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
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 and Lindsey Schmiesing, Curriculum Director, 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
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
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) and Tori Carrier, M.Ed., Building Principal, Lorain County Early Learning Center
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?
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