OAESA June eNews

June 2019

NEWS & UPDATES

Dear Colleagues,

Think back to your first few days as a school administrator... the insecurities, the questions, the "fake it 'til you make it" mentality. Who could have known then the sense of accomplishment you feel now as you wind down the end of another year?

Now think about those in your district who are now where you were then -- just starting on their school leadership journey. How can you help these new colleagues find their footing on the path? Introduce them to OAESA!

This quick form makes it easy to tell us about the new admins in your district so OAESA can connect with them to offer support, development, a network of colleagues to help answer questions, legal guidance, and resources. Encourage them to attend the Beginning Administrators Academy, and invite them to join you for events like regional meetings and our annual conference for some in-person support and professional development as well.

Bringing a newbie into the fold gives you a more confident colleague with better tools for success and maybe even a new friend who looks to you as a mentor in the years to come.

Sincerely,

Julie Davis, EdD

OAESA Executive Director

There's still time to register for OAESA's annual conference!

June 12 - 14 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton

Summer is a fantastic time to get in your professional development while students are out of the building; and now is a great time register for OAESA's summer conference!

Exclusively for OAESA conference attendees

Stop by the conference Book Fair and sign up for two book fairs at your building this year to claim a year of access to the Scholastic Go! online encyclopedia for your school -- an $1800 value!

New administrators in your district? Recommend the Beginning Administrators Academy

Part 1: Sept. 16-17, Part 2: Dec. 11-12, 2019 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton

Created for the new and growing administrator, this two-part academy is designed to help new admins bridge the gap from theory to practice by providing guidance, networking, and a thorough overview of the practical details of your new role. Led by experienced principals, superintendents, and other education community leaders, BAA provides the tools needed to run a successful school community.

Get details and register.

See your name in print! Authors and book reviewers wanted for OAESA's Principal Navigator magazine

Write an Article

At the start of the school year, you’ve got to establish your team, put your heads together, and work to do the best you can for your students. Here’s your opportunity to share in OAESA’s Principal Navigator magazine how you work with your colleagues for the betterment of your school community.

Our fall theme is Collaborate: Don’t Try This Alone! We’re looking for articles on the following topics:

-What are your strategies for success when it comes to collaboration?

-When have your efforts to collaborate been successful? How did you know it was working?

-Describe how you have overcome obstacles or forged unique collaborative relationships.

Review a Book

We are also looking for a few readers to review books for our "We're Booked" feature. Send an email to navigator@oaesa.org ASAP if you're interested.

Get details and submission guidelines. The deadline for submissions is July 1, 2019.

Learn about OTES 2.0 in new video

A newly released video released by the Ohio Department of Education's Office of Educator Effectiveness covers issues and topics related to the revised draft OTES and the pilot.

ODE encourages districts to submit questions here after viewing the video. Department staff will review submitted questions and offer clarification to the field through the pilot webpage.

Revised Draft Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)

Office of Professional Conduct Tip Sheet #9: Broken Contracts

Educators have a visible place in their communities. The choices they make, even when well-intended, can affect their jobs, families, schools and profession. The Ohio Department of Education , OAESA, and other education stakeholder groups offer this series of tip sheets on how to recognize situations that can get good educators in trouble. #ABConduct Tip Sheets are designed to help educators identify and mitigate risks that occur in everyday situations.

Read TipSheet #9 - Broken contracts

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