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1. COHORT: LITERACY AND DYSLEXIA

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Classroom teachers, Special Education teachers, Academic support staff, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 5/20/2025

The Dyslexia and Literacy Cohort is designed for classroom teachers and anyone who provides instruction on Dyslexia or Literacy. This cohort is designed with those instructors in mind. The cohort will meet 4 times this year (2 in the 1st semester and 2 in the 2nd semester) with a focus on Best Practices for Dyslexia and Literacy. Session topics for the first semester are as August 8, 2024: How to Prepare a Successful Year of Dyslexic Instruction October 8, 2024 : Providing Effective Instruction through Best Practice Strategies

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  • Enrolled: 11/50
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2. Workforce Literacy Workshops

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Workforce Literacy coordinators

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 5/13/2025

Let's continue our work! These meetings will serve as updates, professional development, curriculum development and celebrations of our work on Workforce Literacy

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  • Enrolled: 14/40
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3. COHORT: LEADERSHIP

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: School leaders, assistant school leaders, leadership teams. and instructional coaches

Dates: 9/11/2024 to 11/13/2024

The BCHF Leadership Cohort is designed with school leaders and their priority needs in mind. The cohort will meet 2-3 times each semester with a focus in 2023-24 on building support for inexperienced and non-traditional teachers. Session topics are as follows: September 11 - Building your Faculty by Building Relationships October 16 - Student and Staff Attendance November 13 - How Leaders Improve Pedagogy Please join us for all or some of these sessions as you are able. Leaders who attend at least four cohort sessions through the year will receive a special certificate and free book:)

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  • Enrolled: 25/50
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4. COHORT: TEACHER EMPOWERMENT

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers and instructional aides

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 1/29/2025

TEACHER POWER! Do you sometimes feel powerless to control anything in your classroom? Join us for a year-long journey as we investigate together major topics that teachers want to know about. Session One will discuss De-Escalation; Session Two will provide hints and tips to increase student engagement; Session Three will give helpful hints to improve student agency; and Session Four will discuss providing deeper.learning in your lessons. Join the teacher family and ride with us this school year!Our teacher cohort is a place to learn and share ideas and strategies for helping you not only manage your classroom, but make it a safe and energized space for both the students and you.

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  • Enrolled: 13/40
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5. COHORT: SOCIAL STUDIES

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Social Studies Teachers

Dates: 10/3/2024 to 4/30/2025

A cohort for social studies educators to improve instructional practices, increase test scores, and empower students to be effective citizens. Through this collaborative group, we will be discussing the future of social studies with the advent of AI; test preparation; and turning students into citizens.

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  • Enrolled: 7/40
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6. COHORT: SPECIAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Special Educators and Special Education Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 3/5/2025

This cohort equips intervention specialists with essential skills across three focused sessions. Session 1 guides participants in exploring effective communication strategies to build trust and respect with families and the community. Session 2 establishes a solid understanding of special education laws, including IDEA and ADA, and imparts practical advocacy techniques. Session 3 centers on cultural competency and equity in special education, equipping participants with tools to support diverse student needs and promote inclusive educational practices. By the cohort's conclusion, participants will possess a comprehensive toolkit to enhance family engagement, navigate legal requirements, and foster inclusive learning environments.

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  • Enrolled: 23/25
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7. COHORT: MATHEMATICS LEADERSHIP

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Mathematics leaders including but not limited to principals, academic coaches, grade team leaders, and master teachers.

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 5/6/2025

This program is designed for mathematics leaders at every level (e.g., principals, academic coaches, grade team leaders, and master teachers). The program aims to assess the impact of leaders on improving student learning by examining their current mathematics situation in terms of instruction, structure, and culture. Participants will become familiar with the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) framework for leadership in Mathematics Education. You will be guided through developing a mathematics program improvement plan (MPIP) through assigned learning activities and deliverables designed to support progress through various stages of the MPIP. Participants are expected to attend meetings fully prepared to contribute to group learning. The primary resource for this year will be NCSM Essential Actions: Instructional Leadership in Mathematics Education. Session topics are: 1. Preparing Your Program (instructional focus); 2. Planting Seeds of Security (structural focus); 3. Cultivating a Healthy Mathematics Garden (cultural focus); and 4. Celebrating Improvement (sustainability focus).

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  • Enrolled: 26/50
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8. DETECTIVE PERSPECTIVE: CLARIFYING HIGH-QUALITY MATHEMATICS TEACHING AND LEARNING

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Mathematics leaders including but not limited to teacher team leaders, academic coaches, mathematics coordinators, and principals

Dates: 10/22/2024

Starting Today
As a school leader, can you detect what high-quality mathematics teaching and learning look, feel, and sound like? Is your personal vision for exemplary teaching and learning consistent with that of your mathematics teachers? Leaders who clarify what needs to be done and provide ongoing support help their staff succeed. This session will discuss strategies for developing a shared vision of exemplary mathematics teaching and learning and how to activate that vision.

