The 2025 OCCS Annual Convocation brought 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 offered timely insights and practical strategies to drive school improvement and student success.
This year’s theme, Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform., set the tone for an energizing day. Our keynote speaker, Sal Khan—founder and CEO of Khan Academy—challenged attendees to think boldly about the future of learning, sharing his vision for innovation and the transformative potential of AI in education. Breakout sessions explored high-priority topics including special education compliance, creating emotionally supportive school communities, and designing engaging professional development that leaves a lasting impact.
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.