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1. Instructional Coaching Series II

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/27/2022 to 3/15/2022

Starting Today
Back by popular demand! Due to continued interest, we are delighted to offer our Instructional Coaching series once again. This 4-part series is designed to provide and support instructional coaching skill in working with adult educators that ultimately impact student learning as well as create a professional, collaborative learning community for instructional coaches themselves. This series will support the unique needs of both new to the coaching role and those experienced with instructional coaching. This series will provide opportunities for coaches to develop and refine their practice, monitor their effectiveness, and create a network of support throughout the Central Ohio community. This offering is limited to 15 people due to Covid-19 restrictions. *Please note: this is the same content as the Fall Instructional Coaching Series.* Questions about the content? Please contact Stephanie Warner, Stephanie.Warner@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 15

2. Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: Practical Tips for ELs

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: EL Teachers, Reading Teachers and Classroom Teachers

Dates: 1/27/2022

Starting Today
This online session will introduce effective, research-based strategies to enhance phonemic awareness and phonics skills of English learners in elementary school.  The strategies are practical, multisensory, and multimodal making them perfect for providing the scaffolding students need to master these crucial foundational literacy skills.  You will leave the session with a lesson plan template and some fun new strategies that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. Jill Kramer and Katie Mikita will facilitate this session. A link to the session will be sent the morning of the session. This session will be of particular interest to EL Teachers, Reading Teachers and Classroom Teachers. Members of the ESC of Central Ohio's Title lll EL Consortium attend at no additional cost, please enter "ESC-EL” in the payment box. Districts in the ESC Membership pay $60.00. Districts outside the ESC pay $75.00. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer, Jill.Kramer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

3. Success Network Meeting

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Administrators, Counselors, & Teachers

Dates: 2/1/2022

Starting Soon
The Success Network is designed for counselors, teachers, and administrators to work collaboratively around current college and career success topics and issues. At this meeting, we will be discussing everything pre-apprenticeship. Come to this meeting to learn more about the process to create a registered pre-apprenticeship program & receive resources & examples from current pre-apprenticeship programs. Questions about the content? Please contact Christine Galvin at Christine.Galvin@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 100

4. Math Chats: Engaging Mathematical Instruction Through Movement with Matthew Fannon

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/2/2022

Starting Soon
Research shows that movement can increase focus and cognitive skills for students. What kinesthetic learning strategies can teachers use to increase student performance? In this session, the host will model instructional strategies, such as Amazing Race and Math Basketball, that get students up and moving while engaging them in mathematical concepts. The session is free for ESCCO member districts. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Matthew Fannon, Matthew.Fannon@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

5. Weekly Literacy Professional Learning Chats: Grouping Beyond Levels in Grades 3-6

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/8/2022

Flexible grouping is critical in grades 3-6. Students' needs can be best met when students are grouped in ways that allow growth in a specific skill or strategy. This session will explore ways to group children intentionally and to also be intentional about resource selection for teaching small groups. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart, Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

6. Math Chats: Games to Promote Mathematical Thinking with Stephanie Warner

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/9/2022

"Scientists have determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain - unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10 and 20 repetitions!” ~ Dr. Karyn Purvis, Director of Texas Christian University's Child Development Center. Games are an important and FUN way for students to engage in mathematical thinking, build test strategies, communicating precise mathematical language, and develop critical mathematical understanding. Participants will experience math games to promote purposeful mathematical thinking in the classroom. The session is free for ESCCO member districts. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Stephanie Warner at Stephanie.Warner@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

7. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 2/11/2022

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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. 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: 4

8. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 2/11/2022

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: 4

9. Weekly Literacy Professional Learning Chats with Franki Sibberson: Planning Minilesson Cycles

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/15/2022

In this chat, Franki will discuss the importance of intentional planning within the literacy block. She will focus on planning short focused minilesson cycles that help students grow as readers and writers of both fiction and nonfiction. Various ways to consider layering books will also be discussed. Booklists and digital resources that support effective minilessons will be shared. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart, Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

10. Math Chats: A Hands-On Approach to Understanding Fractions with Stephanie Warner

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/16/2022

Did you know that manipulatives have been used in mathematics for nearly two hundred years? According to the National Research Council, manipulatives can provide valuable support for student learning when used to build links between objects and mathematical ideas. Come experience how this hands-on approach can be used purposefully to develop and supports students' understanding of fractions. The session is free for ESCCO member districts. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Stephanie Warner, Stephanie.Warner@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

