Engage & Reward

Educators want to know that they are valued and heard. A culture that engages stakeholder voices, maintains transparency, and fosters collaboration is a key element to success. What's more, recognizing exemplary service encourages talented individuals to enter and remain in the profession.

Employee Engagement

• Employee Engagement- Unpack the concept of employee engagement, ways to measure it and respond to the data, and strategies to foster an engaged workforce.

• Educator Exit Survey- Understand what drives the turnover of teachers and educational aides.

• Stay Interviews- Learn about a high impact retention strategy that fosters openness and trust.

• Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning Survey (TELL Ohio)- Analyze your current teaching and learning conditions.

Rewards & Recognition

• Educator Recognition- Explore opportunities that celebrate exceptional educators and engage them as ambassadors for the profession.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation & Benefits- Learn how to assess your current offerings and communicate them effectively.

Organizational Culture

• Culturally Responsive Practice- Reflect on lived experiences, culture, and language to inform high-quality instruction.

• School Climate Guidelines- Create safe, supportive learning environments. 

• The Power of Teacher Diversity: Fostering Inclusive Conversations Through Mentoring - Conversation guide to help Ohio mentors better understand their role in supporting new teachers with identities that are underrepresented in the existing teacher corps, including but not limited to teachers of Color, teachers who identify as LGBTQ+, teachers from low-income backgrounds and teachers entering the profession through nontraditional routes.