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Ohio Regions Overview

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Ohio HSTW/MMGW History

  • 1996 Ohio expressed interest in High Schools that Work.
  • 1998 Ohio became the 22nd state to join the HSTW national network.
  • 1999 year-long HSTW academy with 13 sites.
  • 2000 HSTW expanded through four regional centers and 43 sites.
  • 2002 HSTW increased to 85 sites and became a member of MMGW national network.
  • 2004 HSTW/MMGW increased to over 150 high school and middle school sites.
  • 2005-2007 Ohio network expanded efforts to increase HSTW and MMGW implementation throughout the state.

Ohio Regions Goals

  • Build a knowledge base built on action research.
  • Create a network of education and community partnerships across the regions.
  • Raise public awareness and support with local Boards of Education.
  • Develop the habits and skills of data-based decision making.
  • Provide professional development opportunities for teachers, coordinators, and administrators.
  • Provide specialized professional development customized for each site.
  • Provide technical assistance to sites for implementing HSTW/MMGW activities - developing site action plans, conducting assessments, analyzing data, preparing for technical assistance visits and technical review visits.
  • Provide resources to sites - Ohio and national speakers, exemplary sites, books, newsletters and other print media.