Question 1

How does Renzulli Learning align with Ohio's high school graduation requirements?

Accepted Answer

Ohio's career readiness framework is anchored by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and Ohio's three-part graduation requirements: Credits + Competency + Readiness. Students must earn a minimum of 20 credits (4 English, 4 Math including Algebra I and Geometry or equivalent, 3 Science including Biology and Physical Science, 3 Social Studies including a half-credit in American History and a half-credit in American Government, 1 Health, 1/2 PE, 1 Fine Arts, and 5 Electives). Students must demonstrate Competency by earning passing scores on Ohio's State Tests in Algebra I and English II. Students must demonstrate Readiness by earning at least two diploma seals — one of which must be state-defined — from Ohio's 12 authorized Diploma Seals under ORC § 3313.6114. Renzulli's seven durable skills map directly to Ohio's college- and career-readiness framework. The Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests, learning styles, and expression styles. The Cebeci Test of Creativity (US Patent 12,087,176) measures creativity. The Executive Function Assessment supports academic preparation. The Personal Success Plan (PSP) generates exportable summaries that complement Ohio's Student Success Plan.

Question 2

What durable skills does Renzulli Learning develop, and how does that connect to Ohio's career readiness framework?

Accepted Answer

Renzulli Learning develops seven canonical durable skills: critical thinking, creativity, executive function, leadership, collaboration, communication, and self-direction. These map directly to Ohio's 20-credit standard diploma, the three-part graduation requirements (Credits + Competency + Readiness), the 12 Diploma Seals, the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal (15 professional skills verified by 3 professionals), the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (12 points within a single career field), the College-Ready Seal, the Honors Diploma Seal (six variants), the Career Connections Framework K-12, the Student Success Plan, Ohio's Career Fields, Ohio's CTSOs (BPA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA), the Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs), and the Career-Technical Diploma. Renzulli is uniquely positioned because it both measures these durable skills (Cebeci Test of Creativity, Executive Function Assessment, Leadership Assessment, Profiler) and develops them (SEM Type III PBL, Personal Success Plan, 40,000+ Enrichment Database, 21st-century skills activities) within a single integrated platform.

Question 3

How does Renzulli Learning support Ohio's OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal?

Accepted Answer

The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal (ORC § 3313.6112) is one of Ohio's distinctive state-defined diploma seals. To earn this seal, students must demonstrate proficiency in 15 professional skills — including work ethic, teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and reliability — verified by at least three professionals from school, work, or the community. Renzulli's Leadership Assessment measures the durable skills behind workplace readiness. The Executive Function Assessment supports the planning and self-regulation skills behind professional behavior. SEM Type III Project-Based Learning produces work-based artifacts and professional-verified documentation. The Personal Success Plan provides exportable evidence that students and counselors can use to document demonstration of the 15 professional skills aligned with professional verification.

Question 4

How does Renzulli Learning support Ohio's 12 Diploma Seals?

Accepted Answer

Ohio Revised Code § 3313.6114 establishes 12 Diploma Seals: Industry-Recognized Credential Seal (12 points in single career field), College-Ready Seal (remediation-free ACT/SAT), Military Enlistment Seal, State Seal of Biliteracy, Technology Seal, OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal, Honors Diploma Seal (six variants: Academic, Career-Tech, STEM, Arts, Social Science and Civic Engagement, International Baccalaureate), Citizenship Seal, Science Seal, plus three locally-defined seals: Community Service Seal, Fine and Performing Arts Seal, and Student Engagement Seal. Students must earn at least 2 seals total, at least 1 state-defined. Renzulli's EFA develops persistence to meet College-Ready Seal ACT/SAT thresholds. The Leadership Assessment supports OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal professional verification. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing the Honors Diploma Seal pathways. The Profiler informs Industry-Recognized Credential Seal career field selection across all 16 Ohio Career Fields. The PSP documents multi-year evidence supporting Community Service Seal and Student Engagement Seal.

Question 5

How does Renzulli Learning support Ohio CTE, Ohio's Career Fields, Ohio's CTSOs, and Career-Technical Planning Districts?

Accepted Answer

Ohio CTE is administered by DEW using Ohio's Career Fields organized by Career Pathway. The Career Connections Framework provides K-12 career development through Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Career Planning, and Career Decision-Making. The Student Success Plan is Ohio's distinctive K-12 career planning tool. Ohio law requires every school district and community (charter) school to be a member of a Career-Technical Planning District (CTPD). Ohio's CTSOs include BPA (Business Professionals of America), DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. The Career-Technical Diploma recognizes CTE program completion plus industry credentials. The Industry-Recognized Credential Seal requires 12 points within a single career field on the DEW-Approved Industry-Recognized Credential List. The Renzulli Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests across all 16 Ohio Career Fields. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing CTE programs of study. The Leadership Assessment supports Ohio CTSO leadership preparation.

