Related Links

Ohio School Facilities Commission
www.osfc.state.oh.us
The Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) provides funding, management oversite, and technical assistance to Ohio school districts for the construction and renovation of school facilities to create an appropriate learning environment for Ohio's school children.

Ohio Department of Education
www.ode.state.oh.us
The Ohio Department of Education is a state agency whose mission is to set clear and high expectations for what all students should know and be able to do.

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
www.edfacilities.org
The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities (NCEF) is a free public service that disseminates information about K-12 school planning, design, financing, etc.

The Council of Educational Facility Planners International
www.cefpi.com
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International is an advocate for excellence in student learning environments. This organization believes that the quality of educational facilities has a direct impact on the level of student achievement.

"Concerning Kids" Report from KidsOhio.org
http://www.kidsohio.org/concerningkids/Default.htm
KidsOhio.org's latest "Concerning Kids" report profiles efforts to modernize school buildings in Ohio's 8 largest school districts. These districts enroll 16% of Ohio's school children and operate nearly 500 school buildings. The two-page report includes a table summarizing all 8 district building plans. 

KnowledgeWorks Foundation
www.kwfdn.org
The KnowledgeWorks Foundation promotes the concept of 'schools as centers of community' - where school buildings are used for the benefit of the entire community.