OEA Views State Budget as Mixed Bag
"Sadly, the legislature leaves the communities of Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland languishing under a failing law until they can figure out how to give districts struggling with high levels of poverty the support they need," said OEA President Scott DiMauro
2019-2020 Online Master Calendar
OEA is proud to introduce the new online 2019-2020 Master Calendar tool to schedule and plan for professional development opportunities, meetings, educator appreciation events, conferences as well as political actions.
Dear So-called Average Teacher
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | Now that summer is here and you have time to breathe and reflect on the school year that just ended, maybe you’re feeling that your year was just, well, average. We don’t always see, in immediate hindsight, the seeds that we have planted and the impact that we have had...
NEOEA Summer Leadership Academy — July 24-25th
The North Eastern Ohio Education Association will host its annual Summer Leadership Conference July 24-25. It is a day and half of learning, socializing, and relaxation. Click here to download a conference flier highlighting the the various workshops.
OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
Protect Your Students. Protect Your Contract. Protect Your Profession.
Urge your Sen. to Oppose Voucher Provisions in the Sub. Budget Bill (HB 166)
The Senate’s substitute bill includes several provisions related to the EdChoice voucher program that serve to expand the eligibility, availability, and cost of vouchers. OEA opposes these changes. OEA believes these funds would be better applied to the approximately 90% of students who attend Ohio’s local public schools.
Urge the Conference Committee to Keep HB 154 Language in the State Budget Bill
This is our last chance to advocate for the inclusion of the House-passed HB 154 ADC language in the state budget bill. TAKE ACTION by adapting the sample letter provided.
Urge Your Legislators to Get Graduation Right
The Senate-passed budget bill (House Bill 166) includes new long-term graduation requirements based on a plan put forward by Ohio Excels. OEA opposes this plan as currently written as it has an overly rigid reliance on high-stakes testing. Take Action with this sample to tell your legislators to get graduation right for Ohio’s students.
OEA/NEA MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS
Your OEA membership is there to support you in the important, life-changing work that you’re doing. Visit OEA ACCESS to unlock even more dining, travel, auto, retail, and recreational discounts.
2019-2020 Treasurer’s Workshop Dates
The workshops are designed for new Local Treasurers as well as experienced treasurers who want a refresher. Other local officers are also welcome attend. OEA Treasurer Mark Hill will facilitate the workshops
Interested in Educators Extended Liability Coverage?
The intent of OEA/NEA Educators Employment Liability (ELL) program is to protect members — whether classroom teachers or support professionals — from personal financial liability for most incidents arising out of their educational employment activities or duties. Complete and return this form by Sept. 20th.
Month-at-Glance — Featured Events
OEA Master Calendar
- 2018-2019 Master Calendar (Revised: Feb. 28, 2019)
- 2019-2020 Online Master Calendar — (How to submit and use the calendar portal.)
2019-2020 Online Master Calendar
Minority Leadership Training — July 19th
NEOEA Summer Leadership Academy — July 24-25th
School Board Candidate Training — June 22nd & July 27th
Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively — July 31-Aug 1st
Columbus Crew V. Toronto — Aug. 17th
Bargaining Boot Camp — Sept 6-7th —Independence
OEA Day w/Cincinnati Reds — Sept. 8th
SEOEA Fall Workshop Series — Oct. 5th
NEOEA Presidents Plus Two Negotiations Conference
Additional Events
Columbus Crew V. Toronto — Aug. 17th
Columbus Crew V. Toronto — Aug. 17th
Join the excitement Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in Mapfre Stadium for the @ColumbusCrewSC vs. the @TorontoFC. Tickets and additional details coming soon!
OEA Boot Camps — Sept-Nov. 2019
OEA Boot Camps — Sept-Nov. 2019
The OEA Bargaining Boot Camps will provide local-specific financial analysis, health insurance, and contract language assessments.
School Bd. Candidate Training — July 27th
School Bd. Candidate Training — July 27th
Click here to RSVP as well as indicate the date you will attend — June 22, 2019, or July 27, 2019. Each participant is encouraged to bring a guest who will assist with the campaign
Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively — July 31-Aug 1st
Restorative Practices & Using Circles Effectively — July 31-Aug 1st
Does creating a school community built upon kindness versus not consequences sound too idyllic to be real? It’s not! Come learn about the emerging Social Science of Restorative Practices. July 31-Aug. 1, 2019, at OEA Headquarters. Click here to apply!
