ODE

The vision of the Ohio Department of Education is to raise achievement for all students throughout the state.

ODE's Mission:

Raise Expectations:
Set clear and high expectations for what all students should know and be able to do.

Build Capacity:
Make sure that educators have the skills, knowledge and resources to help students reach higher levels of achievement. Foster the ability of families and communities to help students succeed.

Improve Results:
Measure, publicize and reward results and hold all educators and students responsible for them.

General Contact Information

The Ohio Department of Education provides customers a toll-free number for timely responses and support. Call 1-877-OHIOEDU (1-877-644-6338) and a customer service representative will forward your call to a staff member who can assist you. Local customers may call (614) 995-1545.