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    Know before you go: State Legislative Conference information session, March 16
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  • outline of the Statehouse
    Register today to connect with state legislators

    The annual State Legislative Conference is your opportunity to meet with legislators to share your district's goals, achievement initiatives and how state-level decisions impact your students. Registration closes March 19.

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  • Student Achievement Fair 2025: Nominate your student programs, performing groups and artwork
    Spotlight your student performers, artwork and district programs

    The Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups, a digital student art show and innovative initiatives from Ohio school districts. Nominate your students today!

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Know before you go: State Legislative Conference information session
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March 17
Southeast Region Spring Conference #1
Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande
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March 18
Central Region Spring Conference
Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center in Columbus
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March 19
Northwest Region Spring Conference
Liberty-Benton Elementary Building in Findlay
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March 24
2026 State Legislative Conference
Athletic Club of Columbus in Columbus
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Facts in a Flash: OSBA’s weekly legislative update

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Special Education Law in Ohio

REVISED 2024. Written by special education attorney Susan E. Geary, this newly revised book provides an overview of Ohio's special education laws and addresses crucial topics, including IEPs, placement options and discipline protocols.

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