ECOEA...the link between your local
and the Ohio Education Association

As a member of a local association within the six counties served by ECOEA (Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas or Wayne), you are automatically a member of the East Central OEA District. We provide professional development, conferences, and scholarships that are open to all members. We are supported by your dues dollars and invite you to participate in opportunities in our district and the Ohio Education Association.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Register today for our Fall Roundtable featuring Attorney Kathleen McKinley presenting a Legal Update. There is no fee for any member to attend but a $10 deposit is due by October 18th to secure your RSVP that will be returned to you at the event. If you fail to show, your deposit will be applied to the cost of the meal ordered for you. Guests are welcome to attend for a non-refundable fee of $15 and OEA-Retired members are welcome for a $10 non-refundable fee to offset dinner costs.
Join us for a great dinner and presentation, door prizes, and 1.0 hour Professional Development certificate. Seating is limited, so don't miss this event. Register today!
Each fall, ECOEA provides a scholarship of $500 to one member from each of the three voting units for continuing education. The scholarships are named in honor of David Augusta, long-time public education advocate, former ECOEA Executive Director, and teacher from Louisville EA.
The scholarships are by lottery drawing at the ECOEA Fall Representative Assembly on November 13. All active members are eligible to apply and payment is by reimbursement. You may not be receiving tuition reimbursement from your school district for the class you are submitting for the scholarship. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2021.
ECOEA provides funds for locals to use to show the support of their members and local association for their community. This opportunity to show local educators in a positive light helps provide great PR within the community. Grants of up to $500 are awarded in a competitive application process each fall for projects that can be completed by August 31, 2022.
For a local to be eligible, they need to elect and send delegates to the ECOEA Representative Assembly in the previous year. These locals show their involvement in the governance of our association on the district and state level and are then eligible for ECOEA grants. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2021.
This summer, the Jackson Classified PA sponsored a PR event where they provided treats for children attending a summer event at the new Jackson Amphitheater using funds from an ECOEA PR grant. Great PR event, JCPA! The Jackson community sees you!
For complete details, check the ECOEA website at ECOEA Website-Public Relations Grants.
Register now! First session is September 21, 2021. Held virtually with OEA Education Policy Consultant Ellen Adornetto. Be sure your LPDC members, negotiating team, or implementation team members attend for up-to-date information! Use this link: https://cvent.me/qMbBwM
NEA MEMBER BENEFITS BRINGS YOU STUDENT LOAN MANAGEMENT SESSIONS:

Join our friend Guy Kendall-Freas from NEA Member Benefits as he assists you in managing your student loan debt. Guy offers three sessions for you on Zoom:

  • September 20 6:00 PM
  • September 21 7:30 AM
  • September 22 4:00 PM

Use this link to join the Zoom at the above posted dates/times. The same link works for all three sessions:


Explore payment options as well as possible loan forgiveness using the NEA Student Debt Navigator.
O.N.E.-Ohio's New Educators have some virtual fun and PD lined up for our Early Career Educators. Check out what ONE has to offer! Early Career Educators can find support and advice from our ONE ambassadors. Participation is free and open to all OEA members in years 1-10.
OEA-R Advisory Council Rep Report
Kathleen Purdy, ECOEA Rep to the OEA-R Advisory Council
Read Kathleen's September report here.

OEA-R is holding an informational webinar with STRS Director William Neville on Friday, September 24, at 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Use this link to register: STRS Webinar September 24.

Read the Fall 2021 OEA-Retired Newsline for more information about retired activities and opportunities!
Per ECOEA Policy 3.6 Access to Financial Reports-the monthly Executive Committee financial report is available to any member upon request.

Check us out on Social Media. Like us on Facebook!