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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 and no later than February 28.
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

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
 

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

If you are looking to get more involved in your local association but don’t know where to start, Central OEA/NEA offers interested members an Emerging Leaders program to get you on your way.

Come learn about...
• The many layers of the Association
• Learn what your Leadership Style is
• Issues you will encounter as an Association Leader
• Skills you will need as an Association Leader
• How you can become more involved in your Association
• How to become an OEA or NEA delegate to Rep Assembly and why
• What does OEA Headquarters look like....

Led by:
Erin Stevens, Pickerington EA and Kim Cooper, Reynoldsburg EA

If you Are Interested:
If you are interested in learning more about the program or wish to join send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Free Contact Hours
Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate detailing the number of contact hours earned.

Meeting Dates
2023
August 3 - Back to School Happy Hour (Central Office)
September 20 - In-person
October 30 - OEA Building Tour
November 15 - Virtual

2024
January 17 - In-person
February 21 - Virtual
March 20 - In-person
April 17 - In-person
May 25 - Virtual
June 12 - Cadre final dinner

Meetings begin at 5:30 PM

Download the flyer to share with your colleagues

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