All members are invited to Zoom with us on Wednesday, July 29, for some Summer PD from wherever you are! Join us from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM for a Special Education Update with Daria DeNoia, OEA Consultant, and receive a 2-hour Professional Development certificate. After a short break to stretch your legs, Stuart Graham from OEA Computer Services will present an engaging and entertaining session on internet scams and ways to recognize the bad guys on the internet for a 1-hour PD session.

9:00 AM-11:00 AM-What's Next for Special Education in Ohio? The national and state special education landscape is unpredictable, causing confusion and uncertainty for Ohio's educators, families, and school districts. Join us to discuss the current federal education landscape and how this affects the implementation and enforcement of IDEA, how Ohio's education policies affect special education service delivery in Ohio, recent changes to Ohio's specially designed instruction rule and how educators and children will be impacted, resources and support that are currently available for the special education community, and advocacy suggestions for anyone who supports a student with special needs. 

 11:15 AM-12:00 PM-2026 Onine Safety--Enter Your SSN for Tips and Tricks!  Hackers are hiding behind every link, email, and website. The bad guys are watching and attacking you in ways you don’t even know. Keeping yourself safe online in 2026 doesn’t need to be difficult. Spend 45 minutes with OEA Computer Services for some SIMPLE tips and tricks to keep yourself safe online.

Both sessions are free, and you will receive a PD certificate for hours attended. We will have some door prizes, too! We look forward to seeing your sunny faces at the end of July before you head back to school!