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1. LETRS for Administrators

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/8/2024 to 9/27/2024

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LETRS® for Administrators is a professional learning opportunity designed specifically for school leadership, coaches, principals, and district administrators. The course defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a literacy initiative aligned to scientifically based research. Built from the research in implementation science and sustainability, school improvement, and shared leadership, the course provides numerous tools - including an analysis of the current systems required for improved literacy outcomes - for guiding an implementation through various stages. The course is designed to support leaders in creating a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and structures to improve overall literacy instruction. Participants will receive a manual and have access to a learning platform, where they can engage in five units of study. Unit 1: Using Systems and Implementation Science to Improve Literacy Outcomes Unit 2: Universal Instruction at the Word-Recognition Level Unit 3: Universal Instruction at the Language Comprehension Level Unit 4: Leadership, Assessment, Data-Based Decision-Making, and Literacy and Intervention Block Design Unit 5: Professional Development, Community and Family Involvement, Problem-Solving, and Sustainability Planning.

Questions about the content, please contact Amy Urban, amy.urban@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold Nydahl at Allison.Ringold@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: 31

2. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/2/2024

Starting Soon
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. 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

3. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/2/2024

Starting Soon
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. 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

4. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (NEW)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 8/12/2024

Welcome to Level 1 and 2 of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, or CSTAG training. This workshop will prepare you to use the CSTAG model with your school threat assessment team. CSTAG was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. The first part of the training, Level 1, covers the foundations of threat assessment and the basics of the CSTAG model. We begin with defining threat assessment and how it should be adapted for use in schools. In the second part of the training, Level 2, you will work with your teams to practice using the CSTAG model on a series of case exercises.
  • Max Class Size: 30

5. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (REFRESHER)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 8/13/2024

Welcome to our workshop on the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Refresher, a workshop specifically for CSTAG team members who have completed the initial training. Dr. Cornell designed this workshop based on the input of many CSTAG trainers and teams. We will cover a variety of questions and problems that have come up in CSTAG practice. Some of this information will be a refresher for you, but there are key points in each module that should be helpful to improve your team functioning. We also have information intended to address controversies and misconceptions in the field.
  • Max Class Size: 30

6. Structured Teaching for Student Success: Teacher Edition

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 8/14/2024

If you are supporting students with Autism, Down syndrome or other challenging developmental delays, then this session is designed for you! Participants will learn the primary elements of the STACK program which include, using individual student schedules, work systems, and visual supports. Come and learn new ways to promote student success through a structured learning environment!

Questions about the content? Please contact Rachael Mills, rachael.mills@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour, jessica.seymour@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.

NOTE: Lunch will be an hour and on your own.
  • Max Class Size: 40

7. Science of Reading Facilitated Modules

Program: ESC of Central Ohio State Support Team 11

Dates: 8/28/2024

New
These 1-hour virtual sessions on pathways A and C will highlight key information from the modules and provide practical steps to incorporate the science of reading into the classroom to support all learners. These sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss content as they complete the required 10 modules. The training dates are: 8/28/24, 10/24/24, 1/15/25 and 2/26/25.
  • Max Class Size: 50

8. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/30/2024

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. 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

9. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/30/2024

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. 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

10. Central Ohio Attendance Network

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 4/2/2025


September 3, 2024(In-Person) - Implementing Attendance plan
October 8, 2024(In-Person) - Data Lab Session
December 12, 2024(Zoom) - Planning for 2nd Semester
February 5, 2025(Zoom) - Staff & Student Wellness & Impacts on Attendance
April 2, 2024(In-Person) - Data/Ending the Year Strong
  • Max Class Size: 100

11. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (REFRESHER)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 9/9/2024

Welcome to our workshop on the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Refresher, a workshop specifically for CSTAG team members who have completed the initial training. Dr. Cornell designed this workshop based on the input of many CSTAG trainers and teams. We will cover a variety of questions and problems that have come up in CSTAG practice. Some of this information will be a refresher for you, but there are key points in each module that should be helpful to improve your team functioning. We also have information intended to address controversies and misconceptions in the field.
  • Max Class Size: 50

12. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (NEW)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 9/11/2024

Welcome to Level 1 and 2 of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, or CSTAG training. This workshop will prepare you to use the CSTAG model with your school threat assessment team. CSTAG was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. The first part of the training, Level 1, covers the foundations of threat assessment and the basics of the CSTAG model. We begin with defining threat assessment and how it should be adapted for use in schools. In the second part of the training, Level 2, you will work with your teams to practice using the CSTAG model on a series of case exercises. Lunch will not be provided during this session.
  • Max Class Size: 50

13. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 9/27/2024

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. 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. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 9/27/2024

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. 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

15. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 10/25/2024

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. 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

16. Read Ohio Network

Program: ESC of Central Ohio State Support Team 11

Dates: 10/25/2024

New
The Read Ohio network will provide literacy support and cross-district collaborative opportunities for district and community schools, grades PreK-12. We will build literacy capacity through common interests, collaboration, and expert speakers. We encourage the following to attend: District Literacy Leaders, Literacy Coaches, and Literacy Leadership Teams. Network dates are: 10/25/24, 1/16/25 and 3/13/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

17. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 10/25/2024

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. 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

18. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/22/2024

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. 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

19. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/22/2024

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. 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 Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 12/20/2024

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. 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. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 12/20/2024

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. 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