2027 Central OEA Power Up Conference
Central’s annual Power Up! conference returns this year – We are heading to a new location but offering the same exciting professional development opportunities for all of Central’s educators and support professionals. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24th (don’t worry – it is a bye week for the Buckeyes) and come to the […]
Central Back-2-School Gathering
You are invited! Central is Hosting a Back-2-School gathering from 5pm – 7pm on August 19 at the Hofbräuhaus Columbus. We’ll have a food and beverages. To register: Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don’t have one) Scroll to the “Back-2-School” event and click “Going”. Wait a short moment […]
REGISTER for the 2026 OEA Summer Leadership Academy June 22-24, 2026
Registration is now open for the OEA Summer Leadership Academy: United for Public Education. Join your Union colleagues Monday, June 22, 2026 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215 for this year’s event. This year’s Summer Leadership Academy will feature an unforgettable fireside chat with keynote […]
Protect Ohio Schools
OEA is part of a growing statewide coalition of educators, parents, first responders, seniors, and community members standing together against AxOHTax. Ohio’s state legislature has broken its commitment to public schools for the last 20 years. The most recent state budget underfunded Ohio’s public schools by nearly $2.75 billion, driving the state’s share of school […]
OHIO SCHOOLS Digital Magazine is available
Our February/March 2026 issue is available online at, https://www.ohea.org/publications/ohio-schools-feb-mar-2026, where you’ll find the new issue.
Apply for the Continuing Education Scholarship for Members
The Continuing Education Scholarship for Members will be awarded each spring to a Central OEA/NEA member who is enrolled in a course of study supporting their professional role. The requirements are listed below: One $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded based upon the following criteria: The applicant must be a Central OEA/NEA member. The member shall […]