Materials for Learning
Resume/ Interview Series for potential educators
ODE – Teacher Licensure Page
Process by which teachers and administrators obtain the necessary credentials to practice in Ohio
http://tinyurl.com/OHTeacherLicensure
G.C.E.D.C. (Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center)
The Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center (GCEDC) is a consortium of area school districts, educational agencies and the Cleveland State University College of Education and Human Services brought together to exchange ideas, discuss common concerns, and consolidate resources. This partnership strives to serve the needs of all members in the area of professional development.
Currently the GCEDC serves 60 school districts and educational institutions. The GCEDC hosts timely and topical workshops, facilitates networks and provides personalized consultation for area educators.
http://www.csuohio.edu/cehs/centers/gcedc.html
STRS- State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio
STRS Ohio is governed by a Retirement Board consisting of five elected contributing teacher members; two elected retired teacher members; an investment expert appointed by the governor; an investment expert appointed jointly by the speaker of the House and the Senate president; an investment expert designated by the treasurer of state; and the superintendent of public instruction or his designated investment expert.
OFT – Ohio Federation of Teachers
The Ohio Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals representing 20,000 members in 54 locals across the state that include public educators and support staff, higher education faculty and support staff, and public employees. OFT is the state affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers.
OEA – Ohio Education Association
OEA represents more than 121,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.
ESC of Cuyahoga County
For nearly 100 years, Educational Service Centers (ESCs) have been making a difference in Ohio schools. Ohio's network of ESCs were created by statute to provide leadership and expertise to support and meet the customer driven needs of school districts and the State of Ohio. Since 1914, the ESC of Cuyahoga County has been serving and supporting districts within Cuyahoga County and the Northeast Ohio region. As one of the largest agencies of its type in the State of Ohio, the ESC of Cuyahoga County prides itself on its ability to deliver cost effective special education services, student programs and cooperative endeavors, provide high-quality professional development, support the implementation of federal and state regulations and develop strong community partnerships.