Professional Learning and Events Calendar
January 2021
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2020-2021 Virtual Series: Southwest Ohio Adolescent Literacy Leaders Network - Session 2 Network Meeting
2020-2021 Virtual Series: Southwest Ohio Adolescent Literacy Leaders Network - Session 2 Network Meeting
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January 7, 20212020-2021 Virtual Series: Southwest Ohio Adolescent Literacy Leaders Network
SST 13 Regional Literacy Team is facilitating three network meetings for literacy leaders to come together to learn and discuss topics related to adolescent literacy. Each network meeting will be followed by optional coaching office hours for individualized support. A link to the virtual meeting will be emailed to each registered participant prior to the meeting. Participants will receive a certificate of participation after each network session with the corresponding contact hours (2 hours per meeting).
Objectives:
· Build knowledge in best practices of language and literacy
- Share with and learn from other schools and districts in SW Ohio
- Discuss and collaborate on essential questions to improve literacy instruction
- Network with other literacy leaders across the region
- Receive ongoing individual support to lead literacy instruction
Audience: Intermediate, middle, and high school educators in leadership roles such as curriculum directors, special education directors, building administrators, coaches, and teacher leaders. The content is focused on improving literacy systems at the district and school level, therefore, it is highly encouraged that a team attends with individuals who have decision making capacity within the school or district.
Networking Meetings:
- Date: October 29, 2020; Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm; Topic: Literacy Dispositions and Leadership
- Date: January 7, 2021; Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm; Topic: Evidence-Based Strategies and Teaching Content Through Literacy
- Date: April 21, 2021; Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm; Topic: Quality of Instruction
Coaching Office Hours (optional):
- Date: November 9, 2020; Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Date: February 22, 2021; Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Date: May 10, 2021; Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Contact Information: Elizabeth.Fessel@hcesc.org with questions about the session. Julia.Mcdonough@hcesc.org with questions about registration.
Adolescent Literacy Leaders NetworkAdolescent Literacy Leaders Network
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January 7, 2021Intermediate, middle, and high school educators in leadership roles such as curriculum directors, special education directors, building administrators, coaches, and teacher leaders. The content is focused on improving literacy systems at the district and school level, therefore, it is highly encouraged that a team attends with individuals who have decision making capacity within the school or district.
Focal Audience: Middle and high school literacy leaders
Hamilton County Educational Service Center11083 Hamilton AvenueCincinnati, OH 45231CLERMONT COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.CLERMONT COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
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January 7, 2021All individuals participating must have viewed all four of the on-line modules for Alternate Assessment training and received their certificate, the link is Ohio's State Tests (cambiumast.com). We will be applying our knowledge to case studies using The Decision Making Tool. Participants should also review the New Decision Tool before the session.
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BUTLER COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
BUTLER COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
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January 11, 2021All individuals participating must have viewed all four of the on-line modules for Alternate Assessment training and received their certificate, the link is Ohio's State Tests (cambiumast.com). We will be applying our knowledge to case studies using The Decision Making Tool. Participants should also review the New Decision Tool before the session.
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Listening Sessions for Parents of Students of Disabilities
Listening Sessions for Parents of Students of Disabilities
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January 12, 2021Topic: Two way communication with your child’s school
Session 3: ONA Coaching and Q&A SessionSession 3: ONA Coaching and Q&A Session
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January 12, 2021The original date of December 8th, 2020 was rescheduled to January 12th, 2021 from 3-4-pm.
Open sessions for coaching and Q&A around the One Needs Assessment
Zoom link will be provided after STARS registration
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Community of Practice Session 4: Coaching through the AASCD decision process
Community of Practice Session 4: Coaching through the AASCD decision process
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January 14, 2021This session will assist districts in learning how to complete and apply the resources for IEP teams to make optimal decisions around students with significant cognitive disabilities taking the alternative assessment.
Presenters: Mona Burts-Beatt, Megan Davidson, Megan Horstmeier, and Christine Knestrict.
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PBIS Tier I Leadership Networking Session
PBIS Tier I Leadership Networking Session
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January 15, 2021Jan. 15, 2021 8:30-10:00
Session Outcomes:
• Opportunities to network with educators around Tier 1 implementation & sustainability.
• Resources & information on Tier 1 PBIS implementation will be shared.
