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Fostering a culture of innovation.

Promoting new ideas.

Rethinking ways to address current barriers.

These are all ways that the Compact is working with deans, assistant deans, faculty, district and school leaders, professional association representatives, national partners, state leaders, regional personnel, and others, to examine ideas around inclusive pedagogy and the development and implementation of innovative models of preparation.

We believe that when we scale effective and meaningful work, we are able to serve more educators—teachers, administrators, and related services personnel—which ultimately leads to greater reach and impact for all Ohio students.

Ohio Deans Compact Incentive Grant Program
2013-14 to 2023-25

Inclusive Teacher Preparation Leading to Dual Licensure Grants

2023 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2023-2025)

Shawnee State University

Project Title: Teachers for All Students – Revised (TEFAS-R)
Project PI: Michele Moohr, PhD
Partner(s): Portsmouth City Schools

Capital University

Project Title: Capital Pathways: Inclusion, Intervention and Content Training through Grade-banded Dual Licensure Programming Initaitive
Project PI: Olga Shonia, PhD
Partner(s): Columbus Colleage of Art and Design, Columbus State Community College

University of Findlay

Project Title: Blending Perspectives: An Inclusive Education Program for The University of Findlay College of Education
Project PI: Carrie Wysocki, PhD
Partner(s): Cory-Rawson Local Schools, Van Buren Local Schools

Ursuline College

Project Title: Developing a Dual Licensure Program in Primary and Primary Intervention Specialist at Ursuline College
Project PI: Brittiani McNeil, EdD
Partner(s): Beachwood City Schools, ESC of Western Reserve

Xavier University

Project Title: Development and Implementation of Blended/Inclusive Teacher Preparation Programs Leading to Dual Licensure at Xavier University and John Carroll University
Project PI: Leigh Anne Prugh, EdD
Partner(s): John Carroll University

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2021-2022 and 2022-2023)

Marietta College

Project Title: The Marietta College Inclusive Wellness Education Project
Project PI: Brian Rider, PhD
Partner(s): Fort Frye Local Schools, Marietta City Schools, Warren Local Schools

University of Toledo

Project Title: Launching Educators for All Learners: UToledo’s Dual License Initiative
Project PI: Richard Welsch, PhD
Partner(s): Toledo Public Schools, Washington Local Schools

2019 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2019-2020 and 2020-2021)

Youngstown State University

AYA+IS
Project Title: Combining SPED and AYA ISS or AYA ILA
Project PI: Dr. Pam Epler

Bowling Green State University

MCE+IS
Project Title: Project IMPerative
Project PI: Dr. Brooks Vostal

Marietta College

AYA+IS
Project Title: The Marietta College Preparing Inclusive Content Teachers (PICT) Project
Project PI: Dr. Tanya Pucella

Mount St. Joseph University

ECE+IS
Project Title: Master’s of Education for ReachinG Every Learner (MERGE)
Project PI: Ms. Kennetha Schmits

Muskingum University

AYA+IS
Project Title: Inclusive Educators for Ohio Schools – Preparing Content Educators to Support Students with Disabilities Using High-Leverage Practices
Project PI: Dr. Traci Tuttle

Ohio Dominican University

AYA+IS
Project Title: Project SPAN P2: Secondary Preparation for Addressing the Needs of Diverse Learners Phase 2
Project PI: Dr. Kristall Day

Wittenberg University

ECE+IS
Project Title: Project Wittenberg Inclusive Teacher Tutelage
Project PI: Dr. Sally Brannan

2017 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2017-2018 and 2018-2019)

Defiance College

MCE+IS
Project Title: Creation of Dual Middle Childhood and Intervention Specialist License
Project PI: Dr. Rachel Eicher, Dr. Carla Higgins

Marietta College

MCE+IS
Project Title: Inclusive Middle Childhood Preparation Program
Project PI: Ms. Ann Kaufman, Dr. Tanya Pucella

Mount St. Joseph University

ECE+IS
Project Title: Processes of the M.S.J. Dual Licensure Workforce Development Collaborative Group
Project PI: Dr. Kate Doyle, Dr. Laura Saylor, Mr. Harrison Collier

