Professional Learning Series
Explore OLAC’s latest online learning tools, including modules, webinars, videos, podcast episodes, and more to support educators as they work to embed essential leadership practices at every level of a school system. Remember, all resources are free, and you can earn credit.
2026-2027 Sessions
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Upcoming Sessions and Registration
August
06
Six Leadership Habits That Transform Schools
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
Register: August 06 Session Details: August 06
The best leaders aren’t born—they’re built through consistent habits. Explore six essential leadership habits—attitude, communication, wisdom, tenacity, vision, and authenticity—and how they shape leaders people want to follow. Leave with clear insight into their strengths and where to focus next to grow their leadership impact.
August
20
OLAC 101: Align Leadership. Strengthen Systems
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: OLAC Leadership Team
Register: August 20 Session Details: August 20
Explore the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council website and discover free, high-impact resources designed to strengthen leadership practices across districts, buildings, and teams—aligned with Ohio’s Integrated MTSS and leadership frameworks. Access practical, on-demand tools including modules, webinars, videos, assessments, and implementation resources you can use immediately. Learn strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve team effectiveness, align systems, and support continuous improvement—all while earning optional credit or contact hours. Whether you lead a district, school, or leadership team, OLAC provides flexible professional learning that helps turn leadership into measurable impact for educators and students.
August
28
Strengthening Instruction Through the Continuum of Supports
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Dr. Emily Kriegel, Curriculum Coodinator, Mercer County ESC
Register: August 28 Session Details: August 28
Turn classroom walkthroughs into meaningful instructional improvement. Explore how Ohio districts are using Ohio’s Continuum of Supports and the Instructional Practice Guides (IPG) to strengthen teaching and learning across classrooms. This practical session highlights how walkthrough data, instructional look-fors, and aligned support systems can improve instructional consistency, strengthen coaching conversations, and support HQIM implementation. Featuring real district examples and actionable strategies from Mercer County Educational Service Center, participants will leave with practical tools and ideas they can apply immediately to support stronger instructional practices across schools and systems.
September
10
Small Moves, Big Wins: What Marzano & Hattie Show Works: Part 1
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Dr. Brooke Goodwine, Principal, Kettering City Schools and Monica Ruzicka-Stout, Principal, Fox Meadow Elementary School, South Elgin, Illinois
Register: September 10 Session Details: September 10
Unlock the power of dual-framework instruction in this two-part series. Explore how Marzano’s Design Questions align with John Hattie’s Visible Learning research to reveal the science of teaching in action. Across both sessions, discover high-yield, evidence-based strategies that can strengthen instruction and move student achievement forward. Leave with practical tools and classroom-ready practices you can use right away.
September
17
Stronger Together: Activating Shared Leadership in Your School or District
01:00pm - 02:30pm
Presenters: Jamie Campbell, SST, Region 5 and Jessica Thomas, Academic Facilitator, Youngstown City Schools
Register: September 17 Session Details: September 17
Shared leadership isn’t just a strategy—it’s how strong systems operate. Move beyond isolated decision-making to aligned, collective leadership that drives results. Gain practical structures to turn collaboration into action, strengthen team ownership, and build leadership capacity across your system. Leave with a clear framework and ready-to-use strategies to create coherence, accelerate progress, and improve outcomes for students.
September
18
Clear, Classic and Credible: Gradual Release of Responsibility
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Krista Heidenreich, Director of Professional Development, Lakota Local School District
Register: September 18 Session Details: September 18
Strong instruction doesn’t happen by chance—it’s intentionally designed. Ohio teachers and administrators will deepen their understanding of the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework as a foundation for effective teaching and learning. Go beyond I Do, We Do, You Do to explore what high-quality implementation looks like across grade levels and content areas. Leave with clear look-fors and practical strategies to support planning, observe instruction, and strengthen teaching practices across their schools.
September
23
From Meetings to Momentum: Turning Collaboration into Measurable Results
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
Register: September 23 Session Details: September 23
Most leadership teams are not struggling because of a lack of effort. They are struggling because collaboration never fully converts into action. This session gives district leaders and PLC teams practical structures to align priorities, cut through the noise, and move from great conversations to measurable progress for students and staff.
