MAY 2024 EVENTS
5/2/24 - LETRS UNIT 4
MAY 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
UNITS 1-4 DATES:
UNIT 1 - 9/26/23
UNIT 2 - 11/14/23
UNIT 3 - 3/12/24
UNIT 4 - 5/2/24
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE EREQUIRED FOR EACH DATE
Audience: Literacy Educators (primarily K-3)
Prerequisite: Participants have independently purchased LETRS Online Course and Print Participant Book for Units 1-4 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
Facilitators: Jessica Martinez, Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: $100 (10 person minimum; cost will decrease if we have more than 10 participants)
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/2/24 - NON VIOLENT CRISIS TRAINING - 3RD EDITION
MAY 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This event is met 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
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
5/3/24 - roundtable for transitioning students with disabilities from hs to lccc (SSTR2)
MAY 3, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
This in-person meeting will be for Transition Coordinators, high school Intervention Specialist, high school counselors, Accessibility Services Providers, and College2Careers (OOD) to:
* Meet new LCCC staff and Providers
* Highlight the support students can receive through College2Careers
* Hear from a student panel—what has worked, what can we improve upon
* New referral process for connecting students who plan to attend LCCC with Accessibility Services
* Q&A
At the end of this session, attendees will understand the process to enroll a student with a disability into LCCC to get their best/supported first year of college.
Location: LCCC: Patsie Campana Center for Ideation and Invention, PC Building, room 101
Facilitators: Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/7/24 - effective multi-tiered systems of support
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Target Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services/Sped Director, Curriculum Director, Principals and MTSS team
DAY 1: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Leadership
Delve into the Why and the What of MTSS. Evaluate current MTSS practices and use the results of the evaluation to identify the changes that need to occur and the people that need to be involved in the process in order to get the results your district needs. Develop an understanding of the MTSS teams’ role(s) and responsibility at each tier. Identify the MTSS team tier 1 norms, structures and processes that need to be in place.
DAY 2: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Building Competency
Suggested Team: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services/Sped Director, Curriculum Director, Principals and MTSS team
We will deepen our understanding of MTSS while building district competency.
DAY 3: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Building Implementation
Identify the academic and behavioral expectations for the students in your district. Determine the method for referral and how the placement will happen. Evaluate current interventions and identify others that could be used.
DAY 4: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Getting our System Running
Evaluate the implementation of MTSS, the processes in place and the success of the process at each level.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Kelly Dever, Danielle Holztrager, Jennifer Martinez, Cathy Papp, Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: $25 - 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
5/10/24 - lorain cares summit
MAY 10, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for our 2nd annual Lorain Cares Summit with two-time TEDx Speaker, Author, and CEO & Founder of KiMISTRY, LLC, Kimberly Brazwell, as the keynote speaker in the morning session!
This training will focus on reflection and regulation practices in response to stress, trauma, and restoration in working in learning spaces. Participants will gain knowledge and practice co-creation of safe(r) and brave(r) spaces.
The afternoon will consist of 7 types of rest workshops facilitated by the members of the Lorain Cares team.
These breakout sessions will allow participants to choose three rest experiences they would like to attend:
Creative
Emotional
Mental
Physical
Sensory
Social
Spiritual
Keynote Speaker: Kimberly Brazwell
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Mindy Kaminski, Cathy Papp
Event Fee: FREE
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/13/24- literacy leader network (sstr2)
(registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking each date link)
9:00 - 10:00 AM
The ESC and SST are partnering to continue our Literacy Leader Network in order to provide opportunities for administrators in our region interested in literacy improvement, legislative updates, and collaboration in our region.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Collaborate with Regional Partners to share best practices in literacy instruction
2. Stay up to day with legal updates
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitators: Kate Hamilton, Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/13/24 - manufacturing math masters
MAY 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Target Audience: High School Math Teachers and Students
Have you ever had a student ask, “When am I EVER going to use this?
Join us for our first-ever immersive, student-centered workshop where students will have the opportunity to see high school math concepts in action, answering the question “When am I ever going to use this?”
As a participating teacher, you will have the opportunity to choose up to 4 students to join you at AJ Rose Manufacturing to collaborate with other high school students on a math quest and engage in hands-on activities to apply math concepts to manufacturing operations.
