Registration is now open for the next Ohio Educational Technology Conference to be held Feb. 1-3 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Early bird discount rates expire Dec. 2.

Reimbursement and stipends for National Board certification were eliminated in the recent state budget. Find out what you can do and check out the new candidacy guide from AFT.

An online, interactive professional development course on teaching gifted children in the regular classroom provides strategies and resources for immediate use in classrooms. The course begins Oct. 5.

District/School leaders and Educational Service Center personnel who support teachers in the use of data to improve instruction will find the D3A2 Professional Development Toolkit an excellent resource. Learn more ...

A new Master Teacher designation has been created by the state to recognize and honor teachers who go above and beyond expectations. Find out how the program will affect you as well as tips on establishing the program in your district.

A value-added progress measure will become an official metric of Ohio’s education accountability system next year, so now is the time to learn to understand and use value-added analysis. And educators can earn up to 2 hours of graduate credit in the process.

Are school library media specialists considered Educational Service Personnel?

The newest edition of A Candidate's Guide to National Board Certification developed by AFT and NEA with assistance from National Board Certified Teachers is now available online. The guide is intended to increase the understanding of the certification process and provide practical advice, strategies, and suggestions. It serves as a complement to the materials provided by the National Board. Check back here for info on orientations to begin in February for the next class seeking certification from Ohio.