ST. PARIS – Graham Local Schools will host a regional education event to provide free professional development to area educators 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Ohio’s top education and technology presenters will provide free sessions in a fun, relaxed environment. Attendees will create a professional development menu for the day for personal learning and crowd networking. Participants will receive a free lunch and five contact hours.

“We have assembled a team of Ohio’s best leaders to present to teachers of all levels, administrators and superintendents, including Dr. Neil Gupta and Booby Dodd, the NASSP Digital Principal of the Year for 2016. We have something for everyone to take away methods to improve learning,” said new Graham Superintendent Kirk Koennecke.

The event is co-sponsored by Graham Local Schools, Madison-Champaign ESC and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Educators can attend all or part of the day and can register for free on the district’s website. There will be a vendor area of educational products. Corporate partners include Dynamix LLC, Lego Education and Think TV Dayton.

This clinic will showcase Ohio’s finest leaders in education. The event is intended for all educators interested in methods and ideas for their schools.