September
24
Mission Possible: How Intentional Systems and Structures Can Transform a School
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Dennis Love, Principal, Kent City Schools and Daniela Stuckey, Teaching & Learning Consultant, ESC NEO
Register: September 24 Session Details: September 24
Explore how intentional systems and structures can transform a school’s mission into a reality. Learn how to identify gaps, align key practices, and build cohesive supports that ensure all students have access to success. Walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your school’s systems and maximize impact.
October
02
The Ambassador of Awesome: Elevating Culture Through Everyday Leadership
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
Register: October 02 Session Details: October 02
Every school has one person who makes everything better just by showing up. Explore the invisible leadership responsibility that elevates culture, strengthens relationships, and drives great schools. Walk away with simple, daily actions they can take immediately to raise the energy, attitude, and standard of their entire building.
October
14
From Modeling to Mastery: Strengthening Instruction and Student Ownership Through the Gradual Release of Responsibility
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Meghan Mitman, Assistant Principal, Miamisburg City School District
Register: October 14 Session Details: October 14
Strengthen instruction and student ownership with the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework. Ohio educators will deepen understanding of how to move from teacher modeling (“I do”) to guided practice (“We do”), collaborative learning (“You do together”), and independent application (“You do”). Explore real classroom examples and practical strategies across grade levels and content areas. Identify what high-quality implementation looks like and how to support teachers in making it consistent. Build a sharper lens for observing instruction, giving targeted feedback, and aligning practices for coherence across classrooms.
October
22
From Framework to Results: Leading Integrated MTSS That Delivers
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Roger Howard, State Literacy Team, Read Ohio Coach, ESC NEO and Jodi Snyder, State Literacy Team, Urban Literacy Coach, ESC NEO
Register: October 22 Session Details: October 22
Educational leaders are navigating increasing complexity within Ohio’s Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Grounded in shared leadership, data-based decision-making, and team-based problem solving, the focus is on how administrator actions drive effective supports for all learners. Explore how to align Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 literacy supports, design practical, protected intervention schedules, and build system coherence that delivers results—focusing on leadership moves that build staff capacity and turn Integrated MTSS into a high-functioning engine for student success. Ideal for building and district leaders seeking stronger alignment and outcomes.
October
29
Creating the Right Conditions for Student and Community Success
10:00am - 11:00am
Presenters: Dan Leffingwell, Founder & Director, Appalachian STEM Collaborative
Register: October 29 Session Details: October 29
Help students connect their strengths and interests to meaningful career pathways. Discover key insights from the Workforce30 study and the Future Plans “5-Step Process”— Assess, Coach, Discover, Plan, and Place—as a practical framework for building personalized career pathways aligned to workforce needs. Learn strategies for strengthening partnerships between schools, businesses, and community leaders to better prepare students for success in today’s economy while addressing local talent needs. Through collaborative planning and real-world examples, attendees will gain actionable ideas for creating stronger connections between education, career readiness, and workforce development.
October
30
A Day in the Life of an Early Childhood Paraeducator
10:00am - 11:00am
Presenters: Renee Mattson Ph.D., Coordinator, Ohio Partnership for Excellence in Paraprofessional Preparation (OPEPP)
Register: October 30 Session Details: October 30
Go beyond the job description and explore the critical role paraeducators play in early childhood special education. Through a “day in the life” lens at the Lorain County Early Learning Center (LCELC), this session highlights paraeducators as relationship builders, collaborative co-teachers, and essential partners in implementing individualized supports for young learners. Explore practical strategies for strengthening onboarding, professional learning, planning time, and systemwide supports for paraeducators—especially within specialized early childhood settings. Hear insights from LCELC’s partnership with OPEPP and its work to improve how paraeducators are supported, trained, and retained.
November
05
Code Switching for Leaders: Adapting Your Approach to Maximize Impact
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Dr. Kadee Anstadt, Associate Profesor, University of Findlay
Register: November 05 Session Details: November 05
Great leaders don’t rely on one style—they adapt to what their teams need most. This session helps Ohio education leaders identify their leadership strengths and recognize when to shift approaches for greater impact. Explore how to move fluidly between roles—mentor, manager, coach, and visionary—to better support staff and strengthen outcomes for students. Walk away with practical insight to “code switch” with intention, build stronger culture, and lead with responsiveness in today’s complex school environments.
