MARCH 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.

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  

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 

NETWORK DATES: SEPT 8| NOV 17 | JAN 26 | MAR 8 | MAY 17

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

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM  

This network 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.  During these network meetings, we will also facilitate a book study (Literacy Coaching in the Secondary Grades: Helping Teachers Meet the Needs of All Students, 1st Edition by: Jade Wexler, Elizabeth Swanson, and Alexandra Shelton)  throughout the year at each meeting (Participants are required to purchase their own text).  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.

The network will meet every other month in person.  Network discussions from 8:30-11:30 and 12:30-3:30 will be collaboration time with room available and support from ESC Literacy Consultants/Specialists.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitators: Erica Kaufmann, Jennifer Martinez, and Olivia Weisman  

Event Fee: $50 - LC MEMBER DISTRICTS* | $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 

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 

MARCH 11, 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 4, we will focus on understanding “Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.” 

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

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 

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 

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 

MARCH 13, 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 8, we will focus on understanding “The Reading-Writing Connection.” 

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: Erica Kaufmann   

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 

Audience:  Teachers of Gifted Students 

Based upon her book, Vertical Differentiation, Dr. Mofield, will share strategies 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

Emily Mofield, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of Education teaching courses in gifted education and in the Ed.D. Program for Learning Organizations and Strategic Change. Dr. Mofield is passionate about equipping teachers with high-quality resources to use to identify, serve, and teach gifted and high-potential students. Dr. Mofield has co-authored award-winning curriculum for gifted/advanced students (with Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth). Her co-authored book, Collaboration, Coaching, and Coteaching: Sharing Strategies to Support Gifted Learners was recognized as Book of the Year for 2021 by the National Association for Gifted Children (with Vicki Phelps). Dr. Mofield is regularly invited as a featured speaker at various conferences and leads professional learning addressing rigor, differentiation, social-emotional learning, and instructional coaching for school districts and special groups. Emily's research has been published in prominent journals including Gifted Child Quarterly, Journal of Education for the Gifted, Roeper Review, and Gifted Child Today. She enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband, loving daughter, and her sweet "pandemic" poodle.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Presenter: Dr. Emily Mofield 

Event Fee:  Free - Gifted Consortium District Members |  $75 - 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 

MARCH 18, 2025 | 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 

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 

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 | MAR 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

Facilitator:  Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner

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 

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 

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 

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Facilitator:  Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org 

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