JANUARY 2025 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.

12:30 - 3:30 PM

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER 

Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org

5-DAY SERIES: JAN 7(Intro 4:00-5:00 Zoom) | JAN 28 | FEB 18 | MAR 4 | APR 4

(must attend all dates)

Target Audience:  Educators who have completed AIM to Proficient Reading or LETRS Units 1-8

This course is perfect for educators who have completed the Pathways to Proficient Reading or LETRS Units 1-8 course and are interested in learning how to create diagnostic and prescriptive literacy instruction that makes effective use of assessment data in foundational reading and spelling skills. The content of the course is focused on learning components of a complete Structured Literacy lesson and includes online course work, community-of-practice sessions.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants are eligible to take the AIM Pathways to Structured Literacy Practicum course for certification.

The intro session on 1/7 will be via Zoom. All the other dates will be held at the ESC.

Contact Hrs: 25

Facilitator/Adjunct Professor:  Erica Kaufmann, kaufmann@esclc.org

ASHLAND GRAD CREDIT INFO COMING SOON!

Event Fee:  $250 - only for LC District Members*  (materials included)

*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 

9:00 - 10:30 AM

NETWORK DATES: 

2024:  SEPT 11 | NOV 6 

2025:  JAN 8 | MAR 12 | MAY 14

An opportunity to network with other school social workers from the region for support, the sharing of community resources, and professional development specific to the field.  The sessions will be used to provide law updates for education, social work, and behavioral health. Additionally, information on social emotional learning curricula, SEL group and individual strategies, and successful implementation of classroom and small group SEL will be shared.   

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Mindy Kaminski, Cathy Papp

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

5-DAY SERIES: JAN 9 (Intro 4:00-5:00 Zoom) | JAN 30 | FEB 20 | MAR 6 | APR 3

(must attend all dates)

Target Audience:  Educators who have completed LETRS Units 1-8

This course is perfect for educators who have completed LETRS Units 1-8 and are interested in learning how to create diagnostic and prescriptive literacy instruction that makes effective use of assessment data in foundational reading and spelling skills. The content of the course is focused on learning components of a complete Structured Literacy lesson and includes online course work, community-of-practice sessions.  Upon successful completion of the course, participants are eligible to take the AIM Pathways to Structured Literacy Practicum course for certification.

The intro session on 1/9 will be via Zoom. All the other dates will be held at the ESC.

Contact Hrs: 25

Facilitator/Adjunct Professor:  Erica Kaufmann, kaufmann@esclc.org

ASHLAND GRAD CREDIT INFO COMING SOON!

Event Fee:  $250 - only for LC District Members*  (materials included)

*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 

8:30 - 11:30 am

SERIES DATES: 

SEPT 5 | OCT 1 | NOV 20 | JAN 9 | FEB 6 | MAR 27 | APR 10 | MAY 22 

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

Target Audience:  Educators who hold a Structured Literacy certification and/or serve as the facilitator of the district's multidisciplinary team analyzing data in relation to Ohio Dyslexia Guidebook.

Erica Kaufmann, C-SLDI, and Olivia Weisman, CALT, will facilitate this network opportunity for individuals certified in structured literacy and/or district multidisciplinary team members.  The network will allow participants from neighboring districts to gain ideas from one another to support the MTSS process as well as implementation of HB 436 and Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook.  Participants will also hear relevant updates on law related to or in support of literacy.  

Topics of each network include discussions around the following include but are not limited to:

-Universal Screening Data Analysis Plans

-Documentation of Interventions

-Checking in on Interventions and EMIS

-Planning for Mid-year Benchmarks and Kdg. Screening

-Screening of transfer students

-Statewide literacy initiative updates

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  Jennifer Martinez 

Event Fee: Per date attended - $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 Assistance:  Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112 

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

Ian Byrd and Lisa Van Gemert provide you an approachable, comprehensive guide to Depth and Complexity.

In it, they share 27 bite-sized chapters that will:

• Show educators exactly how the framework works in a real, live classroom

• Teach you what you need to know about all aspects of the framework

• Address special situations, like working with early elementary grades and planning

• Take you further in your Depth and Complexity practice than you ever thought possible

By the end of The Gifted Guild’s Guide to Depth and Complexity, you will understand the framework, how it fits in your classroom, what parts you may wish to ignore, how to change what you don’t like about how you’re currently using it, and why it’s the tool you need to blow the ceiling off of your classroom.

Participants must provide their own book. It can be purchased at AMAZON.

Location:  Online via Google Classroom 

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Alice Ogonek    

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:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

JAN 10 - MAY 4, 2025

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

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.

Location:  ESC Gifted Supervisors  

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Alice Ogonek    

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members 

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

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

JAN 10 - MAY 4, 2025

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

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.

