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1. Algebra 1 Teacher Collaboration Cohort

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 9/6/2023 to 5/1/2024

Are you an Algebra 1 teacher looking for a thought partner to collaborate with throughout the school year? Join fellow Algebra 1 teachers across Ohio for a chance to brainstorm, lesson plan, and map out curriculum throughout the year. Immerse yourself in engaging instructional practices that promote critical thinking and mathematical discourse while enhancing your background knowledge of Algebraic concepts. These cohort sessions will extend throughout fall, winter, and spring. If there is enough interest, one or more of these sessions could be delivered in person. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for participants. Questions about the content? Please contact Matthew Fannon at Matthew.Fannon@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold-Nydahl at Allison.Ringold@escco.org.
  • Max Class Size: 50

2. Success Network Meetings

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 5/7/2024

Welcome to the ESC of Central Ohio's Success Network, a platform dedicated to empowering, connecting, and advancing member districts with the focus on college and career success. Through a series of quarterly events held in-person through the 2023-2024 school year, we strive to create a space for professionals to share insights and collaborate on innovative programming. Join us for our network events, which will feature speakers from the field of education and business, as we explore pathways to pave the way for the achievements of the next generation. Questions about the content? Please contact Robb Gonda, Robb.Gonda@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: 50

3. LETRS Units 1-4 Cohort #2 (NOTE: some dates are in-person, some are virtual)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 5/30/2024

Closed
LETRS provides teachers with the knowledge needed to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction. Educators will acquire fundamental skills in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language. The expertise you will acquire by taking this course will be appreciated by your current and future students and colleagues. Take aways from this training are understanding the why and how of providing literacy instruction. The course facilitator will focus strongly on a theory to practice framework. Volume 1 will be divided into two semesters. During the Fall of 2023 sessions, we will learn about the Challenges of Learning to Read and The Speech Sounds in English. During our Fall 2023 sessions we will learn about Teaching Beginning Phonics and Advanced Decoding. NOTE: This course will follow a hybrid model. Participants will have the flexibility to complete the course material on their own schedule with a suggested sequence and biweekly zoom meetings to meet and discuss with other participants and the facilitator. Participants will attend a face-to-face session at the end of each unit to participate in hands-on activities and thought partner discussions. If you have 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. ONLY EMPLOYEES OF MEMBER DISTRICTS OF THE ESCCO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING. SPECIAL NOTE: Participants must purchase an individual LETRS license ($399) by contacting Kimberly Manzi by email kimberly.manzi@lexialearning.com or phone 1.513.379.8613. Your license will provide you with access to the online course for 1 year and printed materials are yours to keep. You MUST use your school email when contacting or placing an order with Kimberly Manzi.
  • Max Class Size: 21

4. EL Chats

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 10/17/2023 to 4/23/2024

The EL chats are open zoom sessions where you can ask questions pertaining to English Learners. The meetings will be hosted by an EL Administrator and an EL Coach. Questions about the content? Please contact Alicia Dyer, Alicia.Dyer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold-Nydahl, 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: 40

5. Literacy Chats: The Science of Reading in Middle and High School

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 4/23/2024

Let's continue to explore what the science of reading looks like for adolescents. With the recent launch of the ReadOhio Initiative, what better time to join in conversation with colleagues to discuss the science of reading.

Much discussion has circled around the younger grades when the term science of reading is mentioned, but what does this actually look like in the middle or high school grades in all content areas?

Join Adolescent Literacy Consultant Dr. Shannon Beach for a collaborative one-hour virtual conversation as she continues to work through Scarborough's Rope this spring.

Questions about the content, please contact Dr. Shannon Beach, Shannon.Beach@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: 25

6. LETRS Volume 2: Units 5-8

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/5/2024 to 5/24/2024

LETRS Units 5-8 provides teachers with the knowledge needed to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction. Educators will acquire knowledge in the areas of vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language. The expertise you will acquire by taking this course will be appreciated by your current and future students and colleagues.

Take aways from this training are understanding the why and how of providing literacy instruction. The course facilitator will focus strongly on a theory to practice framework.

Volume 2 will be divided into two semesters. During the Spring 2024 sessions, we will learn about Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. During our Fall 2024 sessions we will learn about text driven comprehension, Instruction and the reading-writing connection.

