A virtual professional development series to support OEA presidents in their first three years of their leadership role. The New Presidents Power Hour series includes 6 sessions that equips local presidents with fundamental skills including organizing, advocacy, communication, governance, and problem solving strategy. Sign up TODAY!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 5-6 PM
How will I lead?
Simply put, leaders can’t lead unless someone follows, so building strong relationships is key to goo leadership. People need to connect with each other, share trust and have relationships to thrive. Learn how to recognize the value of people, seek to know them for who they are and build lasting connections.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 5-6 PM
Advocacy and representing your members
Learn the frameworks and best practices to be an effective advocate for your members and their working conditions. We will discuss grievance processing and become familiar with how to represent members in pre-disciplinary or disciplinary meetings. Learn what should be handled by building reps, a grievance chair, or you and when the LRC should be involved.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 5-6 PM
Helpful tips for successful negotiations
Every bargaining dynamic is different, but you can go to the table empowered to handle the challenges with this important advice.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 5-6 PM
Best practices in communicating with your members and the community
Effective internal and external communication strategies builds buy in and power. Get help figuring out what you need to say and how to say it.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 5-6 PM
Your voice in the OEA Democratic Structure and resources available to you and your members
Union democracy refers to the governance structure of our union, as well as the protection of the rights and interests of individual members. Understand how OEA’s governance structure ensures members voices are heard and that OEA’s mission, vision, goals, and policies most accurately represent the interests of its members.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 5-6 PM
“What If” Sharing problem-solving strategies
As we approach the end of a school year, things can often feel overwhelming. This session is designed for new presidents to collaborate in small and large group discussions to share the challenges they may be facing and goals they would like to achieve. Attendees will gain valuable advice and renewed energy.