*Maximum of 5 teachers, bringing 4 students each. If maximum number of students isn't reached by 4/1, we will open up more spots to interested teachers to bringing more than 4 students each.
Location: AJ Rose Manufacturing
Facilitators: Mallary Mancino and Dave Miller
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/14/24 - mckinney vento 101
10:00 - 11:00 AM
October 10:- FAFSA - Registration Link
November 14: Domestic Violence & Homelessness- Registration Link
December 12: Attendance/Enrollment/Truancy- Registration Link
January 9: CANX Alcohol & Drug Addiction and Homelessness - Registration Link
February 13: Unaccompanied Youth & English Learners - Registration Link
March 12: Alcohol & Drug Addiction and Homelessness - Registration Link
April 9: Awareness, Outreach & Professional Development for Staff - Registration Link
May 14: Human Trafficking & Homelessness - Registration Link
Please register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Debbie Hunt
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/15/24 - regional school psychologist network (sst region 2)
NETWORK DATES: NOV 30 | FEB 8 | MAY 15
This network will allow for school psychologists to receive updated ODE information, collaborate, as well as information on topics that are of interest to the regional school psychs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Participants will...
Be up to date with ODE requirements for students with disabilities.
Collaborate and discuss concerns and ideas for addressing those concerns within the schools.
Determine topic needs and receive information as able from organizations, legal, and ODE.
Facilitator: Danielle Holztrager
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/15/24 - wellness coordinator network
NETWORK DATES: OCT 18 | NOV 15 | JAN 17 | FEB 14 | MAR 13 | APR 17 | MAY 15
Click the date link to register for each date you plan to attend.
1:00 - 2:30 PM
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
Facilitator: Cathy Papp and Mindy Kaminski
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
5/17/24 - early childhood supervisors' forum (SSTR2)
MAY 17, 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
AUDIENCE
Preschool Special Education Supervisors and/or Preschool Directors/Coordinators
OHIO APPROVED CONTACT HOURS
This forum is Ohio Approved. Participants will earn 5 OCCRRA professional development hours after attending all scheduled forums during the 2023-2024 school year. There is no registration required at this time.
The Early Childhood Forum meetings will include topics and resources of critical interest to programs including Preschool special education, professional development opportunities, and Step Up to Quality/licensing updates. Additional technical assistance or specific workgroup time will be made available after the meeting ends upon request.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
Zoom Link: https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/95430020702
5/17/24 - literacy coaches lounge
(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
5/21/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network
(please register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
8:30 - 11:30 AM
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. The network will allow particpants 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.
-Sept. 12th: Universal Screening Data Analysis Plans
-Oct. 3rd: Documentation of Interventions
-Oct. 31st: Checking in on Interventions and EMIS
-Dec. 5th: Planning for Mid-year Benchmarks and Kdg. Screening
-Jan. 9th: Kindergarten Screening and Notifications
-Feb. 13th: Ongoing Interventions, what's next?
-March 19th: Checking in on Interventions and EMIS for Kdg.
-April 16th: Transfer Students…to screen or not to screen…
-May 21st: Wrapping up the Year and Planning for Next Year's Screening"
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Erica Kaufmann and Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: $25 - LC MEMBER DISTRICTS* | $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
5/22/24 - understanding and using attendance data for improvement
MAY 22, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Target Audience: Principals, Central Office Administrators, Attendance Officers, and EMIS
The goal of the Understanding and Using Attendance Data for Improvement credentialing training is to help educators understand and use attendance data for improvement. 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: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Mike Triska
Event Fee: $25 - 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
5/24/24 - REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS IN ACTION EDUCATOR WORKSHOP
MAY 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Target Audience: High School Science Educators
Have you ever had a student ask, “When am I EVER going to use this? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we visit local businesses to see high school science concepts in action, answering the question “When am I ever going to use this?”
As a participant, you will collaborate with other high school science teachers as you visit the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and the French Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
During the tours, you will hear from employees as they share how they use science. Hands on activities will be provided that demonstrate the concepts you will see on the tour. We will provide you with sample activities and in some cases a manipulative to take back to your school as you replicate the activities to your students.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Mike Triska
Event Fee: $50 - 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