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2 Hello, NEOEA!
By Rob McFee, NEOEA President
I hope this summer you have been able to find time for self-care, time to recharge your batteries, and time
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for you to reflect on what we have learned and how it will affect our classrooms as we move forward. One way
to accomplish these things is to meet with some of your peers on NEOEA Day!
NEOEA Day has been a signature event in Northeastern Ohio for many years, this year’s NEOEA Day will be
October 8th. NEOEA’s goal is to provide members with current, relevant opportunities that
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can lift all of us up either professionally or personally. Now more than ever, our members
can use this opportunity to explore some of the incredible offerings that our committee has
put together for them. In response to the current Pandemic, some of our sessions this year
will be virtual, including the annual Negotiations Conference. Hopefully this option will
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create the opportunity for many of you to attend, especially those of you who maybe have
never considered joining us on NEOEA Day!
I urge you to take a look at the many opportunities in this catalogue. Educators work so
hard but rarely do we get to pick a day to do something that is our choice. I hope you can
use this day to join a session and do something for you!
Using This Catalog
NEOEA Day represents your dues dollars at work: those dollars pay for the Children. We asked chairpersons to identify “family-friendly” p r o -
preparation, production, and distribution of this catalog, and some grams that would be appropriate for children 12 and above
programs receive grants paid from your dues dollars. Attending NEOEA Day accompanied by parents or guardians. Most programs are designed for
programs, most of which provide growth opportunities at lower-than-usual an adult audience, but some programs are thoroughly appropriate for
prices, is an excellent way to get some of your NEOEA dues dollars back! and enjoyable by children. By NEOEA policy, “the presence or absence
of children at any NEOEA Day program will be at the discretion of the
Organization. This catalog is divided into three main sections:
person or persons planning the program.” Children are not permitted at
professional development (pages 1-4);
NEOEA Day programs unless the program description uses the family-
leadership development (back cover).
friendly logo or otherwise states that children are permitted to attend; if
personal development (page 5).
you have any questions about bringing children to the program you plan
“Professional development” refers to things that make us more effective to attend, please contact the chairperson.
on the job. This was one of the original purposes of our organization Professional Development Credit. Since implementing local professional
when it was founded as NEOTA back in 1869, and it still comprises the development committees (LPDCs), Ohio no longer certifies CEU
largest portion of our NEOEA Day offerings. “Leadership development” (continuing education unit) providers. Your LPDC determines whether it
refers to topics that assist members in advocating for public education will recognize a particular activity for professional development credit
and public education employees. “Personal development” refers to on your own individual professional development plan (IPDP). To
items intended to enrich the lives of members both on and off the job. facilitate that process, NEOEA provides presenters with certificates of
Registration. Each program description identifies a chairperson, along with participation. Presenters distribute those certificates at the end of the
a phone number for contacting that chairperson and an address for program; please don't ask for them earlier. You will need to work with
sending in registration forms and payment. A few programs are your own LPDC to determine whether a program is appropriate for your
independently funded so that they have no registration fee; however, all IPDP, and you will need to comply with any deadlines that your LPDC
programs require registration. You register for NEOEA Day programs by may require.
using the registration form below. Do not send registration forms or fees Virtual Sessions. Sessions marked with a “V” may/will be held virtually.
to NEOEA; send them to the address listed in the program description. Please contact the chairperson if you have any questions.
Lunch. Please note luncheon arrangements which will be indicated in the Graduate Credit. For NEOEA members who participate in any NEOEA Day
program description. Some programs include lunch; some provide a workshop, one semester hour graduate credit ($180) is available through
lunch break during which you can eat a “bag lunch” or purchase lunch Lake Erie College. Registration information and course assignment is
onsite; others provide a lunch period in which you eat offsite. available at neoea.org/files/GraduateCredit.pdf.
NEOEA Day Committee
NEOEA Day is a project of the Board of Directors’ NEOEA Day Dennis Lewis, Parma EA-R; Deb Lipnos, Twinsburg EA; Teri
Subcommittee. Members in 2020-21 included Chairperson Mackey, Wadsworth EA; Marissa Platton, Austintown EA; Jonetta
Barbara Martini, Champion EA; Sharron Callahan, Cardinal EA; Reed, Euclid TA; Jason Scherer, Field Local TA; and Donna Smoot-
Karen Carney, Campbell EA; Julie Garcia, Lorain EA; Marchell Walters, Barberton EA-R.
