2019 Spring OEA Rep. Assembly Highlights
Video highlights from the OEA Representative Assembly — May 10-11, 2019 — Including “My Story, My Struggle" by Sophia Jeng; "Suffocating on AIR" by the Flow Family; and, the retirement recognition of Pres. Becky Higgins.
Ohio Senate Testimony: the Proposed Graduation Requirements’ Amendment
OEA is opposed to the amendment as it is currently written. Students should be able to demonstrate what they know in ways other than a standardized test. A child is more than a test score. Ohio’s graduation requirements should reflect this as well.
WNCI 97.9FM Teacher Appreciation Party — May 30th
School's (almost) out for summer!! Time to celebrate with Dave & Jimmy of WNCI 98.7FM's Morning Show at Flannagan's Dublin, 6835 Caine Rd, in Columbus
Opinion Column: House bill could be antidote for ‘test distress’
The Testing Reduction Act (House Bill 239) sponsored by Reps. Gayle Manning, R-North Ridgeville, and Erica Crawley, D-Columbus, is bipartisan legislation that makes important changes to Ohio law to reduce state-required testing. OEA strongly supports this legislation.
OEA Delegates Elect New President And Vice President
The OEA the state’s largest public employee union, have elected Scott DiMauro to a three-year term as President, and Jeff Wensing to a three-year term as Vice President. Both will take office on July 15, 2019.
OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
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Urge Your Representative to Support HB 239 — Testing Reduction Act
As educators, we're greatly concerned about the amount of testing that Ohio’s students endure. Excessive testing has led to a loss of instructional time in the classroom and lost educational opportunities for students. Urge your legislators to support the bipartisan legislation HB 239 — the Testing Reduction Act.
Thank Your Representative for Supporting HB 239 — Testing Reduction Act
Important legislation was recently introduced to address over-testing of Ohio’s students. The listed State Representatives support this bill and is one of the cosponsors! Please take time say “thank you” by clicking here.
HB 154: Urge Your State Senator to Repeal State Takeovers and Restore Local Control
State government has already taken away local control from Youngstown, Lorain and East Cleveland schools. HB 154 now moves to the Ohio Senate. TAKE ACTION by urging your State Senator to support HB 154 and adapting the sample letter provided.
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.
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.
2019-2020 Treasurer’s Workshop Dates
The workshops are designed for new Local Treasurers as well as experienced treasurers who want a refresher. Other local officers are also welcome attend. OEA Treasurer Mark Hill will facilitate the workshops
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)
Free U.S. Census Bureau Webinar Series
WNCI 97.9FM Teacher Appreciation Party — May 30th
Cincinnati Reds’ Educator Night — June 14th
OEA 2019 Summer Academy — June 17-18th
Local Presidents’ Training
MLTP — July 19-20th
NEOEA Summer Leadership Academy
Columbus Crew SC V. Toronto FC – Aug. 17th
Additional Events
OEA Boot Camps — Sept-Nov. 2019
OEA Boot Camps — Sept-Nov. 2019
The OEA Bargaining Boot Camps will provide local-specific financial analysis, health insurance, and contract language assessments.
Registration Page — June 18-19th
Registration Page — June 18-19th
All elected presidents of OEA locals, including those elected for the 2019-2020 school year, are invited to participate in a special training program June 18-19 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel. Pre-registration is required
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.
K-5 License Plate Design Contest
K-5 License Plate Design Contest
Ohio Education Association and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost are partnering to host a “Stop Bullying” License Plate Design Contest for students in grades K-5. Entries must be postmarked by May 31, 2019.
