Education Department - Catholic Conference of Ohio

An effort is underway across Ohio to prevent drug use among Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens – our children. Start Talking! gives parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives.

Children of parents who talk to their teens about drugs are up to 50% less likely to use.

Start Talking! website

"Parents—the first and most important educators—have a fundamental right to choose the education best suited to the needs of their children, including public, private and religious schools.

Catholic schools provide young people with sound Church teaching through a broad-based curriculum, where faith and culture are intertwined in all areas of a school's life.

Over the years, the Ohio General Assembly and Ohio’s Governors have provided excellent tax-supported assistance for pupils attending Catholic and other chartered nonpublic schools.

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Ed Choice and Ed Choice Expansion
Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program
Cleveland Scholarship Program
Autism Scholarship Program