OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS
10/2/24 - otes support series
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
10/8/24 - leading with insight (sst region 2)
OCTOBER 8, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION DASHBOARD
Participants will:
1) Understand Dashboard Functionality: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the features and functionalities of the District Identification Dashboard, including how to navigate its various sections, interpret data visualizations, and utilize interactive elements to extract specific data insights.
2) Apply Data to Decision-Making: Attendees will learn how to apply data from the dashboard to inform decision-making processes, specifically in the areas of school improvement, student group performance monitoring, and resource allocation. This objective includes interpreting performance metrics, identifying trends, and understanding the impact of different student group identifications on overall school performance.
3) Develop Strategies for Improvement: Participants will be equipped to develop actionable strategies based on dashboard data, focusing on addressing gaps in student achievement, enhancing educational outcomes, and meeting federal and state accountability standards. This will involve scenario-based planning and the creation of targeted improvement plans that are responsive to the specific needs and challenges highlighted by the dashboard data.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: David Bowlin, Colleen Szesze
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/18/24 - leadership rounDtable (sst region 2)
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
10/25/24 - EVAAS TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
OCTOBER 25, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:30
Participants will learn how to access and understand their EVAAS reports.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
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
10/25/24 - regional curriculum network
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
10/28/24 - EVAAS TRAINING FOR TEACHERS - overview
OCTOBER 28, 2024 | 3:30 - 4:30
Teachers will learn how to access their Value-Added ports and interpret the information.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitators: Kelly Dever, Mike Triska
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/30/24 - EVAAS TRAINING FOR administrators
OCTOBER 30, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:00
Participants will learn how to navigate the EVAAS platform, review reports and coach teachers in the use of their EVAAS data.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Kelly Dever, Mike Triska
Event Fee: $25 - 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