When Anxiety Over Takes a Test
Guest Blog | My son is an excellent student who is high achiever...I do know that he verbally and physically showed signs of severe stress in the weeks up to taking the tests that spring. But what his teacher who was proctoring the test told me left me heartbroken for him.
Computerized Testing — A Revolution That Wasn’t
Guest Blog By Kim Snyder, OEA/Wadsworth E.A. | "We have now lived through the Ohio Achievement Test (OAT), the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA), the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) — and now, the worst of them all — the AIR tests.Imagine what we could do with at least a month added back to our teaching plans."
The Dreaded “T” Word….
Guest Blog by Samantha Muniz , United E.A. | We used to meet the week of the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) with some trepidation. But now we meet the MONTH of testing with absolute and utter dread. Dread for the amount of time it takes to prepare for “the tests,
OEA Foundation Auction Items & Other Prizes
OEA Foundation Heartland Jamboree, May 10th. Purchase your tickets today! Additional donations arriving regularly — including, but not limited to: corporate gift cards, decorative baskets loaded with goodies, electronics....
Arbitrator & Advocate Symposium — May 2-3rd
The 46th Annual Arbitrator & Advocate Symposium will take place at the Crowne Plaza North Hotel in Columbus, May 2-3, 2019. This course has been approved for 9.50 total CLE hour(s), with 2.00 of attorney professional conduct instruction. The deadline for registration is April 24, 2019.
OEA Local Presidents’ Training Registration Page
June 18-19, 2019 | This program, led by a diverse cadre of local presidents and OEA staff, will provide participants the opportunity to learn about the roles and responsibilities of a local president and skills needed to be successful.
Fall 2019 OEA Bargaining Boot Camps
The OEA Bargaining Boot Camps will provide local-specific financial analysis, health insurance, and contract language assessments.
ESP Leadership Conference 2019
2019 OEA Educational Support Professionals: Getting the Job Done with Character, Commitment and Compassion Leadership Conference — Apr. 26-27th. Register Today!
OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
Protect Your Students. Protect Your Contract. Protect Your Profession.
OEA Educator Lobby Days — April 9th & May 15th
The 2019 annual OEA Educator Days are April 9th and May 15th, with, if needed, June 12th set aside. The interaction of OEA members with elected officials is critical to improving the policies that impact students, educators and public education. RSVP Today!
Urge Legislators to Repeal State Takeovers and Restore Local Control
The current state takeover law provides no citizen oversight through elected school boards, no voice for classroom teachers and has been bad for our kids. State government has already taken away local control from Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland schools.
2018-2019 Member Resource Guide
Thank you for your membership, your voice, and your commitment to education. As an OEA member you have access to an array of benefits and services at the local, state and national levels.
Legislative Watch
OEA LEGISLATIVE WATCH — Extending Alt. Graduation Pathways | Restoration of OPERS Credit for DD Employees | Proposed HJR 19 Constitutional amendment making it more difficult to pass amendments met with sharp criticism as an attack on direct democracy.
2019 Retirement Board Training Scholarships Available
The OEA sponsors scholarships for members interested in pursuing seats on the STRS, OPERS, or the SERS retirement systems' boards. Applications are due July 12, 2019.
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.
Month-at-Glance
Download the 2018-2019 Master Calendar
- 2018-2019 Master Calendar (Revised: February 28, 2019)
2019 OEA ESP Leadership Conference — Apr. 26-27th
Advocating For English Learners — April 27th
Arbitrator & Advocate Symposium — May 2-3rd
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4th
NEA Teacher Appreciation Week — May 6-10, 2019
Spring Representative Assembly
Heartland Jamboree — May 10th
Additional Events
Feb-Mar. 2019 Ohio Schools Magazine
Feb-Mar. 2019 Ohio Schools Magazine
Feb-Mar. 2019 Ohio Schools Magazine | Cover Story: Driving Literacy; Feature Story: OEA members on using power to create change at 2019 Advocacy and Organizing Institute; Political Action: The power and potential of our stories to stop the testing insanity
MLTP — July 19-20th
MLTP — July 19-20th
The training fosters development of an understanding of organizational culture, an appreciation for cultural diversity & inclusiveness, and the identification & demonstration of skills required for effective leadership in a multicultural setting. The training also explores the importance of minority involvement at all levels of the Association.
Heartland Jamboree — May 10th
Heartland Jamboree — May 10th
The OEA Educational Foundation will host a Fundraising Gala May 10, 2019, at the Marriott Columbus University Area. 3100 Olentangy River Rd in Columbus.
About OEA/NEA Micro-Credentials
About OEA/NEA Micro-Credentials
OEA/NEA Micro-credentials are a competency-based digital form of professional learning. In addition, they can be used to increase an educator’s skill and/or knowledge in a topic area to grow their professional practice and student success.
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4, 2019
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4, 2019
Strategies, Supports and Resources that Make a Difference | Participants will recognize how to meet the needs of students by identifying appropriate evidence-based interventions and develop an increased awareness of resources and supports.
