OHIO

[ODE ruling not same as state legislation]

Ohio Department of Education passed new "rules" for gt programs effective for 2008-09. Although our district is asking for a waiver until 09-10... Again there is a lot about identification... The most significant changes in our opinion is around actual services. While gt programs are not being mandated - if a district claims and collects for gt services that district must provide 225 minutes per week with a qualified person per service area the district is claiming services. A lot of the new gifted operating standards are suggestions - which i guess help move theory. But for some the 225 may help ... there is a bunch of other new rules too.

See http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templ...741&ContentID=7642&Content=48715

If that doesn't work go to Ohio Department of Education and search 'gifted rule march 2008.

It begins with the info below.


"Revised Operating Standards for Identifying and Serving Gifted Students, Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3301-51-15, were approved by the State Board of Education in March 2008 following numerous statewide research studies and broad stakeholder input. The new operating standards, effective July 1, 2008, significantly �raise the bar� for gifted education services provided by districts, while creating new flexibility in providing appropriate challenges and supports for gifted and talented students. With the new standards, important changes include:

More specific requirements for the development and implementation of written education plans (WEPs) for gifted students;
Increased flexibility in class sizes and student caseloads at upper grade levels; and
Specific contact time requirements for students in services provided by gifted intervention specialists...."

Last edited by kickball; 07/23/08 06:08 PM.