NOTE: This course will follow a hybrid model. Participants will have the flexibility to complete the course material on their own schedule with a suggested sequence and biweekly zoom meetings to meet and discuss with other participants and the facilitator. Participants will attend a face-to-face session at the end of each unit to participate in hands-on activities and thought partner discussions.

ONLY EMPLOYEES OF MEMBER DISTRICTS OF THE ESCCO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS TRAINING ONLY Participants that have completed previous LETRS Volumes can take this course.

SPECIAL NOTE: Participants must purchase an individual LETRS license ($399) by contacting Kimberly Manzi by email kimberly.manzi@lexialearning.com or phone 1.513.379.8613. Your license will provide you with access to the online course for 1 year and printed materials are yours to keep. You MUST use your school email when contacting or placing an order with Kimberly.

If you have questions about the content, please contact Amy Urban, amy.urban@escco.org. Questions about registration, Allison Ringold-Nydahl at Allison.Ringold@escco.org.
  • Max Class Size: 30

7. Book Chat: What the Science of Reading Says about Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 2/6/2024 to 5/21/2024

Please join the ESC of Central Ohio's Foundational Literacy Specialist Amy Urban, for a 5-week book chat around Jennifer Jump and Robin D. Johnson's book, What the Science of Reading Says about Reading Comprehension and Content Knowledge.

We know what The Science of Reading research says about how our students learn to read, but what does that look like in the classroom? How can we take research and turn it into action?

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: 30

8. Instructional Coaching Book Study: The PD Book by Elena Aguilar

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/7/2024 to 5/2/2024

Attention Instructional Coaches and Coaching Champions. Come join us here at the ESC of Central Ohio to continue learning alongside colleagues in a 3-part, in-person series on Elena Aguilar's newest resource: The PD Book. We will engage in conversations around the learning from the book, as well as other coaching topics that may arise from the group as we continue to network across Ohio.

This is exclusively for those registered for our ESCCO Instructional Coaching Network and registration will be limited to 30 people. **Please note that this is the SAME book study from Spring 2023.

Questions about the content, please contact Stephanie Warner, stephanie.warner@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: 30

9. Grading for Equity Book Study

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 3/11/2024 to 4/29/2024

To support Ohio educators' work to create learning environments that ensure the success of every student, the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce has partnered with regional Educational Service Centers and KnowledgeWorks to create the Ohio Personalized Learning Network. Ohio's network provides multiple professional learning pathways to help Ohio educators personalize learning for each student.

This book study will leverage resources and scenarios from the book "Grading for Equity” by Joe Feldman to analyze common contemporary grading practices to shape an equitable grading philosophy that supports mastery learning. NOTE: Participants will provide a copy of their own book.

Participants will meet via Zoom for five one-hour sessions as outlined below. Work outside of class will include required reading and completion of activities. 15 contact hours or 1 graduate credit through Ashland University are available.

Facilitators: Christina Grady-Watts, ESC of Central Ohio; Jake Miller, ESC of Western Reserve & Summit County ESC; and Liz Wolfe-Eberly, Montgomery County ESC.

Questions about the content, please contact Christna Grady-Watts, christina.gradywatts@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: 50

10. STEM Chats Planting the seeds of STEM; The importance of science education in the elementary classroom.

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 4/24/2024

Starting Soon
Join Science and STEM Specialist, Rob Niedermeyer, and fellow educators for a series of monthly, one-hour virtual sessions that dive into various STEM themed topics. Each session will include discussions, demonstrations, time to interact with your peers, and Q&A with the session lead. Participants will leave with new perspectives and some resources to expand their thinking. Participants may choose to schedule time with facilitators for continued on-site conversations related to these sessions. Sessions are provided at no cost.

At the elementary level, science education takes a back seat to reading and mathematics. These foundational skills are essential for student success in the future, but so are the questioning and inquiry skills taught through the scientific method. As Ohio becomes a hub for innovation, science instruction cannot be put on pause until upper elementary school. In this session participants will learn about equitable access to science instruction, and how to create more opportunities for scientific inquiry while still meeting the time constraints of their classroom.

