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Get on Board: Access resources to help you become a school board candidate

OSBA has free webinars and factsheets to help you learn about becoming a school board candidate.

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Save on online governance tools

Learn how BoardDocs' online governance tools can save your district time and money.

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Leo Lucas Scholarship deadline April 21

Applications are being accepted for the 2021 OSBA Black Caucus Leo Lucas Scholarship, a program that provides ethnically and culturally diverse high school seniors funds for college.

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Board Leadership Institute sessions offer keys to student success

In-depth learning sessions cover parent engagement, strategies for successful student breakfast programs, student mental health and more. Register for this virtual event held April 23-24.

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Can you handle a communications crisis?

Take control of your communications with Hennes Communications.

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ESC members: Join the conversation!

OSBA is hosting focus groups for ESC members April 6-15. Register for your region's event.

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Is it time to review your district's collective bargaining agreements?

OSBA provides a cost-effective professional analysis of certified and classified collective bargaining agreements.

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COVID-19: Resources and information on the coronavirus

OSBA continues to update and share information to support boards of education and school leaders.

Upcoming Training

April 15	Southeast, Northwest and Southwest Regions ESC Focus Group	Free	Register Now
April 20	Coffee Chat: Improving the Workers’ Comp Experience	Free	Register Now
April 20	Collective Bargaining in 2021 Virtual Workshop	$60	Register Now
April 20	Central and Northeast Regions ESC Focus Group	Free	Register Now
April 23	Personal climate and culture ... it's up to you	$60	Register Now

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Overcoming barriers to achievement

Barriers to student achievement may exist in a child’s school and within the home. Access resources on the following topics to help your students:

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Stay informed with legal, achievement blogs

OSBA staff contribute to blogs that provide up-to-date information to help members in their roles:

Achievement Matters: covers timely student achievement topics

Facts in a Flash: OSBA’s weekly legislative update

Legal Ledger: review the latest legal topics affecting school districts

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Ohio School Law Manual 2021

(2021 edition) A paperback version of the interpretive text that appears in the Ohio School Law Guide. Written by attorney Kimball H. Carey. The Law Manual is a perfect reference for anyone involved with education.