About OLFA
The Ohio Learning First Alliance (OLFA) emerged as a partnership of Ohio's major education organizations that came together with support of the national Learning First Alliance to actively assist Ohio public school districts in improving student learning.
The goals of OLFA are to:
1. Ensure that high academic expectations are held for all students;
2. Ensure a safe and supportive place of learning for all students; and
3. Engage educators, parents and other community members in helping students achieve high expectations.
The OLFA administers the District Leadership Development component of this Initiative, which began with a November 4-5, 2001 institute, entitled "1st Response". This institute was designed to assist the ten "Jennings Initiative Partner Districts" in aligning curriculum, assessment, and instructional support to the state academic content standards. The Institute and follow-up activities continue to reinforce and expand upon the Ohio Department of Education's regional forums for academic content standards.
OLFA Collaborative Model
