AUGUST 2024 EVENTS

Self-paced course open from Aug 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025

As a Google Certified Educator, you gain confidence with digital learning strategies and Google tools, facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity, and join the Google certified family. By reading, watching videos, doing activities, and completing tasks with Google Core Tools, you'll learn how to integrate Google in your classroom. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to take the exam to become a Google Certified Educator Level 1.

This is a 13 part series designed to provide you with the training necessary to obtain your Google Educator Level 1 certification. Once you have completed all units in this series, you will need to sign up and pay for the Google Level 1 Exam ($10) at eduexams.withgoogle.com. DO NOT register too early for the exam as you have a limited window to take the exam. Register for the Level 1 exam after you complete the entire coursework.

Each unit consists of two parts:

Part 1 of each unit includes reviewing materials from the Google Fundamentals Trainings website, completing the online unit review, and then submitting a screenshot of your results to each course. Google Fundamentals Training Modules for Level One Certification

Part 2 of each unit includes completing a quiz or task associated with specific Google Core Tools. 

Facilitator:  Mike Triska, triska@nort2h.org

Contact Hrs:  Up to 25

Event Fee:  $50 - LC DISTRICT MEMBERS* | $100 - NON-MEMBERS 

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington 

A link to our Google Classroom will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Please have your tech department whitelist @nort2h.org for access. 

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

OPTIONAL GRAD CREDIT: 

2 Semester Hours | Ashland University | Cost $390 | Adjunct Professor - Mike Triska

Participants will produce their own Implementation Plan demonstrating the use of Google Core Tools. The plan will highlight their learning adventure with Google Educator Level One certification. Participants can include elements of asynchronous assignments including Deep Dive Topics/Tasks, Fundamentals Reviews, or Module/Exam Reflection.

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Join us virtually on the morning of August 5th and/or 6th for a chance to network with other literacy leaders across Ohio through discussions about high quality materials and assessments. 

Engage in various small groups as participants are encouraged to share experiences and hear from others about their observations in connection with specific benefits and barriers they have faced in their journey to select and implement high quality materials.

Location:  VIRTUAL

Facilitator:  Kate Hamilton

REGISTRATION LINK

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Join us virtually on the morning of August 5th and/or 6th for a chance to network with other literacy leaders across Ohio through discussions about high quality materials and assessments. 

Engage in various small groups as participants are encouraged to share experiences and hear from others about their observations in connection with specific benefits and barriers they have faced in their journey to select and implement high quality materials.

Location:  VIRTUAL

Facilitator:  Kate Hamilton

REGISTRATION LINK

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Target Audience:  District staff, building leadership, and/or instructional coaches

As part of the High Quality Instructional Materials in Math Initiative, this session is grant funded and free to district staff, building leadership, and/or instructional coaches.  Participants will also receive a free manipulative kit. 

The goal of this session is to build capacity through district leadership and to explore how the HQIM Selection and Implementation Process can be used as an entry point to expanding access to professional learning for educators on research and evidence based practices.

Participants will learn key math indicators to use when evaluating curriculum, how to develop effective coaching cycles or a progression of professional development opportunities to support student centered practices within the indicators, and work towards developing an exemplar walkthrough tool to use for their districts.

Facilitator:  Mallary Mancino

Contact Hrs:  6

Event Fee:  Free

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

3-DAY EVENT:  AUGUST 6-8, 2024

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of teachers, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high quality, and consistent staff evaluation using the OTES 2.0 Model.

To become a credentialed evaluator of teachers in the State of Ohio, an individual must be properly licensed, or LEA approved as a peer evaluator, participate in the three-day state-sponsored evaluator training and pass an online credentialing assessment.

Upon successful completion of the training (attendance for all three days of the training is REQUIRED), participants will have access to the online assessment. The three-day state-sponsored OTES 2.0 training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills such as scripting, evidence analysis/categorizing, coaching, data conversations, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation. 