Questions about the content, please contact Rob Niedermeyer, robert.niedermeyer@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: 50

11. CSTAG Refresher

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 4/25/2024

New
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.

Questions about the content, please contact Christina Grady-Watts, christina.gradywatts@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold Nydahl, 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: 25

12. LETRS for Administrators

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

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

Closed
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: 30

13. PBL Power Hour

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/9/2024

PBL Power Hour is a monthly virtual gathering tailored for educators engaged in Problem-Based /Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a novice exploring PBL, this event provides a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded teachers. The session offers a casual and loosely structured environment where participants can share their PBL project ideas, engage in discussions, and receive valuable feedback from fellow educators.

Join PBL Power Hour to foster a collaborative community and enhance your PBL teaching experience.

Questions about the content, please contact Christna Grady-Watts, christina.gradywatts@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: 30

14. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 5/10/2024

Closed
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: 5/10/2024

Closed
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. Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Updates & Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal Skills Workshop

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/17/2024

Join us for a professional development session meant to enhance your understanding of two work-based learning components: the registered pre-apprenticeship and the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal. This workshop will delve into the latest updates of policy (WIOAPL 23-01.01) adopted in February 2024 and provide resources for successfully implementing youth pre-apprenticeships within your district. Additionally, participants will engage in a crosswalk activity using your district's Profile of a Graduate/Learner and the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal Skills.

Intended Outcomes:


• In-depth exploration of Pre-Apprenticeship Updates and Resources


• Detailed analysis and crosswalk of your district's Profile of a Graduate/Learner and the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal Skills


• Practical application and development of actionable plans for both topics


• Networking opportunities with fellow educators and professionals

Please register by May 10, 2024.

Questions about the content, please contact Robb Gonda, robb.gonda@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: 50

17. Asynchronous Book Study - "Punished for Dreaming" By Dr. Bettina Love

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/20/2024 to 6/12/2024

In her groundbreaking new book award-winning educator Dr. Bettina Love serves up a blistering account of four decades of educational reform through the lens of people who lived it. In Punished for Dreaming (2023), Dr. Love examines the legacy of educational inequity ushered in by decades-old discriminatory policy-making. She explores how specific policies have exacerbated various forms of structural oppression that disproportionately harm Black children, and create the conditions for contemporary book bans and opposition to diversity, equity & inclusion work. Join K-12 educators interested in understanding how this historical context shapes the current educational landscape in this asynchronous book study, which will conclude with a keynote and exclusive conversation with Dr. Love herself! The book study can be taken for contact hours or Ashland University graduate credit.

Due to the asynchronous nature of this book study, there is no assigned time for the course. Participants can log in at their convenience to participate.

Questions about the content, please contact Sierra Austin-King, sierra.austin@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: 30

18. SIOP for Educators

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 5/29/2024 to 5/30/2024

SIOP for Educators is a 2 day training of The SIOP Model. SIOP is a research-based and validated model of sheltered instruction that has been widely and successfully used across the U.S. for over 15 years. Professional development in the SIOP Model helps teachers plan and deliver lessons that allow English learners to acquire academic knowledge as they develop English language proficiency. Please register by May 20, 2024 at 5:30PM.

Questions about the content, please contact Alicia Dyer, alicia.dyer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold Nydahl, 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: 32

19. Summer Gifted Institute 2024 (Day 1 June 3)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/3/2024

Emily Kircher-Morris, Neurodiversity Podcast host, will be facilitating professional development focusing on twice exceptional students.

Topics presented will include support for underserved populations and talent development within your district and schools.

This professional development will meet the required annual fifteen hours of gifted PD for staff who provide district gifted services and for those needing additional gifted PD hours.

Coffee, water and a boxed lunch are provided.

