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1. HIRING AND SUPPORTING SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, management company representatives, human resources coordinators

Dates: 7/23/2025

What personnel are qualified to deliver specially designed instruction? What related service personnel must a school have? As school leaders face the teacher shortage, they must plan ahead for the needs of students with disabilities. Learn about licensure requirements, ways to develop your personnel, and successful staffing strategies.

2. BCHF SCHOOL LEADER ORIENTATION

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 7/29/2025

Are you and your school new to the BCHF portfolio of schools? OR, Have you just been promoted to a school leadership position? Are you brand new to a school leadership role? OR, are you a leader within our portfolio of schools who wishes to refresh some information? If so, this meeting applies to you and to members of your management/leadership team! Our annual orientation covers the basics about Buckeye Community Foundation, our role in support of your schools, and some of our key operations. We also cover school funding basics for leaders, compliance monitoring, school improvement supports, and school discipline. Former participants tell us that this was the most relevant training of the year for leaders. Join us "in person" at our Columbus training room for an information-packed day! A light lunch will be provided.

3. TEACHER TRAINING LAB--VIRTUAL 2 DAY SESSION

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 7/31/2025

Do you want to "up" your teaching game? Are you new to the profession or just want to hone your skills? These two afternoon sessions will focus on classroom routines and procedures, effective lesson planning and best practices for engaging lessons. Do yourself and your students a favor by increasing your knowledge as the school year gets off to a strong start!

4. TEACHER TRAINING LAB--IN PERSON AT THE OFFICES OF BUCKEYE COMMUNITY HOPE FOUNDATION! (Limited Seats)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/2/2025

IN PERSON!! Do you want to "up" your teaching game? Are you new to the profession or just want to hone your skills? These two afternoon sessions will focus on classroom routines and procedures, effective lesson planning and best practices for engaging lessons. Do yourself and your students a favor by increasing your knowledge as the school year gets off to a strong start! This session will be held in person at the offices of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation; 3021 E. Dublin Granville Rd.; Columbus, Ohio

5. COHORT: Leadership #1 - Teacher Accountability

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 8/26/2025

What should we, as leaders, expect of teachers if we want a school culture of high expectations? In a time of teacher shortage, teacher accountability may seem like a sensitive subject. Let's discuss why teacher accountability is necessary for ALL students to succeed, and for ALL schools to succeed. Participants should come away from this session with renewed commitment to accountability and non-negotiables, and with strategies that both support teachers and hold them accountable to high expectations. BCHF's leadership cohort is an accepting conversational space where leaders discuss information, share out ideas and best practices, and, overall, support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

6. TO THE MOON AND BACK: Creating Challenging and Engaging Lessons

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/3/2025

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Do you sometimes feel as if students might as well be on the moon for all of the attention they are paying to you? Let's bring them back by walking through a way to create lessons that are relevant, engaging and well organized to get most of the students back on earth. Bring a unit you are getting ready to present and we will work through a process to improve and augment your lessons.

7. DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PARENTS

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, assistant school leaders, deans, school counselors, school social workers, teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025

What happens when parents become upset and emotionally "out of control" over a disagreement with the school? Educators are certain to encounter difficult parents at some point in their careers. Learn how and why disagreements happen and what you can do about them. We will discuss strategies, including de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, as they apply to educator-parent interactions. Participants will come away from this session feeling both more prepared and more confident in handling the inevitable "difficult" interaction with a parent.

8. COHORT: Special Education 1: Bridgint the Gap: Integrating Paraeducators into Daily Instruction

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Intervention Specialists; Special Education Leaders; School Leaders;

Dates: 9/10/2025

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Paraprofessionals play an important role in supporting students with disabilities, but many teachers struggle to fully utilize their skills during instruction. This session focuses on practical strategies for building strong teacher-para partnerships. Learn how to clarify roles, share responsibilities, and plan together, even with limited time. We'll explore ways to involve paras in academic support, behavior strategies, and student engagement, so that everyone is working toward the same goals. Walk away with tools to improve communication, increase instructional impact, and reduce frustration on both sides.

9. STUDENTS LEAD THE WAY: Student-Led Conferences

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 9/16/2025

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Parents aren't involved! They never show up for conferences! The parents I really need to talk to do not come in to hear bad news about their child. Here is a way to get parents and guardians more involved in parent/teacher conferences by allowing students to lead their own conference. Putting students in the driver's seat to talk about their progress, their goals, their triumphs, their areas of improvement is an ideal way to not only involve parents more directly, but for students to advocate for and articulate their own learning. From kindergarten through high school, student-led conferences will transform your classroom!

