General Township Training
General township training covering broad topics and interests.
No matter your tenure or position, these topics will benefit your township. This category covers topics of general importance and broad interest to townships of all sizes.
Please be sure to frequent this page for dates of upcoming training.
Upcoming Workshops:
Ohio Public Works Bond Program Renewal
October 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: General Township
Speakers: Linda S. Bailiff, Director, Ohio Public Works Commission; Heidi M. Fought, Executive Director, Ohio Township Association
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of OPWC’s infrastructure bond program, a grant and loan program that has been benefiting Ohio’s local governments since 1988. The program’s funding source is general obligation bonds backed by state revenue, which must be reauthorized by voters every ten years. With the current ten-year reauthorization period coming to an end, let’s look at the history of reauthorization and the required process to put the issue on a forthcoming ballot.
Price: Free
Navigating the New DOJ Accessibility Standards for Public Entities
October 29, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Track: General Township
Speakers: Joe Jorgenson, President, Robin Technologies, Inc.
Description: In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a landmark final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), establishing formal accessibility requirements for websites and mobile apps offered by public entities. This new regulation represents a significant shift in compliance obligations, posing challenges and opportunities for public entities.
Join us for an informative webinar co-hosted by the Ohio Municipal League, Ohio Library Council, Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, and Ohio Township Association. Joe Jorgenson, President of Robin Technologies, Inc., will break down the key aspects of the ruling, outline the steps public entities must take to ensure compliance, and offer practical insights to mitigate legal risk while promoting digital inclusion. Whether you manage a township website, a library mobile app, or a city portal, this session will provide the guidance needed to meet the new standards and support accessibility for all users.
Price: Free
Effective Communication During Roadway Emergencies
November 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: General Township
Speakers: Dave Wolfe, Director of Traffic Operations & Incident Management, Drive Engineering; Gabby Benson, Incident Management and TMC Specialist, Drive Engineering
Description: Secondary crashes are a leading cause of injuries and deaths to emergency responders working at roadway incidents. Effective communications, increased situational awareness, and utilizing a unified command approach to roadway incidents lead to safe, efficient clearance of the roadway and less time being a target for "D" Drivers (Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy, Distracted, or just plain Dumb). This session will look at techniques and best practices for roadway safety for you and your emergency responders and give information on what you can do from the township level to help support safety in your community.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
First Responder Grants for Dummies
December 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Track: General Township
Speaker: Brian Taylor, Senior Grant Writer, Ohio First Responder Grants, LLC
Description: This class will focus on the various funding opportunities specifically geared toward the fire service. Information will be presented on various local, state, and federal grant opportunities with a focus on the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which is the hallmark of the fire service grants.
Price: $20 member / $30 non-member
Dates are subject to change. Please check this page closer to the event for the most updated information. For any questions, please contact Michael Zaky.