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1. MATHEMATICS STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Seeing the Thinking

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Mathematics Instructors

Dates: 10/20/2026

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What can student work reveal about mathematical understanding? This Collaborative Learning Community provides educators with a structured opportunity to examine student thinking through authentic classroom evidence. Participants will collaboratively analyze student work, discuss common misconceptions, and consider instructional resources that move learning forward. Through professional dialogue and shared reflection, educators will deepen their ability to interpret student reasoning and identify meaningful next steps for instruction. Participants will leave with practical strategies for gathering and using evidence of student thinking to inform Tier 1 mathematics instruction.

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2. TEACHING STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Focus on the Bullseye!

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Aides

Dates: 10/21/2026

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Learn how intentional teacher actions establish the conditions for successful learning. Participants will explore strategies for developing clear learning intentions and success criteria, modeling thinking through think alouds, building background knowledge, and checking for understanding. Teachers will discuss and leave with practical techniques that improve instructional clarity and ensure students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how success will be measured. SIGN UP FOR ALL OF OUR TEACHER STRATEGIES CLCs: 12-2; 1-27; 2-10; 3-10; 4-14; 5-5.

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3. Introduction to Restorative Practices

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 10/22/2026

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Restorative practices offer a way to address conflict and harm in the classroom without relying solely on exclusionary discipline like suspension or removal. This session introduces the core principles behind restorative approaches, including community building and repairing relationships, and gives teachers practical starting points for bringing these practices into their daily routines.

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4. AI Resistant Tasks for Thinking and Learning

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers; Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/27/2026

If students are getting the answers from ChatGPT, then it's time to ask different questions! Teachers can raise the bar by asking students to reflect on their learning, make personal connections, and tap their creativity in ways that make it harder to bypass original thinking. Even better, these tasks are engaging enough to lessen the temptation to seek shortcuts in the first place! Participants will leave with ideas for tasks and prompts, as well as ways to anchor assignments to contexts that belong to students, not LLMs.

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5. All In! Engaged by Design (4:00 p.m. session)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/29/2026

High levels of engagement don't happen by chance-they are intentionally designed. This session introduces participants to a variety of Kagan cooperative learning structures that promote active participation, positive interdependence, individual accountability, and equitable student engagement. Through hands-on practice, teachers will experience classroom-ready strategies that increase discussion, collaboration, and academic achievement while ensuring every student has opportunities to think, contribute, and succeed.

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6. All In! Engaged by Design (7:00 p.m. session)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/29/2026

High levels of engagement don't happen by chance-they are intentionally designed. This session introduces participants to a variety of Kagan cooperative learning structures that promote active participation, positive interdependence, individual accountability, and equitable student engagement. Through hands-on practice, teachers will experience classroom-ready strategies that increase discussion, collaboration, and academic achievement while ensuring every student has opportunities to think, contribute, and succeed.

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7. MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES #2: SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 11/2/2026

Your students' essays and assignments reveal plenty about their reading and writing growth... but what data are you collecting to shed light on speaking and listening? This session introduces checklists and tools for monitoring these often-overlooked skills, alongside strategies for building structured academic discourse into any lesson. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools and ideas for progress monitoring, plus techniques to lower anxiety around oral participation.

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8. Student Choice: Chaos or Community? 4:00 p.m. session

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/2/2026

Student engagement increases dramatically when learners have meaningful opportunities to make decisions about their learning. In this session, participants will explore practical ways to incorporate student voice and choice into daily instruction without sacrificing standards or structure. Teachers will examine strategies for increasing student ownership through flexible learning pathways, authentic decision-making, and opportunities for reflection, resulting in classrooms where students are more motivated, invested, and accountable for their learning.

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9. Student Choice: Chaos or Community? 7:00 p.m. session

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/2/2026

Student engagement increases dramatically when learners have meaningful opportunities to make decisions about their learning. In this session, participants will explore practical ways to incorporate student voice and choice into daily instruction without sacrificing standards or structure. Teachers will examine strategies for increasing student ownership through flexible learning pathways, authentic decision-making, and opportunities for reflection, resulting in classrooms where students are more motivated, invested, and accountable for their learning.

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10. Drop Out Recovery Series: Teaching Biology in a Non-traditional High School Setting

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Science teachers in Drop Out Recovery Settings; Science coaches; Curriculum Specialists; School Leaders

Dates: 11/4/2026

ESPECIALLY FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS IN DOR SETTINGS-- How do we encourage our drop out recovery students to tackle the challenging concepts in Ohio's Biology standards? We will talk first about the priority concepts and understandings in Ohio's Biology standards and next about successful teaching and learning strategies. Come prepared to join in and share YOUR best practices!

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11. BCHF ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Governing Board Members, School Leaders/Administrators

Dates: 11/7/2026

BCHF is offering its Annual Board training to include Ohio Open Meetings and Sunshine Law! The training will fulfill Ohio requirements for community school governing boards and leaders. In addition, we will enhance the training with updates on topics requested by board members in our schools. This virtual, synchronous session will allow you to see, hear, and interact with other Board members from the convenience of your home on a Saturday morning. Please plan to attend!

