- The OEA master calendar can be viewed here.
- The Central master calendar can be downloaded here.
- The OEA Local President's handbook can be viewed here.
- NEA conferences and events can be found here.
- All Central OEA/NEA grants can be applied for year-round.
- Central scholarships will be posted here.
Central OEA/NEA in Red
OEA in Green
NEA in Blue All dates shown are DEADLINES.
August
Request new hire information from the district office
Write a president’s welcome letter for members returning back to school
Ensure all membership enrollment materials have been received
Conduct Back-to-School Activities, eg New Employee Orientations & Recruitment events
Notify OEA field office to report any local officer or leader changes
September
Develop a list of all potential members. Inc contact info & worksites
Conduct fundraising drive for FCPE
Send Election Notice to All Members
Attend Bargaining Boot Camps
Dues Transmittal Agreement signed & mailed to OEA - 9/30
Central Fall Area Meetings
October
Deadline for Conducting Local Election for Delegates to the OEA RA - 10/11
Corrections to Membership Roster, enrollment & renewals due to OEA - 10/15
Deadline for Receipt of Local Delegate Election Results by OEA - 10/15
November
Central All-Area and Delegate Briefing
December
OEA RA
January
Deadline for submitting tax filing to IRS for locals with 9/1 to 8/31 fiscal year - 1/17
Deadline for Declaration of Candidacy for At-Large Delegates to the NEA RA - 1/31
OEA Awards and Scholarships nominations due - 1/31
Fiscal Fitness Award application due to OEA Secretary-Treasurer’s office - 1/31
OEA Affiliate Grant Applications due
Deadline for Submitting Central Award Nominations - 1/31
Central Winter Area Meetings
MLT/WLT (East)
February
OEA Advocacy and Organizing Institute, Columbus
Central Diversity Conference
March
Conduct Election for Local Delegates and At-Large Delegates to the NEA RA
Central Power Up Conference
NEA Summit
NEA ESP Conference
April
Begin preparations for Back-to-School membership campaigns
Central RA
Deadline for Submission of Election Results for NEA Local Delegates - 4/11
May
OEA RA
June
Update roster of members & non-members, incl. resigned or retired
Start looking for Membership materials for the upcoming school year
Back-to-School Membership Recruitment and Engagement activities
OEA Summer Leadership Academy
Central Local President Training, Treasurers Workshop, and Rep Training
NEA Delegate Briefing
July
Hold membership/back-to-school organizing training with local leaders
OEA Minority Leadership Training, Columbus
NEA RA