Legislative leaders headlining the State Legislative Conference
Register now and hear from state and General Assembly leaders, including Gov. Mike DeWine, House Speaker Jason Stephens and Senate President Matt Huffman.
Copyright Law
Copyright law is a collection of federal statutes that protect the rights of creators of original works, including books, drama and poetry, music, art and choreography and architecture. The law grants creators -- or owners of the copyright -- control over whether, how and when their works are copied, performed, distributed and displayed as well as how they can be altered.
OSBA Journal article, February 2023, Copyright in the classroom
ODE provides new website, training modules for PBIS professional development
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has recently unveiled a webpage designed to assist school districts as they implement the requirements in the law on positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
Week of March 6, 2023
Upcoming Events
State Legislative Conference
March 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square Columbus
Attendees will have an opportunity to attend briefings on proposed legislation and hear from legislative leaders about their respective views and priorities related to public education. Attendees are asked to schedule office appointments with legislators between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Click here to register.
2023 SLC Resources
WIFI Network Name: Sheraton_Meetingrooms
Password: Sheraton2023
CommunicationPlus - March 2023
Build positive relationships with students and parents before the school year starts
As a math and personal finance teacher with nearly 10 years of experience, I can point to one thing I’ve changed that has dramatically improved my relationship with parents and students. It has reduced the number of conflicts with parents during the school year and created higher levels of initial buy-in and trust with my students. I simply ask parents and guardians before the start of the semester to tell me all about their child.
Week of February 27, 2023
Upcoming Events
State Legislative Conference
March 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square Columbus
Attendees will have an opportunity to hear briefings on proposed legislation and hear from legislative leaders about their respective views and priorities related to public education. Attendees are asked to schedule office appointments with legislators between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Click here to register.
Parliamentary procedure for school board members
OSBA’s legal division recently updated its Parliamentary procedure fact sheet.
Week of February 20, 2023
Upcoming Events
Biennial Budget Webinar
March 2, noon-1p.m.
OASBO, BASA, and OSBA will be presenting a webinar on the biennial budget proposal put forth by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The webinar will discuss the proposed budget which includes additional phase-in of the Fair School Funding Plan. The webinar is open to members of all three organizations. Don't miss this important opportunity to learn about the proposed biennial budget. Click here to register.