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1. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 3/5/2021

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This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

2. PBIS Tier I: Alignment to HB 318

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District PBIS Leadership Teams

Dates: 3/11/2021 to 3/25/2021

House Bill 318 states each school district must provide professional development or continuing education in Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to any of the district's teachers and administrators who teach in buildings serving prekindergarten through grade 3. This on-line/In person professional learning covers the core practices of PBIS at the Tier I level. The content is meant to orient school wide staff to PBIS Tier I supports. District leadership teams should attend one of the three training sessions. District teams will leave with necessary tools to train building teams on implementation of PBIS. Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae.Buchanan@escco.org. By registering for this free event, you will be automatically subscribed to the Amplify Education email contact list, ESC of Central Ohio's professional development monthly newsletter email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30

3. Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Edition: Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment (A Community in Practice) March Session

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers, intervention specialists, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, literacy intervenionists and specialists, building and district leaders, ESC representatives and regional support colleagues

Dates: 3/17/2021

This special edition of the Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment series was created especially for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade teachers! Join Michelle Elia, Ohio Literacy Lead, as she puts the spotlight on the best strategies and resources to use when providing literacy intervention in a virtual environment to students in the intermediate grades! We hope you can join us for this action-packed and informative 75-minute live, virtual session from 3:45pm-5:00 pm! Contact hours will be awarded and the cost is FREE! Questions about content? Contact Monica Brown: monica.brown@escco.org Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae Buchanan: Jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. PLEASE NOTE, THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE MORNING OF THE SESSION. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 375

4. Webinar: Federal Document Repository

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/23/2021

Join us for an interactive "demo" webinar from 1-2:00pm and a technical assistance hour for users of the system from 2:00 - 3:00pm about the Federal Document Repository system. This tool will enhance and expedite federal documentation records, plus provide templates, web resource links, and designates onsite/desk review criteria within the compliance self-survey. Enables multiple users and a year-to-year way to transfer, sort and print documents by a "key word" searches. The federal program compliance system sections included in this doc repository are all the same as what is in the Ohio Department of Education annual self-assessment survey: Title I-A, II-A, III LEP/Immigrant, Title IV-A, Title V-B Rural Education, Foster Care, Emergency Impact Aid, Uniform Administrative, Costs Principals, and Audit, Uniform Provisions-Private School Participation, Neglected/Delinquent and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Read more. Upon registration, the meeting invitation link and phone access numbers will be sent to your email address. Questions? Contact: Regina.Lukich@escco.org or 614.542.4172. If you have any questions regarding registration please reach out to Jinnae Buchanan at jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time
  • Max Class Size: 50

5. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 4/9/2021

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This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

6. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 4/9/2021

New
This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

7. Understanding the Backgrounds of Immigrant and Refugee Students

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: EL teachers, general education teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, social workers and family liaisons.

Dates: 4/13/2021 to 4/15/2021

Join Laura Gardner, a nationally known expert in immigration issues, for this two-part session. Participants will learn about the countries and backgrounds of immigrant and refugee populations coming to Ohio. In addition, participants will gain an awareness of the strengths and challenges immigrant and refugee students and families face as they interact and engage with their school and community. There is no additional cost to districts/schools who are members of the ESC's EL Title lll Consortium. Use "ESC-EL” in payment box. Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae Buchanan: jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. Questions about content? Contact Jill Kramer: jill.kramer@escco.org. PLEASE NOTE: THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE MORNING OF THE SESSION. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 40

8. English Learner Administrator Network Meeting

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 4/20/2021

ELAN is a professional network offered to school administrators and teachers who provide programs and services to English learners. The network focuses on relevant topics and compliance issues, and shares resources. The meetings are open to Consortium member districts and all others. Topics will include discussions of data, trends in CCIP, district priorities, sharing research and evidence-based strategies, use of carryover and spending in required categories. The meetings will be either in-person and/or virtual, depending on the situation. For virtual meetings, a link will be sent by email prior to the meeting. Members of the ESCCO Title lll EL Consortium should enter "EL_ESC" in the payment box to waive the registration fee. For more information, contact Jill Kramer at jill.kramer@escco.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

