MAY 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.

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Facilitator:  Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org 

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 

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 

IN-PERSON LUNCHEON

11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

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:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  Dave Kish

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

IN-PERSON LUNCHEON

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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 

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 

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  

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 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 

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