Professional Learning and Events Calendar
December 2023
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Unpacking 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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December 6, 2023Description: 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.
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PBIS Tier 3 Leadership Series
PBIS Tier 3 Leadership Series
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December 7, 2023** Participants must attend all 3 session. **
Description: This training series is designed to help Tier 3 teams develop the capacity for an effective and efficient continuum of Tier 3 supports.
Objectives:
- Guidance & Regulations
- Tier 3 Readiness
- Tier 3 Systems Approach
- Tier 3 Tiered Fidelity Inventory
- Defining Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
- Embedded Activities
- Understanding Behavior
- Collecting Data
- Developing Intervention Plan
- Implementing the Intervention Plan
- Progress Monitoring Evaluating the Intervention Plan
Recommended Audience: PBIS Tier 3 District and/or Building teams
Other Information: Please bring a laptop or tablet to access documents in a google folder.
Category: PBIS
Location: Hamilton County ESC
Series Dates: 10/11/2023, 12/07/2023, & 02/15/2024
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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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December 8, 2023Description: 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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PBIS Tiered Networking Sessions
PBIS Tiered Networking Sessions
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December 12, 2023Description:
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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MTSS and the Problem-Solving Model: A 3-Part Series
MTSS and the Problem-Solving Model: A 3-Part Series
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December 13, 2023Description: This professional development series builds knowledge and supports application in leadership of:
- Multi-Tiered System of Support and
- The Problem-Solving Model from a system-level and student-level perspective.
Please plan to attend all three sessions: 10/17/2023, 12/13/2023, and 3/7/2024.
Objectives:
- Build background knowledge of MTSS and the Problem-Solving Model to apply in their school and district leadership
- Experience and use the Problem-Solving Model as they are guided to use real data sources within an MTSS model to: Identify Problems, Analyze Problems, Plan for and Implement Instruction & Interventions, and Evaluate Progress
- Practice data-based decision making at both the system-level and student-level
- Share and receive knowledge and experiences from local schools and districts
- Access ongoing support to lead MTSS in schools and districts
Recommended Audience:
A team of 3+ members comprised of roles similar to the following: - MTSS Team C&I Director
- DSS Director
- PBIS lead
- Principals
- Intervention Specialists
- Reading Specialists
- School Psychologists
- Coaches
The content is focused on improving systems at the district and school level. Therefore, it is highly encouraged that the team attending includes individuals who have decision-making capacity within the school or district.
Location: Hamilton County ESC
Category: MTSS
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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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December 15, 2023Description: 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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Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators
Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators
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December 21, 2023Description: 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 Dec. 21, 2023
HCESC Mt. Storm
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.