Start Date: 3/23/2026 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 3/27/2026 5:00 PM EDT
Location:
6300 Technology Lane
Medina County University Center
Medina, OH United States 44256
Organization Name:
American Jail Association
Contact:
BUCKEYE STATE JAIL LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Host: Medina County Sheriff's Office
Address: Medina County University Center
6300 Technology Lane / Medina, OH 44256
Dates: March 23 - 27, 2026
Time: 8 am until 5 pm
Tuition: $1,100.00
The Buckeye State Leadership Initiative, in partnership with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, was established to cultivate essential leadership skills among current and emerging jail managers across Ohio. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a culture of lifelong learning and advancing the implementation of the 22 Jail Core Competencies for Leadership, ensuring that Ohio’s correctional leaders are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the profession.
Curriculum topics include:
- Essential Leadership Skills
- Giving and Receiving Criticism
- Self-Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Leading and Managing Change
- Risk Management
- Implicit Bias
- Internal Agency Culture
- Generational Challenges
- Building Staff Resilience
Additional Information:
The most convenient airport in the area is Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE)
https://www.clevelandairport.com/
(CAK)
https://www.akroncantonairport.com/
Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn Express
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/medina/mdioh/hoteldetail
Hampton Inn
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cakmdhx-hampton-medina/
Fairfield Inn
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/clemd-fairfield-inn-and-suites-medina/overview/
All hotels are in the same area, off I71 and Rt. 18. They are an 18 minute drive to the campus.
A minimum number of participants are needed to hold our workshops. You may cancel up to five business days prior to the Professional Development Workshop. No refunds will be given for cancellations received five or less business days before the class. All cancellations are subject to a $100 service fee. Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or e-mail. Substitutions are acceptable. "No Shows" will be charged at the applicable rate. It is strongly recommended that participants DO NOT purchase airline tickets without first contacting AJA to confirm program availability. Workshops begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until 5:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).
**Online registration is unavailable for this training**
Please click the "Register Now" to access the Registration Form
Email the completed form to Lorib@aja.org