10. BCHF ALL SCHOOLS MEETING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School Leaders, Management Company Representatives, Assistant Leaders, Superintendents

Dates: 9/17/2025

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Celebrate the new 2025-26 school year with BCHF! Our All-Schools meeting will kick off the year with vital updates and useful information specific to community schools. We follow presentations with our popular Solutions Center where leaders can talk in depth with an expert. Join us in person in Columbus! BCHF requests that one representative of each school attend this very informative and enjoyable "Kick Off" to the 2025-26 School Year!

11. COHORT:TENACIOUS TEACHING COHORT 1: Teaching Up! Increasing Complex Texts in the Classroom

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 9/18/2025

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Are your students ready for more? This interactive session explores how to "teach up" by designing and implementing more complex, cognitively demanding tasks that challenge all learners-not just those who are already excelling. Participants will examine strategies to elevate instructional rigor, incorporate higher-order thinking, and scaffold appropriately to support diverse learners. Whether you're working to close achievement gaps or push your high-flyers further, this session will equip you with practical tools to raise the ceiling without leaving anyone behind. Leave inspired to shift your classroom culture toward deeper learning and academic resilience.

12. HOPE HUB (Asynchronous Learing) CREATE YOUR OWN PROJECT BASED LEARNING UNIT!

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2025

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ASYNCHRONOUS! Project-Based Learning (PBL) --You've heard the phrase. You've even heard teachers claim they are doing PBL when what they are actually doing is a typical "project." Use this "learn at your own pace" session to actually create, revise, and get your first major project ready to go. You will learn about the Gold Essential Elements of PBL, how to decide on a project; how to incorporate multiple standards into one project; what to do about assessment; what to do about group work, and much more. PBL answers so many higher level learning goals such as complex tasks, relevancy, and authenticity. Course materials will be sent to registered attendees on September 23 and work will be due on October 28th. SIX CREDIT HOURS AWARDED FOR COMPLETION!

13. COHORT: Leadership #2 - Leader as Coach

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, assistant leaders, building leadership team members

Dates: 9/30/2025

May a school leader also be the instructional coach? Should they be? What are some state-of-the-art practices in teacher coaching? Like it or not, school leaders play an important role in coaching and directing teachers. Let's discuss what happens when leaders are the only instructional coaches in the school, and what happens when leaders oversee the work of assigned instructional coaches. Clear coaching of teachers is more important than ever before. Find out ways to make coaching an integral part of your leadership style and an effective process in your school! BCHF's leadership cohort is an accepting space where leaders discuss information, share out ideas and best practices, and, overall, support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

14. THE POWER OF PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 10/1/2025

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Too many students are testing in the "limited" range, and despite our best intentions, we may be unintentionally holding them back. When learners are below grade level, it's common to simplify content to help them catch up. But research shows that this approach often limits growth. Our most at-risk students need access to grade-level material and opportunities for productive struggle. This session is ideal for educators looking to close achievement gaps through high expectations and strategic support. You'll explore ways to make rigorous instruction accessible, promote perseverance, and ensure that every student is challenged and supported to succeed.

15. COHORT: Special Education 2: Beyond Compliance: Reimagining the IEP Process

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Intervention Specialists; Special Education Leaders; School Leaders

Dates: 10/15/2025

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IEPs should be more than legal documents; they should be tools for student success. This session will dive into how to write strength-based, student-centered IEPs that reflect real needs and real goals. Learn how to craft meaningful present levels, measurable objectives, and transition plans that connect to students' lives beyond school. We will also explore ways to make IEP meetings more inclusive and collaborative for families and students. Walk away with practical tools to shift your IEP process from compliance to transformative.

16. DROPOUT RECOVERY ROUNDTABLE

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Anyone in Drop Out Recovery education

Dates: 10/16/2025

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Working in a dropout recovery school is tough, and no one knows that better than the people doing it every day. This session is for teachers and school leaders who want to dig into what's working, what's not, and how we can help more students stay on track. We'll kick things off with quick updates and promising strategies from across our network, then dive into a roundtable-style discussion where you'll connect with others facing similar challenges. Bring your questions, ideas, and biggest hurdles and leave with fresh perspectives, practical solutions, and new connections to support your work.

17. HIGH EXPECTATIONS TEACHING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 10/21/2025

Do all of your students have a STRETCH goal? Do they need one? Students who are challenged with high expectations for their learning can become more confident, productive, and engaged. This session will explore exciting, classroom-based strategies for raising expectations, identifying stretch goals, helping students get through learning "dips," and overall making your classroom more rigorous and joyful for all students.

18. COURSE CORRECTIONS: Making Classsroom Culture and Management Changes

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 10/28/2025

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The first quarter is in the books--now what? If your classroom routines or culture are not what you want them to be, it's not to late to make a "course correction," like an airplane headed toward the wrong runway. This session is designed to help teachers reflect on what is working; what is not working and how to make adjustments after the school year has started. Learn practical strategies for re-establishing relationships and re-setting routines without losing instructional time or the trust of your students. Whether you're looking just to fine-tune your classroom culture or make a complete overhaul, you will walk away with strategies to help you "course correct."