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12. Quantum Quickwrites: Micro-Writing Across Content Areas.

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/9/2026

If "write an essay" makes your students shut down before they even start, it's time to think smaller! This workshop shows teachers how brief, low-stakes writing tasks can be used to build stamina for productive struggle without triggering overwhelm. Participants will learn to design quick "writing to learn" prompts for any subject and leave with ready-to-use strategies that meet students where they are.

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13. Making the Invisible Visible: Visual Representations to Strengthen Mathematical Understanding

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K1/412 Mathematics Educators, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators.

Dates: 11/10/2026

Visual representations help students make sense of mathematical ideas, reveal relationships, and support conceptual understanding. In this session, participants will explore how representations such as number lines, arrays, diagrams, and models can be used to support reasoning and connect mathematical concepts across grade levels.

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14. MTSS Series #2: MTSS Meetings, Universal Screeners, and Diagnostic Data

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Building leaders, leadership teams, intervention coordinators, coaches, teachers

Dates: 11/11/2026

ALL schools in Ohio are required to provide academic failure prevention and intervention strategies for ALL students. The most effective way to provide these supports is a well-developed Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. This session will explore how groups of educators come together for MTSS meetings and how they use data from universal screeners and other sources to review student progress. We will also discuss important record keeping practices for a sound, well-documented system of supports.

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  • Enrolled: 12/50
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15. Teach Like a Champion-Science of Reading #3: Fluency and Ways of Reading

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

Fluency is a prerequisite to reading comprehension at all grade levels. Without fluency, more advanced thoughts are crowded out by the struggle to make meaning of texts. In this session we will focus on how to build prosody, accuracy, and automaticity through intentional reading routines. Participants will leave with strategies that can be immediately implemented into any classroom to improve student fluency. Everyone is welcome to join this session, even if you have not attended previous book study meetings!

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16. SECONDARY SUCCESS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: High School Teachers and Coaches

Dates: 11/16/2026

As we approach the mid-year point, our focus shifts to transforming the daily classroom experience. This session zeroes in on moving the needle on state performance metrics by replacing passive learning with active, student-led dialogue. We will explore high-yield instructional practices that foster productive struggle, requiring students to articulate their thinking, use evidence, and take ownership of their academic growth. Together, we will share and refine specific discourse strategies that elevate critical thinking, ensuring that readiness for state assessments is driven by deep conceptual understanding rather than rote test-prep.

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17. Special Education Summit: Mission Possible (IN PERSON)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Intervention specialists; SPED leaders

Dates: 11/17/2026

Step into Mission Possible: Special Education Systems Edition, where teams become Special Education Systems Agents working to solve real-world compliance and support challenges with the goal of improved outcomes for ALL Students. Through hands-on missions, evidence reviews, and practical tool-building, participants will uncover system breakdowns, strengthen processes, and leave with ready-to-use resources. Analyze the breakdown. Build the system. Complete the mission. Strength student success. Please bring a laptop computer!

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18. A Splash Into Project-Based Learning (4:00 p.m. session)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educations

Dates: 11/17/2026

What's the "buzz" about Project-Based Learning? Join us for a brief overview of the Gold Essential elements of PBL . Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of planning a PBL unit. Those elements can be used together in a project, or in isolations as "best practices." Interested participants may have the opportunity to pursue further information on completing their first PBL unit of study.

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19. A Splash Into Project-Based Learning (7:00 p.m. session)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Educations

Dates: 11/17/2026

What's the "buzz" about Project-Based Learning? Join us for a brief overview of the Gold Essential elements of PBL . Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of planning a PBL unit. Those elements can be used together in a project, or in isolations as "best practices." Interested participants may have the opportunity to pursue further information on completing their first PBL unit of study.

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20. SPED LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES #3: BUILDING STRONG TEAMS THROUGH COLLABORATION

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special Education Leaders

Dates: 11/18/2026

Together we achieve more. Strong teams are built through trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility. This session focuses on strengthening relationships among special education staff, general education partners, related service providers, and families. Participants will share successful practices, problem-solve common leadership challenges, and explore strategies for creating collaborative professional cultures. Leaders will leave with: Fierce Conversation tools for addressing conflict, strengthening relationships, and leading authentic conversations that build trust and improve team collaboration.

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21. LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #3: Accelerated Learning and Push Planning - 1:30 P.M. Session

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 11/19/2026

YOUR FIRST QUARTER DATA IS IN AND SOME GROUPS ARE LAGGING BEHIND. What do you do? This session will discuss approaches to accelerated learning in core instruction and intervention, including "push plans" directed at improvement of individual or subgroup outcomes. How do we use early data to plan and carry out long-term gains? Let's discuss and build confidence before the second semester begins. The Leadership Strategies CLC is a safe space for leaders and aspiring leaders to share, solve, and discuss the strengths and needs of their schools. With a focus on mission fulfillment, this CLC will allow leaders to enhance their capacity to plan, communicate, and implement strategic actions to move their schools forward toward goals. Each session will focus on real-life situations and administrative actions.

