Sharpen Your Leadership Skills This Summer—with Free Resources from OLAC

As the school year winds down, summer offers more than a chance to recharge—it is a prime time for professional learning. With fewer day-to-day demands, education leaders can focus on strengthening their skills, exploring new strategies, and preparing for the year ahead. And with the free, flexible learning resources from the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (OLAC), you do not have to do it alone.

Why Summer is the Ideal Time to Learn

Research shows that educators who engage in summer professional development are more likely to apply what they learn effectively during the school year. According to a RAND Corporation study, teachers who participated in summer professional development were more confident in implementing instructional improvements and adapting to change. With schedules more open and the pressure of daily operations lifted, summer allows for deeper reflection and meaningful growth. For school and district leaders, this is a valuable window to explore leadership practices, refine team strategies, and build capacity—on your own time and at your own pace.

OLAC Makes It Easy (and Free!)

OLAC’s online professional learning platform offers dozens of modules, webinars, podcasts, and tools designed specifically for Ohio educators. Topics include instructional leadership, team development, continuous improvement, using data to drive decisions, and more. Whether you are a new principal or an experienced district leader, there is something that fits your role and goals. Best of all, every resource is available for free and on-demand. That means no travel, no fees, and no rigid timelines—just high-quality, relevant learning you can access whenever and wherever it works for you.

Earn Contact Hours Along the Way

All OLAC modules and webinars come with downloadable certificates of completion. These certificates can be submitted to your Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to count toward contact hours and licensure renewal. It is an easy way to earn professional credit while diving into content that directly supports your work.

A Smart Investment in Your Leadership

Ohio’s education system continues to evolve—and so must its leaders. By dedicating just a few hours this summer to your own learning, you will return in the fall with fresh insights, renewed energy, and tools that can make a real difference for your staff and students. Take advantage of this time to grow professionally without sacrificing your flexibility.

Explore all that OLAC has to offer at OhioLeadership.org.