Question 6

How does Renzulli Learning support Ohio's Career Connections Framework and Student Success Plan?

Accepted Answer

The Career Connections Framework is DEW's K-12 planning tool that aligns college and career readiness through Career Awareness (describing careers, identifying career information, interpreting school-to-work connections), Career Exploration & Interests (identifying interests, developing self-awareness, determining personal motivations), and Career Planning, Decision-Making, & Transition (understanding career interests, engaging in career-based learning, exploring education and training options). The Student Success Plan is Ohio's K-12 career planning tool incorporating Career-Technical Education, College Credit Plus, Competency-Based Education, and other components. Renzulli's Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests, learning styles, and expression styles — providing the strength-based foundation for Career Connections K-12. The Personal Success Plan (PSP) generates exportable summaries that complement Ohio's Student Success Plan. The 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes career exploration resources matched to Profiler results across all 16 Ohio Career Fields.

Question 7

How much does Renzulli Learning cost for Ohio districts?

Accepted Answer

Renzulli Learning starts at $15 per student per year with full platform access including all four assessments (Profiler, Cebeci Test of Creativity, Executive Function Assessment, Leadership Assessment), 40,000+ enrichment activities, PBL tools, Personal Success Plan, and ELLA. Ohio districts can use Title I, II, III, IV, and Perkins V funds where allowable. Custom district alignments are available. Free 30-day trial with no credit card required.

Question 8

How does Renzulli Learning support equity for Ohio's diverse learners and the state's rich Indigenous historical heritage?

Accepted Answer

Ohio is home to a diverse student population. While Ohio has no federally-recognized tribes headquartered in the state today, the state has a rich Indigenous historical heritage. Ohio was home to the Shawnee, Wyandot, Miami, and Delaware (Lenape) peoples — known as the 'Big Four' — along with the Ottawa, Mingo (Seneca), Tuscarora, and others. The 1795 Treaty of Greenville was signed by 12 tribes including the Chippewa, Delaware, Eel River, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Miami, Ottawa, Piankishaw, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Wea, and Wyandot. The Ohio History Connection lists 18 federally-recognized tribes with ancestral ties to Ohio today, including the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Wyandotte Nation, Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma, Seneca Nation of Indians, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Notable Ohio Shawnee leaders include Tecumseh, Cornstalk, and Blue Jacket. The Renzulli Profiler is available in 20+ languages, supporting Ohio's diverse student populations. The Cebeci Test of Creativity is culture-independent (US Patent 12,087,176). Renzulli complements — not replaces — Ohio districts' work to teach the rich Indigenous history of the state and to support partnerships with the federally-recognized tribes whose ancestors lived on Ohio lands.

Ohio Requirement	How Renzulli Learning Helps
Graduation 20 Credits + Competency + Readiness	The platform develops the durable skills behind Ohio’s three-part requirements and documents readiness through the Personal Success Plan and Total Talent Portfolio.
OMJ Seal OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal	Students demonstrate the 15 professional skills (validated by community professionals) through real project work, with growth captured in the Portfolio as supporting evidence.
12 Seals Earn 2, at least 1 state-defined	Project-based work and durable-skill evidence support multiple seals, including the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal and the Industry-Recognized Credential pathway.
SSP Student Success Plan (K-12)	The Personal Success Plan mirrors Ohio’s K-12 planning tool, tracking goals, interests, and durable-skill growth year over year.
CTE Career Fields, CTSOs	The Personal Success Plan connects each student to Ohio’s Career Fields, with the Renzulli Profiler matching by strength and interest. Project-Based Learning and the Enrichment Database help students explore CTSO-aligned, real-world work.

Durable Skill	Measured By	Developed Through
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking Assessment	SEM Type III Project-Based Learning
Creativity	Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC), U.S. Patent 12,087,176	Enrichment Database and PBL
Executive Function	Executive Function Assessment	Personal Success Plan cycles and PBL planning
Leadership	Leadership Assessment	CTSO-aligned and group projects
Collaboration	Leadership Assessment	Group PBL and peer feedback
Communication	21st-century skills rubrics	PBL presentations and portfolios
Self-Direction	Renzulli Profiler and Executive Function Assessment	Personal Success Plan, year-round goal cycles

Ohio Career Readiness: Measure, Develop, and Document the Durable Skills Every Graduate Needs

Total Talent Portfolio

What Ohio Now Asks of Districts

Durable Skills and the Portrait of a Graduate

Measure the Durable Skills

Document the Portrait of a Graduate

Meet Ohio’s Requirements

How Renzulli Learning Helps Ohio Districts

What Every Ohio Graduate Walks Away With

Each Skill, Measured and Developed

Ohio Durable Skills & Career Readiness: Common Questions

Ohio Career Readiness Resources

Custom District Alignments

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