DECEMBER 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.

3:00 - 4:00 PM

NETWORK DATES:  

September 17 (Graduation Requirements and Pathways for SWD) 

October 1 (IEP Section 1-4)

October 15 (IEP Section 5a)  

November 12 (IEP Section 5b)

December 3 (IEP section 6)

January 14 (IEP Section 7)

January 28 (IEP Section 8-10 & Preschool)

February 4 (IEP Section 11 Preschool)

February 18 IEP Section 11 School age)

March 4 (IEP Sections 12-13 school-age)

March 18 IEP Sections 14-15 Invitations, and PR-01s

Learning how to write a compliant IEP section-by-section. 

Location:  Virtual

Facilitators: Kristin Fazio, Jennifer Heim, Matt Marino, Courtney Seman, Melissa Wagner 

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

9:00 - 10:30 AM

NETWORK DATES:

2024:  OCT 1 | DEC 3

2025:  FEB 11 | APR 8

All sessions will provide a brief forum to update regional PBIS leaders, collaborate with colleagues to help support the implementation of the PBIS framework, and to customize PBIS supports and services.  

Participants will:

1) Obtain information and updates on any state PBIS requirements

2) Discuss PBIS implementation "hot topics" & challenges

3) Collaborate with regional colleagues regarding all things PBIS

No registration required.

Zoom links will be sent out in the quarterly PBIS newsletter

Location:  Virtual

Facilitator: Josh Preece, preece@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 

8:30 - 10:30

NETWORK DATES:  SEPT 20 | DEC 6 | FEB 21 | MAY 2

The Early Childhood Special Education Itinerant Network is designed to provide a forum for itinerant staff to join together to discuss the challenges and successes that are inherent in the Itinerant Service Delivery Model. In this supportive environment, participants will learn from each other as they share stories, problem-solve, and explore current evidence-based strategies while striving toward improving their coaching and consulting skills. Our focus this year will be on creating inclusive settings.

Participants from Lorain, Erie, and Huron Counties will receive a free copy of Building Blocks for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Fourth Edition.

This network is intended for Early Childhood Itinerant Intervention Specialists and Related Services Providers who serve Preschool children. Early Childhood Administrators/Supervisors are welcome to join in.

This training is Ohio Approved. Participants will earn 8 OCCRRA professional development hours over four sessions (9/20/24, 12/6/24, 2/21/25, 5/2/25). Registration is not required to attend this network.

FACILITATOR:  Courtney Seman

ZOOM LINKS

9/20/24 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99997882320;

12/6/24 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/95912781594;

2/21/25 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99840671659;

5/2/25 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99612761229

Location:  Virtual

Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org 

9:30 - 11:00 AM

NETWORK DATES:  OCT 8 | DEC 10 | FEB 11 | APR 29 

(Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link) 

Target Audience:  School Counselors

Network dedicated to providing school counselors with updates from the field, effective resources, and time to discuss current issues impacting school counselors in a K-12 school environment.

Location:  Virtual via Zoom

Facilitator:  Dave Kish

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

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Target Audience:  Any one who is looking to become trained or is ready to renew and wants the newest edition of CPI

This event is meant for school personnel who want to work on verbal de-escalation strategies and focus on person-centered approaches to de-escalating students. There are some basic physical holds, but only level 1 that all can be trained in.

CPI certification for Edition 3 blended (the newest and most up-to-date) requires an online portion before the in-person training. This online portion will be emailed the week before the training to give you time to complete it. (If you need more time before this, please email Danielle Holztrager-holztrger@esclc.org).

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  Danielle Holztrager 

Registration Link

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

10:00 - 11:00 am

NETWORK DATES: 

2024:  SEPT 4 | OCT 2 | NOV 6 | DEC 11

2025:  MAR 12

Click the date link to register.

Registration and payment (if non-member) are required for each date you plan to attend.  

This series will provide support to OTES 2.0 Evaluators as they conduct evaluations throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year. 

TOPICS:  

OhioES overview/PGPs; State Updates; Providing Feedback in Coaching/HQSD; Rubric/Holistic/Targeted Observations; Improvement Plans and PGP Mid-Year Review; and Holistic Rating/Closing out OhioES

Location:  Virtual

Facilitators:  Kelly Dever. Mike Triska

Event Fee: Free - District Members*  |  $50 - Non-Members

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

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

12:30 - 2:30 Pm

NETWORK DATES:  OCT 9 | DEC 11 | FEB 12 | APR 19 

(Registration and payment are required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link) 

Target Audience:  Wellness Coordinators/ Prevention Coordinators 

An opportunity to network with other school wellness coordinators from the region for support, the sharing of community resources, and professional development specific to the field. The sessions will be used to provide updates for education, wellness and prevention, and behavioral health. 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Mindy Kaminski and Cathy Papp 

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 

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  

NETWORK DATES:  

2023:  SEPT 6, DEC 13

2024:  MAR 7, MAY 16

Registration and payment (if non-member) is required for each date you plan to attend.

Target Audience:  EL Teachers

We will explore best practices in EL Instruction, address the needs of the EL students as well as their families and have time for networking.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Dave Kish, Assistant Superintendent 

Event Fee: Free - EL Consortium Members*  |  $50 - Non-Members

*EL Consortium Districts:  Amherst,  Avon Lake, Clearview, Edison, Huron, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, S. Central, Wellington

Registration Link

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

9:00 - 11:00 AM

NETWORK DATES:  

IN-PERSON:  9/13/24 | 11/15/24 | 1/17/25 | 5/16/25

ZOOM: 10/18/24 | 12/13/24 | 2/21/25 | 4/11/25

Register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link.

The Leadership Roundtable will bring together a community of school leaders who will work together to improve instructional leadership in their schools.  The sessions will allow school leaders to identify proven leadership strategies that impact overall school improvement. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand and analyze cutting-edge theories and practices of instruction, curriculum development, assessment, and leadership.

2. Apply educational research techniques to implement data-driven decision making.

3.  Facilitate effective communication among all parties and stakeholders of the learning community.

4.  Prioritize issues and establish practical and achievable action plans which lead to improved teaching and learning.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators: David Bowlin, Colleen Szesze 

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

8:30 - 11:30

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org

DECEMBER 17, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  

Target Audience:  Content Area Teachers, Administrators, ELA educators, and reading teachers for grades 4-12

Join us for a dynamic professional development day dedicated to honing your skills in explicit instruction for vocabulary and writing through evidence-based strategies. Throughout the day, you'll engage in interactive workshops, collaborate with peers, and dive deep into practical techniques proven to enhance student learning. From deciphering effective vocabulary acquisition methods to mastering the art of scaffolding writing tasks with evidence-based approaches, this learning experience will equip you with the tools and insights needed to empower your students in their language development journey.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your instructional practices and transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of linguistic growth and proficiency.

Contact Hrs:  6

Facilitators:  Erica Kaufmann, M.A.T., C-SLDI and Olivia Weisman, M.Ed., CALT

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

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org