19. COHORT: Leadership #3 - Discipline and Behavior

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, assistant school leaders, deans, building leadership team members

Dates: 11/11/2025

The wonderful, productive school culture you crafted as a leader has worn thin. Behavior and discipline problems often escalate in mid- to late-Fall (and again at the end of the year). Let's discuss how best to reinforce behavior expectations and maintain productive culture throughout the ups and downs of the school year. We will reinforce team problem solving strategies and schoolwide approaches that shore up positive culture and troubleshoot problems or specific student needs. Join us! BCHF's leadership is an accepting conversational space where leaders discuss information, share ideas and best practices, and overall support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

20. Special Education Leadership: Coffee Table Talk 1: Navigating Special Education with Purpose and Impact

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special Education Leaders

Dates: 11/19/2025

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Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We will kick the session off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning, grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we will explore a shared problem of practice around MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), using it to launch rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you are 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.

21. COHORT: TENACIOUS TEACHING 2--How to Navigate Student Collaboration and Team Work

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/20/2025

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Collaborative learning can be one of the most powerful tools in the classroom-when it works well. This session equips educators with strategies to effectively design, facilitate, and manage student collaborative groups. Participants will explore how to group students purposefully, teach collaboration skills explicitly, and address common challenges such as unequal participation and off-task behavior. Through real-world examples, tools, and discussion, teachers will leave better prepared to foster meaningful student collaboration that promotes engagement, accountability, and deeper learning.

22. HOPE HUB SESSION (Asynchronous): PRACTICE, MEMORY, and LEARNING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Classroom teachers

Dates: 11/25/2025 to 1/5/2026

Tackle a professional development experience to refresh your teaching during the holidays! This asynchronous learning session will explore the psychology of learning and what makes learning "stick" for students. Are you tired of students who do not remember their basic math facts? Or the steps in doing a scientific experiment? This video-based learning experience will help you as a teacher use effective brain-based principles of spaced practice, rest and refresh, and connected experiences. Work at your own pace to enhance your learning and see results in your classroom! Registration closes November 25, after which participants may view course videos and complete course products. Products are due January 5, 2026.

23. COHORT: Leadership #4 - Lead and Lag Measures

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 12/2/2025

How well are your students learning? How will they perform this year on state tests? If a school leader uses only state and norm referenced tests to guide their work, they will not have enough data to monitor progress and improvement. Learn how to systematically use work samples and common or readiness assessments to challenge your teacher-based teams and truly "keep tabs" on student learning. BCHF's Leadership is an accepting, conversational space where leaders discuss information, share ideas and best practices, and overall support each other in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

24. Special Education Leadership: Coffee Table Talk 2:

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special Education Leaders

Dates: 12/4/2025

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Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We will kick things off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we will explore a shared problem of practice and use that as a springboard for rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you are 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.

25. THE MIRROR AND ME: Teacher and Student Reflection

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 12/10/2025

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Reflection is a powerful driver of growth-for both teachers and students. This session explores how intentional reflection practices can enhance teaching, deepen student learning, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Educators will learn practical strategies for embedding reflection into daily instruction, fostering meta cognition in students, and using self-assessment to guide professional growth. Participants will leave with tools and techniques to make reflection a routine, meaningful part of the learning process for everyone in the classroom.

26. RECONNECTING DISENGAGED STUDENTS: Bridging Learning Gaps

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; School Leaders

Dates: 12/16/2025

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When students fall behind, they often lose motivation. But with the right support, those students can reconnect with learning. This session is ideal for educators working with students who struggle due to learning gaps. Participants will explore strategies to re-engage these students, including differentiated instruction, targeted interventions, and building strong teacher-student relationships. Learn how to create an inclusive classroom where each student feels valued and capable, no matter their starting point. You'll leave with practical tools to identify learning gaps early and foster resilience in students, helping them regain confidence and actively participate in their educational journey.

27. COHORT: TENACIOUS TEACHING 3: Mid-Year Moves; Using Mid-Year Data to Prepare for Second Semester

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers; Student Leaders

Dates: 1/22/2026

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The halfway point of the school year is a powerful moment to pause, reflect, and refocus. In this session, educators will learn how to analyze formative and benchmark assessment data to identify student learning needs and make strategic instructional adjustments. Participants will explore practical methods for grouping students, targeting skill gaps, and planning responsive lessons that build on student progress. Whether you're working toward growth goals or preparing for spring assessments, this session will help you turn data into action for a strong second half of the year.

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