Ohio Dominican University

AYA (Integrated Mathematics/Gr. 7-12 and Arts Education/PK-12)+IS
Project Title: Project SPAN: Secondary Preparation to Address the Needs of All Learners
Project PI: Dr. Kristall Day, Dr. Marlissa Stauffer, Dr. Janette Knowles, Dr. Ron Zielke

University of Toledo

MCE+IS (Grad Level)
Project Title: Dual Licensure LAMP Graduate Program (MG/IS)
Project PI: Dr. Mark Templin, Dr. Jenny Denyer

Ashland University

ECE+IS and MCE+IS
Project Title: Student Success for ALL through Dual Licensure: The Ashland University One Program Solution
Project PI: Dr. Jason Brent-Ellis, Dr. Carla Abreu-Ellis, Dr. James Chapple, Dr. Maria Sargent

Cleveland State University

ECE+ECIS+TESOL Endorsement
Project Title: DREAM (Dual Residential Education Action Model) – An Inclusive Educator Preparation Program
Project PI: Dr. Tachelle I. Banks, Dr. Elena Andrei

2015 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2015-2016 and 2016-2017)

Marietta College

ECE+IS
Project Title: Marietta College Integrated Preparation Program (iP2)
Project PI: Dr. Dottie Erb

Ohio Dominican University

MCE+IS
Project Title: Creating a Cohesive Middle Childhood and Intervention Specialist Licensure Path
Project PI: Dr. Kate Fishley

Ohio University

ECE+ECIS
Project Title: Blended Master’s Program: Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education at Ohio University
Project PI: Dr. Jennifer Ottley

University of Rio Grande

ECE+IS
Project Title: Building Bridges: Connecting Early Childhood and Intervention Preparation Program
Project PI: Dr. Monica Hummons

Shawnee State University

ECE+IS
Project Title: Teachers for All Students (TEFAS): Blended EC and SE Program Development
Project PI: Dr. Beverly Ochieng-Sande

Youngstown State University

ECE+ECIS+TESOL Endorsement
Project Title: Youngstown State University Blended Program ECE/ECIS/TESOL
Project PI: Dr. Crystal Ratican

2013 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2013-2014 and 2014-2015)

University of Akron

ECE+IS and MCE+IS
Project Title: University of Akron Integrative Teacher Preparation Model (UA-ITPM)
Project PI: Dr. Bridgie Ford, Dr. Shernavaz Vakil, Dr. Lynn Kline

University of Cincinnati

MCE+IS
Project Title: Addressing the Needs of Every Student: An Evidence-Based Model for Inclusive and Special Education Teacher Preparation
Project PI: Dr. Emilie Camp, Dr. Steve Kroeger

University of Dayton

MCE+IS
Project Title: Improving the Capacity of Ohio Institutions of Higher Education to Prepare All Educators to Meet the Needs of All Learners
Project PI: Dr. Connie Bowman, Dr. Joni Baldwin

Kent State University

MCE+IS
Project Title: Project ASTUTE – Improving Education for All Students Through Unified Teacher Education
Project PI: Dr. Andrew Wiley, Dr. Brian Barber

Xavier University

ECE+ECIS+Montessori Credential
Project Title: Development of Early Childhood Intervention Specialist/Early Childhood Licensure Program with Montessori Early Childhood Credentials
Project PI: Dr. Kathy Winterman, Dr. Victoria Zascavage

Ohio State University

 ECE+Foreign and Second Language
Project Title: Project REMODEL: Restructuring to Meet the Needs of Ohio’s Diverse and Exceptional Learners
Project PI: Dr. Laurie Katz

Inclusive Grants: Other Priority Areas

2015 Incentive Grant Awardees: Inclusive Education Leadership Preparation
(2015-2016 and 2016-2017)

Ohio Dominican University

Project Title: Ohio Dominican University Educational Leadership
Project PI: Dr. Ted Zigler

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: An Inclusive Leadership Model: University of Cincinnati’s Enhancement of Special Education Competency for Educational Leaders
Project PI: Dr. Carlee Simon

Malone University

Project Title: Educational Leadership Meeting the Individual Needs of Diverse Students (ELMINDS)
Project PI: Dr. Roger Morris

