September 10-11, 2024
Renaissance Hotel Columbus-Westerville-Polaris
Ohio educational service center (ESC) leadership and staff are invited for networking, professional learning, state initiative updates and resource sharing at OESCA’s 2024 Fall Conference. The conference focuses on collaborative partnerships between and amongst Ohio’s ESCs and implementation partners. General Sessions and Keynotes will feature state and national leaders addressing emerging issues affecting students and staff across the state of Ohio.
Breakout sessions focus on:
Registration
$400 for member ESC staff (fifth attendee from same ESC 1/2 off - each of five attendees from same ESC will be charged $360)
$450 for non-members
Deadline to register is August 27, 2024 - registrations received after this date are subject to a $25 late fee per registrant. Refunds will be given for cancellations made in writing on or before September 3, 2024.
Hotel
Renaissance Hotel Columbus - Westerville – Polaris
409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, OH 43082
$169 per night
Last Day to Book: Monday, August 19, 2024
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The Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) is organized around the 16 regions of the Ohio Educational Regional Service System (ERSS). Each of the 16 regions appoints a representative to serve on the OESCA Executive Committee.
The voting members of the Executive Committee shall consist of one (1) representative elected from each of the sixteen (16) established geographic regions, the President, the President-elect, Secretary, and the immediate Past President. Non-voting members include the ESC treasurers' representative appointed by OTESCA.
When the Association is not in session, the Executive Committee shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the policy of the Association, and in all matters vital to the interest of the Association.
The Executive Committee shall act on confirmation of all committee appointments made by the President.
The Executive Committee shall act on approval of positions on proposed legislation.
Members of the Executive Committee shall meet with the ESCs in their respective regions at east 4 times each year.
Member of the Executive Committee shall be responsible for submitting suggestions for articles in the OESCA newsletter based on the work of ESCs in their respective regions.
Contact: Craig Burford, OESCA Executive Director, burford@oesca.org
The FREE Human Capital Resource Center Train-the-Trainer Series is designed for ESC staff members who work in human resources/talent or organizational leadership at their own organizations or in service of other educational organizations (e.g., districts, schools) and for any ESC personnel who wants to grow their knowledge and skills around human capital management. Through targeted train the trainer professional development and an ongoing community of practice, ESC staff will:
Learn more - complete this interest form to be added to the listserv and receive details and registration links for events.
Date | Session | Description |
June 14, 2024 |
Talent Acquisition complete this interest form for registration info |
In-person train the trainer session focused on best practices for attracting talent. [View flyer] Agenda at a Glance: 9:30–9:50 Welcome/Introductions 9:50–10:30 Human Capital Self-Assessment 10:30–12:30 Talent Acquisition Tools and Best Practices
12:30–1:20 Lunch & HCRC Website Preview 1:20–1:30 Wrap Up & Next Steps |
September 9-10 |
Talent Retention |
In-person train the trainer sessions at the OESCA Fall Conference on best practices for retaining talent. NOTE: Individuals who want to participate in HCRC train-the-trainer but who are not registered for the OESCA fall conference are still invited to come and attend just the train-the-trainer sessions. |
Ongoing |
Community of Practice |
Virtual check-ins for networking, sharing successes and challenges and peer feedback. |
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NEW! Two conferences in one - the OESCA Spring Conference 2024 OESCA Spring Conference: Let's Connect |
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GENERAL SESSIONS:
MONDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
TUESDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
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All Ohio educational service center (ESC) staff are invited for professional learning, regional and job-alike networking, and updates on statewide initiatives. This year we are combining OESCA's annual Spring Conference with the Let's Connect conference that debuted last year for ESC service providers. This enables ESCs to send teams to the conference and allows attendees a wider variety of sessions from which to choose. 67 breakout tracks over three days include sessions on Curriculum and Instruction, Data Assessment and Equity, Integrated Student Supports, Special Services, State Initiatives and Partners, Tech Integration, Executive Leadership, and Finance and Operations. The combined conference is hosted by the Ohio ESC Association and the OESCA Regional Coordinators. May 6-7 focused content for district-facing ESC service providers Cost: $250 per person for 2 days and $400 per person for all three days. This represents a 30-40% savings over typical OESCA conferences! Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the price. Hotel: Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center - the room block at the conference site is filled. We now have a group rate at Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington, 7490 Vantage Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 - rooms are $124/night. Book online or call 1-800-993-4751 and reference the code OESC. Sponsored by:
Contact: Meredith Johnson, OESCA Member Services Coordinator, johnson@oesca.org |
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Membership in OESCA and participation in association events provides Business Members with access to our members and the more than 25,000 employees they represent statewide. OESCA offers numerous opportunities for Business Members to meet our ESC members face-to-face. Our major meetings attract key education leaders throughout the state--the decision-makers you want to reach.
Promotional opportunities, conference sponsorships and tradeshow exhibition opportunities can introduce companies to new prospects as well as strengthen existing relationships. These opportunities also allow our members knowledge of and access to innovative and/or time-tested solutions to the challenges that face educational service providers on an ongoing basis.
Interested in becoming an OESCA Business Member? Download the Overview and Application, which contains additional detail about the program and instructions on how to become a Business Member.