Josie, East Cleveland EA; Sherri Koncilja, Painesville City TA-R;
NEOEA DAY REGISTRATION FORM
You must register by mail, email, or web-link. This reservation form must be used for registration for your NEOEA Day selection. Please note
the deadline for each program. Please note if your chosen program requires additional information to be noted on this reservation form.
Name
Home address
Cell phone _______________________________________ School phone
Email address
Name of local association
COST: Cost of each program is listed in the
reservation information. All must pay. $______________ Your grade level is ____________
Additional fee for non-NEOEA members. $10.00
Make payment for non-member fee on a separate check payable to NEOEA.
Make reservation fee payable to the person indicated in the workshop reservation information. Send both checks (if you are a non-member)
to the address indicated in the reservation information in the program of your choice.
Name and code number of the session you will attend _______________________________________________________________________
Mail or email this form to the address listed in the reservation information of the workshop you have chosen.
DO NOT MAIL REGISTRATION FORMS TO NEOEA.
Published by the North Eastern Ohio Education Association, 6001 Landerhaven Drive, Suite D, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124-4190
neoea.org 216.518.0200 desk@neoea.org www.facebook.com/NEOEA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
For further information, contact Chris Meyers will be a mixture of inside and outside stops.
THE ARTS at chris.meyers@playhousesquare.org or
216.640.8601. Deadline: Sept. 30, 2021.
The tour is rain or shine. The tour will be
approximately two hours long. Bathroom
Program #1 Central (Limited to 100 participants.) breaks available.
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Exploring Karamu House:
A Cleveland Staple
ENVIRONMENTAL/ Cost: $10 (no lunch break). Make check
payable to Tours of Cleveland, LLC. Send
Place: Karamu House, 2355 East 89th OUTDOOR EDUCATION check and registration form to Tours of
Street, Cleveland, OH 44106 Cleveland, LLC, 3766 W. 132 nd St.,
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Program #3 Central Cleveland, OH 44111. Or to pay by credit
card, contact Scott O’Con directly at toursof
Chairperson: Checole Andrews, NEOEA Guided Garden Tour c le v e la n d @ g m a i l. c o m . F o r f u r t h e r
Minority Organizing Chairperson
Place: Bluestone Elementary School, information, contact Scott O’Con at toursof
AGENDA 1455 East 260th Street, Euclid, OH 44132 cleveland@gmail.com or 216.318.3865.
Members are more than welcome to bring Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021 (if mailing check) or
friends and family to explore the history of Chairperson: Melisa Norton, NEOEA Oct. 7 (if paying by credit card). (Limited to
one of the oldest staples in our local African Environmental Concerns Chairperson 16 participants per tour.)
American art community. Founded in 1915,
AGENDA
Karamu House is a place of joyful gathering
Join one of our Green School Award Program #5 via Zoom
(the meaning of “Karamu” in Swahili), where
winners for a tour of the gardens at Increasing Your Happiness &
people from different races, religions, and
Bluestone Elementary School. Sue Galandiuk
economic backgrounds come together
will take you on a tour of their award- Let GO of Anxiety
through the arts. Recognized as the oldest
winning garden. This has the potential to be Place: Will only be held by
producing African American theatre in the
a working day, so dress in your gardening videoconference
nation, Karamu House is continually cited as
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clothes and bring a lunch and work gloves. Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
one of Cleveland’s top four treasures—and
RESERVATIONS Chairperson: Dr. Constance Longmire
featured in the Smithsonian National
Museum of African American History & Cost: None (pack your lunch). Send AGENDA
Culture and listed on the U.S. National registration form to Melisa Norton at 10140 Increasing one’s happiness can be done
Register of Historic Places. During our visit Mulberry Road, Chardon, OH 44024 or email through the power of a perspective shift .
we will tour the updated facilities and view to melisalison@gmail.com. For further infor- That is one skill that this workshop will touch
two original documentaries created by mation, contact Melisa Norton at melisalison on to teach participants how to be happier
individuals at Karamu House. One film will @gmail.com or 440.227.5527. Deadline: through shifting your perspective and
focus on the history of Karamu House while Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to 30 participants.) reducing anxiety.
