Welcome to the 2021 Ohio Teacher

Leadership Summit


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June 9, 2021

Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit


8:00-8:30 a.m. - Teacher and School Leader Reflections

Opening Reflections for the day

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8:30- 10:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks - Live on June 9th

Welcome to Ohio’s Teacher Leadership Summit! Leaping Forward Together

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Opening Remarks- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

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Opening Remarks- Ohio State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria

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Keynote Presentation- Anthony Coy-Gonzalez (2021 Ohio Teacher of the year)

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Panel of School and Teacher Leaders - Live on June 9th

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10:00 - 10:15 a.m. - Break Time

Take a short break, stand up, stretch! Transition from the Live morning events to the Learning Management System.


10:15 - 11:10 a.m. - Breakout 1

Please Select one session to attend during this time. Courses to choose from:

1.1- A Partnership with Purpose and Power during the Pandemic

1.2- A Tale of Two Schools: Fostering Dynamic Discussions About Social Justice Through Literature

1.3- Beyond the Acronym: Implementing a School-Wide STEM Approach to Teaching

1.4- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

1.5- Building A Culture of Champions

1.6- Building a School & Community Connection Framework

1.7- Building Collective Efficacy Through BLTs & TBTs

1.8- Building Culture Through Leadership in Activities and Athletics 

1.9RT- Boosting the Signal: Connecting with Students Virtually or In Person

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10:15 - 11:15 a.m. - Ohio Teacher of the Year (OTOY by invitation only)


11:10 - 11:15 a.m. - Break Time

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11:15 - 12:15 p.m. - Breakout 2

Please Select one session to attend during this time. Courses to choose from:

2.1- Promoting Teacher Leadership for Administrators

2.2- Building Teacher Leader Networks

2.3- Community Classrooms: Where Doors and Minds are Open

2.4- Bringing Soul To The Recipe: Developing Personal Mission Statements

2.5- Design Thinking and Student Agency: Kids Creating Cultural Relevance in School

2.6- Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion - Canceled

2.7- Empowering Student Voice and Leadership

2.8- Establishing Relationships with Minority Students

2.9RT- Building Relationships in your Schools

2.10RT- Identifying and Implementing Inclusive Practices to Diversify the Education Profession

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12:15 - 12:45 p.m. - Lunch Break

Take a short break, stand up, stretch! Grab some lunch and get ready for the next session.


12:45 - 1:00 p.m. - Call to Action

This is a message for all educators from Nichole Wilson and Najwa Jones with information about an opportunity to become an Ohio Teacher Leader Liaison in 2021.

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1:00 - 1:55 p.m. - Breakout 3

Please Select one session to attend during this time. Courses to choose from:

3.1- Expanding Teacher Leadership for Teachers

3.2- Getting Past the Mask Students Wear

3.3- Increasing Student Outcomes: Overcoming the Challenges of Implementation as a Teacher Leader

3.4- Lead Yourself First

3.5- Leading Change That Changes: Advancing Social Emotional Learning in Schools

3.6- Motivation Matters: The Key to Unlocking Your Students' Potential

3.7- Peer Collaboration: Building the Foundation for Authentic Relationships and an Equitable Learning Environment

3.8- Power of the Team: The Strength Teacher Leadership Brings to a New Initiative

3.9RT- Remote Teaching: From Struggle to Strength 

3.10RT- Collaboration of Innovative Teaching Strategies using Technology for Professional Growth

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1:55 - 2:00 p.m. - Break Time

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2:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Breakout 4

Please Select one session to attend during this time. Courses to choose from:

4.1- Building Empathy and Identifying Inclusive, Equity-based Strategies for Student Engagement

4.2- Puppy Power-Validating the Inclusion of Facility Dogs in Schools to Support PBIS and Social Emotional Learning

4.3- STEP UP: Physics Together

4.4- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Educating Students with a Hearing Loss

4.5- The Importance of Awareness in Fostering Positive Culture

4.6- The Ohio Teacher Leadership Toolkit: A How To Guide

4.7- Universal Design for Learning in the ELA Classroom

4.8- Using Personalized Learning with the Grid Method, Nearpod and More

4.9RT- Small School; Big Leadership Opportunities

4.10RT- Zooming in on Brilliance: Confronting Inequities in the Urban Context

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(All Times for the Summit are in Eastern Time)


Schedule of Events PDF (Click to View)


When Registered: on June 9 Time to Join Sessions...

  1. Click the link below "Select Available Summit Sessions"
  2. Browse and Select a Presentation from each Session. - ( Make sure to click "Enroll" on each Session you select )
  3. Start June 9 event at 8 a.m. by following Today's Schedule guided links.
  4. Make sure to check back with Today's Schedule as a guide throughout the day, with links and times to our Breaks. (Link will always be above in header. If on a mobile device, click the 3 lines similar to the equal sign = )


Certificate of Completion with Contact Hours will be emailed to you within 30 days of the course closing.


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Having a great time at the summit? We would love to hear about which sessions really inspired you. Please share your experiences on social media so we may encourage others to join in on this amazing event!

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#OhioTeacherLeaders  Share about all things Teacher Leadership

#OhioLovesTeachers   Celebrate another teacher

#MyOhioClassroom   Share about the experiences from your own classroom

#Ohiototy Messages involving an Ohio Teacher of the Year


Let’s keep this momentum going. We challenge you to post one takeaway from the summit over the next few weeks.