Location:  ESC Gifted Supervisors  

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Alice Ogonek    

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members 

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

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

JAN 10 - MAY 4, 2025

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

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. 

Location:  ESC Gifted Supervisors  

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Alice Ogonek    

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members 

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

Registration Link

Registration Assistance:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

JAN 10 - MAR 14, 2025

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

In The Collaborative Classroom, Trevor Muir brings to light the dynamic possibilities that occur when students learn to work together. Muir shares how to teach students to do it effectively so that teachers can actually love group work. He shares the tools, techniques, processes, and inspiration developed from his own classroom and from the insights and experience gained from master educators and industry leaders.

Participants will learn how to...

• Effectively manage collaborative work time

• Design the optimal groups

• Help students give and receive constructive criticism

• Facilitate student-led collaborative class discussions

• Empower all students, introverts and extroverts from any grade and any subject area, to purposefully and meaningfully collaborate.

Location:  Online via Google Classroom 

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Alice Ogonek   

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:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

JAN 10 - MAR 7, 2025

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced, and High-Potential Students outlines 25 engaging tools and strategies to stretch student thinking, promote deep learning, and provide layers of challenge in the classroom and beyond. It is essential reading for educators looking to support and extend student thinking across content areas and grade levels.

Each strategy is expertly designed to foster deep inquiry and conceptual understanding by guiding students to justify conclusions, apply critical and creative thinking, develop solutions to real-world problems, and transfer learning across contexts. Packed with both "tried and true" thinking models and new, innovative ideas with concrete examples, this resource ensures that no matter where students are in their learning journey, they’ll find themselves challenged and engaged. 

Participants must provide their own book. Can be purchased through AMAZON.

Location:  Online via Google Classroom 

Facilitator: ESC Supervisor, Cathy Fischer   

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:  Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100 

3:00 - 4:00 PM

NETWORK DATES:  (click the date link to register for the dates you plan to attend)

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 

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

TARGET AUDIENCE:  New or newish Intervention Specialists in the SST2 Region

NETWORK DATES:  (registration required for dates you plan to attend by clicking the date links)

September 11, 2024: Overview of an Intervention Specialist's Responsibilities 

Organizing your caseload

Working with Paraprofessionals

Leading an IEP meeting

Basic de-escalation strategies

Organizing data collection and documentation of SDI minutes

November 13, 2024: Data Collection, Progress Reports, ESY Determination, Writing IEP Amendments

January 15, 2025: Graduation Options and Requirements for students with disabilities 

March 12, 2025: When to use extended Standards, Choosing assistive technology, Choosing testing accommodations,  Using the Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will learn how to:

-Manage their IEP caseloads

-Lead an IEP meeting 

-Write IEPs 

-Make IEP Amendments

-Use correct data collection for IEP goals

-Progress monitor IEP goals

-Use the ESY Eligibility Consideration Form

-Use Graduation Options and Requirements for students with disabilities

-Use the Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool

-Choose correct testing accommodations

-Choose the correct assistive technology 

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

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

NETWORK DATES:  OCT 17 | JAN 16 | MAR 20

Registration is required for each date you plan to attend. Click the date link to register.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  Pre-ETS providers and districts who want to become providers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Time to share with area Pre-ETS providers:

-Billing tips

-Curriculum (who uses what)

-Identifying and scheduling students

Location:  Virtual

Facilitator:  Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner 

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

10:00 - 11:00 AM

NETWORK DATES:  Oct 17 | Nov 21 | Jan 16 | Feb 20 | March 20| May 15

Registration is required for each date you plan to attend. Click the date link to register.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Transition Coordinators in the SST2 region.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will receive: 

* Updates from the state on IEP section 5

* Transition Resources

* Guest Speakers talking about area transition services

* Time to collaborate with area Transition Coordinators

Location:  Virtual

Facilitators:  Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner 

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 

JANUARY 21, 2025 | 8:30 - 3:30

UNITS 1 - 4 DATES:

Unit 1 - 9/24/24

Unit 2 - 11/12/24

Unit 3 - 1/21/25

Unit 4 -  3/11/25 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DATE 

Audience:  Literacy Educators (primarily K-3)

Participants have independently purchased LETRS? Online Course and Print Participant Book for Units 5-8 from Lexia (previously Voyager Sopris) at 800.547.6747 or visit

https://www.voyagersopris.com/professional-development/letrs/letrs-k-12. 

In Unit 3, we will focus on understanding “Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling.” 

A cohort of educators will embark on an in-depth professional development in the Science of Reading to support all learners.  Participating in this cohort will increase their knowledge of tools used to assess and teach language and literacy skills to every student.  This learning supports any curriculum as it is intended to bridge educators' deep understanding of literacy with strategies that are evidence-based to support learning. 

