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Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students

The Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students was created in memory of thirty-three-year teacher and Central OEA/NEA member Vivian Brown, who dedicated her life to the purpose of public education and the mentoring of future educators.

The purpose of the Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students is to provide $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in education at an Ohio university or college. This scholarship will be awarded each spring to the child of a Central OEA/NEA member.

Criteria & Eligibility

1. Each applicant must be a child of a member of Central OEA/NEA district.
2. Each applicant must be accepted and enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in education at a degree-awarding university or college.
3. Applications will be received beginning January 1, 2024 and no later than February 28, 2024.
4. Each applicant must include two (2) recommendation letters with the application, with one (1) being from a current professor/teacher.
5. The total amount of the scholarship must be used during the school year immediately following the presentation.
6. Previous recipients of the Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students are not eligible.
7. To download an application go to: www.centraloeanea.org/documents/VivianBrownscholarship.pdf
8. Applications and recommendation letters must be returned to:

Central OEA/NEA
Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students
2760 Airport Drive Suite 120B
Columbus, OH 43219

ESP Conversations

Central OEA/NEA has reinstated the ESP advisory committee this year, comprised of ESPs from the Central OEA/NEA area. The committee's objective is to address issues impacting our ESP members and explore ways in which Central can offer support.

One of the committee's initiatives is Virtual ESP Conversations.

The upcoming Virtual ESP Conversations are scheduled for January 16, 2024, at 6:30 pm and April 23, 2024, at 6:30 pm, both on Zoom.

In January, we aim to gather input from YOU, our ESP members. The committee plans to facilitate small breakout rooms, providing ESPs with a platform to discuss key issues within their local associations or schools. These breakout sessions will foster collaboration and dialogue among participants.

Committee members will be present to guide the discussions, ensuring a smooth flow and offering recommendations on Central OEA/NEA resources that may be beneficial.

So, if you are an ESP, you can register for the ESP Conversations by visiting the Central OEA/NEA website and click on the "Going" button under the events page for January 16, 2024. We look forward to your participation!

2024 Central Diversity Conference

The 2024 Diversity Conference will be held virtually on February 3 at 9 a.m.

This years' theme is How To: Hurdle Language and Cultural Barriers

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. – Session 1 -  “Student Forum” - “How to Hurdle Cultural and Language Barriers” 
A panel of students of various ethnicities will share their experience and explain the hurdles and barriers they face as a student. There will be time for Q&A during this Forum.

10:20 a.m. - 11:30 0 a.m. – Session 2  - “Adult Forum”- “How to Hurdle Cultural and Language Barriers” 
A panel of adults of various ethnicities will share their experience and explain the hurdles and barriers they face as a parent or community. There will be time for Q&A during this Forum.

 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - Guest Speaker 

12:10 p.m. - Closing Evaluation and awarding of CEU certificates.

 To register
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to “Central Diversity Conference” and click “Going”
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.

Download the flyer here.

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 be taking classes or coursework related to education.
If the member withdraws from the class or coursework prior to completion, they must return/refund the unused portion to Central OEA/NEA.
Deadline for application is April 1st. Selection of the winner shall be completed by the Central finance committee and approved by the Executive Board prior to the Central Representative Assembly.
Central will send the check directly to the college or university to be applied to the members’ account.
A scholarship winner shall not be ineligible to participate in any future Continuing Education Scholarships.
The total amount of the scholarship must be used in the fiscal year (Sept - Aug.) following the presentation.
Each applicant must include two (2) recommendation letters with the application, with one (1) being from a Local Association Officer.
To print an application, go to: www.centraloeanea.org/documents/ContinuingEdScholarship.pdf

The member shall be taking classes or coursework related to education

Initial professional educator license
Renewal of an existing license/certificate
Upgrade an existing license/certificate
Earn additional licenses/certificates

Applications and recommendation letters must be returned to:

Central OEA/NEA
Continuing Education Scholarship for Members
2760 Airport Dr. Suite 120B
Columbus OH 43219

2024 Central Power Up! Conference

The 2024 Central Power Up! Conference will take place on March 9, 2024 at the Central office (2760 Airport Dr. Suite 120B, Columbus OH 43219).
Earn Free CEU’s, hang out with friends, network with colleagues, and Power Up with some awesome PD!

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be provided.

Agenda

09:15 - 9:50 a.m. - Shopping with Your Member Benefits
9:55 - 10:30 a.m. - Policy Update: What’s Coming in Education?
10:35 - 11:25 a.m. - Being Proactive About Potential Behavior Issues
Lunch (will be provided)
12:05 - 12:55 p.m. - Regulation Strategies
1:00 - 1:50 p.m. - PBIS - How it Should work

To register
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to “Power Up! Conference” and click “Going”
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.

Download the flyer here

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