ECOEA is the link between OEA, your local and you!
Professional development, conferences, and scholarships are open to all members.
We hope you are having a fabulous summer alternating between staying dry and staying cool. This is a brief newsletter to remind you that ECOEA Summer Leadership is Monday, July 15. Don't miss this opportunity for some timely PD right here in the district. Register for all or part of the day.
Enjoy your summer!

Monday, July 15, 9:00-3:00
RG Drage Career Tech Center,
2800 Richville Rd SE, Massillon

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Choice of PD Sessions
  • Brown Bag Lunch
  • Door Prizes
  • FREE to all active members!
Registration closes Wednesday, July 10th or when a session reaches capacity. Don't be shut out, register today!

FIVE HOURS OF PD-Build your session selections from the following choices:

Morning sessions 9:00 AM-11:00 AM:
  • STRS Fiscal Fitness-for all certified members, especially early-mid career!
  • Getting to Know SERS-for all classified SERS members
  • OEA Treasurers' Workshop
  • Communication as an Equity Tool (Social Justice)
  • Building Rep Training
Mini-session 11:15 AM-12:15 pm:
  • OEA Treasurers' Work Session
  • Mandatory Reporting is Not Just Common Sense
  • Build Your Contact Wishlist
  • OEA Legislative Update
Afternoon sessions 1:00 PM-3:00 PM:
  • Local Leaders Roundtable
  • Google Your Way to a Stress-free Day
  • 2019 Code of Conduct Update-What Good Teachers Don't Know WILL Hurt Them
  • Wearing Red is Not Enough: How Educators Can Change Their Schools
Last year, ECOEA welcomed over 100 members to the Summer Leadership Workshop from local associations in Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Stark, Tuscawaras, and Wayne Counties. Members gathered at Jackson Memorial High School for a variety of PD, lunch, door prizes and networking.
Join us this year at RG Drage on Monday, July 15 for even more session offerings! FREE to all ECOEA members!
FREE COLLEGE! -Did we get your attention?
As a member of OEA, you and your family, are entitled to the HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFIT . This benefit is available to you as a member, your family, your grandchildren, stepchildren, stepgrandchildren, and your financial dependents. It is open to OEA-Retired members and their families also!
After applying any federal grants or reimbursement, the balance of the tuition is FREE.
Eastern Gateway College offers a variety of online courses leading to an Associate Degree. See the OEA website for further information and links to start the application process. Classes start August 19th, so get started today!
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