Facilitators:  KELLY DEVER, MIKE TRISKA 

Event Fee:  $200

Registration:  STARS via OH|ID 

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER FOR INFORMATION 

AUGUST 9, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  

Participants will learn how to navigate the Centralize Reporting System, interpret assessment reports, use the information to inform their building/district goals and identify next steps. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Kelly Dever and Mike Triska 

Event Fee: $25 - LC District Members*  |  $75 - Non-Members

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

AUGUST 13, 2024 | 8:00 - 11:00 AM  - or - 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Participants will learn how to navigate the Centralize Reporting System, interpret assessment reports, use the information to inform their building/district goals and identify next steps. 

Target Audience:  Administrative Teams 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Kelly Dever and Mike Triska 

Event Fee: $25 - LC District Members*  |  $75 - Non-Members

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Registration Link 8:00 - 11:00

Registration Link 12:00 - 3:00

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

AUGUST 13 AND/OR AUGUST 15, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM  

2-DAY FLEX SERIES - Attend both or one!  

Please register (links below) and pay for each date you plan to attend.

August 13, 2024 -  Dyslexia Simulation and Debunking Myths of Dyslexia

August 15, 2024 - Science of Reading Overview, Strategies to Support Word Recognition and Language Comprehension Instruction.

Target Audience:  Teachers, Coaches and School Administrators 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Erica Kaufmann, Jennifer Martinez, Olivia Weisman 

Event Fee: $50 - LC District Members*  |  $100 - Non-Members

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Registration Link AUGUST 13

Registration Link AUGUST 15

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

This professional learning opportunity will prepare education leaders to understand attendance data and use it in practical ways to improve student outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Educators will be able to:

-Leverage existing data available through the district’s student information system and other data sources to prevent and address student chronic absenteeism.

-Create tools to assist districts in effectively using data.

-Integrate attendance data into a multi-tiered system of support.

-Gather resources and tools to improve student attendance.

Location:  NOECA

Facilitator:  Colleen Szesze 

REGISTRATION LINK

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

2-DAY SERIES

AUGUST 14 & 15, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  

This State-sponsored two-day training will focus on the Ohio Principal Evaluation System (OPES 2.0). The intended audience is Superintendents, Central Office staff, principals, and others who evaluate principals. Upon completion of the two-day training, participants must complete the online OPES 2.0 assessment to be a credentialed evaluator of principals. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Event Fee:  $150

PAY BY CREDIT CARD: https://www.payschoolsevents.com/events/details/30257 

Registration: in STARS via OH|ID 

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

9:00 - 11:00 am

Dive into the heart of educational transformation with us! Discover the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) - a blueprint for elevating district, school, and classroom performance. Our engaging session is tailored for school leaders, BLT or TBT members, and anyone keen to deepen their grasp of the OIP.

You'll embark on a learning journey to unravel the intricacies of District, School, and Teacher-based teams, focusing on their pivotal roles and responsibilities within the OIP framework. This process is designed to foster operational excellence and encourage essential practices at every educational level, providing a unified structure for collective inquiry and learning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Participants will gain invaluable insights into:

-The 5-step process and the impactful changes in practice spurred by the OIP.

-The distinct roles, objectives, and decisive actions of various teams.

-Strategies for implementing follow-up actions to sustain improvement.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  Colleen Szesze 

REGISTRATION LINK

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Empowering Educators to Embrace Every Student

An overview of the various roles working with students and the legalities that ALL educators need to know when working with a student with an IEP or 504. Discussion on how all individuals can collaborate to create an inclusive classroom and collect data, whether you are a General Education Teacher, Intervention Specialist, or Related Services. 

