BASA Member Update 12.21.18

BASA Member Update December 21, 2018

1. Hot Topics • Final Reminder: Complete the 2017-2018 Diabetes Survey by December 31 • December 31 Application Deadline to Add Industry- Recognized Credentials for 2019-2020 School Year • Mobile Learning

2. #ABConduct Tip Sheet #5 2. 2018 Management Guide

HOT TOPICS

Final Reminder: Complete the 2017-2018 Diabetes Survey by December 31 Districts are reminded to complete the state’s 2017-2018 student diabetes survey on the Department’s website by December 31. Ohio law requires each school district to report to the Department annually the number of students with diabetes enrolled in the district during the prior school year. Each district also must report the number of errors that occurred in administering diabetes medications to students during the same period.

December 31 Application Deadline to Add Industry-RecognizedCredentials for 2019-2020 School Year

Community stakeholders, including schools, districts, parents and businesses, can propose credentials for the Ohio Department of Education to add to the state’s list of approved industry-recognized credentials. Applications are due December 31, 2018 . Ohio will update the 2019-2020 list in winter 2019 after all applications from the public are reviewed. Credentials must have significant, ongoing statewide or regional demand to be considered and must be tied to Ohio in-demand jobs.

Mobile Learning The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and its Ohio state chapter organization, Learn 21 , are pleased to continue to support the work of current and aspiring superintendents and district leadership teams in leading all aspects of digital learning transformations. Lastmonth CoSN shared information on Cloud Computing with BASA members ( http://www.cosn.org/ sites/default/files/Superintendents%20Initiative%20-%20Cloud%20Computing_1.pdf ). This monthwe focus on the topic of Leadership for Mobile Learning. Whether it is a school or district provided device via a one-to-one program or a BYOD implementation, the planning and execution work involves far more than a discussion about choosing a device. The all too common mistake that happens when schools or districts embark on leveraging mobile learning to improve student success is the emphasis on the “what” (the digital device) rather than the “why”. CoSN is pleased to provide school leaders with an overview of the details that must be addressed regarding both technological platforms and human capacity when initiating and sustaining a mobile learning environment. You are invited to access a one-page guide for Leading Mobile Learning at http://www.cosn.org/sites/default/files/Superintendents%20 Initiative%20-%20Mobile%20Learning_2.pdf CoSN has partnered with edWeb to provide a monthly webinar series on topics essential for leading digital transformations. School superintendents serve as panelists on each webinar and share their stories and expertise. Every webinar is recorded for viewing by those who are not able to join the live broadcast. The title of the January 14, 2019 webinar (scheduled for 5:00 pm ET) is “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision”. Learn more and register for this free webinar at https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20190114/ If your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact Brian Calvary, CAE, CoSN Director of Membership and Chapters, at bcalvary@cosn.org.

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TIP SHEET

Office of Professional Conduct

Educators have a visible place in their communities. The choices they make, even when well-intended, can affect their jobs, families, schools and profession. The Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Education Association and Ohio Federation of Teachers, supported by BASA, OASSA and OAESA, offer this series of tip sheets on how to recognize situations that can get good educators in trouble. #ABConduct Tip Sheets are designed to help educators identify and mitigate risks that occur in everyday situations. These tip sheets provide guidance for best practices and are not intended to be used in disciplinary actions.

To download other tip sheets, visit education.ohio.gov/ABConduct

The Top 10 Professional Conduct Concerns Most educators care about their professional conduct, but they still can make small, avoidable mistakes that lead to larger consequences. Here are 10 important concerns, in no certain order, that can get educators into sticky situations with Ohio’s Office of Professional Conduct.

1. Falsification or Failure to Disclose Educators must accurately report their criminal and disciplinary histories, employment status and academic credentials every time they fill out employment applications or complete state licensure applications. 2. Emotional, Romantic and Sexual Relationships Responsible educators never engage in sexual relationships with students or fail to keep proper professional and emotional boundaries in their relationships with students. Educators should be empathetic but know when to refer students to parents, counselors or mental Responsible educators stay professional on all personal social media 24/7/365. They keep their personal profiles private, knowing unwise entries can result in discipline. 4. Theft and Fraud Theft and fraud crimes, even if unrelated to the school community, are cause for discipline. Responsible educators know these crimes reflect poorly on the profession. 5. Alcohol Responsible educators don’t come to school smelling of alcohol, have alcohol in their systems or consume alcohol once there. They are responsible for the care, custody and control of students. health professionals. 3. Social Media

6. Broken Contract Contracts are a two-way street. Public and community school educators should talk to their district or school administrators before resigning from positions. Responsible educators know they may be disciplined for resigning during the school year or after July 10. 7. Personal Gain Responsible educators know they can’t use their professional positions or school property for personal gain, such as selling products or getting free perks from vendors. They know that educators who want to tutor or give private lessons to district students must first seek district approval. 8. Mandatory Reporting Responsible educators know all school workers are mandatory reporters under the law. If they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect by parents, other educators, or other students or they believe a student is self-harming, they must report it. 9. Physical or Verbal Altercations with Students Responsible educators avoid physical and verbal altercations with students by using proper classroom management and de-escalation techniques. 10. Failure to Supervise Educators are responsible for student safety at all times. Responsible educators review course materials, educational supplements and media, and the school environment before using these materials.

Department of Education

D O ’s & DON’Ts with Crystal Clear

DO preview all media fully before using in the classroom. DO turn off auto-play onYouTube in the classroom, so the platform does not select videos based on your personal viewing history. DO understand student safety policies and stay up-to-date on required safety trainings. DO disclose all criminal convictions, including sealed or expunged ones, on every licensure application to the Ohio Department of Education. DON’T come to work hungover. DON’T ignore the potential consequences of breaking your contract. DON’T worry about over-reporting child abuse or neglect. Children Services professionals will do the screening. DON’T escalate a situation with a student by reacting too quickly.

Make a Professional Choice!

Jana, a seventh-grader, always pushes Ms. Liu’s buttons. Ms. Liu warns her to follow classroom rules, but Jana tells her to “buzz off.” Ms. Liu is infuriated but pauses for a breath before giving Jana a referral slip. Professional or Unprofessional?

Ms. Smith sympathizes with a female student whose parents are getting a divorce. Soon, she and the student are texting continually about personal issues. Professional or Unprofessional?

Mr. Evans intercepts a student’s note to a friend revealing the student has been cutting himself. Concerned, he decides to keep an eye on the student. Professional or Unprofessional?

Unprofessional Mr. Evans is obligated to

Unprofessional Ms. Smith is not keeping appropriate student-teacher boundaries.

Professional Ms. Liu remained professional in dealing with a defiant student.

immediately report the discovery to Child Protective Services and school services personnel.

Unprofessional If anything had gone wrong while he was gone, his license could be at risk. Coach Conner is the only adult on duty for the first 15 minutes of lunch, but he steps out for a while to take an important phone call. Professional or Unprofessional?

Unprofessional Educators must report all convictions to the Department on every licensure application. Education. She doesn’t disclose a disorderly conduct conviction from college because she had reported it on her previous application. Professional or Unprofessional? Director Jones is applying to renew her license with the Ohio Department of

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The Management Guide for School Leaders updates all education-related legislation adopted between July 2017 and July 2018.

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