2024 OESCA BUSINESS MEMBERS
ClassLink
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Public Consulting Group (PCG)
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Presence
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Veregy
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Better Lesson
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Zearn
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Find Your Grind
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SORSA
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Dedicated School Staffing (formerly Rachel Wixey & Associates)
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Enervise
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Typing.com
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Reading Horizons
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Rocket PD
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Ohana Solutions
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Lewis Center, Ohio – On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognized Ohio’s top students statewide during the annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program. Nominated by one of the 51 Ohio educational service centers (ESCs), eligible applicants are high school seniors that demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities, and awards.
“In order to achieve this level of success, these students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, resilience and grit,” stated OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford. For nearly four decades, OESCA has recognized nearly over 2,600 scholars and student leaders during this event. “Ohio’s ESCs have over a century of service in providing technical assistance and support to Ohio’s schools and students, and during this event we get to see the impact of that work,” added Burford. “We look forward to our continued partnership with students and families, school district leadership, and state policymakers to ensure students have equal access to high quality educational opportunities and experiences regardless of where they live and attend school.”
The award program, named in honor of Ohio’s thirty first State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was established by OESCA in 1989 to promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their academic achievement and service to their schools and communities. One senior from each county in Ohio is eligible to receive this annual honor.
Effectively align and use all your resources—time, money, people, political capital, and partnerships—to accelerate learning and improve student performance. Project Evident, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and OESCA, have developed workshops to help Ohio school districts develop plans for strategic resource allocation. Strategic resource allocation (or strategic budgeting) is the process of applying resources—money, time, people, political capital, and partnerships—in the best way possible to achieve your district’s goal of improving student outcomes.
Regional and statewide FREE workshops will support Ohio districts and schools in identifying and using evidence to make trade-off decisions and better utilize resources. The workshops will include a mix of presentations, facilitated team work sessions, breakout sessions with regional and national experts, and opportunities for peer learning and networking.
Who Should Attend?
We invite district leaders from across the state to come together at our regional workshops and statewide convening to learn and connect. All workshops are FREE. Districts benefit most from these workshops if they attend as teams (3-5 members). At minimum, we recommend that your team include members that have:
“[This work provides a] relevant way of mapping-out how to articulate ROI of initiatives and to separate what we feel is working with what we know is working.” – Superintendent, NY
“This training is the spine and backbone for transparent, coherent, data/evidence-based decision making, and student-centered systems planning.” – Director, Office of School Support and Well-being, MD
“This was an excellent first step in learning about concrete budget planning related to academics—great structure to get specific about the intersection between budget development and academics.” – Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, NY
“This work will grow your capacity to lead and make the work impactful.” – Chief Academic Officer, OH
“[Project Evident is] a wealth of information, support, and passion for the process of strategic planning and budgeting.” – Director of State and Federal Programs, OH
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
While the core content will be the same across all regional workshops, breakout sessions will vary [Regional Workshop Flyer]. Participants will learn how to:
Get details on Regional Workshops (Regional Workshop Flyer) and register for Regional Workshops
Region | Date & Time | Location | Priority Areas | Recordings |
Central |
Wed, May 1, 8:30am–4:30pm |
ESC of Central Ohio |
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Southwest |
Fri, May 10, 8:30am–4:30pm |
Great Oaks ASPIRE Building (IRC) 100 Scarlet Oaks Drive Sharonville, OH 45241 |
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Northwest |
Tue, May 14, 8:30am–4:30pm |
University of Findlay 1000 N. Main Street Findlay, OH 45840 |
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Southeast |
Fri, May 17, 8:30am–4:30pm |
Athens-Meigs ESC 21 Birge Drive Chauncey, OH 45719 |
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Northeast |
Tue, May 21, 8:30am–4:30pm |
Mentor Paradigm 6465 Center Street Mentor, OH 44060 |
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STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
While you may attend the Statewide Conference if you did not attend a Regional Workshop, the convening will build upon the Regional Workshop content and work so it is most effective to send the same core team to the two-day Statewide Conference.
Statewide Conference
June 3-4, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm each day
Nationwide Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr S, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Registration Deadline: May 21, 2024
Register for Statewide Conference
CONTACT
Attendance is a priority in Ohio. Attendance studies routinely show the connection between regular attendance and critical school measures such as reading proficiently, performing well academically, and graduating from high school.
Chronic absence is defined in Ohio as a student missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason – excused, medically excused, unexcused and suspensions. Chronic absenteeism is part of Ohio’s report card as part of Ohio’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan. Ohio, along with 35 other states, uses chronic absenteeism as a measurement of student success under the Gap Closing Component.
There are several initiatives focused on attendance and chronic absenteeism:
Stay in the Game! Network - Stay in the Game! connects districts and education leaders to the resources and tools that can meaningfully improve attendance
Attendance Works - As a non-profit initiative, Attendance Works collaborates with schools, districts, states, communities and organizations to ensure that everyone recognizes that chronic absence is a serious issue that can be addressed using a positive, problem-solving approach grounded in an understanding of educational inequities.
The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Attendance Works are offer free 90 minute sessions designed for ESCs and SSTs on core attendance strategies and addressing the rising rates of chronic absence. Each session will include 45-minutes with ESCs and SSTs together, breakout sessions tailored for ESC and SST staff, and collective sharing of best practices and learnings. Additional consultation sessions available for participants after each regional training. All ESC and SST staff are welcome including Family and Community Partner liaisons, family engagement staff, attendance support staff, social workers, attendance officers, PBIS- and SEL-focused staff, One Plan staff, leadership consultants and more. [Get more information on sessions, including registration links]
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