Location:  NOECA: 219 Howard Dr., Sandusky, OH 

Facilitators:  Danielle Holztrager (ESC of Lorain County) and Carrie Sanchez (NorthPoint ESC) 

Event Fee: Free

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

12:00 - 2:00 PM

All school personnel providing hearing screening must have adequate instruction and training before completing a hearing screening. Hearing screeners should be trained on the most recent ODH Hearing Screening Requirements and Guidelines for Preschool and School-aged students. The ESC Educational Audiologists will provide a comprehensive refresher course to address the most up-to-date procedures for providing hearing screenings for students in the schools. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  ESC of Lorain County Educational Audiologists  

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members |  $25 - Non-Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

Gifted Toolbox Modules 1.0 is perfect for New Teachers. Topics includes asking better questions, lesson design and objectives, underrepresented gifted students, what's a WEP, and more!   The Modules have been designed to provide teachers with the tools necessary in order to understand issues in gifted education, and to create learning environments that promote the growth and development of gifted learners. The content will include articles and videos, as well as responding to reflection questions. 

All work will be submitted in a timely manner through Google Classroom and must be completed in order to receive 15 hours of Gifted PD credit.  A certificate of completion will be awarded once all assignments have been completed.

Audience: Teachers of the Gifted

Date: August 24 - Dec 13, 2024

Contact Hours: 15

Facilitator: ESC Gifted Supervisors

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Assistance: Mark Millar, millar@esclc.org 440-324-5777 x1100

 Registration Link

Gifted Toolbox Modules 2.0 is designed to provide teachers with strategies and tools to help develop a learning environment that promotes the growth and development of high ability learners. Topics include lesson designing, pre-assessments, depth and complexity, underachievement, and more!

The content will include articles and videos, as well as responding to reflection questions. All modules will be submitted through Google Classroom and must be completed in order to receive 15 hours of Gifted PD credit. A certificate of completion will be awarded once all assignments have been completed.

Audience: Teachers of the Gifted

Contact Hours: 15

Facilitator: ESC Gifted Supervisor

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Assistance: Mark Millar, millar@esclc.org 440-324-5777 x1100

 Registration Link

Gifted Toolbox Modules 3.0 provides educators with strategies for understanding and challenging gifted students in the regular classroom. The modules include topics such as differentiation, asking questions, social and emotional needs, adolescent brains, executive functioning, creativity and more! The content will include articles and videos, as well as responding to reflection questions. All modules need to be completed in order to receive 15 hours of Gifted PD credit. All work will be submitted through Google Classroom.  A certificate of completion will be awarded once all assignments have been completed.

Audience: Teachers of the Gifted

Contact Hours: 15

Facilitator: ESC Gifted Supervisor

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Assistance: Mark Millar, millar@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100

 Registration Link

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

Target Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

For perfectionists of all types, whether children or adults, this practical guide explains myths about perfectionism and provides a new paradigm with practical steps to turn the negative into positive, build resilience, and develop optimism. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or even a tween or teen, this readable book will guide you through the maze and struggle of perfectionism, helping you implement the strategies that will work for you.

Perfectionism, winner of the 2018 TAGT Legacy Award for the best book for parents of the gifted, translates the research on goal setting, perseverance, mindset, and habits into tips and hacks for taming the perfectionist in all of us.

Participants must purchase their own book (available through AMAZON)

Location:  Online via Google Classroom 

Facilitator:  Mark Millar 

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members |  $50 - Non-Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

 Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Mark Millar, millar@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

9:00 - 11:00 AM

All school personnel providing hearing screening must have adequate instruction and training before completing a hearing screening. Hearing screeners should be trained on the most recent ODH Hearing Screening Requirements and Guidelines for Preschool and School-aged students. The ESC Educational Audiologists will provide a comprehensive refresher course to address the most up-to-date procedures for providing hearing screenings for students in the schools. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  ESC of Lorain County Educational Audiologists  

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members |  $25 - Non-Members

Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Firelands, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER FOR INFORMATION

Facilitator:  Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org

12:00 - 2:30 PM  

NETWORK DATES: 

2024:  AUG 30 | SEPT 27 | OCT 25 | DEC 6

2025:  JAN 24 | FEB 21 | MAR 21 | MAY 9

Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking on the date links.

This network is designed to provide updates from the field to district curriculum specialists as well time for participants to hear from one another about how they are handling curricular  and assessment topics within their district. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Dave Kish, Assistant Superintendent 

Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112