Demonstration Models to Recruit, Support, Retain, & Sustain Educators From Culturally, Ethnically, and Racially Minoritized Groups Through IHE-District Partnerships

2023 Incentive Grant Awardees
(2023-2025)

Wright State University

Project Title: I Educate Montgomery County 2023
Project PI: Brian Boyd, PhD
Partner(s): Miami University, Central State University, Sinclair Community College, Montgomery County ESC, Centerville City Schools, Dayton Public Schools, Mad River Local Schools, Northmont City Schools, Oakwood City Schools, Trotwood-Madison City Schools, West Carrollton City Schools, Learn to Earn, Preschool Promise

Mount St. Joseph University

Project Title: Project PROMISE: Project for Recruiting and Retaining Our fellow and future colleagues from Minoritized races, cultures, and ethnicities with Inclusivity and Support leading to a model of Enduring sustenance
Project PI: Laura Saylor, PhD
Partner(s): Cincinnati Public Schools, North College Hill City Schools

Lourdes University

Project Title: Like Me: Diversifying the Educator Workforce
Project PI: Vince Laverick, EdD
Partner(s): Tiffin University, Owens Community College, Fostoria City Schools, Springfield Local Schools, Sylvania City Schools, Toledo Public Schools, Washington Local Schools

John Carroll University

Project Title: Ignite Scholars and Mentors: Expanding the Read and Teach Like Me Pipeline of BIPOC Educators
Project PI: Margaret Schauer, PhD
Partner(s): Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Cleveland State University

Project Title: Project HEART 2.0: Higher Education Advancement of Resident BIPOC Teachers
Project PI: Elena Andrei, EdD
Partner(s): Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), Cleveland Metropolitan School District

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: UC BIPOC Teacher Pathway
Project PI: Jonathan Breiner, PhD
Partner(s): Northwest Local School District, North College Hill City Schools, Hamilton County Educational Service Center (ESC), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Lockland School District, UC –Blue Ash College, and Accelerate Great Schools

Bowling Green State University

Project Title: Project Educate (Educators of Diversity: Unified and Collaborative to Aspire Teacher Education)
Project PI: Emilio Duran, PhD
Partner(s): Washington Local School District

University of Akron

Project Title: Rising Up: A Tiered Mentoring Program for Aspiring BIPOC Teachers
Project PI: Devon Carter, PhD; Wondimu Ahmen, PhD
Partner(s): Akron Public Schools

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees: Full Awards
(September 2021-June 2023)

Cleveland State University

Project Title: Project HEART: Higher Education Advancement of Resident BIPOC Teachers
Project PI: Elena Andrei, EdD
Partner(s): Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Miami University

Project Title: Enhancing and Expanding Partnership Models for Collaborative Recruitment & Retention of BIPOC Intervention Specialists
Project PI: Jason Abbitt, PhD
Partner(s): Middletown City School District, Hamilton County ESC

Wright State University

Project Title: I Educate Montgomery County
Project PI: Christa Preston Agiro, PhD
Partner(s): University of Dayton, Miami University, Sinclair Community College, Montgomery County ESC, Centerville City Schools, Dayton Public Schools, Jefferson Township Local Schools, Mad River Local Schools, Oakwood City Schools, West Carrollton City Schools

Xavier University

Project Title: Meeting the Needs of All Learners through a Diverse Teaching Workforce
Project PI: Kathy Winterman, EdD
Partner(s): Princeton City Schools

Bowling Green State University

Project Title: Project Educate
Project PI: Emilio Duran, PhD
Partner(s): Washington Local School District

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: UC BIPOC Teacher Pathway
Project PI: Jonathan Breiner, PhD
Partner(s): Northwest Local School District, Hamilton County Educational Service Center (ESC)

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees: Full Awards
(September 2021-June 2023)

Bluffton University

Project Title: Pathways
Project PI: Gayle Trollinger, EdD
Partner(s): Lima City Schools, Allen County Educational Support Center

John Carroll University

Project Title: Read and Teach Like Me
Project PI: Margaret Schauer, PhD
Partner(s): Cleveland Metropolitan School District (John Marshall School of Civic and Business Leadership)

Lake Erie College 

(funded for one year)
Project Title: Empowering Painesville Educators
Project PI: Katharine Delavan, PhD
Partner(s): Painesville City Local Schools