Questions about the content, please contact Marge Mulcahy, marge.mulcahy@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: 100

20. **COHORT 1** AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM APPROACH (MULTI-DAY COURSE): Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Dyslexia

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 6/3/2024 to 6/14/2024

Closed
**THE TRAINING IS FOR MEMBER DISTRICTS ONLY** The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, systematic, multisensory, and diagnostic-prescriptive approach for teaching language skills (including reading, spelling, and handwriting) to students with dyslexia. This 10-day course will prepare educators to implement high-quality reading instruction that aligns with reading science successfully. 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. This 60-hour introductory course will introduce participants to the basics of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Completing this course and a supervised practicum (to be contracted individually with instructors, cost not included) prepares participants for the associate level of the Orton-Gillingham Academy application process for certification.
ASHLAND CREDIT (Optional): 4-semester hours of Ashland Credit is available to purchase. (2 semester hours each week at $498 each week).
**THERE IS A 2-WEEK WINDOW IN CASE OF CANCELLATION. IF YOU ARE CANCELLING AFTER THAT 2-WEEK WINDOW, A FEE WILL OCCUR**
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 automatically be subscribed to our monthly professional development email or any other relevant emails to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 20

21. Summer Gifted Institute 2024 (Day 2 June 4)

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/4/2024

Emily Kircher-Morris, Neurodiversity Podcast host, will be facilitating professional development focusing on twice exceptional students.

Topics presented will include support for underserved populations and talent development within your district and schools.

This professional development will meet the required annual fifteen hours of gifted PD for staff who provide district gifted services and for those needing additional gifted PD hours.

Coffee, water and a boxed lunch are provided.

Questions about the content, please contact Marge Mulcahy, marge.mulcahy@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: 100

22. EL Summer Institute

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/7/2024

Emily Francis is a nationally recognized English as a Second Language teacher at Concord High School in Concord, North Carolina. She serves students at various English proficiency levels. Emily is originally from Guatemala and her experience as an English Language Learner inspired her to become an EL teacher. This affords her a deep understanding of the challenges her students must overcome to succeed. Emily earned a BA in Spanish and a MAT in TESOL from UNC-Charlotte. She serves as a professional development facilitator, motivational and keynote speaker. Emily is part of UNC-Charlotte College of Education's Advisory Board. Emily served as a teacher liaison to the Cabarrus County Board of Education as a district Teacher of the Year in 2016. Emily is the author of If You Only Knew: Letters from an Immigrant Teacher.

Coffee, water and a box lunch are provided.

Questions about the content? Please contact Elizabeth Curtis, Elizabeth.Curtis@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: 140

23. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/7/2024

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

24. Parapro Assessment Testing

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/7/2024

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

25. STACK Institute 2024 Session 1

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Intervention specialists and related service staff that directly service special education students.

Dates: 6/10/2024 to 6/14/2024

New
The ESCCO has developed comprehensive, interactive training designed to instruct professionals to enhance their ability to plan for and serve students with autism spectrum disorders. The workshop topics include characteristics of individuals with autism, structured teaching fundamentals, classroom design and management, work systems, visual supports, student schedules, strategies for effectively using classroom staff, and observation of our student STACK summer program. This training is intended for intervention specialists and related service staff directly serving special education students. Questions about the training? Contact Megan Aluise: megan.aluise@escco.org. There will also be Ashland credit available. Separate fees apply. Person of contact: Megan Aluise - Megan.Aluise@escco.org. 614-704-9869 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

26. Keynote: Punished for Dreaming with Dr. Bettina Love

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/12/2024

In her groundbreaking new book award-winning educator Dr. Bettina Love serves up a blistering account of four decades of educational reform through the lens of people who lived it. In Punished for Dreaming (2023), Dr. Love examines the legacy of educational inequity ushered in by decades-old discriminatory policy-making. She explores how specific policies have exacerbated various forms of structural oppression that disproportionately harm Black children, and create the conditions for contemporary book bans and opposition to diversity, equity & inclusion work. Join K-12 educators interested in understanding how this historical context shapes the current educational landscape in this keynote address.

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.

