This site was created to provide administrators with an easy way to access and store ODEW resources and ESCEO created resources. Below you will find upcoming professional development opportunities for administrators with links to registration.
District attendance teams will have three opportunities during the school year to come together virtually to learn about updates to Chronic Absenteeism, collaborate with peers and share practices.
Thursday, May 7th | 9:00-10:00 Virtual
The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training prepares individuals serving in a Local Educational Agency (LEA) to conduct effective and consistent teacher evaluations using the OTES 2.0 Model. To become credentialed in Ohio, participants must be properly licensed, attend all three days of state-sponsored training, and pass an online assessment. The training covers the OTES 2.0 Framework, skill development (e.g., scripting, evidence analysis, coaching), and sharing of best practices.
June 8,9,10 | 8:30-3:30 | Registration Link
August 3,4,5 | 8:30-3:30 | Registration Link
This two-day training is for superintendents and administrators who will be evaluating principals using the OPES 2.0 system. This training will lead to the credentialing assessment that is required to evaluate principals. Engage in collaborative activities using sample evidence. Learn how to provide actionable, constructive feedback that fosters professional growth.
September 23rd and 24th | 8:30-3:30 | Registration Link
This workgroup is intended for any administrators in years 1-5 of the principalship role or could be for any administrator that would like to sharpen their leadership skills. During these sessions, focus will be placed on Instructional Leadership, growing teachers through meaningful coaching and feedback, and using data to drive decisions. Each session will also have time built in to collaborate wtih colleagues, discuss challenges and learn from one another's experiences.
Join us in person and earn up to 8 contact hours!
September 16, 2026 | 9:00-11:00 | Steering the Ship | Registration
November 18, 2026 | 9:00-11:00 | Seeing Clearly | Registration
January 20, 2027 | 9:00-11:00 | Leading Learning | Registration
March 17, 2027 | 9:00-11:00 | Growing Teachers | Registration
Check out the link above to have immediate access to multiple AI resources as well as other technology resources. You can also fill out the Technology Support Request Form for customized technology support in your classroom.
Principal Roundtables - Instead of the Principal Chat format used in previous years, this year the Department is collaborating with Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) and Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) to provide virtual sessions to support principals, assistant principals, and administrators. These sessions will promote the Department’s four priority areas: Literacy, Accelerating Learning, Workforce Readiness, and Student Wellness. Previous webinars and PowerPoint presentations are available at the link above.
Administrator's Calendar - This site provides events and requirements by month. There are also links that provide Ohio Law of each item.
Associations - This site contains links to Ohio associations and national associations.