Lourdes University

Project Title: Fueling a Teachers of Color Pipeline
Project PI: Vince Laverick, EdD
Partner(s): Springfield Local Schools, Sylvania City School, Toledo Public Schools, Washington Local Schools

Youngstown State University 

(funded for one year)
Project Title: Youngstown Y-Teach
Project PI: Crystal Hawthorne
Partner(s): Youngstown City Schools

Partnership Grants to Improve the Capacity of Ohio's P20 Education System to Advance Postsecondary Ourcomes for All Learners

2023 Incentive Grant Awardees: New Awards
(September 2023-June 2024)

Xavier University

Project Title: Partnering to Meet the Needs of All Learners Through a Diverse Teaching Workforce
Project PI: Kathy Winterman, EdD
Partner(s): Great Oaks Career Campuses

Ohio University

Project Title: Career Technical Credential and Post-Secondary Mentorship Project
Project PI: Julie Francis, PhD
Partner(s): Pickaway Ross career Technical Center

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: Project Enable Opportunity
Project PI: Kate Doyle, PhD
Partner(s): University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College, Mount Healthy City Schools

2022 Incentive Grant Awardees: New Awards
(August 2022-June 2023)

Kent State University

Project Title: DEAFinitely Mentoring
Project PI: Jamie McCartney, PhD
Partner(s): Ohio School for the Deaf

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: STEM Pathway
Project PI: Kate Doyle, PhD
Partner(s): Warren County ESC, GOVS, Ohio Job and Family Services

2022 Incentive Grant Awardees: Continuation Awards
(August 2022-June 2023)

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Project Title: Teachable Moments – Education Days and Peer Mentor Program
Project PI: Meg Reister, PhD
Partner(s): Steubenville City Schools, Bishop John King Mussio Central Elementary, and St. Joseph the Worker Grade School

Ohio University

Project Title: The 6C Implementation Project (6CIP)
Project PI: Julie Francis
Partner(s): Creative Kids Childcare LLC

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees: Full Awards
(October 2021-June 2022)

Miami University

Project Title: Campus Mentors 2.0: Adapting an Award-Winning Model Demonstration Partnership
Project PI: Leah Wasburn-Moses, PhD
Partner(s): Springfield City Schools, Portsmouth Inner City Development Corp., Shawnee State University, Wittenberg University

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: Project Self-Determination: Empowering Youth for a Fulfilling Post-High School Path
Project PI: Kate Doyle, PhD
Partner(s): Warren Co. ESC, Mount St. Joseph University, Aramark Services, Inc.

Ohio University

Project Title: Designing Career Pathways
Project PI: Julie Barnhart Francis, PhD
Partner(s): Tri-County Career Center, Child Development Programs HAPCAP Head Start Programs

Shawnee State University

Project Title: Transition Connections: Building Linkages to Enhance Options for Children with LISD and Educators
Project PI: Karen Koehler, PhD
Partner(s): South Central Ohio ESC, University of Rio Grande, Functional Vision Services

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees: Small Awards
(October 2021-June 2022)

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Project Title: Teachable Moments Peer Mentor Program and Its Impact on Postsecondary Outcomes for All Learners: A Collaboration Between High School Students, College Students/Pre-service Educators, and In-Service Educators to Build Capacity
Project PI: Meg Reister, PhD
Partner(s): Steubenville City Schools,Jefferson Co. ESC, Miami University, Malone College

Youngstown State University

Project Title: Self-Determination Social Emotional Instructional Model (SDSEIM) Project
Project PI: Pam Epler, PhD
Partner(s): Liberty Local Schools, Cadence Care Network

Improving Literacy Partnership Grants

2023 Adolescent Literacy Incentive Grant Awardees
(July 2023-June 2024)

Cleveland State University

Project Title: The Community Learning Center for Children and Youth (CLC)
Project PI: Dr. Amanda Yurich, PI
Partner(s): Lakewood City Schools

Bowling Green State University

Project Title: Strengthening Adolescent Literacy Teacher Preparation with Evidence-Based Practices (SALTPEP)
Project PI: Dr. Angela Thomas, PI
Partner(s): Eastwood Local School District

