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1. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 7/11/2025

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

2. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 7/11/2025

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. Poetry Foundation Satellite Teachers Institute/Performance

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: 7th-12th grade teachers

Dates: 7/16/2025 to 7/17/2025

This two-day institute is a smaller version of the Poetry Foundation's five-day institute held in Chicago each year. Each day is comprised of two 90-minute seminars (led by Centennial High School teacher Sarah Barry, local poet/community organizer Scott Woods, Denison University Professor of English and former poetry editor of the Kenyon Review David Baker, and Texas-based writer and former Poetry Foundation's Young People's Poet Laureate, Naomi Shihab Nye) and one 60-minute workshop (led by local poets Cynthia Amoah and Ajanae Dawkins). Nye will also headline a public reading with local students and some of the teachers in the institute who would like to read. There will be smaller short break-out sessions each day led by two Lead Teachers from Chicago.

Lunch is provided each day. Dinner is provided on July 17th, as well, prior to the public reading.

Questions about content? Please reach out to Peter Kahn, mrpkahn@hotmail.com. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samantha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Samantha (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 40

4. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 7/25/2025

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

5. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 7/25/2025

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

6. Structured Teaching for Student Success: Paraprofessional Edition

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 8/5/2025

Are you a paraprofessional supporting students with autism and other challenging needs? Then this session is specifically designed for you! Participants will learn the essential elements of the STACK program preparing them to work in a structured environment using individual student schedules, work systems, and visual supports.  Come and learn new ways to promote student success!  Questions about the content, please contact Rachael Mills at rachael.mills@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Cassie Compton at cassaundra.compton@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. As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Cassie (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Cassie (cassaundra.compton@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 35

7. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 8/15/2025

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

8. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 8/15/2025

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. Basic Training: Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: School Employees

Dates: 8/28/2025

This training is designed for new teams multidisciplinary teams who will be trained to use CSTAG in a full-day program that covers the following Level 1 and 2 topics.

Level 1: Fundamental Knowledge

•Concept of behavioral threat assessment and management

•Prevention and school safety

•Introduction to the CSTAG decision-tree

•Scientific evidence supporting CSTAG (Safety outcomes; Fairness and equity)

•Best practices (Pathways to violence; FERPA and information sharing; Special education)

Level 2: Application of the CSTAG model

•Transient threat cases

•Serious and Very Serious Substantive threat cases >

•Case management

•Implementation

Please note that lunch is on your own.

Questions about the content, please contact Christina Grady-Watts at Christina.GradyWatts@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samanatha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations here (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 50

10. Advanced Training: Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: School Employees

Dates: 8/29/2025

This training is designed for existing teams who have completed Levels 1 and 2 of CSTAG (new members on established teams are welcome). This Level 3 CSTAG refresher training is available through a half-day workshop.

Topics include:

•Concept of threat assessment

•Interviewing to identify the four threat categories; the safety interview

•Best practices (3 case exercises on errors in threat assessment; review of meetings, coaching, and threats to self)

•FERPA and information sharing

•Fairness and equity, role of law enforcement

•Case management and interviewing exercise

Questions about the content, please contact Christina Grady-Watts at Christina.GradyWatts@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samanatha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Samantha (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 50

11. Real Reflective Rhythms: New Teacher Network

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: New teachers or teachers with less than 5 year's experience

Dates: 9/4/2025 to 12/11/2025

Are you a novice teacher or a teacher who wants a refresh in the profession? During this series, we will explore the instrumental topics in a teacher's career including the classroom, the craft, the conversation, and the community of education. We will delve deeply into the art of teaching with practical ways to address the complexity of the profession. By attending all four sessions, you will be a part of the ESCCO New Teacher Network which will provide you opportunities to stay connected and informed throughout your teaching career. In addition, if interested, you will receive one free 30 minute coaching session by one of our RE trained mentors.

There will be 4 sessions, and 2 options for each session.
Session 1: The Classroom
Session 2: The Craft
Session 3: The conversation
Session 4: The community

Questions about the content, please contact Shannon (shannon.beach@escco.org) or Sierra (sierra.austin@escco.org). Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samantha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Samantha (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 30

12. 2025-2026 Instructional Coaching Network

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Instructional Coaches and District Instructional Coaching Supervisors

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 3/19/2026

New
Come join other Central Ohio Instructional Coaches for the 2025-2026 ESCCO Instructional Coaching Network. We have a new learning format for our time together to support both the content and pedagogy of the instructional coaching role. Mornings will be dedicated to Deepening our Practices around defined coaching topics and skills, with the opportunity to meet on 4 afternoons for content specific learning with coaching colleagues and ESCCO consultants.

Questions about the content? Please contact Stephanie Warner at stephanie.warner@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samantha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Samantha (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 100

13. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 9/17/2025

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 Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 9/17/2025

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. Basic Training: Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: School Employees

Dates: 9/23/2025

This training is designed for new teams multidisciplinary teams who will be trained to use CSTAG in a full-day program that covers the following Level 1 and 2 topics.

Level 1: Fundamental Knowledge


•Concept of behavioral threat assessment and management


•Prevention and school safety


•Introduction to the CSTAG decision-tree


•Scientific evidence supporting CSTAG (Safety outcomes; Fairness and equity)


•Best practices (Pathways to violence; FERPA and information sharing; Special education)

Level 2: Application of the CSTAG model


•Transient threat cases


•Serious and Very Serious Substantive threat cases


•Case management


•Implementation

Please note that lunch is on your own.

Questions about the content, please contact Christina Grady-Watts at Christina.GradyWatts@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samanatha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations here (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 50

16. Advanced Training: Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: School Employees

Dates: 9/29/2025

This training is designed for existing teams who have completed Levels 1 and 2 of CSTAG (new members on established teams are welcome). This Level 3 CSTAG refresher training is available through a half-day workshop.

Topics include:

•Concept of threat assessment

•Interviewing to identify the four threat categories; the safety interview

•Best practices (3 case exercises on errors in threat assessment; review of meetings, coaching, and threats to self)

•FERPA and information sharing

•Fairness and equity, role of law enforcement

•Case management and interviewing exercise

Questions about the content, please contact Christina Grady-Watts at Christina.GradyWatts@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Samantha Finkel at samanatha.finkel@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.

As part of our agency's ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity, we prioritize coordinating learning opportunities that are fully accessible to attendees and presenters with disabilities. Please note any requests for accommodations to Samantha (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative formats, etc...). Advanced notice is kindly requested so that we may best serve you. Contact Samantha Finkel (samantha.finkel@escco.org) with questions, comments and/or concerns regarding your full participation.
  • Max Class Size: 50

17. Parpro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 10/14/2025

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 Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 10/14/2025

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 Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 11/14/2025

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 Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 11/14/2025

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 Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 12/10/2025

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

22. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 12/10/2025

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

23. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 1/16/2026

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

24. Parapro Assessment Test

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 1/16/2026

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