Professional Learning and Events Calendar

January 2022

  • PBIS Tier 1 Leadership Networking Sessions

    PBIS Tier 1 Leadership Networking Sessions


    January 5, 2022

    Title:

    PBIS Tier 1 Leadership Networking Sessions

    Description:

    This is an opportunity to network with other educators implementing PBIS in the schools.

    Objectives:

    • In this series, 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 Tier 1 PBIS.
    • To gain deeper knowledge and understanding of specific topics related to Tier 1.

    Recommended Audience: 

    • District and Building PBIS leaders/administrators/coaches

    Event Location: Virtual (Link will be emailed after registration)

    Other information for attendees:

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Click here to register

     

     

     

    Click Here to Register

  • Preschool Leadership Update Sessions

    Preschool Leadership Update Sessions


    January 6, 2022

    Three sessions during the 2021-2021 school year to provide opportunity to disseminate updates and allow Preschool Leaders to collaborate with colleagues.

    Objectives: During these sessions, participants will receive updates in Preschool Special Education, Step Up to Quality, Professional Development, and Early Childhood Education. They will also have opportunities to collaborate with other preschool leaders in the region as well as ask questions  around pertinent issues.

    Recommended Audience: Preschool Principals, Supervisors

    Face to Face? NO

    Zoom link if applicable: https://zoom.us/j/99331205524?pwd=NmViUEZ2RllsL3RMSkJRNWxmNno1Zz09

    Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? Yes, emailed to all Preschool Networking Contacts within 48 hours of session

    NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY

    Click Here to Register

  • Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up

    Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up


    January 11, 2022

    Title:

    Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up

    Description:

    Participants will provided with an overview of the components of the required Decision Making Tool for Alternate Assessment qualification, along with resources to support All of our learners taking the AA and those who no longer qualify.

    Objectives:

    • To more fully understand the meaning and implications around students taking the Alternate Assessment.
    • To more fully understand the Decision-Making Tool and FAQ document.
    • To apply new information in deciding a student's eligibility to take the Alternate Assessment.
    • To investigate resources to support All of our Leaners.

    Recommended Audience: 

    • General Educators and Teacher Leaders
    • Intervention Specialists
    • Related service personnel
    • Administrators

    Location: Virtual

    No zoom link will be provided.

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Click here to register

     

     

     

  • Office Chats with ODE and SST

    Office Chats with ODE and SST


    January 12, 2022

    Title:

    Office Chats with ODE and SST

    Description:

    Join SST 13 and Wendy Stoica from ODE/OEC for an opportunity to discuss and answer all questions related to Alternate Assessment.

    Objectives:

    • To understand the meaning and implications around students taking the Alternate Assessment.
    • To ask questions related to out students who are taking the AA and who no longer qualify to take the AA.

    Recommended Audience: 

    • Special education directors/supervisors
    • Intervention Specialists
    • Related service personnel
    • Administrators

    Location: Virtual

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://zoom.us/j/92014530449?pwd=MXNlV0p3bU1Sd0dieUdiWm1BQkVZdz09

     

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Click here to register

     

     

     

    Virtual

    Click Here to Register

  • Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up

    Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up


    January 18, 2022

    Title:

    Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool and All Learners Website Meet-up

    Description:

    Participants will provided with an overview of the components of the required Decision Making Tool for Alternate Assessment qualification, along with resources to support All of our learners taking the AA and those who no longer qualify.

    Objectives:

    • To more fully understand the meaning and implications around students taking the Alternate Assessment.
    • To more fully understand the Decision-Making Tool and FAQ document.
    • To apply new information in deciding a student's eligibility to take the Alternate Assessment.
    • To investigate resources to support All of our Leaners.

    Recommended Audience: 

    • General Educators and Teacher Leaders
    • Intervention Specialists
    • Related service personnel
    • Administrators

    Location: Virtual

    No zoom link will be provided.