Bluffton University

Project Title: BUILD (Bluffton University Improving Literacy Development)
Project PI: Dr. Cherie Hocanson, PI
Partner(s): Bluffton Exempted Village Schools

Lourdes University

Project Title: Advocating for Adolescents: Boosting Literacy Instruction to Bridge the Gaps
Project PI: Dr. Lindsay Vance, PI
Partner(s): Evergreen Local Schools, Upper Sandusky Exempted Villege Schools

Miami University

Project Title: Reading in the Content Areas
Project PI: Dr. Heather Grimes, PI
Partner(s): Fairview-Clifton German Language School

Ohio University

Project Title: Ohio University Adolescent Literacy in the Content Areas
Project PI: Dr. Julie Francis, PI
Partner(s): Athens City School District

Shawnee State University

Project Title: Adolescent Literacy Course Revision
Project PI: Dr. Sandra Beam, PI
Partner(s): New Boston Local Schools

University of Dayton

Project Title: Implementing the Science of Reading in Adolescent Literacy Coursework
Project PI: Dr. Mary-Kate Sableski, PI
Partner(s): Mad River Local Schools

University of Toledo

Project Title: Improving Adolescent Content Area Literacy at UToledo
Project PI: Dr. Marcella Kehus, PI
Partner(s): Toledo Public Schools, Washington Local Schools

2022 Bridge to Practice Incentive Grant Awardees
(October 2022-June 2023)

Lourdes University

Project Title: Surrounding our Communities in the Science of Reading
Project PI: Dr. Margaret Lehman
Partner(s): Sylvania City Schools

Marietta College

Project Title: Marietta College’s Alliance for Literacy: LETRS Training
Project PI: Dr. Raven Cromwell
Partner(s): Marietta City Schools, Belpre City Schools, & Warren Local Schools

Walsh University

Project Title: Follow the Bridge to Literacy Success 2.0
Project PI: Dr. Lindsey Roush
Partner(s): Lisbon Exempted Village Schools & North Canton City Schools

2022 Bridge to Practice Incentive Grant Awardees
(March 2022-September 2022)

University of Akron

Project Title: The World is Waiting for You. University of Akron Amazing Reading Race Summer Reading Intensive
Project PI: Dr. Shelly Houser
Partner(s): Akron City Schools

Bluffton University

Project Title: Reading Buddies
Project PI: Dr. Amy Mullins
Partner(s): Lima City Schools, Kenton City Schools, Allen East Local Schools, Ada Exempted Village Schools

Cleveland State University

Project Title: Project RISE: Reading Improvement through Sustained Engagement
Project PI: Dr. Terri Purcell
Partner(s): Cleveland City Schools

University of Findlay

Project Title: Material Support
Project PI: Dr. Mary Heather Munger
Partner(s): Findlay City Schools

Lourdes University

Project Title: Surrounding our Communities in the Science of Reading
Project PI: Dr. Margaret Lehman
Partner(s): Sylvania City Schools

Marietta College

Project Title: Marietta College Literacy Collaborative Expansion Project
Project PI: Dr. Raven Cromwell
Partner(s): Marietta City Schools, Belpre City Schools, & Warren Local Schools

Mount Saint Joseph University

Project Title: The Bridge to Practice Reading Science Program at Mount St. Joseph
Project PI: Dr. Laura Saylor
Partner(s): Oak Hills Local School District & Holy Family School

Walsh University

Project Title: Follow the Bridge to Literacy Success
Project PI: Dr. Lindsey Roush
Partner(s): Lisbon Exempted Village Schools & North Canton City Schools

2022 Bridge to Practice Incentive Grant Awardees
(March 2022-September 2022)

University of Akron

Project Title: The World is Waiting for You. University of Akron Amazing Reading Race Summer Reading Intensive
Project PI: Dr. Shelly Houser
Partner(s): Akron City Schools

Bluffton University

Project Title: Reading Buddies
Project PI: Dr. Amy Mullins
Partner(s): Lima City Schools, Kenton City Schools, Allen East Local Schools, Ada Exempted Village Schools

Cleveland State University

Project Title: Project RISE: Reading Improvement through Sustained Engagement
Project PI: Dr. Terri Purcell
Partner(s): Cleveland City Schools

