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1. HOPE HUB: I Can't Believe You Made That! Canva for the Classroom

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 10/27/2025

Turn heads with creative, professional-looking classroom materials, presentations and resources - even if you're brand new to Canva! In this asynchronous session, you'll learn to set up a free premium account, master design basics, and discover time-saving hacks and advanced tips. Beginners and experienced users alike will find fresh ideas for enhancing reusable activity templates, assignments, and more. Receive video tutorials and resources on October 27, complete activities over 6 weeks, and choose a project to complete and submit for credit.

2. HOPE HUB: Formative Checks That Make Thinking Visible

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; Instructional Coaches

Dates: 2/23/2026

High-quality formative data can do more than tell us who "got it" and who didn't! In this asynchronous session, educators will learn practical approaches to collecting and analyzing evidence of student reasoning to inform responsive instruction. Participants will explore approaches to classifying and grading student responses, practice interpreting misconceptions and partial understandings; and design quick but powerful checks that illuminate thinking, not just recall. By the end of the 6-week course window, participants will demonstrate their learning by submitting a short mini-project that they can put into practice immediately. Participants will receive access to materials on February 23 and submit their mini-projects on or before April 6.

3. COHORT: LEADERSHIP #6 - Resolving Staff Conflict

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, assistant school leaders; school leadership team members

Dates: 3/24/2026

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Keeping a positive climate among school staff is one of the more daunting tasks of a school leader. But how do you build trust and cohesion among a staff who have diverse opinions, who form cliques, or who even may be in overt conflict with one another? Let's discuss how to build staff cohesion and deal proactively with conflict. School climate has a profound impact on student learning-- bring your best ideas to this discussion! The BCHF Leadership Cohort is a safe place for leader dialogue, problem-solving, and idea sharing. Don't miss out on this important time for YOU as a leader!

4. JOYFUL RIGOR: Designing Instruction That Lifts, Not Limits

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/26/2026

Teaching students with disabilities should be both challenging and joyful. This session explores how to design instruction that affirms students' identities, engages their intellect, and cultivates deep learning, without sacrificing creativity or connection. Grounded in Gholdy Muhammad's Five Pursuits (Identity, Skill, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy), participants will learn how to shift lessons from compliance driven to culturally responsive. Through practical examples and hands-on redesign activities, you'll walk away with tools to create learning experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and rooted in joy.

5. COHORT: Workforce Literacy 4: Building a Sustainable Program & Growth Strategy

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2026

A successful program is one that endures and evolves. This session is dedicated to the strategic planning required to ensure your Workforce Literacy initiative lasts far beyond its initial year. We'll explore methods for creating institutional buy-in, securing diverse and ongoing resources, and developing a clear growth strategy for expansion across different content areas or grade levels. You will gain actionable insights into how to foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrate your work into school-wide goals, and build a supportive community of practice that fuels long-term success. We'll use our final networked improvement community to develop next-step action plans to ensure your program's sustainability and continued growth.

6. SPRING BOARD TRAINING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: BOARD MEMBERS; School Leaders

Dates: 4/11/2026

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This training will fulfill the open meetings and public records training requirement for Board members and administrators. Attorney Adam Schira will present the basic concepts of these laws and give rich examples applicable to community schools. Time will be devoted as well for questions from Board members and administrators.

7. SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERS NETWORK: Coffee Talk #2

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special Education Leadership

Dates: 4/14/2026

Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We'll kick things off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we'll explore a shared problem of practice and use that as a springboard for rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving.Whether you're a seasoned administrator or new to special education leadership, this is your chance to share experiences, ask questions, and explore collaborative solutions in a relaxed, welcoming space. So grab your favorite mug, pull up a chair, and join us for rich conversation, community, and learning.

8. Coaching New Teachers: Building Confidence, Skill and Classroom Success

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School Leaders; Teacher Mentors; Coaches

Dates: 4/15/2026

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This session will include a review of the Coaching Cycle, Common Needs of New Teachers, a basic Coaching Template, and how to develop your staff even if their skill level is still in progress. Participants will discuss and determine where to begin--starting with teachers who need to build the skills for a successful classroom. You will determine the high-level focus and strategies that are appropriate for your school.

9. Summer Reset: Light Prep, Big Impact

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/16/2026

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What if a few smart moves this summer could make August feel completely different? Instead of over planning or starting from scratch, this session focuses on the small, strategic actions that have the biggest payoff. Teachers will walk away with practical tools to map the year, plan meaningful writing, tighten instructional clarity, and build routines that actually stick. Grounded in real classroom practice, this session helps educators reduce stress, increase impact, and start the school year strong-without sacrificing their summer.

10. THE ENGAGEMENT BLUEPRINT: Routines that Motivate Deep Learning

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; Instructional Coaches

Dates: 4/21/2026

Students need to find the "why" before they will invest in the "what:" in other words, they won't buy into learning unless they see purpose and possibility. This session explores practical ways to activate students' prior knowledge and lived experiences as entry points, setting the stage for deep thinking and sustained engagement. You'll leave with ready-to-deploy ideas for making lessons feel meaningful from the very first minute. If you have students who struggle to invest in academic work, you won't want to miss it!

11. TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION 3- A Guide to the Science of Reading

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/23/2026

This is the third session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion's Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least three sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this meeting, we address how students access academic language. We dive into Vocabulary Reconsidered, examining why vocabulary is the most important form of knowledge for comprehension and how to explicitly teach not just definitions, but complex syntax. We will also explore the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing, showing how intentional writing tasks function as an accelerator for deeper reading comprehension.

12. PBL UNLOCKED: DESIGNING LEARNING THAT STICKS

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/27/2026

Project-Based Learning offers students the chance to engage in meaningful, authentic work-but it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This introductory session breaks PBL down into manageable steps, helping educators understand the essential components that make projects both academically rigorous and deeply engaging. We'll unpack how to craft compelling driving questions, design inquiry-rich learning pathways, and plan checkpoints that guide students toward high-quality final products. Participants will explore examples across subject areas, discuss strategies for managing group work, and learn how to embed assessment throughout the project lifecycle. You'll leave with a clear blueprint for designing your first project, complete with planning templates, classroom structures, and tips for fostering student ownership and creativity.

13. COHORT: Social Studies Cohort 4: Reflecting, Refining, & Future-Proofing

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 4/30/2026

How do we take the lessons learned this year and turn them into a blueprint for future success? In our final session, we'll focus on the "reflective practitioner" model-analyzing student growth and evaluating the impact of the new strategies we've implemented. We'll spend time curating our best resources and refining units for next year while the experience is still fresh. You'll leave with a streamlined digital "toolbox" and a clear vision for your professional growth. We will conclude our year-long journey with a final networked improvement community to celebrate our wins, troubleshoot final hurdles, and solidify the professional bonds we've built.

14. REPLACING "CHALLENGING" BEHAVIOR WITH MEANINGFUL SKILLS

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: All educators

Dates: 5/7/2026

Instead of just trying to eliminate challenging behaviors, what if we replaced it with something more functional? This session focuses on teaching replacement behaviors that meet the same needs, whether it's escape, attention, or sensory input. You'll learn how to uncover the root cause (function), identify lagging skills, and explicitly teach alternatives using visuals, modeling, and practice. We will also cover how to embed this instruction into your daily routines, without overloading your day. Ideal for educators supporting students with emotional or behavioral challenges who want long-term change, not just short-term compliance.

15. COHORT: Leadership #7 - Board - Administrative Relations

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 5/12/2026

Governing Board members are important stakeholders in a community/charter school. Schools overall perform better when governing boards and leaders operate in a collaborative manner, with shared goals in mind. But is your board "on board"? Learn how to be positive and proactive in defining shared goals and delineating board-administrative roles and responsibilities. Share out your best ideas for effective board and committee meetings. The BCHF Leadership Cohort is a safe space for dialogue among school leaders, sharing out of best practices, and discussing problems and solutions. Join us for some important YOU time!

16. FEEDBACK IN MATHEMATICS: SUPPPORTING LEARNING, IDENTITY, AND AGENCY

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Math teachers; school leaders; instructional coaches

Dates: 5/13/2026

Feedback in math class should do more than correct-it should build understanding, confidence, and ownership. This session focuses on how to give feedback that affirms students as mathematical thinkers. Participants will analyze student work to practice feedback strategies that promote growth and reasoning. Leaders will also explore how to apply these principles in coaching conversations and walkthroughs to foster a culture of meaningful learning and reflection.

17. TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION 4--A Guide to the Science of Reading

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/14/2026

This is the fourth and final session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion's Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least two sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this concluding meeting, we synthesize our learning by focusing on the purpose of literacy instruction. We will explore The Power of the Book, discussing why sustained engagement with whole texts is the optimal format for building understanding and comprehension. We will then tackle Close Reading, reframing it as the intentional, final act of intellectual rigor. We will share concrete strategies for improving students' ability to access and analyze complex texts, equipping them with the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional success.

18. COHORT: Literacy and Dyslexia--IN PERSON AT BCHF OFFICES (The Gift of Dyslexia)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Literacy coaches, teachers and school leaders

Dates: 5/19/2026

This session will provide a book study on The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis. It will take place as an in-person session at Buckeye Hope, with each participant presenting a short activity about a chapter in the book. We will begin assigning the chapters at our January meeting of the cohort, but welcome everyone to join us even if you aren't available for the January 28 session.

19. BCHF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 6/8/2026 to 6/9/2026

ESPECIALLY FOR LEADERS AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS - BCHF's annual Leadership Summit is our premier, in-person professional development event of the year. Join us June 8 and 9 for a two-day experience. The Summit will be based on a problem or area of Educator Practice common to the BCHF portfolio of schools. We will explore YOUR topic(s) of interest through general sessions, activities, breakout groups, and creative collaboration. Don't miss this once in a year opportunity for a real boost in your leadership skill and confidence! Specific Columbus-area location and theme to be announced in Spring!

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