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Click here to register

     

     

     

    Virtual
  • SST 13 Four County Taskforce Meeting

    SST 13 Four County Taskforce Meeting


    January 19, 2022

    Participants will be provided with a high leverage overview of critical issues from the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children necessary to assist with building capacity to meet the diverse needs of ALL students.

    Objectives:

    • Review critical updates from ODE/OEC -Early Childhood, Family & Community Engagement, Graduation & Post-Secondary Transition, PBIS, etc.
    • Review critical Literacy and Dyslexia updates
    • Understand current Due Process trends and issues
    • Refresh understanding of parentally placed students and Ohio’s scholarship programs

    Recommended Audience:

    • Special Education Directors & Supervisors
    • Building Administrators
    • Community School Management Leads
    • Literacy and PBIS Leaders
    • General Educators and Teacher Leaders
    • School Psychologist & Related Services Providers
    • School Counselors
    • Career Readiness Programs
    • University and College instructors
    • Interns
    • Other educational partners

    * It is highly encouraged that individuals who have decision-making capacity within the school or district

    Face to Face? No

    Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? No

    Click Here to Register

     

  • Value Added (EVAAS) 101

    Value Added (EVAAS) 101


    January 20, 2022

    Title:

    Value Added (EVAAS) 101

    Description:

    Learn to read and interpret EVAAS Value Added and diagnostic reports. Use the reports to inform instructional practices and decisions.

    Objectives:

    • Navigate the new EVAAS website and view Value Added and diagnostic reports
    • Navigate the public EVAAS website and view comparative scatterplots
    • Interpret Value Added and diagnostic district, building, and teacher reports to inform instructional practices and decision making
    • Explain expected growth and why EVAAS uses it

    Recommended Audience: 

    • Superintendents, curriculum leaders, principals, counselors, instructional coaches, teachers leaders, and teachers.

    Location: Virtual

    Zoom link if applicable:

    https://zoom.us/j/95235849649?pwd=U3pqd3U0M0JwUmhPcVdoZ0JWVjYxQT09

    Other information for attendees:

    Please make sure you can log into EVAAS at https://ohiova.sas.com/ before the session.  Contact your district's OEDS coordinator (Typically HR) if you are unable to log in.

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Provided by Julia (PBIS) or Sara (SPED) after this form is completed.

    Click here to register

     

     

     

    Click Here to Register

  • PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Networking Sessions

    PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Networking Sessions


    January 21, 2022

    Series Dates:

    • 10/7/2021           12:30 AM- 2:30 PM
    • 1/21/2022            9:00 AM- 11:00 PM
    • 3/10/2022         10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

    Title:

    PBIS Tier 2 Leadership Networking Sessions

    Description:

    These sessions are designed for Tier 2 team members to network and learn updates around Tier 2 implementation.

    Objectives:

    Participants will:

    • Learn about updates, tools and resources
    • Network with and learn from other Tier 2 team members around Tier 2 implementation
    • Gain deeper knowledge  and understanding of specific topics within Tier 2

    Recommended Audience: 

    PBIS Tier 2 team member, coaches, and administrators

    Location: Virtual

    Zoom link : https://zoom.us/j/91511451762?pwd=QWdhdVhsc3lOdVdubUJQbmt0ZDVZZz09

    Click here to register 

     

     

    Virtual
    Value Added (EVAAS) 101

    Value Added (EVAAS) 101


    January 21, 2022

    Title:

    Value Added (EVAAS) 101

    Description:

    Learn to read and interpret EVAAS Value Added and diagnostic reports. Use the reports to inform instructional practices and decisions.

    Objectives:

    • Navigate the new EVAAS website and view Value Added and diagnostic reports
    • Navigate the public EVAAS website and view comparative scatterplots
    • Interpret Value Added and diagnostic district, building, and teacher reports to inform instructional practices and decision making
    • Explain expected growth and why EVAAS uses it

    Recommended Audience: 

    • Superintendents, curriculum leaders, principals, counselors, instructional coaches, teachers leaders, and teachers.