November
11
Small Moves, Big Wins: What Marzano & Hattie Show Works: Part 2
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Dr. Brooke Goodwine, Principal, Kettering City Schools and Monica Ruzicka-Stout, Principal, Fox Meadow Elementary School, South Elgin, Illinois
Register: November 11 Session Details: November 11
Unlock the power of dual-framework instruction in this two-part series. Explore how Marzano’s Design Questions align with John Hattie’s Visible Learning research to reveal the science of teaching in action. Across both sessions, discover high-yield, evidence-based strategies that can strengthen instruction and move student achievement forward. Leave with practical tools and classroom-ready practices you can use right away.
December
03
Who’s Going First? Leading, Teaching, & Learning in the Age of AI
09:00am - 10:30am
Presenters: Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
Register: December 03 Session Details: December 03
AI isn’t going away—strong leadership shapes how it’s used. Designed for Ohio education leaders ready to lead with clarity, not hesitation. Explore how to balance innovation with what matters most: rigor, relationships, and meaningful learning. Learn when to leverage AI to enhance instruction—and when to turn it off. Grounded in ethics and intentional practice, this session helps leaders model responsible use, support teachers, and reach every learner.
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Series at a Glance and Recordings
Six Leadership Habits That Transform Schools
August 6, 9-10:30 a.m., Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
OLAC 101: Align Leadership. Strengthen Systems
August 20, 9-10:30 a.m., OLAC Leadership Team
Strengthening Instruction Through the Continuum of Supports
August 28, 9-10:30 a.m., Dr. Emily Kriegel, Curriculum Coordinator, Mercer County ESC
Small Moves, Big Wins Series
9-10:30 a.m. (all sessions), Dr. Brooke Goodwine, Principal, Kettering City Schools and Monica Ruzicka-Stout, Principal, Fox Meadow Elementary School, South Elgin, Illinois
- September 10 - Small Moves, Big Wins: What Marzano & Hattie Show Works: Part 1
- November 11 - Small Moves, Big Wins: What Marzano & Hattie Show Works: Part 2
Stronger Together: Activating Shared Leadership in Your School or District
September 17, 1-2:30 p.m., Jamie Campbell, SST, Region 5 and Jessica Thomas, Academic Facilitator, Youngstown City Schools
Clear, Classic and Credible: Gradual Release of Responsibility
September 18, 9-10:30 a.m., Krista Heidenreich, Director of Professional Development, Lakota Local School District
From Meetings to Momentum: Turning Collaboration into Measurable Results
September 23, 9-10:30 a.m., Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
Mission Possible: How Intentional Systems and Structures Can Transform a School and
September 24, 9-10:30 a.m., Dennis Love, Principal – Roosevelt High School, Kent City Schools and Daniela Stuckey, Teaching & Learning Consultant, ESC NEO
The Ambassador of Awesome: Elevating Culture Through Everyday Leadership
October 2, 9-10:30 a.m., Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
From Modeling to Mastery: Strengthening Instruction and Student Ownership Through the Gradual Release of Responsibility
October 14, 9-10:30 a.m., Meghan Mitman, Assistant Principal, Miamisburg City School District
From Framework to Results: Leading Integrated MTSS That Delivers
October 22, 9-10:30 a.m., Roger Howard, State Literacy Team, Read Ohio Coach, ESC NEO and Jodi Snyder, State Literacy Team, Urban Literacy Coach, ESC NEO
Creating the Right Conditions for Student and Community Success
October 29, 10-11 a.m., Dan Leffingwell, Founder & Director, Appalachian STEM Collaborative
A Day in the Life of an Early Childhood Paraeducator
October 30, 10-11 a.m., Renee Mattson Ph.D., Coordinator, Ohio Partnership for Excellence in Paraprofessional Preparation (OPEPP)
Code Switching for Leaders: Adapting Your Approach to Maximize Impact
November 5, 9-10:30 a.m., Dr. Kadee Anstadt, Associate Professor, University of Findlay
Who’s Going First? Leading, Teaching, & Learning in the Age of AI
December 3, 9:30-11 a.m., Kelly Croy, Director of Innovation & Instruction, Port Clinton City Schools
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Questions?
Contact Mike Trego, Elizabeth Lolli, Jim Gay, or Mark Neal.