Professional Learning and Events Calendar
January 2024
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 3, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Event Location: Virtual
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Internal Monitoring
Internal Monitoring
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January 10, 2024Description: The purpose of this two-part training series is to teach District/Community Schools how to develop an internal monitoring system to help support their efforts in implementing IDEA.
Category: Special Education
Objectives:
- Participants will undergo a high leverage overview of OEC’s IDEA Monitoring Process.
- Participants will learn how to review and audit students’ special education files.
- Participants will build their capacity around “inter-rater” reliability.
- Participants will engage in an internal monitoring community of practice with colleagues.
Recommended Audience:
- Regional Coordinators
- County Special Education Directors
- Special Education Directors/Supervisors
- Curriculum Directors
- Career Technical Center Directors
- District & Building Administrators
- General Education Department Heads/Leads
- School Psychologists & Related Service Providers (as applicable)
- University Professors and Department Heads (as applicable)
- Community Outreach Programs
Event Location: Virtual. Zoom Link will be on registration confirmation
Other Information: Participants will need to bring a copy of a special education student file, inclusive of ETR/IEP, & required forms (PR01, consent, planning, etc.).
VirtualLiteracy Improvement Pathway SeriesLiteracy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 10, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Event Location: Virtual
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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A Series for District/Building Leadership Teams
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A Series for District/Building Leadership Teams
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January 11, 2024*** It is expected that the Leadership Team attends all 3 sessions in the series.***
Description: This series is designed for district/building PBIS leadership teams that are new to implementing PBIS or are significantly rebuilding their PBIS system.
Objectives: These sessions will provide PBIS leadership teams with an understanding of the essential components of Schoolwide PBIS. Additionally, teams will be provided with examples and information to develop a plan for Tier 1 PBIS implementation.
Recommended Audience: A PBIS District Team or a Building Team is required to attend.
A PBIS District team may include district administration, district PBIS trainers and coaches, representatives from school buildings, and various department coordinators (special education, curriculum and instruction, early childhood). ***Each team member must register***
A PBIS Building Team is comprised of a broad representation of 5-10 staff members including building/program administrator (required), general education teachers with grade level representation, intervention specialists, related service providers, specials teachers, para-educators, and family members. ***Each team member must register***
Category: PBIS
Location: Hamilton County ESC
Series Dates: 9/28/2023, 11/08/2023, & 01/11/2024
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The Simple View of Writing, The Rope, and The Revolution Series 11/2/23, 12/8/23, 1/12/24
The Simple View of Writing, The Rope, and The Revolution Series 11/2/23, 12/8/23, 1/12/24
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January 12, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to learn together and discuss key concepts and strategies to support writing instruction and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will discuss content in connection with The Simple View of Writing, the Writing Rope, and the Writing Revolution.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is school leaders, specialists, and other educators who support writing achievement.
Location: Hamilton County ESC
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SST 13 Winter Four County Taskforce
SST 13 Winter Four County Taskforce
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January 17, 2024Description: This Four County (Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, & Warren) Taskforce meeting is designed to provide County, District, School, and other educational leaders with critical updates, resources and tools, necessary to improve the learning experiences and outcomes for students with disabilities.
Category: Special Education
Objectives:
- SST 13 along with ODE Representatives (when applicable), will provide participants with critical updates from the Ohio Department of Education and Office for Exceptional Children.
- Participants will engage in a brief review of changes to Student Performance Profiles (SPP) for districts/schools with required actions.
- Participants will be provided with recently updated, relevant trends and practices relating to specific areas of service delivery identified by the counties in the region such as: Literacy, PBIS, Early Warning Systems, Graduation, etc.
Recommended Audience:
- Regional Coordinators
- County Special Education Directors
- Special Education Directors/Supervisors
- Curriculum Directors
- Career Technical Center Directors
- District & Building Administrators
- General Education Department Heads/Leads
- School Psychologists & Related Service Providers (as applicable)
- University Professors and Department Heads (as applicable)
- Community Outreach Programs
Location: Virtual. Zoom link will be in your registration confirmation.
VirtualLiteracy Improvement Pathway SeriesLiteracy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 17, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Event Location: Virtual
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Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators *ONLY REGISTER IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND DEC. 21, 2023*
Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators *ONLY REGISTER IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND DEC. 21, 2023*
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January 18, 2024**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER FOR THIS PD IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND ON DECEMBER 21, 2023**
Description: This professional development series builds knowledge of (1) the Science of Reading to understand how reading develops and (2) a Structured Literacy approach to reading instruction to best support all students.
Category: Literacy
Objectives:
- Build background knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
- Explore specific classroom practices to select and support implementation of, as well as red flags for practices to deselect
- Learn about and examine their own systems to support Structured Literacy instruction
- Share and receive knowledge and experiences from local schools and districts
- Access ongoing coaching support to lead Structured Literacy instruction in your schools and district
Recommended Audience: Educators in leadership roles such as curriculum directors, special education directors, building administrators, coaches, and teacher leaders. The content is focused on knowledge-building to improve systems at the district and school level that support Structured Literacy instruction. Therefore, it is highly encouraged that the team attending includes individuals who have decision-making capacity within the school or district.
