Ohio Virtual Academy School Counseling Vision

The Ohio Virtual Academy School Counseling Department believes that all planning and programming is student centered and innovative. We believe every student has something unique to contribute. Our passionate and engaged counselors provide a safe and nurturing learning environment. Students are inspired to reach their full potential both inside and outside of the classroom. Our School Counselors, in partnership with parents and learning coaches, advocate for all students. Students are empowered to achieve academic success, to strive for personal growth, and to develop comprehensive career plans to attain their goals after leaving Ohio Virtual Academy as educated and productive citizens in their local communities.

School Counselor Beliefs

The School Counselors at Ohio Virtual Academy believe:

1. All students can achieve success.

2. Every student is valuable and should be treated with dignity and respect.

3. All students will have access to high quality school counseling services provided by a full-time licensed, professional school counselor.

4. Student diversity is respected and integral to the design and delivery of school counseling services.

5. All students can expect that the online school environment is safe, nurturing and responsive.

6. The student and parents/learning coaches are responsible for monitoring the student's educational progress with the assistance of a licensed school counselor to evaluate and monitor progress towards graduation requirements.


RAMP Designation  

The Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) School Counseling Department was awarded the highest recognition in the school counseling profession, the prestigious Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation.

In doing so, OHVA becomes the first Stride-powered school to receive this recognition. We are just one of five Ohio schools, and are only one of a few online schools nationwide to have this designation!


Read more here: http://news.stridelearning.com/ohio-virtual-academy-first-stride-powered-school-nationwide-to-receive-school-counselor-ramp-award/

Title IX and Non-Discrimination Notice

Ohio Virtual Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Ohio Virtual Academy is committed to providing an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination which includes sex discrimination, gender-based discrimination, and sexual violence, and providing equal employment opportunities as regulated by Title VII and Title IX, and to insuring the accessibility of appropriate grievance.  

Non-Discrimination Notice

Stride Mental Health Series

Stride is partnering with the Cook Center For Human Connection to provide an online community for enrolled families who have mental health questions and/or concerns. Families can join monthly sessions throughout the year with leading experts, therapists, and counselors that focus on strengthening human connections, identity formation, substance abuse challenges, and suicidal ideation, among other topics. 

Webinar Mental Health Series Cook Center Sessions.pdf

Learning Coach Academy 

Our school has an amazing, supportive community - among our staff and our parents/caregivers. 

Your engagement as a Learning Coach is absolutely essential to your students' success. The Learning Coach Academy will help you to be informed, prepared, and confident for your important role. 



KnowBullying Mobile App

Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, and build effective strategies for facing bullying. 

Download here: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/knowbullying