the other will take us on a journey of social With our Increasing Your Happiness & Let
justice starting at the time of Juneteenth and See also GO of Anxiety workshop, participants will
ending with the 2021 presidential election. Green School Tour in Science, Program #14, engage in unique and helpful ways to
Page 3. increase your happiness. This will have a
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robust effect on your professional and
Cost: Cash or check donations will gladly
personal lives. It will improve your
be accepted (no lunch break). Send
registration form to Checole Andrews at
GENERAL communication skills, increase productivity,
and lessen absenteeism.
zolalove@aol.com. For further information, Program #4 Central The workplace is one of the leading
contact Checole Andrews at
Downtown Highlights locations where people experience stress
zolalove@aol.com or 412.551.9828.
and anxiety. Every employee will encounter
Deadline: Sept. 17, 2021. (Limited to 50 Walking Tour it sometime during their career. Everyone
participants.)
Place: The tour will begin at the statue of should be aware of the signs of anxiety and
Mayor Tom Johnson on the north side of the tools needed to cope and deal with it.
Program #2 via Zoom
Public Square (across from the Old Stone We will provide participants with
Playhouse Square Field Trips: Church), 91 Public Square, Cleveland. We important skills and resources to recognize
Virtual and In-Person will end in Playhouse Square. and manage workplace anxiety. By
Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. OR 12:00 identifying these symptoms and coping skills,
Place: Will only be held by
noon-2:00 p.m. employees will be better suited in dealing
videoconference
Chairperson: Scott O’Con with these common situations.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Chairperson: Chris Meyers V AGENDA RESERVATIONS
We will explore downtown Cleveland by Cost: $35 and includes the ebook
AGENDA
foot, looking at its amazing history and “Increase Happiness” (no lunch break). Send
Join Playhouse Square’s VP of Education
architecture, from Public Square to check and registration form to Peek Institute,
as we share field trip opportunities for
Playhouse Square and everything in P. O. Box 933, Twinsburg, OH 44087. For
students PreK –high school, sharing
between. Some of the things covered include further information, contact Dr. Constance
information about virtual offerings, in-person
the Old Stone Church, the Soldiers and Longmire at DrCJLongmire@gmail.com or
field trips, bus subsidy, and much more.
Sailors Monument, the Cleveland Public 234.770.0597. Deadline: Oct. 7, 2021, by
RESERVATIONS Library, the Cleveland Federal Reserve, the 3:00 p.m. (Limited to 40 participants.)
Cost: None. Register online at https:// Arcade, the Cleveland Trust Company and
venues.wufoo.com/forms/zhou7vr1qy8o6q/. the theaters of Playhouse Square. The tour Continued on page 2
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information, contact Angela Savinda at love of reading in our schools and
See also
asavinda27@gmail.com or 724.421.9842. communities.
How to Form Family & Community Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to 35 This interactive discussion will walk
Partnerships with Purpose & Power in participants.) attendees through the Project LIT
Guidance/Psychology/Pupil Services , Community journey, including a step-by-step
Program #7, Page 2.
LANGUAGE ARTS guide to launching their own Project LIT
chapter in their middle school, high school,
GUIDANCE/ See also
or library, and how Project LIT is changing
the culture of reading in communities across
PSYCHOLOGY/ Playhouse Square Field Trips: Virtual and In- the nation. Attendees will participate in small
Person, in The Arts, Program #2, Page 1. group discussion and Q&A.
PUPIL SERVICES Using Artifacts to Inspire Critical Thinking in RESERVATIONS
Social Studies, Program #17, Page 4. Cost: None. Send registration form to Alex
Program #6 via Zoom
Harper at aharper@libraryvisit.org. For further
An Introduction to Trauma LIBRARY/MEDIA information, contact Alex Harper at
Place: Will only be held by aharper@libraryvisit.org or 330.744.8636,
videoconference ext. 51512. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited
Program #8 East or via Zoom
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. to 25 participants.)