    Location: Virtual

    Zoom link if applicable:

    https://zoom.us/j/95235849649?pwd=U3pqd3U0M0JwUmhPcVdoZ0JWVjYxQT09

    Other information for attendees:

    Please make sure you can log into EVAAS at https://ohiova.sas.com/ before the session.  Contact your district's OEDS coordinator (Typically HR) if you are unable to log in.

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Provided by Julia (PBIS) or Sara (SPED) after this form is completed.

    Click here to register

     

     

     

    Click Here to Register

  • Southwest Ohio's Graduation and Industry Recognized Credential Fair

    Southwest Ohio's Graduation and Industry Recognized Credential Fair


    January 25, 2022

    Virtual Event
    9 am Welcome Session (limit of 300 people)

    Guest Speaker: Amy Szymanski from the Ohio Department of Education

    Join Here!

    Elementary Literacy Leaders Network Session Three - Assessment Data Analysis

    Elementary Literacy Leaders Network Session Three - Assessment Data Analysis


    January 25, 2022

    Title:

    Elementary Literacy Leaders Network Session Three - Assessment Data Analysis

    Description:

    Participants will discuss comprehensive literacy assessment planning and systems for data analysis in districts and schools.

    Objectives:

    • Attendees will learn how to (1) create and implement comprehensive literacy assessment plans to meet needs for the range of assessment purposes, and (2) how to create systems for data analysis at the building and district level in order to more effectively inform instructional and intervention practices.

    Recommended Audience: 

    District leaders, Building leaders, Instructional coaches, Reading specialists, other school leaders

    Event Location: Virtual (Link will be emailed after registration)

    Other information for attendees:

    Please monitor your email as we will be sending suggested resources for you to read in preparation for this session.

    Google Form Registration Information:

    Click here to register 

     

     

    Click Here to Register

  • SST 13 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A Series for District/Building Leadership Teams

    SST 13 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A Series for District/Building Leadership Teams


    January 26, 2022

    Series Dates:

    • 10/5/2021       8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
    • 11/18/2021      8:30 AM-3:30 PM
    • 1/26/2021       8:30 AM-3;30 PM

    Title:

    SST 13 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS): A Series for District/Building Leadership Teams

    Description:

    This series is designed for district/building PBIS leadership teams that are new to implementing PBIS or are significantly rebuilding their PBIS system.

    *** It is expected that the Leadership Team attends all 3 sessions in the series.***

    See agreement form for understanding of expectations and signature commitment Agreement Form . Prior to Registration, District/Building Lead must contact Alicia Lateer Huhn Alicia.lateerhuhn@hcesc.org  or  Jean Apfelbeck jean.apfelbeck@hcesc.org.

    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 ! 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 building, 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, special teachers, para-educators, and family members. ***Each team member must register***

    Location: HCESC / Mt. Storm

     

     

     

     

     

    ation for attendees:

    Google Form Registration Information:

    HCESC Mt. Storm
    11083 Hamilton Ave.
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
  • Preschool Literacy Leaders Network Session 2

    Preschool Literacy Leaders Network Session 2


    January 27, 2022

    SST13 will be offering a 3 part virtual  literacy network for Early Childhood Literacy Leaders in SW Ohio.  The purpose of the network is to establish a community of preschool programs across the region to learn and discuss topics related to language and literacy from the leadership perspective.

    Objectives:

    • 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

    Recommended Audience: The content is focused on improving literacy systems at the district and school level, therefore it is highly encouraged that  individuals who have decision-making capacity within the preschool program attend. The sessions are not intended for teachers.

    Face to Face? NO

    Zoom link if applicable: Zoom link will be sent to registered participants prior to the session

    Will the Zoom session be recorded and shared? NO

    Click Here To Register

    Click Here to Register

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.

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