OASSP/OMLEA Association Updates

Will Parker, OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director

OASSP UPDATE

Membership

The past five years, OASSP has seen consistent growth in membership, even with a slight decline during the pandemic. 2021- 22 membership ended last year with 890 members.

If you have not renewed your membership for the 2022-2023 school year, join online today at www.ccosa.org/membership. Our collective goal this year is to become 3,000+ members strong for all of CCOSA, and your part as an OASSP member makes a difference. Encourage your colleagues and administrator friends to join CCOSA today!

OASSP Executive Committee Meeting

On Friday, September 16, 2022, OASSP Executive Committee Members will meet at the CCOSA office in Oklahoma City. This meeting allows time for officers and region representatives to set legislative goals, to plan for upcoming conference days, to provide feedback from schools across the state, and to seek nominations for ongoing elections. You can see our Executive Committee members and their contact information at https:// www.ccosa.org/oassp/board.

OASSP/OMLEA Leadership & Learning Conference

Save the date for February 8-9, 2023, when OASSP & OMLEA will host secondary and middle-level educators for a combined conference at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. Our conference speakers will focus on both the leadership and instruction necessary for exceptional middle school and high school student outcomes. Dozens of breakout sessions from fellow educators will available. Begin inviting teacher teams and fellow admins now. More information and registration will be available soon.

TeleLEAD

TeleLEAD is Oklahoma’s Principal Leadership network for ongoing virtual conversations, hosted by the OSU-Echo Program and CCOSA. TeleLEAD is entering into its 3rd year, beginning on September 7th with ongoing meetings the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10am -11am. Our Hub Team members include Julie Bloss, Grove Early Childhood Center Principal; Kas Nelson, Vici Elementary Principal Kas Nelson; Eric Fox, Jenks High School Assistant Principal; Blaine Wise, Glenpool Middle School Principal; Kristy Vandorn, Deer Creek Public School, Executive Director; Glen Abshere, OAESP Executive Director; and Will Parker, OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director. We are in need of case studies to present. If you have a case study for consideration, please get in touch with me. FERPA and privacy are guaranteed. TeleLEAD is a virtual discussion through Zoom with great insight to complex issues facing public schools.

New Principals Academy

Beginning September 14, 2022, the New Principals Academy is designed to promote an interactive discussion on topics essential for participants to develop understanding and knowledge of the leadership role at the school level. The purpose is to provide guidance to steer an early career principal or assistant principal through the initial period of adjustment as a beginning administrator and set the foundation for a long and rewarding career as a school administrator. Principal Academy Sessions include 4 trainings and 1 advocacy experience. Dates are: September 14, 2022; October 20, 2022; November 14, 2022; september 8, 2022; and March 22, 2023 - Principals Day at the Capitol. Spots are filling up fast! Register today to reserve your spot at https://www.ccosa.org/ professional-learning/leadership-development/new-principalsacademy.

Principal Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting and Sustaining School Leaders

This training is designed for individuals that supervise principals or individuals that mentor other principals. This training will give participants tools to use when mentoring other leaders to provide thoughtful guidance. The Principal Coaching sessions includes 3 trainings: September 9, 2022; October 10, 2022; and September 1, 2022. Go here for more information: https://www.ccosa.org/oaesp/ professional-learning/coaching-and-mentoring

OMLEA UPDATE

Membership

OMLEA’s membership is a combination of OAESP, OASSP or other CCOSA members who also serve middle-level learners. In 2021, OMLEA had 651 members representing 403 principals, 192 assistant principals, and 56 directors, deans or central office administrators. You can join OMLEA as a free option when you become a member of CCOSA’s other membership options. If you have not renewed your membership for the 2022-2023 school year, join online today at www.ccosa.org/ membership. Our collective goal this year is to become 3,000+ members strong for all of CCOSA, and your part as an OASSP member makes a difference. Encourage your colleagues and administrator friends to join CCOSA today!

OMLEA Executive Committee

On September 2, 2022, OMLEA held its first executive committee meeting of the school year to discuss upcoming conference planning, legislative goals, ongoing professional development and nominations for elections. You can see our OMLEA Executive Committee members and their contact information at the CCOSA website here: https://www.ccosa. org/omlea/board.

OASSP/OMLEA Leadership & Learning Conference

Save the date for February 8-9, 2023, when OASSP & OMLEA will host secondary and middlelevel educators for a combined conference at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma. Our conference speakers will focus on both the leadership and instruction necessary for exceptional middle school and high school student outcomes. Dozens of breakout sessions from fellow educators will available. Begin inviting teacher teams and fellow admins now. More information and registration will be available soon.

Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute

The Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute is brand new this year. This year long 7-day training is designed for principals and assistant principals that are beyond the first year of service. This cohort takes a deep dive into essential skills of school leaders to be effective leaders. This summer CCOSA's Oklahoma Principal Leadership Institute began its first cohort July 26-28, 2022. Elementary and Secondary Principals from across Oklahoma met at the UCO Boathouse Event Center in Oklahoma City for three days of professional learning.

Participants were led through strategies on identifying strengths among staff members, developing vision and mission statements, influencing positive school culture, and strengthening professional learning communities. We are grateful to Dr. Bryan Duke at the University of Central Oklahoma for generously hosting principals at the Boathouse Event Center. OPLI also included ropes course and water activities at the Riversport Adventure Park. We are excited to continue ongoing professional learning with this OPLI Cohort in October and March!

The application period for this Institute is now closed for this year. The application period of the next cohort will open in April 2023.