Presenter: Missy McClain, Community Digital Library Resources for
Education Program Coordinator from
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Teachers (Grades K-12) MATHEMATICS
Akron Children’s Hospital Place: Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood
AGENDA Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512 OR by See also
This component covers the basics of videoconference Experienced-based Science Activities for
trauma, what types of trauma students may Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Classroom or Fair Projects (Grades 5-12) in
face, and how trauma can affect a student’s
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Chairperson: Cindy Beach, Literacy Science, Program #13, Page 3.
physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. and Learning Manager
RESERVATIONS AGENDA
Cost: None (no lunch break). Send Want to know what the library has to offer MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
registration form to Marissa Platton at you and your students? Find out at this
marissa.platton@yahoo.com. For further workshop hosted by librarians of the Public Program #10 via Zoom
information, contact Marissa Platton at Library of Youngstown and Mahoning ESCEO Innovate & Advocate
marissa.platton@yahoo.com or County! Our workshop will be devoted to
330.718.7796. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. the 24/7 availability of the Library’s database
2021
(Limited to 75 participants.) resources and how to use them effectively. Place: Will only be held by
Participants will gain a greater understanding videoconference
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Program #7 via Zoom of and familiarity with the Library as an Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Chairperson: Kerri Gries
How to Form Family & essential educational resource.
RESERVATIONS AGENDA
Community Partnerships with The ESC of Eastern Ohio (formerly the
Cost: None. Send registration form to
Purpose & Power PLYMC, Attn: Cindy Beach, 305 Wick Ave., MCESC) is excited to announce our
Place: Will only be held by Youngstown, OH 44503. For further upcoming fall conference: Innovate &
videoconference information, contact Cindy Beach at Advocate 2021! This virtual conference will
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. cbeach@libraryvisit.org or 330.744.8636, ext. include professional development from the
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Presenter: Leila Kubesch, 2020 Ohio 50063. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to ESC of Eastern Ohio’s Teaching & Learning
Teacher of the Year 20 participants.) department, as well as keynote speaker Colin
Seale, author of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A
AGENDA
Program #9 East or via Zoom Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to
How can we best serve communities when
All Students. This day is centered around the
we do not represent the diversity of its Project LIT Community: A importance of teaching our students critical
members? By learning and understanding
their values, we buy ourselves a ticket into
School-Library Partnership thinking skills to better prepare them for the
their culture and an ability to connect for Changing the Culture of Reading demands of higher education and the future
workplace. Sessions will differ by content
academic impact. Learn from the creative (Grades 4-12) and/or grade band and will cover a variety of
pursuit of a teacher who worked to give
Place: Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood innovative topics including tech tools, STEM
families a voice and visibility.
Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512 OR by integration, equity, collaboration and critical
The presenter will share tips and strategies to:
videoconference thinking skills. Gifted HQPD hours are also
· educate and engage families in the
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. available!
learning of their children
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· start and maintain positive partnerships Chairperson: Alex Harper, Justice, RESERVATIONS
with all guardians Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist Cost: None for member districts, $100 for
· establish a culture of learning in school, AGENDA non-member districts (no lunch break). Make
at home, and in the community Project LIT Community is a national, check payable to The ESC of Eastern Ohio.
grassroots LITeracy movement, a network of Send check and registration form to Kristin
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dedicated teachers, librarians, students, and Currie, The ESC of Eastern Ohio, 7320 N.
Cost: None (no lunch break). Send
community members who are committed to Palmyra, Canfield, OH 44406. For further
registration form to Angela Savinda at
increasing access to high-quality, culturally information, contact Kerri Gries at
asavinda27@gmail.com. For further
diverse and relevant books and promoting a Continued on page 3
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k.gries@esceasternohio.org or cultures including the drum set, both lunches available to buy on your own). Send
330.881.3855. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. acoustic and electronic. Part of the session registration form to Mary Janek at
(Unlimited number of participants.) will include making simple drums or mljanek@ysu.edu or Youngstown State
percussion instrument for use in the 3rd-8th University, Attn: NEOEA Day, Physics
See also grade General Music classroom. We will Department Ward Beecher Hall Room 2023,
An Introduction to Trauma in Guidance/ focus on the needs of NEOEA attendees and One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH
Psychology/Pupil Services, Program #6, Page 2. begin with their existing drumming skills. Dr. 44555, Attn: Mary Janek. For further informa-
Woodson will demonstrate instruments from tion, contact Mary Janek at mljanek@ysu.edu
Drumming for General Music Teachers in
his extensive global collection and educators or 330.941.3616. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021.
