Professional Development
This event is not sponsored by State Support Team 9 but is provided for your information.
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Register here for the 2026 Literacy Academy
2026 Registration
2026 Registration
The 2026 ReadOhio Literacy Academy will be held June 3-4 in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This event will bring together Ohio educators and presenters from across the nation for two days of high-quality professional learning focused on collaboration and practical application.
The theme of this year’s conference is Integrating Systems for Student Success and will feature keynote speakers Dr. Tessie Bailey and Kareem Weaver, along with dozens of breakout sessions from state and nationally recognized experts in language and literacy.
Conference sessions will take place on the afternoon of June 3 (1-3:30 p.m.) and all day on June 4 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.).
The Read Ohio Literacy Academy will also include the Literacy Academy for Teacher Leaders (formerly the Teacher Leadership Summit) on June 3 (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). Participants can register for the ReadOhio Literacy Academy, the Teacher Leadership event, or both.
Sessions sponsored by SST9
Thank you for your participation in the Regional Literacy Network this year. We recognize it was a year of deep investment in professional learning, implementation of high-quality instructional materials and assessments, and building of new systems at the district, building and classroom levels. The extra mile you have gone to continue to engage with your colleagues in this network is greatly appreciated!
As we close out this year and look forward to next, we will NOT be holding our Regional Literacy Network meeting as scheduled this Thursday, May 15. We want to share an exciting restructure of our network and allow you and your literacy leaders time to process what your system of support might look like for next year based on your district One Plan, adult implementation and student level data.
Beginning in 2025-2026, our Regional Literacy Network will be merging with our Special Education Leadership Network! We believe bringing Curriculum Directors and Special Education Directors together to learn and collaborate in the development of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support aligned to the Science of Reading will allow for more clarity and intentionality as we build integrated, data-driven frameworks that are inclusive of all students and educators.
For more information, including dates and topics, please see the flier.
Please know that we highly value the many committed instructional and peer coaches that have been an integral part of our current networking structure and we are working to ensure there is a system of support available for you as well. As those plans of support are finalized, we will communicate via email, as well as our SST9 newsletter and website.
Should you want to connect with our team for planning support, sharing of celebrations or brainstorming around barriers, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We know implementation of this scale takes time, but we hope you are starting to see some evidence of your efforts in growing the language and literacy development of all of your learners.
We look forward to our continued networking together!
SST9 Regional Literacy Support Team
Virtual Sessions sponsored by OCECD
Did you know that over 250,000 students in Ohio receive special education services—but many families feel they still lack the support they need to help their child succeed? The Ohio Special Education Champions, a project funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, gives you the tools to change that. Join us for an impactful training designed to empower families, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the special education process with confidence.
Join a free training to:
Advocate effectively
Understand your rights
Communicate with schools
Access resources
Hear from experts & families
Learn how to make change
Open to all – families, caregivers, professionals
Start your journey. Become a Champion.
UDL in TWO
UDL in TWO
CLICK HERE for our two-minute video.
To see current and past videos and for more information CLICK THIS LINK.
Career Advising Newsletter
Career Advising Newsletter
Check out the current SST9 Career Advising Newsletter as well as archived newsletters click this link.
Wellness Corner
Wellness Corner
Click HERE to read the latest article by Hannah Cowie, MPH, OCPC, CDCA, ECMHC, OIFP-II.
New On-Demand Trainings
Self-care for Caregivers: Why It's So Critical and How to Make it Happen
You know the old adage, “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” For parents who are also caregivers, it’s both; often with no water breaks.
When a loved one has a disability or complex medical needs, the everyday norm you grow accustomed to is likely drastically different from your parenting peers with “typical” children. Yet the expectations put on us by society and even ourselves are the same, if not more. This workshop will help to give yourself some grace, consider what can wait, and re-examine the true intent of self-care.
Overwhelmed by Options? Navigating AT & AEM for Your Student’s Success
With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to understand Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM). What do these terms really mean? What does the law say about your child’s right to access?
Postsecondary Outcomes (Indicator 14) Frequently Asked Questions
Indicator 14 Data Collection FAQ is now available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website. There will be training materials released to support Indicator 14 Data Collection in the near future.
For more information, CLICK THIS LINK.
Networks, Information, and Newsletters
Check out the monthly network meetings offered by State Support Team 9 for more in-depth information on various topics, including: Career Advising and Transition Network, Data Information, Early Childhood Directors Network, Family and Community Engagement Network and Newsletter, Intervention Specialist Network, Itinerant Teacher Network: Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities, Regional Literacy Network, Special Education Leadership Network, Stark County ESC School Psychologist Network, and the Tri-County ESC School Psychologist Network. Network Click HERE to get information on times, dates, and registration.
Newsletters for Special Education, Career Advising and Transition, and Family & Community Engagement are also included on this page.
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