University of Findlay

Project Title: Material Support
Project PI: Dr. Mary Heather Munger
Partner(s): Findlay City Schools

Lourdes University

Project Title: Surrounding our Communities in the Science of Reading
Project PI: Dr. Margaret Lehman
Partner(s): Sylvania City Schools

Marietta College

Project Title: Marietta College Literacy Collaborative Expansion Project
Project PI: Dr. Raven Cromwell
Partner(s): Marietta City Schools, Belpre City Schools, & Warren Local Schools

Mount Saint Joseph University

Project Title: The Bridge to Practice Reading Science Program at Mount St. Joseph
Project PI: Dr. Laura Saylor
Partner(s): Oak Hills Local School District & Holy Family School

Walsh University

Project Title: Follow the Bridge to Literacy Success
Project PI: Dr. Lindsey Roush
Partner(s): Lisbon Exempted Village Schools & North Canton City Schools

2021 Incentive Grant Awardees
(October 2021-September 2022)

University of Dayton

Project Title: Expanding Educator Knowledge and Application of the Science of Reading across P-12 and University Contexts
Project PI: Dr. Mary-Kate Sableski
Partner(s): Mad River Local Schools

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Project Title: Phase II of Preparing Teachers to Use a Variety of Evidence-Based Reading Strategies & Tools in the Science of Reading through the Dissemination of a Virtual Database: A Collaboration Between Pre-service and Inservice Educators to Build Capacity
Project PI: Dr.  Meg Reister
Partner(s): Jefferson County ESC, Steubenville City School District

Lake Erie College

Project Title: Engaging Local Expertise in Reading Core Revision
Project PI: Dr.  Beth Moorman-Walsh
Partner(s): ESC of the Western Reserve, Painesville City Local Schools

2020 Incentive Grant Awardees
(October 2020-September 2021)

University of Rio Grande

Project Title: Project L.E.A.R.N. (Literacy Education and Achievement with Rio’s Neighbors
Project PI: Stephanie Scott
Partner(s): Gallipolis City Schools, Gallia-Vinton ESC

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Project Title: DATA STARS:  Database of Sharing, Teaching & Applying Reading Strategies
Project PI: Dr.  Meg Reister
Partner(s): Jefferson County ESC, Steubenville City School District

University of Akron

Project Title: Sparking the Reading Shift in Summit County: Reaching Out to Raise the Literacy Achievement in Ohio
Project PI: Dr. Shelley Houser
Partner(s): Twinsburg City School District, State Support Team (SST Region 8)

2019 Incentive Grant Awardees
(October 2019-September 2020)

Walsh University

Project Title: The Walsh Literacy Initiative: Dive In, Learn, and Change
Project PI: Dr.David Brobeck
Partner(s): Perry Local Schools, SST Region 5, SST Region 9

Cleveland State University

Project Title: CSU 12-Hour Reading Core Redesign
Project PI: Dr. Laura Northrop
Partner(s): Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Marietta College

Project Title: Alliance for Literacy
Project PI: Dr. Raven Cromwell
Partner(s): Marietta City Schools

Mount St. Joseph University

Project Title: Stronger Together: Advancing Reading Science (STARS)
Project PI: Dr. Amy Murdoch
Partner(s): Cincinnati Public Schools

Muskingum University

Project Title: Empowering Reader Achievement (ERA)
Project PI: Dr. Allison Gunter
Partner(s): East Muskingum Local Schools

Ohio University

Project Title: Curricular Revisions to Engage All Teachers in Growing Readers (CREATinG Readers)
Project PI: Dr. Sara Helfrich
Partner(s): Alexander Local Schools, Athens City Schools

Youngstown State University

Project Title: A Sustainable Literacy Partnership Between YSU and Youngstown City School District
Project PI: Dr. Marcia Matanin
Partner(s): Youngstown City Schools

Inclusive Grants: Other Priority Areas

2015 Incentive Grant Awardees: Low Incidence Sensory Disability Preparation
(2015-2016 and 2016-2017)

Shawnee State University & the University of Rio Grande 

(Consortium Award)
Project Title: Broadening Horizons
Project PI: Dr. Douglas Sturgeon (SSU), Dr. Nanetta Fults (URG)