Music, Program #12, Page 3.
will come away with beginning skills to teach (Limited to 50 participants.)
the basic techniques found in his Roots of
MUSIC Rhythm drumming curriculum. We will Program #14 East
make use of drum circles and facilitation Green School Tour
Program #11 East techniques and discuss the value of
drumming for music therapy. Place: Madison High School, 3100 Burns
Band Directors’ Tool Kit with Road, Madison, OH 44057
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Alfred Music’s Chris Bernotas Cost: $15 (no lunch break). Make check
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Chairperson: Melisa Norton, NEOEA
(Grades 5-12) payable to Craig Woodson. Send check and
Environmental Concerns Chairperson
Place: Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal registration form to Craig Woodson, 17950
Geauga Lake Road, Chagrin Falls, OH AGENDA
Drive, Canfield, OH 44406
44023. For further information, contact Dr. Join one of our Green School Award
Time: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Craig Woodson at woodsonphd@gmail.com winners for a tour of the gardens at Madison
Chairperson: Michael Kelly
or 440.725.8767. Deadline: Oct. 4, 2021. High School. Tim Pira will share successes
AGENDA and proud moments/aspects, challenges, kid/
(Limited to 15 participants.)
This instrumental music professional community input, and history/background of
development will offer practical advice, the site and will answer your questions.
ideas, and pedagogy to help facilitate teacher SCIENCE RESERVATIONS
effectiveness and foster student growth.
Cost: None (pack your lunch). Send
Featuring Alfred Music's composer and Program #13 East registration form to Melisa Norton at 10140
clinician Chris Bernotas, sessions will include
“Teaching Kids, Not Music,” “Unleashing the Experience-based Science Mulberry Road, Chardon, OH 44024 or email
to melisalison@gmail.com. For further
Power of Sound Innovations TM : The Activities for Classroom or Fair information, contact Melisa Norton at melisali
Revolutionary Band Method,” “Yes, You Can Projects (Grades 5-12) son@gmail.com or 440.227.5527. Deadline:
Teach Percussion!” and “The Band Director
Place: Youngstown State University, Dept. Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to 30 participants.)
as a Musical M.D.” Canfield High School
Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Ward Beecher
band percussionists will be utilized as a
Hall, Room 2023, One University Plaza, See also
demonstration group. Participants are asked
Youngstown, OH 44555 Guided Garden Tour in Environmental/
to bring a set of drum sticks and a drum pad
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Outdoor Education, Program #3, Page 1.
for the percussion pedagogy session. Alfred
Chairperson: Mary Janek
Music will also provide complimentary
samples of their revolutionary band method AGENDA
Experience-based or hands-on science
SOCIAL STUDIES
series, “Sound InnovationsTM” as well as
other supplemental material. Participants will activities are an important part of a student’s
Program #15 Central
receive a certificate of participation for processing and understanding principles and
professional development credit/CEU's. operations. Teachers need access to various Euclid Avenue Walking Tour —
types of projects for both classroom The Roaring 20’s to the
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instruction use and possible use as science
Cost: $10 (includes lunch). Make check
fair projects. Rocking 20’s
payable to Michael Kelly. Send check and
This workshop will provide examples of Place: Tour begins at Terminal Tower
registration form to Canfield High School,
classroom science demonstrations for middle Lobby (casino entrance), 50 Public Square,
Attn.: Michael Kelly, 100 Cardinal Drive,
school through advanced high school Cleveland, OH 44113
Canfi e ld , OH 44 40 6 . F or furt her
teachers and will include experiments in Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
information, contact Michael Kelly at mkelly
physics, biology, chemistry, environmental Chairperson: Steve Rossa
@canfieldschools.net or 330.533.5507, Ext.
science, engineering, and other science- AGENDA
72305. Deadline: Sept. 25, 2021. (Limited
related fields of study, such as agriculture. This two-hour walking tour highlights the
to 75 participants.)
Attendees will be provided with sources of past of historical buildings on Euclid Avenue
information and techniques for presenting and transformation taking place today. The
Program #12 Central
hard-to-understand topics. The workshop emphasis will be on Cleveland and its history
Drumming for General Music will also outline the steps required to over a century. Downtown Euclid Avenue
Teachers (Grades 3-8) develop experiments into science fair provides the perfect venue and examples to
projects for those students desiring to pursue feel and see where Cleveland was and is
Place: Ethnomusic, Inc., 17950 Geauga
individual investigations in science and heading.
Lake Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
engineering. Additional information will be We will visit various buildings along the
Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
available to assist educators in preparation walk to hear about the beginnings and uses
Chairperson: Dr. Craig Woodson
for hosting Science Fairs at local schools. in the new millennium along with some
AGENDA sidebar informative narratives.
