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The Ohio Council of Community Schools Ensures That Our Charter Schools Are Legally, Fiscally, and Academically Sound.

48

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    Native American Heritage Month 2025: Sovereignty, Trust, and Resilience

    Every November, Native American Heritage Month invites us to learn from the stories that came before our own. The 2025 theme, “Tribal Nations: Soverei… Read More >

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    Convocation 2025- Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform.

    On Thursday, August 7, 2025, OCCS brought together school leaders, educators, and partners from across Ohio for a full day of learning, collaboration,… Read More >

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    Congratulations to Whitley White, 2025 Teacher of the Year

    We are honored to announce Whitley White from Linc Academy Columbus as OCCS’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Ms. White has demonstrated exceptional dedicat… Read More >

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    Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting at Mater Academy Preparatory

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools was honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mater Academy Preparatory in Columbus. Executive Di… Read More >

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    Recognizing Excellence: Our Schools Earn Statewide Honors

    We are thrilled to share that several of our sponsored schools have been recognized on the Rewards and Recognition lists on the Department of Educatio… Read More >

News & Events

Native American Heritage Month 2025: Sovereignty, Trust, and Resilience

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the rich cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples across the …

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News & Events

Candy, Costumes, and Caution: Staying Safe This Halloween

As October marks Halloween Safety Month, the Ohio Council of Community Schools encourages families, students, and communities to celebrate responsibly…

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Congratulations to Whitley White, 2025 Teacher of the Year!

OCCS is proud to honor Whitley White of LINC Academy Columbus as the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Recognized for her exceptional dedication and instructi…

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News & Events

Convocation 2025- Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform.

The 2025 OCCS Annual Convocation, held August 7, brought together educators, leaders, and partners from across Ohio for a day of inspiration, collabor…

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