11. Aspiring Administrator Leaders Program

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Prospective Leaders

Dates: 2/22/2022 to 6/28/2022

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This program is designed to introduce prospective leaders to the essential responsibilities, skills, challenges and rewards associated with school administration from a practitioners' perspective. Program attendees will: 1) Explore typical duties and responsibilities of a building administrator to help candidates make an informed decision relative to entering a principal-preparation program. 2) Enhance leadership skills and recognize personal strengths and weaknesses. 3) Use Ohio Standards for Principals as program foundation. 4) Interact with practicing building and district administrators. Questions about the content? Please contact Scott Stewart, Scott.Stewart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour, Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. An Ashland University credit option is available for the registrant cost of $269. No cost to member districts, but registrants must purchase a book entitled Six Secrets of Change by Michael Fullan. To nominate someone for this program, please complete a nomination form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=763eSTDvSkOVPZ28YfUF700KBsqQ7_JJttadSt3MnWtURVJDOU1UUFhPVVZYQjRQNU1SOFY0TkdDNy4u 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

12. Weekly Literacy Professional Learning Chats with Franki Sibberson: Power of Series Books/Supports and Challenges-Grades 2-6

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/22/2022

Do you remember your favorite series as a child? Series books are often a gateway for children to become lifelong readers. These books are especially important for readers in grades 2-6. We'll explore the various supports and challenges in series books, how to support reader growth with series books and we'll take a close look at some specific series. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart, Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

13. NWEA Leadership Summit

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/23/2022

Over the past year, the phrase learning loss has been widely used to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning. Despite the interruption to schooling, there are many anecdotes, artifacts, and data that point to student and educator learning, progress, strength, and resilience. While student academic learning may be unfinished, it is not lost. With commitment and care, leaders and educators can engage in data and collaborative practices to support positive impacts to well-being, social-emotional needs, and academics. Join this session to explore the necessary components for building a strong culture of data use, learn practical ways to support educators' and students' social and emotional well-being, and understand how to use MAP Growth data to support students' access to grade-level instruction. You will walk away with a toolkit of strategies and resources, all of which will strengthen your implementation of OTES 2.0. NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED AND IN FOLLOWING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS. Questions about the content? Please contact Stephanie Warner, Stephanie.Warner@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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. ATTENTION: PLEASE BRING YOUR FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP TO THIS EVENT.
  • Max Class Size: 40

14. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Program Chat

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District Federal Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 2/23/2022

Regina Lukich, ESCCO Director of Program Resources will be facilitating an ESSA Federal Coordinator chat time for questions, resource sharing, and technical assistance to meet compliance. If you prefer to schedule a district federal programs technical assistance meeting, please contact Regina.Lukich@escco.org directly. Questions about the content? Please contact Regina Lukich, Regina.Lukich@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

15. Math Chats: The Power Behind Effective Lesson Closures with Matthew Fannon

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/2/2022

What typically makes a firework display so memorable for the spectators? The grand finale! In our classrooms, the lesson component that could have the biggest impact on our students is the lesson closure. In this session, learn through participation in different lesson summary strategies that will help students understand mathematical concepts on a deeper level. The session is free for ESCCO member districts. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Matthew Fannon, Matthew.Fannon@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

16. Weekly Literacy Professional Learning Chats with Franki Sibberson: Mentor Texts in Writing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/8/2022

Reading with a writer's perspective is a skill that is built over time. Choosing mentor texts that help students learn from other writers is a first step. Supporting writers in finding their own mentors is another important piece of this work. This session will focus on the power of mentor texts and supporting writers as they learn from other writers in published texts, in the classroom and beyond. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart, Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

17. Math Chats: Free Mathematical Resources for Content Knowledge and Instructional Delivery with Matthew Fannon

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/9/2022

Are you feeling uncomfortable with teaching a particular concept? Are you struggling with having time to create meaningful practice problems for your students? We have you covered! Come learn about the many free mathematics resources that can help you understand mathematical concepts, create engaging opportunities for students to explore mathematics, and provide resources for meaningful formative assessments. The session is free for ESCCO member districts. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Matthew Fannon, Matthew.Fannon@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

18. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 3/11/2022

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: 3/11/2022

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. English Learners: Culturally Responsive Practices

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: EL Teachers

Dates: 3/23/2022

This one-hour, online session shares ideas on how to make a school or classroom a safe and welcoming environment for English learners to succeed academically. We will examine culture and explain how culture can affect learning and behavior. Tips will be shared to build a school culture of diversity where all students feel safe and accepted. Intended audience includes EL teachers, content and general education teachers, coordinators and administrators. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Members of the ESC of Central Ohio's Title lll EL Consortium attend at no additional cost, please enter "ESC-EL” in the payment box. Districts in the ESC Membership pay $60.00. Districts outside the ESC pay $75.00. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer, Jill.Kramer@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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

21. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Program Chat

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District Federal Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 3/30/2022

Regina Lukich, ESCCO Director of Program Resources will be facilitating an ESSA Federal Coordinator chat time for questions, resource sharing, and technical assistance to meet compliance. If you prefer to schedule a district federal programs technical assistance meeting, please contact Regina.Lukich@escco.org directly. Questions about the content? Please contact Regina Lukich, Regina.Lukich@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

22. Reading Comprehension for English Learners

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: EL Teachers, Reading Teachers and Classroom Teachers

Dates: 4/7/2022

What does reading comprehension mean for English learners? Do they need strategies or more background knowledge? This online session examines the unique needs of ELs and supports that help ELs make sense of a text. This session will be of particular interest to EL Teachers, Reading Teachers and Classroom Teachers. Join Jill Kramer and Katie Mikita for this one hour session. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Members of the ESC of Central Ohio's Title lll EL Consortium attend at no additional cost, please enter "ESC-EL” in the payment box. Districts in the ESC Membership pay $60.00. Districts outside the ESC pay $75.00. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer, Jill.Kramer@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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

23. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 4/8/2022

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 Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 4/8/2022

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

25. Success Network Meeting

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Administrators, Counselors, & Teachers

Dates: 4/12/2022

The Success Network is designed for counselors, teachers, and administrators to work collaboratively around current college and career success topics and issues. Each agenda is determined by the needs & requests of network members & will be shared out prior to meeting dates. Questions about the content? Please contact Christine Galvin at Christine.Galvin@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 100

26. English Learner Administrative Network (ELAN) Meeting #4

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 4/19/2022

ELAN is a professional network offered to school administrators and teachers who provide programs and services to English learners. This is the fourth of four ELAN meetings held during the year. The network focuses on relevant topics, compliance issues, and shared resources. The meetings are open to Consortium member districts and all others. Topics may include discussions of data, trends in CCIP, district priorities, sharing research and evidence-based strategies, use of Title III funds and EL program development. The agenda will be posted online a week before the meeting. The session is free for ESCCO Title III Consortium members, $60 for districts who are members of the ESCCO and $75 for others. NOTE: Members of the ESCCO Title III EL Consortium should enter "EL_ESC" in the payment box to waive the registration fee. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer at jill.kramer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 50

27. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Program Chat

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District Federal Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 4/20/2022

Regina Lukich, ESCCO Director of Program Resources will be facilitating an ESSA Federal Coordinator chat time for questions, resource sharing, and technical assistance to meet compliance. If you prefer to schedule a district federal programs technical assistance meeting, please contact Regina.Lukich@escco.org directly. Questions about the content? Please contact Regina Lukich, Regina.Lukich@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

28. Meeting the Social Emotional Needs of English Learners

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: EL Teachers and Coordinators, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors and Administrators

Dates: 5/5/2022

English learners have unique social and emotional needs that result from the process of immigration and resettlement. This online session will describe the special needs of immigrant populations including mental health needs. Intended audience includes EL teachers and coordinators, social workers, guidance counselors and administrators. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Members of the ESC of Central Ohio's Title lll EL Consortium attend at no additional cost, please enter "ESC-EL” in the payment box. Districts in the ESC Membership pay $60.00. Districts outside the ESC pay $75.00. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer, Jill.Kramer@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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

29. English Learners (EL) Newcomers: Tips and Strategies

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: Those new to the EL field

Dates: 5/11/2022

As this school year winds down, let's examine our newcomer programs and lessons. What are best practices? How can we get new arrivals off to a good start in English? When there are so many needs, what do we focus on? Join Jill Kramer for this one-hour online session. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Members of the ESC of Central Ohio's Title lll EL Consortium attend at no additional cost, please enter "ESC-EL” in the payment box. Districts in the ESC Membership pay $60.00. Districts outside the ESC pay $75.00. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer, Jill.Kramer@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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

30. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 5/20/2022

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

31. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 5/20/2022

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

32. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Program Chat

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Audience: District Federal Coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 5/25/2022

Regina Lukich, ESCCO Director of Program Resources will be facilitating an ESSA Federal Coordinator chat time for questions, resource sharing, and technical assistance to meet compliance. If you prefer to schedule a district federal programs technical assistance meeting, please contact Regina.Lukich@escco.org directly. Questions about the content? Please contact Regina Lukich, Regina.Lukich@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at 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.
  • Max Class Size: 60

33. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/17/2022

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

34. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/17/2022

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