Teacher of the Year! Cole’s dedication to students and servant le…

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    Congratulations to our 2026 Virtual Teacher of the Year

    Dainta Teeple of Ohio Virtual Academy brings career learning to life in the virtual classroom through innovative media arts instruction and meaningful…

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    More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

    May sneaks up on everyone. One minute, schools are settling into routines. Next, calendars fill with testing, field trips, award ceremonies, graduatio… Read More >

News & Events

Four Years of Growth: OCCS-Sponsored Schools Continue to Make Academic Progress

The 2025–2026 Ohio School Report Cards reveal continued academic growth across OCCS-sponsored schools, marking four consecutive years of improvement i…

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News & Events

Attendance Awareness Month: New Attendance Laws in Ohio

With the latest changes to the attendance policies, there is greater emphasis on chronic absenteeism and interventions that help the children at an ea…

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News & Events

Back to School Without the Chaos

Back-to-school readiness is about more than having all the right supplies. Whether it’s an in-person school experience or a virtual one, a smooth tran…

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More Good Days, Together: Supporting Students’ Mental Health as the School Year Winds Down

As the school year winds down, May brings a mix of excitement, celebration, and transition for students, families, and educators. In recognition of Me…

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