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  • Enrolled: 4/50
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9. COHORT: SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP : EQUITY AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: special education leaders, including administrators, coordinators, and lead teachers, who are responsible for guiding and supporting special education programs and services.

Dates: 10/22/2024 to 2/21/2025

Starting Today
Session 1 explores the essential components of equity and legal knowledge in special education leadership, focusing on strategies to address disparities, promote inclusive practices, and advocate effectively for marginalized students and families. Session 2 provides a comprehensive exploration of key legal and policy issues, equipping leaders to navigate regulations, address ethical dilemmas, ensure compliance, and uphold professional standards. This cohort prepares special education leaders to create fair, inclusive, and legally sound educational environments by integrating equity and legal perspectives.

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  • Enrolled: 11/25
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10. COHORT: SUPPORTING MULTI-LINGUAL LEARNERS

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: TESOL/EL/MLL teachers & classroom teachers serving linguistically diverse students

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 4/10/2025

Starting Soon
Join us to stay updated with the latest research and news in multilingual education, learn innovative strategies tailored to your classroom, and engage in meaningful networking with peers. In this supportive community committed to enhancing language development and academic achievement for all students, we meet to share ideas, strategies, and ready-to-use instructional resources. Each session is a blend of learning, sharing experiences, and building a collective knowledge base to effectively support emergent multilinguals in their educational journey. Each session will focus o different topics: September 26: Data Management / Newcomer Q&A December 12: Collaborating with Classroom Teachers / Games We Love

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  • Enrolled: 5/50
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11. PBL IN THE DIGITAL AGE - 3 PART SERIES

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 10/31/2024 to 11/14/2024

Join "real life" teacher Dan Jones for a series of three workshops on his new book, Modern PBL: Project-based Learning in the Digital Age! Participants will come away from these discussions with new ideas for teaching that create more meaningful learning experiences. They will examine many ways to encourage students and motivate learning, build passion into the teaching and learning experience, and support and implement a PBL learning approach that helps students develop the knowledge and skills necessary for living and learning in a 21st Century World. Sessions will meet once a week for three weeks (October 31, November 7, and November 14) at 3:30 P.M. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book!

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  • Enrolled: 3/50
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12. BCHF ANNUAL BOARD TRAINING 2024

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Governing Board Members, School Leaders

Dates: 11/2/2024

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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  • Enrolled: 64/120
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13. IGNITING THE SPARK: TRANSFORMATIVE STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2024

Transform your classroom into a hub of active learning! Discover proven strategies and innovative approaches that will awaken students' curiosity and participation. By activating students' background knowledge and fostering lively interactions in your classroom, these practical tools and resources will help you deliver lessons that captivate and inspire. With a new toolbox of engagement tactics that can be implemented immediately, participants will leave the session with the confidence to cultivate a more vibrant and effective learning environment.

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  • Enrolled: 21/40
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14. WHAT ABOUT US? THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR SECONDARY EDUCATORS (5-12)

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers in grades 5-8; School leaders in middle and high schools

Dates: 11/12/2024

We've heard all of the conversations for elementary educators about the science of reading. Little has been said, however, for teachers in grades 5-12. Join our discussion about what the Science of Reading means for all of us at the secondary level in all content areas--not just ELA.

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15. SUPPORTING MATHEMATICS TEACHERS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER INSTRUCTION

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Mathematics leaders including but not limited to teacher team leaders, academic coaches, mathematics coordinators, and principals

Dates: 11/19/2024

How can you guarantee that mathematics instruction for your teachers and students is relevant and meaningful? This session is designed for leaders who give formal and informal feedback to mathematics teachers. You will learn how to use standards and data to ensure consistent learning expectations before the lesson, observe and collect evidence of high-quality instruction during learning, and give actionable feedback to teachers, individually and as a group, after the lesson.

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16. KEEPING THE FLAME BURNING: STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN STUDENT ATTENDANCE YEAR-ROUND

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: All School Staff who work with children

Dates: 12/3/2024

Maintaining consistent student attendance is crucial for academic success, yet some periods throughout the school year can be more challenging than others. This interactive session equips you with effective strategies to keep students engaged and motivated, fostering a positive school climate that prioritizes attendance all year long.

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17. ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! Writing in the Content Areas (ASYNCHRONOUS)--Repeat Session

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Audience: Teachers--especially those who teach special area classes and non-ELA classrooms; however ELA teachers could always use some new and interesting writing prompts.

Dates: 1/22/2025

ALL WRITE!ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! Writing IS thinking. The more teachers can use writing in their non-ELA classrooms, the deeper the thought process will be in the classroom. The is an ASYNCHRONOUS session where you can work at your own pace! There is a unit planning guide which you will turn in at the end of your learning which will award your CEU or hours. This is a rare opportunity for you to work at your own pace and on your own timeline.

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18. 2025 BCHF Leadership Summit

Program: BCHF Professional Learning Opportunities Catalog

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/10/2025

Reserve the dates of June 9 and 10, 2025 now for BCHF's premier professional development event of the 2024-25 school year. More details will become available as we plan throughout the year.

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