9. Webinar: Federal Document Repository

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 4/20/2021

Join us for an interactive "demo" webinar from 1-2:00pm and a technical assistance hour for users of the system from 2:00 - 3:00pm about the Federal Document Repository system. This tool will enhance and expedite federal documentation records, plus provide templates, web resource links, and designates onsite/desk review criteria within the compliance self-survey. Enables multiple users and a year-to-year way to transfer, sort and print documents by a "key word" searches. The federal program compliance system sections included in this doc repository are all the same as what is in the Ohio Department of Education annual self-assessment survey: Title I-A, II-A, III LEP/Immigrant, Title IV-A, Title V-B Rural Education, Foster Care, Emergency Impact Aid, Uniform Administrative, Costs Principals, and Audit, Uniform Provisions-Private School Participation, Neglected/Delinquent and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Read more. Upon registration, the meeting invitation link and phone access numbers will be sent to your email address. Questions? Contact: Regina.Lukich@escco.org or 614.542.4172. If you have any questions regarding registration please reach out to Jinnae Buchanan at jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time
  • Max Class Size: 50

10. Middle & High School Edition: Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment (A Community in Practice) April Session

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Middle & High School teachers, intervention specialists, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, literacy interventionists and specialists, building and district leaders, ESC representatives and regional support colleagues

Dates: 4/21/2021

This special edition of the Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment series was created especially for Middle & High School Teachers! Join Michelle Elia, Ohio Literacy Lead, as she puts the spotlight on the best strategies and resources to use when providing literacy intervention in a virtual environment to students in the upper grades! We hope you can join us for this action-packed and informative 75-minute live, virtual session from 3:45pm-5:00 pm! Contact hours will be awarded and the cost is FREE! Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae Buchanan: Jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. Questions about content? Contact Monica Brown: monica.brown@escco.org PLEASE NOTE, THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE MORNING OF THE SESSION. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 275

11. Success Network Meeting

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/4/2021

Collaborative Network that focuses on College and Career readiness expansion work through collaborative discussions and resource sharing. Topics include pathway development, work based learning, industry credentialing, equity and opportunity , and issues that arise in the field. Free and open to all teachers, counselors, and administrators. Questions about registration? Please email Jinnae Buchanan at jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 75

12. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 5/7/2021

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This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

13. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 5/7/2021

New
This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

14. Online HQT Language Arts/Reading Course

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/10/2021 to 6/20/2021

Participants will learn to align curriculum to the ODE Language Arts/Reading Standards in order to increase student achievement. This course was recently approved by Ashland University as a prerequisite reading block towards gaining the Ohio Reading Endorsement. The course is set-up in 6 weekly modules and will require 6-8 hours of course work each week. Course registration is $126. Course will run 5/10/2021-6/20/2021. A certificate of completion for 45 contact hours in content will be available within a week after course completion. An optional 3-hour Ashland University credit option is available for an additional $747. Contact jinnae.buchanan@escco.org or by phone at 614.542.4111 for further information. Registration deadline is 5/6/2021 at midnight or until courses are full. Course payment must be submitted by 5/6/2021 or the course will be dropped. This does not apply to purchase order payments. Course access will be sent by email right before the course begins. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30

15. Online HQT Math Course

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/10/2021 to 6/20/2021

Participants will learn to align curriculum to the ODE Math Standards in order to increase student achievement. The course is set-up in 6 weekly modules and will require 6-8 hours of course work each week. Course registration is $126. Course will run 5/10/2021-6/20/2021. A certificate of completion for 45 contact hours in content will be available within a week after course completion. An optional 3-hour Ashland University credit option is available for an additional $747. Contact jinnae.buchanan@escco.org or by phone at 614.542.4111 for further information. Registration deadline is 5/6/2021 at midnight or until courses are full. Course payment must be submitted by 5/6/2021 or the course may be dropped. This does not apply to purchase order payments. Course access will be sent by email right before the course begins. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30

16. Online HQT Science Course

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/10/2021 to 6/20/2021

Participants will learn to align curriculum to the ODE Science Standards in order to increase student achievement. The course is set-up in 6 weekly modules and will require 6-8 hours of course work each week. Course registration is $126. Course will run 5/10/2021-6/20/2021. A certificate of completion for 45 contact hours in content will be available within a week after course completion. An optional 3-hour Ashland University credit option is available for an additional $747. Contact jinnae.buchanan@escco.org or by phone at 614.542.4111 for further information. Registration deadline is 5/6/2021 at midnight or until courses are full. Course payment must be submitted by 5/6/2021 or the course may be dropped. This does not apply to purchase order payments. Course access will be sent by email right before the course begins. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30

