Care And Response Team

Dear OHVA Families,

At Ohio Virtual Academy, the safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. We believe every child deserves to learn, grow, and connect in an environment where they feel secure, valued, and supported.

As part of our continued commitment to student safety and success, we are introducing our Care and Response Team. This is a proactive, prevention-focused approach used to identify and support students who may be experiencing stress, conflict, or emotional challenges — before concerns grow.

This is not a disciplinary program.

It is a care-centered system built to:

• Support students who may be struggling socially or emotionally

• Strengthen communication between school and families

• Encourage students to speak up when they have concerns

• Provide timely help, resources, and connection to services when appropriate

• Maintain a safe, positive learning environment

Our goal is to partner with families to support students early and effectively. When a concern is shared, our team works collaboratively with the students and family to understand the situation and create a safety and support plan if needed. Most plans focus on things like counseling support, check-ins, learning strategies, or connection to additional services — all designed to help students succeed.

You have access to the following resources:

• The OHVA Student Care and Support Guide explaining the process

Over the coming weeks, you will receive additional information including:

• A brief informational video-Link to be emailed and posted on Social Media Monday 11/24/25

• Ways students and parents can report concerns SaferOH Tipline 844-723-3764

• Link to our SafePlace OHVA-Our school safety website where all these resources will be available to you without searching your inbox.  

We appreciate your partnership in making OHVA a safe, caring, and connected community for all students. If you have any immediate questions, please feel free to reach out. We are here to support you and your student every step of the way.

Thank you for being part of our OHVA family. Together, we can help every student feel seen, supported, and safe.

Any questions please contact School Safety Coordinator Carrie Mohre