Executive Development Program

The OACB Executive Development Program is for professionals seeking leadership positions in the developmental disability service delivery system as well as those seeking to enhance the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Executive Development Program takes place every other year in even-numbered years. Classes for the next session of EDP will begin in January 2024 with one two-day unit taking place in Columbus each month from January to April and from August to November.

Capstone Projects: Participants will engage in a year-long, Group Capstone Project outside of our scheduled in-person class work. This effort will require participants to select one of the top 10 challenges facing the sustainability of our system. This project, which will be required for all participants to graduate, will be presented during the penultimate session of the program to an audience of colleagues and esteemed guests.

Superintendent Leadership Add-on Track: An additional series of leadership development sessions will be offered via the Zoom platform in the months of May, June, and July. These sessions, which are not required to participate in EDP and are designed to support those participants who are interested in taking the next step in their career by obtaining their superintendent certificate, are offered in collaboration with the Ohio Superintendents of County Boards of DD.

The program meets criteria defined by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU). Participants completing the entire program will earn 112 credit hours. Additionally, the program when completed in its entirety meets the requirements of the advanced curriculum for administrators in Ohio’s developmental disabilities service delivery system as outlined in the Superintendent Certification Standards rule (OAC 5123-5-03).

 The EDP Class of 2024 cap has been filled. We have since established a waiting list and are doing our best to accommodate additional attendees.

Questions about EDP should be directed to training@oacbdd.org. Thank you!

 Program Details

Location: Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel, 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082

Dates: January 8-9, February 5-6, March 11-12, April 8-9, August 5-6, September 9-10, October 7-8, and November 13-14

Registration: Limited to 65 participants. Register in MemberConnect.

Cost: $2,400

(Late registrations will incur a $250 fee and are not guaranteed to be accepted. All fees must be paid to OACB within 30 days of billing. Cancellations made after cutoff dates will be subject to a $50 fee. Cancellations must be made online; no-shows will be billed at 100%.)

About the Curriculum

In each session, OACB assembles a group of subject matter experts who have years of experience in adult education and are extremely knowledgeable in the DD world. A full description of the program and each session is included in the registration handbook linked below. If you have any questions about the program prior to registering, please feel free to contact OACB at training@oacbdd.org.

Download the 2024 Program Overview and Curriculum Outline (PDF)