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22. LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #3: Accelerated Learning and Push Planning - 3:30 P.M. Session

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 11/19/2026

YOUR FIRST QUARTER DATA IS IN AND SOME GROUPS ARE LAGGING BEHIND. What do you do? This session will discuss approaches to accelerated learning in core instruction and intervention, including "push plans" directed at improvement of individual or subgroup outcomes. How do we use early data to plan and carry out long-term gains? Let's discuss and build confidence before the second semester begins. The Leadership Strategies CLC is a safe space for leaders and aspiring leaders to share, solve, and discuss the strengths and needs of their schools. With a focus on mission fulfillment, this CLC will allow leaders to enhance their capacity to plan, communicate, and implement strategic actions to move their schools forward toward goals. Each session will focus on real-life situations and administrative actions.

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23. SOCIAL STUDIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: ADVANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, OWNERSHIP...

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 12/1/2026

How do we cultivate deep student ownership and discourse in the social studies classroom? This circle focuses on analyzing real-time classroom data and sharing evidence-based strategies that boost student engagement. We will also examine how to approach state testing readiness. Bring examples of current engagement levels or formative data. We will workshop student-centered discourse strategies and collaborate on high-yield methods that maintain historical curiosity.

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24. TEACHING STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #3: Guided Instruction for the Win!

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Aides

Dates: 12/2/2026

Wouldn't you love for your students to move toward more independent learning? Discover how teacher support helps to bridge the gap between modeling and independent learning. This session focuses on questioning techniques, scaffolding, productive struggle, feedback, and formative assessment practices that help students develop confidence and competence. Participants will learn how to provide just enough support to move students forward while gradually releasing responsibility for learning. SIGN UP FOR ALL OF THE TEACHING STRATEGIES CLCs: 1-27; 2-10; 3-10; 4-14; 5-5.

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25. New Leaders #3

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: New School Leaders

Dates: 12/8/2026

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26. EARLY LITERACY STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #3: Science of Reading Strategies for Second Grade (Grade 2)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-2 Teachers, Literacy Coaches, Interventionists: Title I and Special Education

Dates: 12/9/2026

The Early Literacy Strategies Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) is a teacher-centered space for examining literacy practices, sharing strategies, and reviewing outcomes as we all navigate the Science of Reading and the needs of Ohio's youngest learners. This session will focus on First Grade learners and their needs. We will enjoy exploring strategies and activities and discuss how to develop essential, foundational reading and writing skills for second graders!

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27. MTSS Series #3: Tier 1 Interventions

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Building leaders, leadership teams, intervention coordinators, coaches, teachers

Dates: 12/10/2026

ALL schools in Ohio are required to provide academic failure prevention and intervention strategies for ALL students. The most effective way to provide these supports is a well-developed Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. This session will present evidence-based options for delivering and progress monitoring Tier 1, classroom-based interventions. Tier 1 interventions should be immediately offered as supports when students struggle to master standards even after high-quality Core Instruction. Learn how to incorporate Tier 1 interventions quickly and effective to deliver "just in time" supports for student learning.

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  • Enrolled: 11/50
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28. MATHEMATICS STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Supporting the Struggle

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Mathematics Instructors

Dates: 12/15/2026

How can we support students without doing the thinking for them? Productive struggle is essential for developing mathematical understanding, yet finding the right balance between support and challenge can be difficult. In this Collaborative Learning Community, participants will reflect on classroom experiences, examine examples of student problem-solving, and discuss instructional decisions that encourage perseverance and reasoning. Through collaborative discussion and analysis, educators will identify practical ways to maintain high expectations while providing appropriate support. Participants will leave with one actionable adjustment to strengthen productive struggle in their classrooms.

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29. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special educaiton teachers, aides

Dates: 12/16/2026

Executive function skills like working memory, sequencing, and self-monitoring shape how students manage tasks across every subject. This session breaks down what executive function gaps actually look like in the classroom and gives teachers concrete strategies to support students who struggle with organization, task initiation, and multi-step tasks.

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30. Teach Like a Champion-Science of Reading #4: The Hidden Power of Background Knowledge

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 12/17/2026

The importance of background knowledge to reading comprehension is well established by research, yet many teachers have difficulties applying the research to their own classrooms. In this session, we explore the importance of background knowledge, and how it can be leveraged to build stronger readers. We will look at how intentional reading passages and assessments can help students remember more, creating a snowballing effect of greater background knowledge and comprehension. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to design knowledge organizers, integrate embedded nonfiction, and leverage regular retrieval practice. Everyone is welcome to join this session, even if you have not attended previous book study meetings!

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31. BCHF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2027

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, leadership team members, management company leaders, aspiring leaders, deans or other department leads

Dates: 6/10/2027 to 6/11/2027

Join us in person on June 10 and 11, 2027 for the premier professional development event of the year! We will add more details to this description as arrangements unfold but you may reserve your registration now!

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