Welcome to the Ohio Middle Level Associations webpage. We are dedicated to the young adolescent and to those who work with them. Whether this is your first visit to the site or you are a veteran, it is wonderful to have you as part of this organization.
I hope you take full advantage of this site and what we have to offer. One of our greatest opportunities is our annual state conference. This years’ title was “Magic in the Middle.” Featured keynote speaker Tom Burton placed an emphasis on the legacy educators would someday leave. Dr. Mike Thompson assisted us with keeping our sanity. Along with both speakers we offered 80 breakout sessions of best practices in the classrooms.
Along with our annual conference, this website has several things to offer. Check out our on line journal if you have exciting things happening in your classroom and want to showcase them, get in touch with Kirk Pavelich our journal editor and we will place your article on the web. Secondly, join us on Facebook. This is great way to ask questions and share great ideas with others. We also offer building awards, classroom mini grants and Student of the Year and Educator of the Year.
If you are not a member of OMLA and want to become one, fill out the online application and join today. Professional organizations rely on the involvement of their members to thrive. Now more than ever, middle level education is at the center of the educational focus and we need dedicated professionals to step up and take center stage for the students we strive for.
Please feel free to contact myself or other board members with questions or if you need assistance. We are here to help you grow professionally and support you in your endeavors.
Eric Jurkovic
President OMLA
Principal, Welty Middle School NPCS
