Hot topics
These sessions cover a variety of topics addressing current issues affecting public education. All sessions will be held in rooms D 220-222.
Monday, 9 a.m.
Early buyout incentives
Financial pressures have caused a renewed interest in local buyout incentives and "statutory" STRS/SERS credit purchase plans. Fremont City and Bricker & Eckler LLP explain the legal framework for the buyout plans and how they could be implemented in your district.
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Monday, 2 p.m.
Learning to build trusting relationships
This OSBA workshop focuses on building working relationships by using leadership, communication and trust techniques to cultivate a climate of success.
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Monday, 3:30 p.m.
Evaluating teachers after off-duty misconduct
Beachwood City and Brindza McIntyre & Seed LLP discuss the legal standards used to evaluate a teacher's fitness for duty after off-duty misconduct and offer practical, evaluative guidelines related to initial and continued employability.
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Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Formative assessment increases student progress
Worthington City and Battelle for Kids show how school leaders can support teachers using sound assessment practices. Understand how a few vital behaviors and actionable strategies can lead to instructional and cultural change for an increase in student progress.
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Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Rescue me - boxer dogs in the classroom
For 18 years, Whitehall City has had therapy boxers in the special-needs classroom. The dogs aren't just for special-needs students; they're for everyone. Learn how they help students and enhance the school's atmosphere.
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Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Real money, real world
Districts are required to provide one semester of financial literacy to all students. Supplement this core requirement by partnering with The Ohio State University Extension to present this curriculum program that simulates real-life experiences for students.
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Wednesday, 9 a.m.
Race to the Top
Ohio's success in raising student achievement and our plan to accelerate our reform effort won our state a $400 million Race to the Top competitive grant. This presentation focuses on Ohio's Race to the Top initiatives in four areas - standards and assessments, data systems, great teachers and leaders, and turning around low-achieving schools.
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