Professional Learning and Events Calendar
February 2024
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Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators Part I
Science of Reading and Structured Literacy for Administrators Part I
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February 5, 2024Description: 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 Feb. 5, 2024, second date is March 1, 2024
HCESC Mt. Storm2023-2024 Emergent Literacy Series 10/30/23, 11/13/23, 2/5/24, 2/26/24, 4/1/24, 4/15/242023-2024 Emergent Literacy Series 10/30/23, 11/13/23, 2/5/24, 2/26/24, 4/1/24, 4/15/24
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February 5, 2024Description: These sessions will discuss effective literacy practices in early learning in the areas of phonological awareness, oral language development, and print awareness.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional practices in support of early literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is educators who are serving children from birth through age 5.
Location: Virtual
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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February 7, 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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Amy Szymanski from the Office for Exceptional Children will join us on February 8th at 3 PM to review Graduation for students with an IEP and answer questions.
Amy Szymanski from the Office for Exceptional Children will join us on February 8th at 3 PM to review Graduation for students with an IEP and answer questions.
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February 8, 2024Description: Amy Szymanski from the Office for Exceptional Children will join us on February 8th at 3 PM to review graduation for students with an IEP and answer questions. We will specifically be discussing student who take the AASCD and alternate demonstrations of competency. Join us and ask your questions!
Objectives:
Attendees will learn about graduation options for students with disabilities.
Attendees will be able to ask the presenter questions about the topic.
Recommended Audience: All personnel that work with Student with disabilities and graduation
Category: Graduation
Location: Virtual
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Implementing Effective PBIS Classroom Systems 02/09/2024 & 03/05/2024
Implementing Effective PBIS Classroom Systems 02/09/2024 & 03/05/2024
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February 9, 2024Description: This training will provide a more detailed look at classroom practices. PBIS coaches, administrators, team members, and other classroom practice leaders engage in the professional learning necessary to install and coach the identified classroom practices/components in a systemic, efficient, and effective way.
Attendees must attend both sessions 02/09/2024 & 03/05/2024
Category: PBIS
Objectives:
- Create a system for supporting teachers through coaching the classroom component module
- Identify the practices within the classroom components
- Be prepared to collect data specific to the module
- Identify and provide technical assistance to teachers in need of more support
- Train the components to school/district staff
Recommended Audience: PBIS coaches, administrators, PBIS Tier 1 team members, teacher, and other classroom practice leaders NEW to education/teaching.
Location: Hamilton County ESC
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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February 14, 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 3 Leadership Series
PBIS Tier 3 Leadership Series
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February 15, 2024** 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
HCESC Conference CenterOverview of Embold (Provider of Industry Recognized Credentials)Overview of Embold (Provider of Industry Recognized Credentials)
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February 15, 2024Description: State Support Team Region 13 is excited to announce an opportunity for districts to provide specialized training for students that will allow them to earn industry-recognized credentials. We have decided to partner with Embold Inc. too provide Free seats to several region 13 schools. We will be offering seats for the following Industry-Recognized Credentials. Come here more about this opportunity on February 15, 2024 - 3 PM to 4 PM
Objectives:
- How to utilize a vendor to provide Industry Recognized Credentials to students.
Recommended Audience: Anyone with an interest in Industry Recognized Credentials for students, Building Principals, Curriculum Directors, Student Services Directors, Special Ed Directors
Location: Virtual
Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? Yes
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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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February 16, 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 Recognition Application Technical Assistance
PBIS Recognition Application Technical Assistance
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February 20, 2024Description: In this session, participants will receive technical assistance with the PBIS application process.
Objectives:
- Become familiar with the Application for Ohio PBIS Recognition and submission process for 23-24
- Understand the updates in the process from last year
Recommended Audience: District and Building PBIS leaders/administrators/coaches
Location: Virtual Zoom link will be sent at later date
Category: PBIS
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Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
Literacy Improvement Pathway Series
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February 21, 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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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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February 22, 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.
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Join us as we come together to share promising practices and learn from each other.
Join us as we come together to share promising practices and learn from each other.
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February 23, 2024Community School Community of Practice (CoP) One Friday a Month from 8:30-9:30 am
Feb. 23rd – PBIS
March 22nd – Graduation Path
April 26th – Literacy
May17th Attendance
Description: Each session will start with brief overview of the topic and we will open up to hear what is working well in school and what barriers need brainstormed as a group. Come learn, development and share as a team!
Recommended Audience: All community school leaders and team members
Category: School Improvement
Location: Virtual. Calendar Invites will be sent with link after registration.
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2023-2024 Emergent Literacy Series 10/30/23, 11/13/23, 2/5/24, 2/26/24, 4/1/24, 4/15/24
2023-2024 Emergent Literacy Series 10/30/23, 11/13/23, 2/5/24, 2/26/24, 4/1/24, 4/15/24
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February 26, 2024Description: These sessions will discuss effective literacy practices in early learning in the areas of phonological awareness, oral language development, and print awareness.
Objectives: Attendees will learn about best instructional practices in support of early literacy achievement.
Recommended Audience: The recommended audience for these sessions is educators who are serving children from birth through age 5.
Location: Virtual
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Internal Monitoring
Internal Monitoring
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February 27, 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.).
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Statewide CTE and Special Ed Leaders Network
Statewide CTE and Special Ed Leaders Network
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February 28, 2024Description: The CTE/SPED Statewide Network will meet four times yearly to provide Universal Professional Development on various topics related to Career-Technical Education.
Category: Career Tech
Objectives:
- Providing special education services and equitable access to CTE programming
- CTE Federal and State Mandates
- Best Practices
- How CTE plays into alternative graduation pathways
Recommended Audience:
- Administrators – K-12 and CTE, building and district level
- Instructors – General, Special Ed, and CTE
Location: Virtual
Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? Yes
VirtualIndicator 12 Profile Updates and Required ActionsIndicator 12 Profile Updates and Required Actions
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February 28, 2024Description: Overview of the updates and required actions for SPP Indicator 12.
Recommended Audience: Preschool Supervisors, Student Services Representatives
Category: Early Childhood
Location: Virtual
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95942927993
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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.