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Membership Types

What is the Difference between a General OEDPN Member and an RDL?
Network members include all individuals committed to the mission and vision of the network. Two types of membership exist within the network:

General Network Members: General network members include individuals who are committed to building knowledge, sharing resources, and connecting with other data professionals to help support the vision of the network. General network members may have credentials and support their own organization, but they do not provide any regional supports.
Regional Data Leads: Regional Data Leads (RDLs) are network members who work at the regional level. They provide professional development, technical assistance, and coaching support to educators to strengthen professional practice and improve learning for all students. There are three criteria to be considered an RDL.
- Be Credentialed: By completing one or more targeted trainings and passing the assessments, RDLs demonstrate they hold the skills and knowledge to meet the data use needs of districts.See the RDL page for information about credentials.
- Provide Regional Supports: Although any individual can be credentialed, RDLs are intentional in providing regional supports to buildings and districts in their credentialed area(s).
- Affiliated ESC/SST: Regional Data Leads must either be employed by or affiliated with an ESC and/or SST. Ohio’s goal is for every district and school in the state to have affordable access to high-quality support in using data to identify educational problems and help identify and monitor credible solutions. RDLs help support this goal by providing regional supports through their affiliation with an ESC and/or SST.

Expectations

What are the Expectations of OEDPN Members?

Expectations of General Network Members

OEDP Network members share a common vision for all Ohio educators to use data in meaningful ways to improve outcomes for students. Participating in monthly virtual meet-ups, sharing resources, collaborating with network peers, asking difficult questions and listening carefully, and engaging in problems of practice are just some of the ways that members can help advance the network’s mission and vision.

Expectations of Regional Data Leads

Attend virtual and/or face to face RDL network meetings
Have knowledge of data, terminology, supporting resources and training materials necessary to support the meaningful use of data in schools
Contribute to the development of content and materials
Participate in networking among RDLs and the ODE
Commit to regional/statewide collaboration efforts to meet the professional development needs of districts
Maintain an understanding of state policies and initiatives that impact data use in schools

Benefits

What are the Benefits of Membership?

All members will have access to shared network documents and resources. Additional benefits include regular email updates from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office of Accountability, open-access to professional development opportunities, access to field experts, an avenue for increased collaboration among dedicated individuals, and a centralized place for communication.

Although all network members have access to training and professional development opportunities, if enrollment is limited for an opportunity, priority registration will be given to Regional Data Leads or those employed at an ESC or SST seeking to become a Regional Data Lead.

Communications & Meetings

Are There Regular Meetings for Members?

The OEDP Network has virtual monthly meetups the third Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. There is no meetup in July. To see current topics, presentation files, and recordings, see the bottom of the Ohio Education Data Professionals page.

2023-2024 Meeting Dates
Members can join the meetups through this Microsoft Teams Link

August 18, 2023
September 15, 2023
October 20, 2023
November 17, 2023
December 15, 2023
January 19, 2024
March 15, 2024
April 19, 2024
May 17, 2024
June 21, 2024
July 2024- None

2024-2025 Meeting Dates
Members can join the meetups through this Microsoft Teams Link

August 16, 2024
September 20, 2024
October 18, 2024
November 15, 2024
December 20, 2024
January 17, 2025
February 21, 2025
March 21, 2025
April 18, 2025
May 16, 2025
June 20, 2025
July 20254- NONE

How Can I Update my Membership Status and Contact Information?
Members may update their contact information through Gov Delivery:

Credentialing

Are Trainings Open to All Members?
Yes. Although all network members have access to training and professional development opportunities, if enrollment is limited for an opportunity, priority registration will be given to Regional Data Leads or those employed at an ESC or SST seeking to become a Regional Data Lead.

How Does a Member Earn the Academic Growth Credential?
Members should attend EVAAS University to earn the Academic Growth credential. This training is offered annually, once in the fall and once in the spring. More information about specific dates will be shared soon. If you have specific questions about this training, please contact DataNetwork@eduation.ohio.gov.

Last Modified: 4/29/2024 10:25:40 AM