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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…

As we work together to stay safe and healthy during the pandemic, it is important to recognize the threat that COVID-19 poses to the mental health of …

All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through…

National Charter Schools Week 2020 took place May 10-16. In keeping with this year’s theme, Above and Beyond, OCCS highlighted our schools’ exceptiona…

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated each year during the first week of May. This year, teachers in Ohio embraced creativity and ingenuity when fac…

On April 20th, Gov. DeWine announced Ohio's coronavirus-related school-building closure order will extend through the end of the school year. This ord…

OCCS celebrated 5th Annual Online Learning Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus Ohio. The yearly event is hosted by the Ohio eSchool Families and Fr…

The 2019-2020 season of Toledo Walleye Hockey marks the third year of partnership with the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The hockey program gives…