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YOU can learn how to play beginning
Cost: None (continental breakfast included;
hand and stick drumming from various
Continued on page 4
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We will point out other attractions near AGENDA technology solutions; and who can help you
downtown you can visit and some unique You don't need to be a museum curator to in your journey to increasing use of
restaurants for lunch after the tour. Handouts use artifacts in a classroom. Artifacts offer a technology. Join us to learn how to provide
and maps will be provided. Teachers might powerful way to integrate primary sources an environment that makes individuals less
want to think about making this a future field into your curriculum—they may not tell us a reliant on you, and more confident in
trip (virtual or in-person) for a history or story in words and figures, as documents do, themselves — a win-win!
geography class. but they can provoke questions that RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS stimulate critical thinking and research into Cost: None (continental breakfast but no
Cost: $10 (no lunch break). Make check both personal and public histories. In this lunch break). Send registration form to Anne
payable to SEE-CLE Tours. Send check and session, through the collections of the Louise White at awhite@mahoningcounty
registration form to SEE-CLE Tours, 402 Western Reserve Historical Society, we invite oh.gov. For further information, contact
Creekside Drive, Mayfield Heights, OH you to explore how objects can be used to Anne Louise White at awhite@mahoning
44143. For further information, contact supplement instruction and make history countyoh.gov or 330.799.2646. Deadline:
Steve Rossa at info@see-cle.com or tangible for your students. Together, we will Sept. 30, 2021. (Limited to 50 participants.)
216.287.0807. Deadline: Sept. 30, 2021. practice analyzing and documenting historic
(Limited to 20 participants.) objects and images, and then how to turn
those observations into actionable lesson STEAM
Program #16 via Zoom plans that inspire your students to dig deeply
The Place of JFK's Assassination in into the past. This experience includes full Program #19 Central
museum admission for the day (including a What is Engineering School Like?
History: How You Can Teach It ride on the Euclid Beach Park Grand
(Grades 6-12 ) Carousel and access to the WRHS Research
Place: Cleveland State University, WH
305, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH
Place: Will only be held by Library, COVID restrictions permitting).
44115
videoconference RESERVATIONS Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Cost: $20 (no lunch break). Make check Chairperson: W. C. Vance
Chairperson: C. Ellen Connally payable to Western Reserve Historical
AGENDA
AGENDA Society. Send check and registration form to
In order to help make educators more fully
This unique program provides lesson Cleveland History Center, c/o Mary
aware of how to best guide our students on
plans, teaching outlines, and sample projects Manning, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH
what all is involved in studying engineering,
for a study of the assassination of President 44106. For further information, contact Mary
this workshop will take you into the labs of
John F. Kennedy. Judge Burt W. Griffin Manning at mmanning@wrhs.org or
the various fields that make up the
(retired) , a n att orne y f or Warren 216.721-5722, Ext. 1503. Deadline:
engineering discipline and show practical
Commission, middle school history teacher Sept. 30, 2021. (Limited to 20 participants.)
Frank O'Grady, who has developed lesson and relatable examples. We will share
plans and programing, and Judge C. Ellen examples of your own previous students who
See also
Connally (retired), JFK historian, will be were prepared and who have been
Exploring Karamu House: A Cleveland Staple successful in engineering school. We will also
presenters. Teach your students to utilize in The Arts, Program #1, Page 1.
practical research skills while also learning explain what co-op and career opportunities
the history of one of the most significant Downtown Highlights Walking Tour in there are for both current and future
events in the 20th century. Participants will General, Program #4, Page 1. engineering graduates. After the workshop
delve into the facts and fiction of the and tour, please feel free to join us for a
complimentary optional lunch on campus.
Kennedy assassination, learn how to teach SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVATIONS
students to access original sources, and have
access to the documentary The Truth Is Our Cost: None (lunch included). Send
Program #18 East
Only Client, made by Cleveland filmmaker registration form to W. C. Vance at
Todd Kwait that provides interviews with Connecting to Independence — w.c.vance@csuohio.edu. For further
many of the central figures of the Assistive Technology and You information, contact W. C. Vance at
assassination and the Warren Commission. w.c.vance@csuohio.edu or 216.687.5272.
(Grades 8 through Adult) Deadline: Oct. 6, 2021. (Limited to 60
RESERVATIONS
Cost: $15. Make check payable to JFK Place: Mahoning County Board of DD, participants.)
