News and Events

Save the date! The OCCS Annual Convocation will be taking place August 4th, 2022, at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel. In addition t…

Annual National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options.

eSchool friends and families joined us for the 7th Annual Online Learning Day on November 9th, 2021.

All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.

Over the course of National Charter Schools Week (May 9-15), charter school leaders, students, parents, and advocates came together to showcase the am…

Join us in celebrating National School Choice Week 2021: January 24th – 30th. An opportunity to share why you believe in school choice.

OCCS participated in the 6th Annual Online Learning Day, November 18th-20th. Online Learning Day is a special occasion for e-school families to share …

The Whole Child Framework provides a blueprint to meet the whole child needs, which are foundational to a child’s intellectual and social development …

Thomas B. Fordham Institute recently released a report, The Impact of Ohio Charter Schools on Student Outcomes 2016-2019. Dr. Stéphane Lavertu of The …

Fire Prevention Week (October 4th-10th) serves as an opportunity to talk in the classroom and at home about fire safety. The National Fire Protection …

Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) is a celebration of the culture and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Me…

The Ohio Council of Community Schools is proud to sponsor two additional schools in 2020, Valor Academy of Ohio and Ohio Construction Academy (OCA). B…