The OEA Education Policy, Research and Member Advocacy (EPRMA) Department plans and coordinates OEA statewide conferences, in-person and virtual training, and provides updates and resources to help OEA members develop professionally and stay informed about important education topics.
OEA Summer Leadership Academy
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The OEA Summer Leadership Academy is designed to help OEA members at all levels of the association realize and develop skills and talents as leaders of their profession and their association, while building relationships and organizing for power. The 2024 conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 20 – Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Do you want to receive a notification when registration opens for the 2024 OEA Summer Leadership Academy? Please provide us with your email address at: https://forms.office.com/r/JEDniT5Kgv
We will send you a notification when registration opens |
OEA Bargaining Bootcamp
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OEA’s Bargaining Boot Camp is an intensive, team-based training designed to help bargaining teams learn about and incorporate essential organizing and bargaining concepts into their local association’s bargaining preparation. Bargaining teams will walk away with dozens of tools they can immediately use to prepare for a successful contract campaign, including local-specific financial and health insurance information and a core contract language assessment.
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OEA Minority Leadership Training Program
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The OEA Minority Leadership Training Program (MLTP) provides participants, particularly OEA members of color, with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully serve as leaders at all levels of the Association–local, district, state and national. The program includes leadership development experiences and support throughout the year to develop each participant’s ability to match their leadership interests with leadership opportunities to positively impact OEA’s growth as an inclusive and diverse organization.
Do you want to receive a notification when registration opens for the 2024 OEA MLTP? Please provide us with your email address at: https://forms.office.com/r/mm9r8sZyQN
We will send you a notification when registration opens |
OEA EdPro Connect
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Ohio Education Association’s Education Professional Connection (EdPro Connect) provides background and resources on the most current topics in public education. Each EdPro Connect entry features insights from OEA Professional Staff and includes links to additional resources.
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Ohio Education Association Micro-Credentials Library
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A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows an educator to demonstrate mastery in a particular area. NEA offers over 175 micro-credentials that have been created by educators for educators. Micro-credentials are free to OEA members. Visit OEA’s Micro Cedential Portal for more details.
https://nea.certificationbank.com/Ohio |
Additional Training and Professional Learning Opportunities
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Please consult with your OEA Labor Relation Consultant (LRC) about additional training and professional learning opportunities available from the OEA Education Policy, Research and Member Advocacy (EPRMA) Department |
Learning Opportunities from OEA Partners
National Education Association
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The National Education Association provides training, professional learning opportunities, and tools for educators to engage students, nurture justice, and excel in their profession. Visit: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence |
Professional Development Graduate Courses
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The Ohio Education Association (OEA) has partnered with Ursuline College and VESi to offer members a yearly subscription to online graduate courses. The subscription allows OEA members access to up to nine graduate credit hours (three courses) for only $200. OEA members can enroll in one course per term or two courses during the summer. This exclusive benefit is only available to OEA members. Visit: https://www.ohea.org/vesi |
Ohio Leadership Advisory Council
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The Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC) offers a relevant selection of free professional development resources to support the work of teacher-based-teams, building leadership teams, and district leadership teams. These resources include modules, webinars, videos, and many other resources and tools. Visit https://www.ohioleadership.org |
The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center
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To help Ohio families and schools build effective family-school partnerships, the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center provides resources such as online learning opportunities, conferences, articles, and research briefs to support the development and academic achievement of children. Visit https://ohiofamiliesengage.osu.edu/ |
