What we do for schools

OCCS is a student-centered organization advocating excellence in education through strategic partnerships.

With over 13 years of experience in school sponsorship, Ohio Council of Community Schools oversees 44 charter schools across the state of Ohio, ensuring they are legally, fiscally, and academically sound. We sponsor (aka authorize) charter schools in Ohio, including brick-and-mortar schools, virtual schools, and blended schools.

In addition to basic monitoring and oversight, OCCS partners with its schools to offer robust technical assistance in the areas of finance, special education, academics, and more. We collaborate with our schools, management partners, and other education advocates to ensure all students have access to high-quality education options.

For instance, OCC...

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May 14 2013

Ohio Connections Academy teacher named runner-up in national teaching competition

Congratulations to Ohio Connections Academy teacher Dan Wakefield for being selected as one of three national runners-up in PublicSchoolOptions.org’s American Pioneer of Teaching c...
May 13 2013

Wildwood Environmental Academy teacher Laura Schetter featured in local media

The Toledo Blade recently published an article featuring Laura Schetter, a third-grade teacher at wildwood Environmental Academy, whose environmental efforts in the classroom are n...
What we do for schools

OCCS is a student-centered organization advocating excellence in education through strategic partnerships.

With over 13 years of experience in school sponsorship, Ohio Council of Community Schools oversees 44 charter schools across the state of Ohio, ensuring they are legally, fiscally, and academically sound. We sponsor (aka authorize) charter schools in Ohio,...

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Extra Credit Reading
May 14 2013

Ohio Connections Academy teacher named runner-up in national teaching competition

Congratulations to Ohio Connections Academy teacher Dan Wakefield for being selected as one of three national runners-up in PublicSchoolOptions.org’s American Pioneer of Teaching competition. According to the Wall Street Journal, PublicSchoolsOpti...

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