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UPCOMING DATES:

• October 10: Deadline for deposits/reservations to ECOEA Fall Roundtable - A Legal Update
• October 20: ECOEA Fall Roundtable-A Legal Update, Hartville Kitchen
• October 20: OEA Fund State Convention Candidacy form due
• November 1: Deadline for PR Grant Applications, Deadline for David Augusta Unit Scholarship Applications
• November 15: ECOEA Fall RA, Zoom
• December 6: OEA Fall Representative Assembly, Columbus

Please share this newsletter with your new members! We will not have their emails in our files until membership forms are processed by OEA. We don't want anyone to miss out on important information. We hope to see you at our Fall Roundtable!

Do you know your rights? Do you have questions?

JOIN US on Monday, October 20!

All members are welcome to attend our annual Fall Roundtable at Hartville Kitchen on Monday, October 20, beginning at 5:30 PM. After a traditional turkey dinner and some delicious pie, OEA Attorney Rachel Reight will present a Legal Update, sharing current legislation and court cases that affect you in your job. The event is FREE to all members and you will receive a one hour PD certificate for attending. There will be yummy door prizes too!

A $25 deposit is required to hold your reservation. All reservations and deposits must be received in the ECOEA office no later than October 10. Guests and OEA-Retired members pay a $25 fee to attend, with OEA-Retired members receiving a $10 refund. Deposits can be paid to ECOEA by cash or check, or by credit card, and will be returned to members when they attend.

Would you like MONEY to take classes?Check this scholarship out!!

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GRANT OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS A COMMUNITY NEED

Delegate to the OEA Fund State Convention 

What: Delegate to the OEA Fund State Convention; You can run as a delegate or an alternate.

Purpose of OEA Fund State Convention: Endorse statewide candidates for elective offices such as Governor, Treasurer, Secretary of State, etc. It also elects members of the OEA State Fund Council and adopts amendments to the OEA Fund Constitution and Bylaws.

Terms of Office: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027

Time Commitment: Attend the OEA Fund State Convention. This is a half day event that will be held in Columbus in early summer 2026. Special conventions may be called.

Requirements: Delegates to the convention must contribute to the OEA Fund during the State Convention.

Deadline: Monday, October 20

When: Election will be held at the ECOEA Fall RA

Social Justice News Feature:

Consider applying for an OEA Diversity Grants of up to $3,000 for your local. 

• Purpose: To fund projects that cultivate an appreciation for diversity, equity, and respect within the educational system.

How to Apply 

• 1. Visit the OEA Diversity Grants(www.ohea.org/diversity-program-funding-grant/)
• 2. Follow Deadline: February 10, 2026
• 3. Submit Your Proposal

Examples of Grant-Supported Activities 

• Creating specific lesson plans and instructional materials that foster diversity and inclusion.
• Developing classroom or school-wide initiatives to build a more respectful and equitable environment for all students.
• Engaging in professional development or community-focused projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Consider joining:

OEA-Retired Racial and Social Justice Committee Book Study 

Book Reading Schedule:

October 20 & November 17 – Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi

If you have not read the book yet, THAT IS OK! You can still join the discussion.

• Contact  Makia Burns, OEA-Retired Liaison, burnsm@ohea.org with questions or register at here.

DID you say FREE money AGAIN??

The OEA Affiliate Grant Program has long served as a valuable resource in strengthening and supporting our local affiliates. Please see the valuable resources available for your local to take advantage of.

OEA Affiliate Grant (Application Period: October 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026)

• OEA Affiliate Grant Program Guidelines

Grants Available for 2025–26

• One-Year Special Project Grant
• One-Year Effective Locals Grant

NEA Local Presidents Release Time Grant

• Application Period: October 15, 2025 – January 20, 2026
• Guidelines and application: NEA Local President Release Time Grant

How to submit OEA Affiliate Grant applications:

Email: grants@ohea.org or Janet Jordan at jordanj@ohea.org.



By Mail:Ohio Education Association

ATTN: Affiliate Grants

225 E. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Your ECOEA officers and staff:

President Juliann Doerschuk, Canton Professional EA

Vice President Heather Zuniga, Malvern EA

Recording Secretary Kelli Mohn, Plain Local TA

Business Manager Valerie Heban, OEA-Retired, North Canton EA

Executive Director Jennifer Henderson, Canton Professional EA

Website ecoea.ohea.us

ECOEA Office Phone (330) 499-8587

ECOEA Email ecoea@sbcglobal.net