Seminars LLC. Send check and registration Leonard Kirtz School, 4801 Woodridge
Drive, Austintown, OH 44515
form to JFK Seminars LLC, 13507 Cormere
Time: 8:30 a.m. (registration); 9:00 a.m.- TECHNOLOGY
Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44120-1523. For
further information, contact C. Ellen 12:15 p.m. APPLICATIONS
Connally at cellenc@aol.com or Chairperson: George Gabriel
216.702.5773. Deadline: Oct. 5, 2021. AGENDA See also
(Limited to 50 participants.) Individuals with disabilities want to Connecting to Independence — Assistive
become independent, just like everyone else. Technology and You (Grades 8 through
Program #17 Central Give them the skills to make that happen! Adult) in Special Education, Program #18,
Using Artifacts to Through the use of assistive technology, Page 4.
individuals can take charge of their own lives
Inspire Critical Thinking while having less dependence on outside
ESCEO Innovate & Advocate 2021 in Multi-
Disciplinary, Program #10, Page 2.
Place: Cleveland History Center, 10825 sources. This program will teach participants
East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106 about both specialized and everyday What is Engineering School Like? in STEAM,
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. technology; apps to support communication, Program #19, Page 4.
Chairperson: Mary Manning organization, safety, and more; where to find
Continued on page 5
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Program #20 Central Chairperson: Jené Wilson, NEOEA-R Chairperson: Dennis Lewis,
Organizing Committee NEOEA Personal Welfare & Financial
Deposit Your Time at the Planning Committee Chairperson
AGENDA
Greater Cleveland Food Bank! Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank (http:// AGENDA
Place: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 www.kidsbookbank.org) promotes reading and New educators should start thinking about
S. Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110 literacy by working with community agencies, retirement as soon as they set foot in a school
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon setting up and maintaining Little Free Libraries, facility. Advance planning will enable educators
Chairperson: Kecia Sanders-Stewart, NEOEA and making books available to schools and com- to supplement their pensions to maintain or
Social and Human Concerns Chairperson munity members. On NEOEA Day, we will help enhance their standard of living in retirement. A
AGENDA sort, clean, and repair books at the Book Bank. financial education and successful results will
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank and their RESERVATIONS also help in living comfortably during one’s
partners have served over 375,000 people in Cost: None. Send registration form to career. This presentation will address the broad
six counties throughout the pandemic and NEOEA Day at KBB, 1004 Millridge Road, topic of financial planning, supplemental
during the economic crisis that followed. Their Highland Hts., OH 44143. For further retirement and investment plans and how they
mission to end hunger is fueled by the information, contact Jené Wilson at can help education employees – from an
generous support of the community through jene@mac.com or 216.408.5825. Deadline: educational – not a marketing – perspective.
donations, advocacy, and volunteer work. We Oct. 5, 2021. (Limited to 20 participants.) The program is appropriate for both new
invite you to join the Social and Human educators and those already in their careers.
Concerns Committee as we give back by Program #23 East Interactive activities are planned.
volunteering to repack food items on NEOEA Attend this program and learn
Day. We assure you that this rewarding Let’s Build Some Bunk Beds! Why financial planning is so important
experience is just what you need to reinforce Place: To be determined, but within Lake, Basic steps in the financial planning process
your commitment to love your neighbor! Geauga, or eastern Cuyahoga Counties (we will How to use the power of compounding to
RESERVATIONS contact those registered when a location work to your best advantage.
Cost: None (no lunch break). Send becomes final) RESERVATIONS
registration form to Kecia Sanders-Stewart at Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost: None (no lunch break). Register online
KeciaSan@aol.com. For further information, Chairperson: Brian Lach at https://neoea.condohome.net/ or send regis-
contact Dawn Magnasco at magnet2574 AGENDA tration form to Dennis Lewis, PO Box 360426,
@gmail.com or 216.401.0831. Deadline: Every child deserves a safe and comfortable Strongsville, OH 44136. For further
Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to 25 participants.) bed in which to sleep. Join Sleep in Heavenly information, contact Dennis Lewis at finance@
Peace (SHP) and let us teach you how to build peaoffice.org or 440.572.3472. Deadline:
Program #21 East bunk beds for children now sleeping on the Oct. 7, 2021. (Limited to 30 participants.)