Higher Education - District Partnership Grants

2019 Incentive Grant Awardees: Partnership Projects
(2019-2020 and 2020-2021)

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: Developing an Inclusive, Equity-Oriented Doctoral (EdD) Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Cincinnati
Project PI: Dr. Steve Kroeger

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Project Title: Using Media to Enhance Evidence-Based Practice Competencies in Undergraduate Dual Majors
Project PI: Dr. Emily Sobeck

Miami University

Project Title: Miami Inclusive Licensure Partnership
Project PI: Dr. Leah Wasburn-Moses

Ohio University

Project Title: Preschoolers’ Evidence-Based Early Literacy Supports (PEBELS)
Project PI: Dr. Jennifer Ottley

Shawnee State University

Project Title: ESY2
Project PI: Dr. Doug Sturgeon, Dr. Karen Koehler

Shawnee State University

Project Title: Strategic Partnering for Integrated Comprehensive Systems in Education (SPICE Early Literacy Grant)
Project PI: Dr. Chuck Kemp

Xavier University

Project Title: Sustaining Community Partnerships
Project PI: Dr. Kathy Winterman

2018 Incentive Grant Awardees: Simultaneous Renewal
(1-yr off-cycle competition)

Bowling Green State University

Project Title: The PELICANS: Partnering for Early Literacy & literacy in Inclusive Classrooms
Project PI: Dr. Cynthia Bertelsen

University of Cincinnati

Project Title: Developing an Inclusive, Equity-Oriented Doctoral (EdD) Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Cincinnati
Project PI: Dr. Amy Farley, Dr. Steve Kroeger, Dr. Everrett Smith

Mount St. Joseph University

Project Title: A Community of Practice (CoP) to Implement a Universal Design for Learning Framework: Project UDL
Project PI: Dr. Kate Doyle, Dr. Laura Saylor, Mr. Harrison Collier

Ohio University

Project Title: Project Transition: Strengthening Post-School Transitions for Individuals with Disabilities in Southeast Ohio
Project PI: Dr. Areej Ahmed

Xavier University

Project Title: Xavier University’s Ohio Deans Compact Grant Proposal – Building on Our Strengths and Sustaining What Works
Project PI: Dr. Kathy Winterman

2017 Incentive Grant Awardees: Simultaneous Renewal
(2017-2018 and 2018-2019)

Marietta College

Project Title: The Pioneer Alliance for Literacy
Project PI: Elaine O’Rourke, Dr. Cathy Mowrer

Muskingum University

Project Title: Clinical Partnerships to Promote Resilient Learners
Project PI: Dr. Rae White, Dr. Barb Hansen

Ohio University

Project Title: Equity in Education: Culturally Responsive and Respectful Behavior Supports
Project PI: Dr. Jennifer Ottley

Ohio Dominican University

Project Title: Enhancing Partnerships for Cohesive Middle Childhood and Intervention Specialist Licensure
Project PI: Dr. Virginia McCormack, Dr. Kate Fishley

University of Rio Grande

Project Title: Filling a Need
Project PI: Dr. Doug Sturgeon

2015 Incentive Grant Awardees: Simultaneous Renewal
(2015-2016 and 2016-2017)

Kent State University & Kent City Schools

Project Title: Project SUPPORT-ECM: School-University Partnership to Promote Ongoing and Reciprocal Training in Effective Classroom Management
Project PI: Dr. Brian Barber

Kent State University (Salem) & East Liverpool CitySchools

Project Title: Inclusion for All: A Team Responsibility
Project PI: Dr. Tsunghui Tu

Ohio University & Wellston City Schools

Project Title: Successfully Navigating Partnerships in Inclusive Teaching Settings (SNPiITS)
Project PI: Cindy Hartman

Shawnee State University & Portsmouth City Schools

Project Title: Project Inclusive Practices for All Students and Teachers (IPAST)
Project PI: Dr. Tryphina Robinson

Youngstown State University & Campbell City Schools

Project Title: Building Sustainable Clinical Partnerships with Urban School Districts to Meet the Need of All Learners
Project PI: Dr. Mary LaVine
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