Event Location: HCESC Mt. Storm Room
Note to Registrants: This is a 2-part pd. First date is Oct. 12, 2023, second date is Jan. 18, 2024
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2023-2024 Literacy Leaders’ Network/Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
2023-2024 Literacy Leaders’ Network/Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 19, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Location: Virtual
Series Dates and Theme:
8/18/23 9-11 AM Leadership
9/15/23 9-11 AM Time
10/20/23 9-11 AM What to Teach
11/17/23 9-11 AM Quality of Instruction
12/15/23 9-11 AM Professional Development
1/19/24 9-11 AM Instructional Materials
2/16/24 9-11 AM Assessment
3/15/24 9-11 AM Interventions Part 1
4/19/24 9-11 AM Interventions Part 2
5/17/24 9-11 AM Parents and Families/Motivation
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PBIS Tiered Networking Sessions
PBIS Tiered Networking Sessions
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January 22, 2024Description:
In these online sessions, participants will:
- Learn about updates, tools, and resources
- Network with and learn from other PBIS coaches and administrators by sharing challenges and successes in implementing PBIS
- Gain deeper knowledge and understanding of specific topics related to the three tiers within PBIS
Recommended Audience: District and Building PBIS leaders/administrators/coaches
Category: PBIS
Location: Virtual
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 24, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Event Location: Virtual
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PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Series
PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Series
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January 30, 2024** Participants must attend all 3 session. **
Description: This training series is designed to help Tier 2 teams develop the capacity for an effective and efficient continuum of Tier 2 supports.
Objectives:
- Review readiness for Tier 2
- Explore critical features of Tier 2 interventions
- Systems and Data necessary for implementing Check In Check Out
- Systems and Data necessary for implementing Social Academic Instruction Groups and Mentoring
Recommended Audience: PBIS Tier 2 District and/or Building teams
Category: PBIS
Location: Hamilton County ESC
Series Dates: 10/02/2023, 11/30/2023, & 01/30/2024
HCESC Conference CenterCTE Coffee ChatsCTE Coffee Chats
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January 30, 2024Description: The State Support Team and Ohio College Tech Prep collaborate to bring you just-in-time professional learning.
Objectives:
- Build a professional learning network
- Gather useful and relevant information to provide CTE services to all students
- Just-in-time information relevant to Perkins V, CTE Accountability Measures, and general programming
Recommended Audience:
- Administrators – K-12 and Career Technical, building and district
- School Counselors
- Instructors
- Curriculum, Assessment, and Special Education Departments
Event Location: Virtual
Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? No to recording. Notes, resources will be shared via Padlet
VirtualUnpacking Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in line with Ohio’s Plan-“Each Child Means Each Child & Connection to the Dyslexia Law”Unpacking Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in line with Ohio’s Plan-“Each Child Means Each Child & Connection to the Dyslexia Law”
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January 30, 2024Description: This 3 Part Training Series is designed to help participants unpack evaluation legalities, practices, and procedures around Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in line with Ohio’s Plan-“Each Child Means Each Child & Connection to the Dyslexia Law”
Category: Special Education
Objectives:
- Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the legislative requirements for Specific Learning Disability (SLD).
- Participants will unpack myths and facts relating to identification practices (throughout the training).
- Participants will leverage Ohio’s Plan Each Child Means Each Child to explore issues of equity relating to identification practices.
- Considerations for SLD identification for students who present with competing concerns (e.g., twice exceptional, mental health, dyslexia profile, etc.).
- Participants will engage in community of practice activities with other colleagues around local control (district/school), policies & procedures for identification.
Recommended Audience: District/school leaders and educational teams will explore & examine SLD legislation, myths/facts, policies & procedures, practices, & access (equity) when conducting SLD evaluations. Participants will also connect SLD evaluation practices with Dyslexia Law requirements.
Location: Virtual. Zoom link in registration confirmation.
VirtualCTE Meet-ups for School Counselors and Intervention SpecialistsCTE Meet-ups for School Counselors and Intervention Specialists
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January 30, 2024Description: Informal gathering for school counselors, intervention specialists, and transition coordinators working in or with career-technical education.
Category: Career Tech
Objectives:
- Share best practices for the CTE setting
- Learn from other educators engaged in the session
Recommended Audience:
- School Counselors
- Intervention Specialists
- Transition Coordinators
Location: Virtual
Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? No
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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January 31, 2024Description: These sessions provide an opportunity for district and school literacy leaders to learn together and discuss the most impactful strategies to support literacy improvement and achievement.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional and systemic practices in support of literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is district and school leadership, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, intervention specialists, and other personnel who support literacy achievement
Event Location: Virtual
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Registration support
Sara Cole, Administrative Assistant
(513) 674-4274
sara.cole@hcesc.org
Most SST13 registration takes place using a Google Form. Some events will require you to register through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) via The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA). Click here for directions on how to create an OPR account.