OCCS Annual Convocation
OCCS kicks off each school year by hosting a Convocation designed to engage, uplift, and inspire school staff in our 48 sponsored schools.
Convocation 2026
The 2026 OCCS Annual Convocation will bring together educators, administrators, and school leaders from across Ohio for a powerful day of professional learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Tailored for OCCS-sponsored schools, this one-day event offers timely insights and practical strategies to drive school improvement and student success.
This year’s theme is The Science of Possibilities, and our keynote speaker will be Kim Strobel, a former educator and happiness coach.
We are excited to offer sessions that relate to the following topics:
Academics: Science of Reading, Mathematics, MTSS (multi-tier system of support)
Attendance/School Culture/Engagement
Emerging Educational Technology: AI in Education
Leadership
Special Education: Discipline, Compliant Forms, Measurable Goals, Data Analysis
Mental Health & Wellness
Registration will open on Tuesday, May 12th. Register Here. This event is not open to the public and is dedicated to OCCS-sponsored schools and partners. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at Convocation@ohioschools.org
Keynote Speaker
The Experience
We are thrilled to be back at The Renaissance Hotel in Westerville on August 6, 2026. From start to finish, the time at the OCCS Convocation is customizable with our easy-to-use mobile app. Attendees are able to learn in large groups, small classrooms, or individually in our networking spaces.
The experience at the OCCS Convocation is energizing and authentically engaging and will help educators prepare for the 2026-2027 school year feeling confident in their classrooms.
A look back to Convocation 2025...
Here's a look back at the 2025 Convocation
The 2025 Convocation was a celebration of collaboration and innovation, reaffirming the unwavering commitment of our schools to empower and inspire students. The ideas, energy, and connections shared will continue to shape our collective work in the year ahead.
For access to the 2025 Convocation Photobooth photos, click here.
