
UPDATE –
Conference notes of OASNP member forum at the OEA Leadership Academy
Friday, June 17, 1:00– 2:30 PM – Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square
Download: OASNP Conference Notes; Flipchart Sheets
We were able to reschedule the conference for immediately at the conclusion of the OEA Leadership Academy on Friday, June 17, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square
75 East State Street Columbus Ohio 43215 USA
in the “Judicial Room”
This is a drive-in meeting – You DO NOT need to attend the OEA Academy.
“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work”
An open forum brainstorming session:
- special education personnel discussing
- working across job descriptions
 - utilizing community resources
 - encouraging parent involvement
 
 
General Membership Meeting
We will hold an Election of Officers for our Executive Board.
- Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
 - Six – At-Large Representatives
 
Two-year terms – beginning immediately.
Download flyer: Conference Flyer 2022
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January 21, 2022 –
We are sorry to announce that the conference will be POSTPONED until later in the spring so that we can provide a better experience for members.
OASNP ANNUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2022
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
- The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals Annual Special Education Conference will be Saturday, February 26, 2022, on Zoom
 - Join us for a Virtual Happy Hour on Friday, February 25, 2022, 7:00-8:00
 - The content of the conference will focus on identifying issues confronting Special Education Teams.
 - Certificates of attendance will be sent at the conclusion of the conference.
 - Registration invitation will be sent to OASNP members and selected OEA members.
 - Registration is required with no cost for OEA members.
 - Not yet a member of OASNP?  You can join here.
 
Tentative Schedule:
TBD, 2022
- 
- 7:00 – 8:00 Virtual Happy Hour
 
 
TBD, 2022
-    9:00          Welcome, Greetings, & Updates – 
- Christina West, OASNP Chairperson
 
 -   9:15          The world as it is and the world as it should be.  
- Matt Ides, Organizer
 - Who is your Special Education Team and what are their needs?
 - What workshops/conferences do you want in your region/local?
 
 - 10:00          Kick-off OEA Fund Drive – 
- Dan Ramos, Political Advocacy Consultant
 
 - 10:15          Legal Update – 
- Rachel Reight, OEA Plan Attorney (Equity Issues)
 
 - 11:45          Legislative Update – 
- Melissa Clark, OEA Lobbyist
 
 - 12:45          Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – panel – 
- working across team roles;
 - community resources; parent involvement
 
 -   2:00         OASNP Annual Meeting – Election of OASNP Officers and 
- six At-Large Representatives for a two-year term 2022-2024,
 - taking office immediately upon election.
 
 - 2:45 Wrap-up – Stay-to-the-End Raffle
 
Christina West – cwest@oasnp.org – 330-540-5959
Nikki Nadasky – nnadasky@oasnp.org – 330-718-3827
Contact us at oasnp@oasnp.org with your questions.