Critical issues
Recommended for any member of the management team. The sessions cover a variety of topics addressing current issues affecting education. All sessions will be held in rooms C 120-122.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Developing a collaborative culture with OIP
Learn how Richmond Heights Local (Cuyahoga) used the Ohio Improvement Process to create a collaborative teacher culture focused on data usage and student achievement. Hear a story of positive change as a result of school improvement status.
Handouts not provided.
Monday, 2 p.m.
Essential policies for 2010
OSBA explores policy issues that boards can expect in the coming year. Included are new policies from recent legislation.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Retaining e-mail records — a practical approach
Rocky River City, Bay Village City, Westlake City and Brindza McIntyre & Seed LLP offer a practical approach for retaining electronic communications and outline effective board policy, staff training and convenient retention guidelines.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Character education — pre-K through 12
Hamilton City initiated a comprehensive pre-K through 12th-grade character education program with support from several agencies, including the Greater Miami Valley YMCA. Learn how to successfully integrate character education into the school culture.
Handouts not provided.
Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Healthy students, healthy test scores
Olmsted Falls City explains how to keep students eating healthy when school is out through the summer food service program, community partnerships and more. Learn how to create a sustainable program and what it could do for your district.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Closing achievement gaps with the power of two
South Euclid-Lyndhurst City shows how to develop an in-depth, educator-friendly approach to data analysis that strategically uses computer-based instructional programs for pre-K-12 students to increase OAT/OGT performance and address annual yearly progress (AYP) issues.
Handouts not provided.