Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA)

More than 9500 individuals make up OMLA's membership, serving as the state voice for middle level education.

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Share you story at the Ohio Middle Level Association’s Annual State Conference. Proposals due on June 1, 2026. Join featured speakers Joe Sanfelippo and Kevin J. Fleming Ph.D. on November 5-6, 2026 at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Join OAESA and OMLA for our third session of our Community of Practice on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm at the Hilton Easton in Columbus, Ohio. This in-person meeting will be the culmination of our previous conversations on engagement and leadership at the middle level. If you would like to attend the entire OAESA conference use the QR code below to register. If you would like to just attend the middle-level meeting please email [email protected] . We hope to see you on the 15th as we continue to learn together to support middle-level learning.

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

🍬 Something sweet is coming to #GoogleEdu https://t.co/0TXMPCK70A

📅 May 13 at 1pm ET
🍿 Bite-sized: 15-30 min AI modules
🧱 Stackable: Build your own learning path
🏫 High-impact: Tools you can use in class tomorrow
🎟️ RSVP at link above

#edtech @GoogleForEdu

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Learning Lab: OAESA x OMLA Community of Practice – Session 2

May 15, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 AM
Join Part 2 of our 3-part series at Indian Hill Middle School (or virtually).
Student leadership workshop + live debrief
Facilitated by OMLA President Robb Gonda

Attend in person or online—you’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and strong connections.
https://t.co/0PtYkbWPH5 @OAESA #omla

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

🎲 Starting Soon! AI Games, Interviews & Activities for Student Learning https://t.co/LsRuHLm3G3

🔠 Games, interviews, debates, CYOA, more!
🧒 Whole class or individual
🏫 Any grade or subject
🗓️ Apr 21 @ 3pm ET
▶️ Live-streamed & recorded
✅ Register at link above

#edtech

[AMLE @AMLE]

Don't miss out! The Early Bird Registration deadline to save with the best rates to attend AMLE's Institute for Middle Level Leadership is May 1st!

The Institute is AMLE's marquee leadership retreat, rooted in middle grades best practice and tailored for aspiring and current middle grades leaders and teams.

View the preliminary schedule and register now! https://t.co/Znh5lCtnSn

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

Your team isn’t looking for a flawless leader. They are looking for a predictable one.

Consistency is the quiet currency of TRUST.

The version of you that shows up on a random Tuesday in between big events is the one shaping the culture of your building. #LeadFromWhoYouAre

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

EdTech Links for the Week of 4-6-26 - https://t.co/QjjwuLCOsR

📓 NotebookLM Webinar
🗯️ Graphic Novels Webinar
🎲 AI Games & Activities Webinar
📜 Poetry Projects
💎 New EduGems
🚦 Traffic Lite
🏫 SchoolAI Extension
⚛️ Atomency
🚨 Factile

#edtech

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

The best recruiters for your school are already in the building.

Next week do this every day…

➡️ Show up like it matters

➡️ Be SPECIFIC in praise

➡️ Share ONE story

People don’t promote the mission statement…
They promote how it feels to work there.
#LeadFromWhoYouAre

[George Couros @gcouros]

"What we expect from schools has changed, but the structures have not. Starting from that shared goal is the best way to move forward."

Start Where You Agree: Class Size and the Schools We Say We Want https://t.co/PT7RF4xSBf

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

New post: Teaching & Learning Through a Data-Enhanced Lens https://t.co/JDC4WX8ehB #edchat #edutwitter #educhat #teachertwitter #edadmin #edleadership #suptchat #personalizedlearning #personalize

[Eric Curts @ericcurts]

My weekly #EdTech newsletter just went out - https://t.co/9zPns0cdVR

📓 NotebookLM Webinar
🗯️ Graphic Novels Webinar
🎲 AI Games & Activities Webinar
📜 Poetry Projects
💎 New EduGems
🚦 Traffic Lite
🏫 SchoolAI Extension
⚛️ Atomency
🚨 Factile

@GetSchoolAI @playfactile

[AMLE @AMLE]

Dive into AMLE's Successful Middle School Course! The series lets you explore the 18 essential characteristics of foundational, research-supported middle grades best practice in a flexible, self-paced, virtual format. Get real results with exercises and reflections throughout to help you embed these principles into your daily practice.

Complete the courses individually or together as a team based on your learning preference to earn 4 CE credits: https://t.co/HQz6Nqb6tS

[AMLE @AMLE]

Want to boost student engagement in your middle school classroom? Connie Hamilton, author of "Hacking Questions", joins the latest Middle School Walk & Talk podcast to show how small, practical shifts in questioning can completely transform learning. Tune in for some quick, low-prep practices that help students move beyond surface-level answers, become more confident question-askers themselves, and stay actively involved in their own thinking.
🎧Listen: https://t.co/O9Jyz47fC4
☑️Read the recap: https://t.co/kPlmVGbbBz

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[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Only bring the heat to OMLA in November @Joe_Sanfelippo! #omla2026

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

Reminders of FORCING THE ENGAGEMENT.
Also…reminder that staff members liked to interrupt my videos. Of course. Hahaha!! Also also…it’s 19 degrees in Wisconsin on April 7. #LeadFromWhoYouAre #LeadFromWhereYouAre #HackingLeadership #1minwalk2work #CraftingTheCulture

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

Reminders of FORCING THE ENGAGEMENT.
Also…reminder that staff members liked to interrupt my videos. Of course. Hahaha!! Also also…it’s 19 degrees in Wisconsin on April 7. #LeadFromWhoYouAre #LeadFromWhereYouAre #HackingLeadership #1minwalk2work #CraftingTheCulture

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Awesome, @Joe_Sanfelippo!

[Joe Sanfelippo @Joe_Sanfelippo]

I thought I had a communication problem…so I said more.

It got worse…because I was just confusing more people more often.

My problem wasn’t communication. It was consistency. Here are 3 things I wish I did better earlier in my career…

#LeadFromWHOYouAre

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at The Learning Lab! This free event is open to all middle level educators and is a collaboration between OMLA & OAESA.

Register today and join us tomorrow, March 25 at 7:00 PM!

@TBurton_Empower @OAESA @Ohio_Middle

[Ohio Middle Level Association (OMLA) @Ohio_Middle]

Learning Lab OAESA x OMLA Community of Practice
March 25, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

This spring, join colleagues from across the state for a dynamic three-part Community of Practice designed specifically for middle level administrators. The Learning Lab is a space to think out loud, share what’s working, wrestle with what’s not, and strengthen leadership together. We’re launching the series during Middle School Awareness Month and building momentum all the way to the OAESA Summer Conference. #omla @TBurton_Empower @OhioPrincipals

https://t.co/1t1BbW1uWF