Welcome Educators!
Problem-Solving Is Our Superpower!
Become OUR hero by inspiring student inventors!
The Invention Convention Program
Ohio Invention League’s Invention Convention program is designed to activate an engaging student-led project-based learning curriculum. Many of our program resources are provided for free or at a low cost to participating students, educators, and out-of-school program leaders. Each program year culminates with a series of competitions and showcases, including events at the school, regional, state, and national level. Programming is flexible to fit any timeline and learning environment, and to accommodate any student’s grade level, learning style, or ability!
Don’t have experience leading STEAM programming? No problem! OIL’s Invention Convention program utilizes skills from all subject areas. Our team also provides educators with support in content areas they may have less experience with.
Students learn:
To think critically through solving real-world problems.
The impact of inventions in their lives.
To apply STEAM, communication, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills to building real-world solutions.
Register for the Current Program Year to ensure you get all the latest updates!
- l2025-2026 Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Registration
2025-2026 Program Overview
Check out the 2025-2026 Program Overview for important dates and easy links to resources, curriculum, and professional development registration!
- l2025-2026 Program Overview
Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Resources
Access our Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Resources for grade-level curriculum, inventors’ journals/logbooks, rubrics, videos, and MORE!
New to Invention Education?No Problem!
OIL offers multiple professional development opportunities for educators and out-of-school program leaders to learn how to bring invention education to their K-12 students.
Check out our upcoming PD sessions below and register today!
October 4
Imagination Station, Toledo
October 6
Location TBA, Columbus
October 7
Location TBA, Columbus
October 8
Imagination Station, Toledo
Have a question about our programs and events? Check out our FAQ page or Contact the OIL team!