OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS
AUG 2024 - MAY 2025 - GOOGLE EDUCATOR LEVEL ONE (BOOT CAMP)
SELF PACED COURSE - CAN START ANY TIME!
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 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.
10/1/24 - IEP HOUR (sst region 2)
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
10/1/24 - pbis region 2 network (sst region 2)
9:00 - 10:30 AM
NETWORK DATES:
2024: OCT 1 | DEC 3
2025: FEB 11 | APR 8
All sessions will provide a brief forum to update regional PBIS leaders, collaborate with colleagues to help support the implementation of the PBIS framework, and to customize PBIS supports and services.
Participants will:
1) Obtain information and updates on any state PBIS requirements
2) Discuss PBIS implementation "hot topics" & challenges
3) Collaborate with regional colleagues regarding all things PBIS
No registration required.
Zoom links will be sent out in the quarterly PBIS newsletter
Location: Virtual
Facilitator: Josh Preece, preece@sstr2.org
10/1/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network
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
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
10/2/24 - PBIS-TIER 1
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
2- DAY EVENT OCT 2 AND OCT 29
(MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES)
Target Audience: All educators and administrators (teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, counselors, parents, and anyone who participates in PBIS)
A 2-day training that includes an introduction to PBIS and six-key concept modules. This training will cover the key components of the PBIS Tier I Implementation and is designed to cover preschool through grade 12. The format will also allow teams the necessary time for action planning with the support of our PBIS trainers.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Danielle Holztrager, Mindy Kaminski, Cathy Papp, Josh Preece
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 Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/4/24 - EXPLORING LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN PRESCHOOL (sst region 2)
8:30 - 11:30 AM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
10/7/24 - ELDS: STANDARDS IN CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICE (sst region 2)
12:30 - 3:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Location: Virtual
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
10/8/24 - continuous improvement through strategic resource allocation (sst region 2)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3-DAY EVENT: OCT 8 | NOV 26 | DEC 17
A strategic journey to enhance your school's performance with our Professional Development Series on Strategic Resource Allocation. This initiative is tailored to integrate the principles of the Ohio Improvement Process, focusing on continuous improvement and effective resource management within educational settings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
-Master the application of Strategic Budgeting and Resource Allocation as part of the Ohio Improvement Process.
-Utilize data-driven insights to prioritize needs and make informed decisions that foster continuous improvement.
-Develop and apply strategies that ensure sustainable improvements aligned with the Ohio Improvement Process.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: David Bowlin, Colleen Szesze
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/8/24 - school counselors' network
9:30 - 11:00 AM
NETWORK DATES: OCT 8 | DEC 10 | FEB 11 | APR 29
(Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
Target Audience: School Counselors
Network dedicated to providing school counselors with updates from the field, effective resources, and time to discuss current issues impacting school counselors in a K-12 school environment.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Dave Kish
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/9/24 - coffee talk: let's talk gifted - session 1
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Educators, administrators and parents of gifted students will gather to discuss relevant gifted topics. There will be three sessions offered from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.; October 9, January 22, and April 16. 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; professional development credit will be provided.
Session One Topics: TBD
Audience: Educators, Administrators and Parents of Gifted Students
Contact Hours: 1
Facilitators: 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
Assistance: Mark Millar, millar@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100
10/9/24 - WELLNESS COORDINATOR network
12:30 - 2:30 Pm
NETWORK DATES: OCT 9 | DEC 11 | FEB 12 | APR 19
(Registration and payment are required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
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
Facilitators: Mindy Kaminski and Cathy Papp
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
10/15/24 - IEP HOUR (sst region 2)
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
10/17/24 - PRE-ETS COLLABORATION NETWORK (sst region 2)
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
10/17/24 - TRANSITION COLLABORATION NETWORK (sst region 2)
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
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
10/23/24 - COMMUNITY RESOURCE TOURS (sst region 2)
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
10/23/24 - writing across the content areas to support and stretch gifted & talented learners
Audience: Teachers of Gifted Students
Lori G. Wilfong, Ph.D., began her career in East Los Angeles, CA, teaching English as a second language to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders for the Los Angeles Unified School District. This sparked her interest in motivating adolescent readers and led to positions in Rootstown Local Schools and Maple Heights City Schools as a literacy coach and literacy specialist. Upon completion of her doctoral degree in Literacy Education from Kent State, Wilfong taught for 17.5 years in the Middle Childhood Education program at Kent State University at Stark. In 2020, Wilfong assumed the role of Director of the National Writing Project at Kent State. Beginning in 2024, she transitioned to the Kent Campus to serve as Director of the Reading and Writing Center as well as Program Coordinator for the graduate literacy program. She remains an active consultant in several area school districts, furthering her research interests in the teaching of writing, vocabulary, and small group instruction.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Presenter: Dr.Lori Wilfong
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 Assistance: Tracy Butchko, butchko@esclc.org, 440-324-5777 x1100
10/24/24 - EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISORS' FORUM (sst region 2)
10/25/24 - EVAAS TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
OCTOBER 25, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:30
Teachers will learn how to access their Value-Added reports and interpret the information.
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
Participants will learn how to access and understand their EVAAS reports.
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