17. Online HQT Social Studies Course

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/10/2021 to 6/20/2021

Participants will learn to align curriculum to the ODE Social Studies Standards in order to increase student achievement. The course is set-up in 6 weekly modules and will require 6-8 hours of course work each week. Course registration is $126. Course will run 5/10/2021-6/20/2021. A certificate of completion for 45 contact hours in content will be available within a week after completion. An optional 3-semester hour Ashland University credit option is available for an additional $747. Contact jinnae.buchanan@escco.org or by phone at 614.542.4111 for further information. Registration deadline is 5/6/2021 at midnight or until course is full. Course payment must be submitted by 5/6/2021 or the course may be dropped. This does not apply to purchase order payments. Course access will be sent by email right before the course begins. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30

18. Intensive Decoding: Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment (A Community in Practice) May Session

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: PreK-8th grade teachers, reading tutors, EL teachers, intervention specialists, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, literacy interventionists, reading specialists, building and district leaders, ESC representatives and regional support colleagues

Dates: 5/19/2021

This special edition of the Reading Interventions in the Digital Environment series was created especially for educators supporting students in grades PreK-8 who are having difficulty mastering decoding! Join Michelle Elia, Ohio Literacy Lead, as she puts the spotlight on the best strategies and resources to use when providing intensive literacy interventions in a small group virtual setting that are designed to help students improve their decoding skills! Join us for this action-packed and informative 75-minute live, virtual session from 3:45pm-5:00 pm! Contact hours will be awarded and the cost is FREE! Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae Buchanan: Jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. Questions about content? Contact Monica Brown: monica.brown@escco.org PLEASE NOTE, THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT THE MORNING OF THE SESSION. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 275

19. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/11/2021

New
This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

20. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/11/2021

New
This testing is for prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. The test will be taken on a computer. Testing time is 2 1/2 hours. The test consists of 90 multiple choice questions in reading, mathematics and writing. The cost is a non-refundable fee of $75. This must be paid before testing. Note: if you have two years of college you do not need to take the exam. Questions? Contact Christine.Galvin@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 10

21. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM APPROACH (MULTI-DAY COURSE): Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Dyslexia

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Educators PreK-12, Literacy Coaches, ESC Representatives, SST Representatives, Intervention Specialists, ELL Educators

Dates: 6/14/2021 to 6/25/2021

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The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, systematic, multisensory, and diagnostic-prescriptive approach for the teaching of language skills (including reading, spelling, and handwriting) for students with dyslexia. This 10-day course hosted live via zoom, will prepare educators to successfully tutor individual students, or to more effectively implement structured literacy programs (such as Wilson, Patterns for Success, SPIRE, Phonics First, etc.). Course topics will include the characteristics and needs of students with dyslexia, the critical structures of English that must be addressed by instruction, and the design, implementation and evaluation of effective individual lesson plans. Presentations will be through virtual lectures, discussions, demonstrations, videos, and individual learning activities with multi-sensory techniques and materials. This 60-hour introductory course will provide participants with an introduction to the basics of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Completion of this course and a supervised practicum (to be contracted individually with instructors, cost not included) prepares participants for the associate level of Orton-Gillingham Academy application process for certification. COURSE DATES/TIMES: June 14-25, 2021 (10 weekdays)from 8:30am-4:00pm. CONTACT HOURS: A total of 60 contact hours will be awarded upon completion. Course materials are included in the cost of the training. ASHLAND CREDIT (Optional): 4-semester hours of Ashland Credit is available to purchase. (2-semester hours each week-at a cost of $498 each week). Questions about the training? Contact the presenter Cyndi Schultz: CyndiSchultz80@gmail.com Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae Buchanan: jinnae.buchanan@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time."
  • Max Class Size: 21

22. PBIS Tier I: Alignment to HB 318

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District PBIS Leadership Teams

Dates: 6/22/2021 to 6/24/2021

House Bill 318 states each school district must provide professional development or continuing education in Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to any of the district's teachers and administrators who teach in buildings serving prekindergarten through grade 3. This on-line/In person professional learning covers the core practices of PBIS at the Tier I level. The content is meant to orient school wide staff to PBIS Tier I supports. District leadership teams should attend one of the three training sessions. District teams will leave with necessary tools to train building teams on implementation of PBIS. Questions about registration? Contact Jinnae.Buchanan@escco.org. By registering for this free event, you will be automatically subscribed to the Amplify Education email contact list, ESC of Central Ohio's professional development monthly newsletter email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 30