Programming

2025 Fall Education and Training State Update

The Education and Training Pathway will present at the annual Fall State Update meeting to share updates to the pathway, reminders for the year, important dates to know, and CTSO updates for Educators Rising and FCCLA. This update will also include information about the standard revision timeline, and how you can get involved! Please join us on Thursday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m. to get all the news and updates on all things Education and Training related!

2025 Fall Education and Training State Update Registration

WebXam Teacher Reviews

The purpose of the WebXam review workshops is to allow Career-Technical Education instructors a formal opportunity to review and comment on WebXam operational test forms. The workshop reviews should also be viewed as a tool the instructors can use to drive future instruction. The review workshops will be held onsite at CETE or, as a second option, hosted offsite at a local district through special arrangements. Individuals participating in the reviews will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement that includes policy stating that sharing of any information attained during the review is strictly prohibited. The cost per teacher is $60. 

• October 16, 2025
• November 11, 2025
• December 9, 2025
• January 13, 2026
• February 9, 2026
• March 11, 2026

WebXam Calendar 2025-2026 ​

August 13: Fall pretesting window opens​

October 3: Fall pretesting window closes​

October 13: Post-testing window opens​

January 5: Winter pretesting window opens​

January 30: Winter pretesting window closes​

May 29: Post-testing window closes ​

WebXam Inline Translation

WebXam is pleased to offer inline translations of assessments.

• Inline translations are available in Spanish
• Translations are context-aware to improve accuracy
• Text within images is not translated
• Text-to-speech will read the translated text (Google Chrome)
• Once enabled translations will continue to be provided until the user turns them off or the testing session ends
• Available to all students, no accommodation required

WebXam Report Changes

Summary Report

• Now provide (optional) date range instead of just month & year.
• “Date since” or “Date Until”

Testing Report

• 3 new fields
• Times Taken: time taken WebXam assessment, up to and including time this row is reporting
• Times Proficient: times scored Proficient or Advanced on assessment, up to and include time this row is reporting
• Times Advanced: times scored Advanced on assessment, up to and include time this row is reporting

WebXam Assessment Recommendation 

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs must administer EoC tests to students in grades 9-12. These valid and reliable tests are a tool that can be used for continuous improvement of courses offered. Because these courses are not classified as workforce development, the tests are not used in calculating the state technical skill attainment indicator of performance (2S1). However, the test will be utilized in the annual review of FCS programs. FCS test data will be collected in the EMIS Assessment Window.

Retake Policy 

WebXam end-of-course assessments may be retaken in the same school year by any CTE student currently enrolled or previously enrolled in a course with a testing requirement. Students should be provided an opportunity to retest after allowing for additional instruction time. This enhances opportunities for students to demonstrate technical skills attainment for the purpose of graduation and report cards. The policy for WebXam same-year retakes includes: 

• Students may take an end-of-course test no more than twice per academic school year (each school year begins July 1 and ends June 30) 
• A retake must be scheduled at least 30 days after the original assessment was performed 
• Field tests may not be retaken due to the length of the tests and earlier closing of the field test window

Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs)

The Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE) in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and Department of Higher Education, launched an end of test student acknowledgement survey, enhancing a students’ ability to access college transfer credit earned through one of Ohio’s Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs). The student survey appears at the completion of each WebXam test a student takes associated with one of Ohio’s Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs).

The student survey allows students, who are proficient on the taken test, to grant permission to Ohio’s public colleges or universities to post transfer credit earned through meeting the requirements of the associated Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG). The student survey enhancement address needs for a uniform method of communication between Ohio’s secondary students and Ohio’s public colleges and universities to simplify awarding credit through career-technical credit transfer (CT²). 

For more information about Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs), please visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education Career-Technical Articulation and Transfer Page.

New EVERFI Resource

This 15-minute professional development provides an overview of EVERFI's digital resources, an introduction to the Personal Finance STAR Event, and instructions on how to get started on EVERFI's platform. You can review the chapters on the right-hand side to navigate throughout the PD. 

Empowering Future-Ready Students with EVERFI & FCCLA

OAFCS

The Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences is accepting poster & presentation proposals for our conference on March 19 & 20, 2026.Proposals are due November 30, 2025.

Poster & presentation Proposal Information 

If you have any questions contact Shannon Heffernan.

FCCLA Opportunities

2025-2026 FCCLA Affiliation

Whether a student's passion lies in Human Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Education & Training, or Visual Arts & Design, FCCLA is here to guide students on a path to College-and-Career success as they navigate their future. 

• Individual: $8.00 (state) plus $9.00 (national) - $17.00 per member and per adviser 
• Middle School Package: $560 (state) plus $250 (national) - $810 per chapter plus $17.00 per adviser  
• Up to 25 Package: $200 (state) plus $395 (national) - $595 per chapter plus $17.00 per adviser  
• Up to 25 Package Benefits:
• FCCLA Testing Readiness Resource
• Knowledge Hub Subscription
• One Adviser Academy Registration
• One National Program of Choice
• Unlimited Package: $688 (state) plus $775 (national) - $1,463 per chapter plus $17.00 per adviser 
• Unlimited Package Benefits:
• FCCLA Testing Readiness Resource
• Knowledge Hub Subscription
• One Adviser Academy Registration
• One National Program of Choice
• Chapters must affiliate a minimum of 12 members

Ohio FCCLA Adviser Retreat

The Ohio FCCLA State Staff is excited to offer an adviser retreat that is designed for both new and veteran advisers. Whether you are building on your first year or looking to dive deeper into all things FCCLA, this retreat will offer interactive sessions, hands-on learning, and valuable resources to help you grow your FCCLA chapter.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Columbus State Community College – Delaware Campus (5100 Cornerstone Dr., Delaware, Ohio 43015)

Cost: $50

Parking: Free

Make checks payable to: Ohio FCCLA, 25 S. Front Street, MS 611, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2025

Fall Leadership Training

Fall Leadership Training is an exciting opportunity for Ohio FCCLA members and advisers to connect, collaborate, and grow. This statewide event focuses on developing strong leadership skills, strengthening team dynamics, and deepening your understanding of FCCLA programs. Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities, participants will gain practical tools and insights that translate directly into real-world success. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Ultimate Leadership Experience, where inspiration meets action!

Location: Nuhop – 1077 Township Road 2916, Perrysville, Ohio 44864

Dates: Session 1: October 20-21, 2025; Session 2: October 21-22, 2025 (125 attendees per session)

Registration Fee: $225; includes t-shirt, lodging, meals, training, materials, and supplies

Registration Opens: Monday, August 11, 2025

Registration Closes: Monday, September 29, 2025​

2025-2026 Executive Council Chapter Visit ​

The Ohio FCCLA Executive Council is available for either in person or virtual presentations depending on your needs. They are looking forward to meeting members this year and helping them on their Ultimate Journey through FCCLA! ​

To secure an Ohio FCCLA Executive Council member, complete the request on the Ohio FCCLA Website.

Job Postings

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Anthony Wayne High School - Long Term Substitute

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Marysville High School

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