OCCS Annual Convocation

The OCCS Annual Convocation is a one-day training and networking event designed specifically for the needs of OCCS sponsored schools. It is divided into two days: the first day is dedicated to our brick-and-mortar schools, and the second day is for our eSchools.

OCCS is proud to have partnered with world-renowned keynote speakers over the years, including Ruby Payne, Michael Bonner, Ron Clark, Geoffrey Canada, Tom Vanderark, and Howard Fuller. Trainings are provided to school staff in the areas of special education, leadership, academic learning loss, data analysis, school leadership, mental health, and AI.  This year's theme was: Innovate. Educate. Elevate. Chartering the Next Era. Convocation attendees were able to assess their personal knowledge of AI, attend sessions exploring AI in education, and had the chance to meet with innovative vendors and speakers.

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Geoffrey Canada

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Justin Shaifer

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We were thrilled to be back at The Renaissance Hotel in Westerville on August 7, 2024 (Brick-and-Mortar) and August 8, 2024 (eSchool). From start to finish, the time at the OCCS Convocation was customizable with our easy-to-use mobile app. Attendees were able to learn in large groups, small classrooms, or individually in our networking spaces.

Our Convocation highlighted how AI, as a new and sometimes intimidating technology, is shaping the future of education. We explored its potential to enhance learning in both traditional brick-and-mortar schools and eschools, and discussed innovative strategies to make these advancements accessible and effective for all students.

The experience at the OCCS Convocation was energizing, authentically engaging, and helped educators prepare for the 2024-2025 school year feeling confident about using AI in their classrooms.