November 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (Check-in 8:30am)
The Ohio Capital Conference Academic League is bringing students from across the OCC together for a high-energy day focused on student leadership, communication, collaboration, confidence, and making an impact at school and beyond.
Designed and facilitated by the Ohio Association of Student Leaders (OASL-oh.org), this interactive leadership experience will give students the opportunity to develop practical leadership skills, connect with students from across the OCC, and return to their schools with new ideas and strategies they can put into action.
PRESENTED BY
Ohio Capital Conference Academic League
Leadership Programming Designed & Facilitated by
Ohio Association of Student Leaders
Keynote Sponsor
Herff Jones
**Every school who participates will get a discounted rate of OASL membership to $100 instead of the $150. If you would like please register your school at OASL-OH.org
WHAT TO EXPECT
KEYNOTE EXPERIENCE
Hear from featured keynote speaker Eddie Slowikowski (Former World-Class Runner | USA Track & Field Gold Medalist | 3-Time NCAA All-American | 4-Minute Miler | National Speaker & Author) as he challenges students to build confidence, find their voice, and lead with purpose.
COMMUNICATION & CONFIDENCE
Develop the skills to speak up, communicate ideas, and lead with confidence.
COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK
Explore group dynamics, build stronger teams, and learn how to work effectively with different perspectives.
IDEAS INTO ACTION
Move beyond having a great idea. Learn how to turn ideas into realistic plans that can create positive change in your school.
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
Explore self-awareness, resilience, authenticity, and the personal skills that help effective leaders grow.
THE OCC STUDENT NETWORK
Connect with student leaders from across the OCC the largest conference in Ohio! Exchange ideas and experiences, and build relationships with students beyond your own school.
BUILD YOUR SCHOOL'S LEADERSHIP TEAM
Each OCC high school is encouraged to bring a delegation of five students:
2 Freshmen
2 Sophomores
1 Junior Student Facilitator
JUNIOR STUDENT FACILITATOR
The junior student will have the opportunity to take on an additional leadership role at the conference as a Student Facilitator Leader.
Selected junior facilitators will participate in a one-hour virtual Google Meet training session with the OASL team prior to the conference. This training will prepare students to help facilitate activities, support their peers, and contribute to the overall conference experience.
This is an opportunity for juniors to gain hands-on experience leading their peers while working alongside the OASL team.
Details for Junior Student Facilitator meeting will be on the registration form.
Register your students:
By October 30, 2026 at the OASL Website - OASL-OH.ORG and consider signing your school up for OASL Membership for future leadership programming opportunities or even bring OASL to your school!
Here is the direct link to the form
QUESTIONS?
Anthony Paletta
Director of Advancement, Ohio Association of Student Leaders
Assistant Principal, Grandview Heights Schools
anthony.paletta@oasl-oh.org
Connie Miley
Executive Director, Ohio Association of Student Leaders
connie.miley@oasl-oh.org
Chuck Banks
President of the Ohio Capital Conference Academic League
Assistant Principal, Gahanna-Jefferson High School
Learn more, Register, and even sign up for OASL Membership: OAS