Participants will complete the online learning units/sessions between each Face to Face training (a pacing guide will be provided). 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator: Olivia Weisman

Event Fee: $100 (10 person minimum; cost will decrease if we have more than 10 participants) 

Registration Link

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

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Educators, administrators and parents of gifted students will gather to discuss relevant gifted topics. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while learning and discussing various topics toward understanding and educating gifted students at home and in the classroom. Each session lasts for one hour and professional development credit will be provided.

Session 2 Topics: TBD

Audience: Educators, Administrators and Parents of Gifted Students

Contact Hours: 1

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

Registration Link

Assistance: Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100

JANUARY 23, 2025 | 8:30 - 3:30

UNITS 5 - 8 DATES:

Unit 5 - 9/26/24

Unit 6 - 11/14/24

Unit 7 - 1/23/25

Unit 8 -  3/13/25 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DATE 

Audience:  Literacy Educators (primarily K-3)

Participants have independently purchased LETRS? Online Course and Print Participant Book for Units 5-8 from Lexia (previously Voyager Sopris) at 800.547.6747 or visit

https://www.voyagersopris.com/professional-development/letrs/letrs-k-12. 

In Unit 7, we will focus on understanding “Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction.” 

A cohort of educators will embark on an in-depth professional development in the Science of Reading to support all learners.  Participating in this cohort will increase their knowledge of tools used to assess and teach language and literacy skills to every student.  This learning supports any curriculum as it is intended to bridge educators' deep understanding of literacy with strategies that are evidence-based to support learning. 

Participants will complete the online learning units/sessions between each Face to Face training (a pacing guide will be provided). 

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator: Olivia Weisman  

Event Fee: $100 (10 person minimum; cost will decrease if we have more than 10 participants) 

Registration Link

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

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

OTHER DATES: 

2024:  SEPT 20 | NOV 8

2025:  JAN 24 | MAR 21 | MAY 16

(please register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)

Target Audience:  Literacy Coaches and Instructional Coaches

This is an opportunity for literacy coaches to share ideas with one another around the planning and implementation of the coaching process for your school/district, to share evidence-based strategies, and to gain ideas or support from one another. These times will also be used to update you on guidance from Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook, and any other relevant updates in law related to or in support of literacy.

Literacy Coaches Lounge will meet every other month in person.  

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators:  Erica Kaufmann, Jennifer Martinez, and Olivia Weisman 

Event Fee: (per date) $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

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

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 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW INFORMATIONAL FLYER

9:30 - 11:00 AM

NETWORK DATES:

2024: SEPT 24 | NOV 5 

2025: JAN 28 | MAR 25 | MAY 13

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

These network meetings will allow elementary administrators to network with one another in an effort to grow professionally.  These meetings will also involve updates on school law, testing, curriculum development, and professional development opportunities for staff.  

Location:  Virtual via Zoom

Facilitator:  Dave Kish

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

3:00 - 4:00 PM

NETWORK DATES:  (click the date link to register for the dates you plan to attend)

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 

9:30 - 11:00 AM

NETWORK DATES:

NETWORK DATES

2024:  SEPT 24 | NOV 5 

2025:  JAN 28 | MAR 25 | MAY 13

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

Grades 6 - 12

These network meetings will allow middle school administrators to network with one another in an effort to grow professionally.  These meetings will also involve updates on school law, testing, curriculum development, and professional development opportunities for staff. 

Location:  Virtual via Zoom

Facilitator:  Dave Kish

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

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Jan 29, Feb 19, March 19, May 7

SERIES:  (must attend all dates)

In this book study, participants will be equipped with the answers to the most frequently asked questions about incorporating special education services into the general classroom. Participants will receive a copy of the book, and will meet virtually to discuss how to effectively implement practices to increase the success of students with disabilities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

-How to incorporate SDI services in the general education classroom.

-How to ensure that SDI results in positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

-How to collaborate with others designing SDI that is unique and addresses the barriers of learning for each student.

Location:  Virtual

Facilitator: Melissa Wagner 

Registration Link

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 

9:00 AM - 2:45 PM

This PD is a tour of community resources.

TOUR DATES: (registration required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the dates links)

October 23 - Lorain County Tour

Jan 30 - Erie County Tour

March 11- Huron County Tour

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Discover what resources are in your county for individuals with disabilities for when they exit high school.

Facilitators: Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner  

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 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER FOR INFORMATION

Facilitators:  Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org and Ali Solberg, ESC

3:00 - 4:00 PM

NETWORK DATES:  (click the date link to register for the dates you plan to attend)

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