Virtual meeting-Link will be sent via registration email
To register for the virtual meeting, visit https://forms.gle/doyX4cFDNaNE6qwC8
Target Audience: Internal Tier 1 coaches/Tier 1 teams, administrators
Questions contact:
Alicia Lateer-Huhn Alicia.lateerhuhn@hcesc.org
Jean Apfelbeck Jean.Apfelbeck@hcesc.org
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Elementary Literacy Leaders Network
Elementary Literacy Leaders Network
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January 21, 2021Virtual Series 2020-2021
The Southwest Ohio Literacy Leaders Network is an opportunity for literacy leaders at the district, building, or teacher level to come together to learn and discuss topics related to literacy.
Focal Audience:
K-6 literacy leaders
Hamilton County Educational Service Center11083 Hamilton AvenueCincinnati, OH 45231SW Ohio Elementary Literacy Leaders Network- Session 2 Network MeetingSW Ohio Elementary Literacy Leaders Network- Session 2 Network Meeting
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January 21, 2021SW Ohio Elementary Literacy Leaders Network
Virtual Series 2020-2021
The Southwest Ohio Literacy Leaders Network is an opportunity for literacy leaders at the district, building, or teacher level to come together to learn and discuss topics related to literacy.
Participants will:
- Build background knowledge of each topic
- Share and receive knowledge and experiences from local schools and districts
- Discuss and collaborate on essential questions to improve literacy instruction
- Network with other literacy leaders across the region
- Receive ongoing support to implement specific activities to lead literacy instruction in your schools
Audience:
Educators in leadership roles such as curriculum directors, special education directors, building administrators, coaches, and teacher leaders. The content is focused on improving literacy systems at the district and school level.
2020-2021 Virtual Series:
Developing and Monitoring a System for Literacy Success
We are facilitating three network meetings, each followed by a coaching office hours session for individualized support. We look forward to working and learning together!
Register in STARS.
The first session will be a Wednesday and the rest of the sessions are Thursdays 9:30-11:30am.
Session 1 Network Meeting
Topic: Is Leadership ≥ Literacy Success?
November 18, 2020 https://www.smore.com/efa17
Session 1 Coaching Office Hours
December 3, 2020 https://www.smore.com/efa17
Session 2 Network Meeting
Topic: Developing a System: What to Teach for Literacy Success?
January 21, 2021 https://www.smore.com/efa17
Session 2 Coaching Office Hours
February 11, 2020 https://www.smore.com/efa17
Session 3 Network Meeting
Topic: Developing a System: Instructional Minutes & Materials for Literacy Success
March 11, 2021 https://www.smore.com/efa17
Session 3 Coaching Office Hours
April 15, 2021 https://www.smore.com/efa17
SST 13 Regional Literacy Network
Contact:
Elizabeth.Fessel@hcesc.org with questions about the session.
Julia.Mcdonough@hcesc.org with questions about registration.
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PBIS Tier 2 Virtual Leadership Networking Session
PBIS Tier 2 Virtual Leadership Networking Session
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January 22, 2021PBIS Tier 2 Virtual Leadership Networking Session
January 22, 2021 1:00-3:00
Session Outcomes:
- Opportunities to network with educators around Tier 2 implementation & sustainability.
- Resources & information on Tier 2 PBIS implementation will be shared.
To register for the virtual meeting, visit https://forms.gle/5u7T95C6co42wqHx6
Zoom link will be sent via registration email
Future Tier 2 Leadership Networking Sessions
April 23, 1:00-3:00
Target Audience: PBIS Coaches, PBIS Tier 2 team members, administrators
Questions contact:
Alicia Lateer-Huhn: Alicia.lateerhuhn@hcesc.org
Jean Apfelbeck: Jean.apfelbeck@hcesc.org
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Session 4: 3-year One Plan Development
Session 4: 3-year One Plan Development
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January 26, 2021Session 4 will review the submission of the One Needs Assessment into the One Plan Planning Tool. We will work through how priority areas from the ONA become goals and strategies for your plan, focusing your strategies, and the concept of planning before funding. Examples from the pilot districts will be shared.
Register in STARS:
Virtual Meeting
Registration: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portalWARREN COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.WARREN COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
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January 26, 2021All individuals participating must have viewed all four of the on-line modules for Alternate Assessment training and received their certificate, the link is Ohio's State Tests (cambiumast.com). We will be applying our knowledge to case studies using The Decision Making Tool. Participants should also review the New Decision Tool before the session.
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HAMILTON COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
HAMILTON COUNTY---- Support, Technical assistance, and Application of our knowledge around “The Decision Making Tool” and FAQ document.
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January 28, 2021All individuals participating must have viewed all four of the on-line modules for Alternate Assessment training and received their certificate, the link is Ohio's State Tests (cambiumast.com). We will be applying our knowledge to case studies using The Decision Making Tool. Participants should also review the New Decision Tool before the session.
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.