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The Principal’s Office is supported by The Interprofessional Commission of Ohio and The Ohio State University P-12 Project.
Theme of the Month:
Intervention and Empowerment
Following up on last month's look at cyberbullying and other discipline issues, the Principal’s Office offers some perspectives on ways to deal with these problems. Enter the P.O. Zone >
What’s New:
MENTORING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY
The Mentoring Center is seeking northern Ohio sites for mentoring programs. Read more >
BEING AN AMERICAN ESSAY CONTEST
Deadline December 1. Read more >
POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
Updates on state and national education issues. Read more >
GIRLS CIRCLE FACILITATOR TRAINING
Related to our featured article on Girls Circles, this training is hosted by the Ohio State University Honors & Scholars Program. See Professional Opportunities >
Lessons about Gun Violence
Deanna Wilkinson presents suggestions for prevention. Read more >
Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
An Ohio resource for schools. Read more >
Girls Circles Empower Young 
Women
An intervention that works. Read more >
"Possible Selves"
How they help students envision their future. Read more >
Tip of the Month
The Center for Community Solutions is holding workshops throughout Ohio in November and December to provide a technical perspective on state budget and revenue issues. See Political Landscape >