floor, with their parents, on blow-up beds, on
Fall Wreath Show Off! couches, or on blankets. We will be building at Program #25 via Zoom
Place: Field of Blooms, 11089 Mantua least 15 bunks (30 beds) for the children of
Center Road, Mantua, OH 44255 Lake, Geauga, and portions of Cuyahoga
What Every Caregiver Needs to
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Counties in about four hours. SHP, with the Know — Planning for a Loved
Chairperson: Rosie Standish help of community volunteers like you, make One with Special Needs
AGENDA the bunks and beds. We then deliver them to
Place: Will only be held by videoconference
Need a creative and fun outlet this fall? our kids in need. Our beds include the
V
Time: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Field of Blooms has just the ticket! wooden frame, the mattresses, sheets, pillows
Chairperson: Matt Slain, FSCP®
Come and enjoy a country setting on our and comforters — a complete bed!
Please consider giving a few hours of your AGENDA
flower farm and work with our fresh and
day on NEOEA Day to help us help our kids! Families with children and other dependents
dried products to weave into a lovely wreath
NO experience is necessary, and we provide with special needs, no matter what the age or
to adorn your door or indoor space. No two
everything you will need. We provide the disability, face many serious questions about
wreaths are alike because everyone creates how to best prepare for the future well-being
something different. All materials provided tools, lumber, training, screws, and stain — all
we need from you are your hands and a of their loved ones. It is important to be aware
along with light refreshment. Bring your of how special needs financial and estate
willingness to help! The more volunteers who
bestie educators and enjoy a relaxing post- planning is different than traditional financial
respond, the more beds we can make!
Covid opportunity enhancing your “design” and estate planning.
skills. No experience necessary because this RESERVATIONS
Our goal is to make sure attendees learn the
isn't rocket science! Cost: $10 (no lunch break). Make check
importance of integrating all the necessary
payable to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Send check
RESERVATIONS pieces into one cohesive plan so the vision
and registration form to Sleep in Heavenly
Cost: $35 (no lunch break). Register online they have for their loved one’s life can become
Peace, 11300 Woodie Glen Drive, Chardon,
at www.fieldofblooms.net on the “Shop” page. a reality, regardless of circumstance.
OH 44024. For further information, contact
For further information, contact Rosie Standish Topics Include: Basic Estate Planning
Brian Lach, SHP Lake/Geauga Chapter President
at standishrb@gmail.com or 330.283.9964. Documents, Special Needs Trusts (SNTs),
at Brian.Lach@shpbeds.org or 440.749.4098.
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2021. (Limited to 60 Guardianship, STABLE Accounts, “3 Person
Deadline: Oct. 8, 2021 (can also register at
participants maximum.) Retirement,” Tax Planning Considerations,
event). (Limited to 50 participants.)
Funding Strategies for a SNT, among others!
Program #22 Central Program #24 Central RESERVATIONS
Help Books Change Lives at the Retirement: Let’s Get It Started Cost: None (no lunch break). For further
information, contact Matt Slain at mslain@
Book Bank! Place: Garfield Heights Branch of the xxiadvisors.com or 216.509.8802. Deadline:
Place: Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank, 3635 Cuyahoga County Library, 5409 Turney Road, Oct. 6, 2021. (Limited to 100 participants.)
Perkins Ave., Suite 1E, Cleveland, OH 44114 Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Program #26 Virtual rapidly-changing workplace. They offer community and stakeholders.
2021 Negotiations Conference various services in the areas of negotiations, Tips for Your Bargaining Team – from a
decision-making, and conflict resolution. neutral’s perspective and how you will
The annual NEOEA Presidents Plus Two Mediators help build better relationships be able to use these suggestions in your
Negotiations Conference will be held virtually. through joint problem -solving and local’s bargaining.
We will welcome mediators from the Federal constructive responses to inevitable conflict. Models of Bargaining – overview of
Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) as The morning will consist of three various types of bargaining and
the presenters this year, and are planning on mediators who will first offer a thorough explanations in order for your team to
an engaging and interactive morning of overview of FMCS – who they are, what they decide what is best in your local.
leadership development. FMCS concentrates offer, and how locals can enlist their services. For more information, please login to the
its efforts on assisting employers and View from the Bridge – a service that NEOEA website at neoea.org, go to the
employees in coping with the demands of a will help teams get to know their own “Resources” section, then “Conferences.”
North Eastern Ohio Education Association
6001 Landerhaven Drive, Suite D
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124-4190
NEOEA Day 2021:
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