Hamilton Local Is Participating In Three Straight A Grants Totaling $18 Million

Ohio Arts Assessment Collaborative - Hamilton Local is the lead district in a statewide arts assessment project. This week 40 educators from across the state convened in Columbus for intensive assessment training provided in partnership with Battelle for Kids and the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education. Dr. Witten serves on the planning team and art teachers Katie Nunn and Elizabeth Enright attended the training and have been selected as assessment writers.

Data Strong - Hamilton Local participates in the Central Ohio Compact, comprised of school districts, universities, and industries, which addresses college and career readiness. The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio received funds to help achieve Compact goals. Funds from the grant will focus on middle grades and be used to develop technology to connect performance data to learning opportunities and career needs. The grant will also promote career awareness and exploration and provide funds to the district for implementation. Principal Jeff Endres will coordinate this effort for the District.

Math Matters - Hamilton Local is among several districts participating in a grant, managed by the Fairfield County Educational Service Center, to implement ST Math programs. The grant pays for program licenses, related professional development for teachers, and a 30-unit cart of computers. Kate Miller, instructional support teacher, is coordinating the district’s implementation of this K-6 grade leveled instructional program with assistance from 3rd grade math teacher Ami Gaus. ST Math is designed to help all students reach math proficiency through self-paced, language-independent, mastery-based objectives that integrate with core instruction.