Educating Our Current & Future Election Leadership
The field of Election Administration is continually evolving due to advancements in technology, methodologies, and processes. The Ohio Association of Election Officials plays a vital role in promoting education and professional growth for both our newly appointed Election Officials and those with years of experience in the industry.
UPCOMING OREO CLASSES
- OREO Class: Graduate Course 200 – Public Budgeting (Repeat)Tue, Jun 10Zoom - Details To Be Provided
- OREO Class: Course 105 – Poll Workers: Recruiting, Maintaining, Training, and Managaing (Repeat)Thu, Jun 12Zoom - Details To Be Provided
OHIO REGISTERED ELECTION OFFICIAL (OREO) CERTIFICATION
The Ohio Association of Election Officials recognizes the significance of ongoing education for all Ohio Election Officials to enhance their skills and remain at the forefront of election administration. In collaboration with The Ohio State University, they established the Registered Election Official program specifically for Ohio Election Officials.
Certification Details
ELIGIBILITY: Directors, Deputy Directors, Staff Members, and Board Members of all 88 County Boards of Elections in Ohio
COST: $115.00 due per class taken, 8 required to graduate
CONTINUING CERTIFICATION: 1 Graduate-Level Course must be taken at least once every 3 years to maintain certification
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Who is eligible to participate?Directors, Deputy Directors, Staff, and Board Members of all 88 County Boards of Elections.
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How do I receive certification?A total of 8 classes are required to receive your initial certification. Of those 8 classes, 4 of them must be core courses with the participant selecting 4 additional Elective Courses to take to finsih their certification.
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What are the four Core Courses?- Course 100: The Election Aftermath - Course 101: Voting Equipment: Standards, Operation, Maintenance - Course 102: Ethics: Data, Partisan Politics, and the Public - Course 103: Voter Registration
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What are the Elective Courses that are available?Elective Courses are constantly evolving and being developed to meet the needs of Ohio Election Officials at the time in which they are presented.
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When, where, and how do I take the courses?WHEN - In January of each year, in conjunction with the OAEO Winter Conference, there are 2 In-Person and 2 Zoom classes. - In June/ July of each year, in conjunction with the Ohio Secretary of State's Conference, there are 2 In-Person and 2 Zoom classes. WHERE - Classes that are held in conjunction with the OAEO Winter Conference along with the Ohio Secretary of State's Conference are typically held at the same venue as the conference itself. - Classes that are held virtually are held via Zoom. HOW DO I TAKE THE COURSES? - Courses that are taken in-person are the responsibility of the individual to travel to and be available for the course. While it is typical for individuals attending the courses to also be enrolled to attend the conference on or around the time that the course is taken, it is not required - individuals can just attend for the course. - Courses that are taken virtually simply need a computer or mobile device to join the Zoom presentation and can be done in any location that you choose.
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How is certification maintained?Upon completion of the eight undergraduate classes, one graduate level class must be completed every three years to maintain certification.
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What can I expect as far as content?We strive to create curriculum that has both an academic and a practical focus. Thus, classes will concentrate on both election law and statute, as well as how those laws are implemented and applied.
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How much do classes cost?The cost per class is $115 per person, per class.
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How long does it take to become certified?In most cases, it can take one to two years for one to become certified as an OREO.
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If I was certified through the former REO Program, did I retain my certification?Yes, all participants from our previous program were grandfathered into the current program of instruction.
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If I transfer from one Board of Elections office to another, will my credits transfer with me?Absolutely! The credits are based on the individual, not the office in which they are currently working.