Benefits of OESCA Membership
Advocacy
The Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) monitors and analyzes ongoing and upcoming federal and state legislation that could impact Ohio's 51 Educational Service Centers (ESCs) and school districts they serve. This proactive approach ensures that OESCA remains at the forefront of legislative developments, advocating for the best interests of educational institutions across the state.
OESCA's efforts includes a comprehensive review of legislative proposals, and assessing their potential implications on educational policies, funding, and operations. By maintaining a close watch on legislative activities, OESCA aims to provide timely and accurate information to ESCs and their client districts, enabling them to navigate the complexities of legislative changes effectively.
Learn more about OESCA advocacy for ESCs and the Ohio educational system on the Advocacy page. Members can join the OESCA Legislative community for resources and updates on education-related legislative activity.
Professional Development
The Ohio ESC Association is committed to the professional growth of its members through a variety of development opportunities, including:
- Workshops and Conferences: Practical sessions on leadership, educational technologies, and instructional strategies. Annual events featuring keynote speakers, expert panels, and networking opportunities.
- Webinars and Online Courses: Flexible, accessible learning on policy updates, best practices, and legislative requirements.
- Leadership Development Programs: Specialized training and mentorship for superintendents and all interested ESC personnel.
- Customized Training: Tailored sessions to address specific organizational goals and challenges.
- Resource Libraries and Toolkits: Access to updated research, policy briefs, and instructional resources.
Vendor Partnerships
OESCA collaborates with a diverse range of vendors to provide its members with high-quality products and services at competitive prices. OESCA seeks out and approves vendors to be business members of the association and negotiates consortium-based pricing when possible to improve affordability for ESCs and their client districts.
Key Benefits of OESCA’s Vendor Partnerships:
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Cost Savings: Through consortium-based pricing, OESCA negotiates significant discounts on a wide array of products and services, passing these savings directly to its members.
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Quality and Reliability: OESCA carefully selects vendors known for their exceptional quality, reliability, and customer service, ensuring members receive the best possible solutions.
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Diverse Offerings: The association partners with vendors across various sectors, including technology, educational resources, professional development, and operational services, providing comprehensive support to ESCs and school districts.
Collaboration and Networking
OESCA provides a platform for ESCs to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from each other. Through regular superintendent meetings, conferences, workshops, and communities on the OESCA website, members can connect with peers across the state, discuss common challenges, and develop innovative solutions. This fosters a spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement among the ESC network.
Promotion
OESCA actively promotes the work of Ohio ESCs at the local, state and national levels to policy makers, legislators, State agencies, boards, schools and associations. Member ESCs also have access to the Communicator Community which houses a variety of resources like templates, press releases, photos and graphics, professional development, infographics and fact sheets that they can use to improve their communication efforts.