ESC of Eastern Ohio Awarded $1.2M Grant for Educators
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio received a $1.2 million state grant to prepare more educators to teach College Credit Plus courses.
Gov. Mike DeWine and Stephen D. Dackin, director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, on Thursday announced the recipients of the grants totaling $3 million. The other recipients are Kent State University and the educational service centers of Northeast Ohio, East Central Ohio and Montgomery County.
The grants will enable the awardees to create programs for teachers who need to complete additional qualifications to teach college courses under College Credit Plus. The grants, awarded in consultation with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, will be used to cover the costs of tuition, textbooks and other materials to support teachers across various districts as they work to become credentialed to teach College Credit Plus courses at their high schools.
College Credit Plus allows seventh through 12th graders to earn college credit.
“Teachers play a critical role in shaping the future of Ohio’s students,” DeWine said. “These grants will empower our dedicated educators to expand their expertise and provide exceptional learning opportunities that will prepare students for success.”
Dackin agreed.
“This is an example of how we are continuing to create meaningful pathways for students that lead to rewarding careers,” he said. “These grants will provide more opportunities for educators to get the knowledge, skills and experience to teach higher-level courses that will foster a seamless transition from high school to college.”
Mike Duffey, chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education, said College Credit Plus is a gateway to a postsecondary degree for thousands of students, and by credentialing more teachers it will allow more families to save on college tuition.
Funding for the grant awards was included in the 2024-2025 state operating budget.
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Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