The Zoom link for this event can be found here (copy and paste into your browser): https://zoom.us/j/2437318241
  • Max Class Size: 125

27. Introduction to Restorative Practices

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 6/13/2024

New
The Restorative Practices session will provide the participants with practical approaches designed to increase adult/student relationships, connection, safety, and opportunities for success and learning. This framework and active practice will include an overview of Restorative Practices and alignment to school/classroom universal expectations using intentional and explicit practice. Additional areas to be covered will include:


•The Restorative Practices Continuum


•The Social Discipline Window,


•Introduction to Restorative Circles


•The organizational shift from the "To” and "For” to the "With.” Teams are encouraged to attend the all-day session as an introduction to the framework. Opportunities for more targeted coaching and support will be offered as follow-up and collaboration with the ESC- Specialized -on-Site Support Team (SOS Team) 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

28. **COHORT 2** INTRODUCTION TO THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM APPROACH (MULTI-DAY COURSE): Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Dyslexia

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Dates: 6/17/2024 to 7/1/2024

Closed
**THE TRAINING IS FOR MEMBER DISTRICTS ONLY** The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, systematic, multisensory, and diagnostic-prescriptive approach for teaching language skills (including reading, spelling, and handwriting) to students with dyslexia. This 10-day course will prepare educators to implement high-quality reading instruction that aligns with reading science successfully. 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. This 60-hour introductory course will introduce participants to the basics of the Orton-Gillingham approach. Completing this course and a supervised practicum (to be contracted individually with instructors, cost not included) prepares participants for the associate level of the Orton-Gillingham Academy application process for certification.
ASHLAND CREDIT (Optional): 4-semester hours of Ashland Credit is available to purchase. (2 semester hours each week at $498 each week).
**THERE IS A 2-WEEK WINDOW IN CASE OF CANCELLATION. IF YOU ARE CANCELLING AFTER THAT 2-WEEK WINDOW, A FEE WILL OCCUR**
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 automatically be subscribed to our monthly professional development email or any other relevant emails to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
  • Max Class Size: 20

29. Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Beyond Facts and Algorithms

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/17/2024

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Fluency is more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know what it is so that we can teach it well. This session unpacks the big ideas of fluency arming participants with practical know-how for advancing their students' fluency. Participants will take a deep dive into teaching, practicing, and assessing the strategies of fluent students. Learning will be complemented with ready-to-use classroom resources.

Participants will articulate the big ideas about what fluency is and how it is realized for our students through instruction, practice, and assessment, identify the significant strategies for adding, subtracting multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, determine essential foundational skills for computational strategies and how to both reteach and reinforce them through instruction and intervention, and acquire a collection of ready-to-use classroom resources.

John SanGiovanni is a best-selling author and nationally recognized leader in mathematics education. He works as a mathematics coordinator in Howard County, Maryland leading curriculum development, professional learning, assessment, and intervention. John is passionate about developing mathematics specialists and teacher leaders in his district and at McDaniel College. He also works as an international consultant providing professional learning for mathematics content, pedagogy, and curriculum design.

Questions about the content, please contact Matt Fannon, matthew.fannon@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Allison Ringold, 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: 80

30. Project Innovation: Cardboard, Circuits, and Code

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Achievement & Leadership Services

Dates: 6/20/2024 to 6/21/2024

In this two-day course, participants will work through the design process to create physical products from cardboard. Ozobots, Makey Makey, and the Hummingbird kits will then be used to incorporate codable functionality into these cardboard creations. After the in-person session, participants will reflect on the two days, create and implement a lesson, then share their successes and struggles in a virtual gallery walk. Participants will receive the following equipment after the conclusion of the in-person portion. 2 Makey Makey Classics 2 Craft and Code Booster Kits 1 Ozobot Evo Entry Kit, 1 Ozobot Crawler 1 Hummingbird Bit Premium Kit

Questions about the content, please contact Rob Niedermeyer, robert.niedermeyer@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.
  • Max Class Size: 15

31. STACK Institute 2024 Session 2

Program: ESC of Central Ohio Student Services

Audience: Intervention specialists and related service staff that directly service special education students.

Dates: 6/24/2024 to 6/28/2024

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The ESCCO has developed comprehensive, interactive training designed to instruct professionals to enhance their ability to plan for and serve students with autism spectrum disorders. The workshop topics include characteristics of individuals with autism, structured teaching fundamentals, classroom design and management, work systems, visual supports, student schedules, strategies for effectively using classroom staff, and observation of our student STACK summer program. This training is intended for intervention specialists and related service staff directly serving special education students. Questions about the training? Contact Megan Aluise: megan.aluise@escco.org. There will also be Ashland credit available. Separate fees apply. Person of contact: Megan Aluise - Megan.Aluise@escco.org. 614-704-9869 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