LITERACY

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.loraincountyesc.org/Literacy.aspx

LITERACY SPECIALISTS:  Erica Kaufmann and Jennifer Martinez

LITERACY SPECIALIST & SUPERVISOR:  Olivia Weisman

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 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.  

-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 

5/17/24 - 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 

9/5/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

9/5/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

9/23/24 - dyslexia modules 4-12

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

SERIES DATES: 

2024:  SEPT 23 | OCT 21 | NOV 18

2025:  JAN 27 | FEB 24 | MAR 24

Must attend all dates.

The ESC Literacy Specialists will facilitate Ohio’s 4-12 Dyslexia Training Modules found in Ohio's Learning Management System. Teachers & Administrators should attend all modules in the series to complete HB 436 Dyslexia professional training requirements.

Location:  ESC of Lorain County

Facilitator:  Jennifer Martinez 

Event Fee: $300 - LC District Members*  |  $450 - 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 

9/24/24 - LETRS UNIT 1

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 | 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 1, we will focus on understanding “the challenge of learning to read.”

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 

9/26/24 - LETRS UNIT 5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:30

UNITS 5 - 8 DATES:

Unit 1 - 9/26/24

Unit 2 - 11/14/24

Unit 3 - 1/23/25

Unit 4 -  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 5, we will focus on understanding “The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary.” 

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 

10/1/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

11/12/24 - LETRS UNIT 2

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 | 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 2, we will focus on understanding “The Speech Sounds of English.” 

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 

11/14/24 - LETRS UNIT 6

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 | 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 6, we will focus on understanding “Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension.” 

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 

11/20/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

1/9/25 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

1/21/25 - LETRS UNIT 3

JANUARY 21, 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 3, we will focus on understanding “Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling.” 

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 

1/23/25 - LETRS UNIT 7

JANUARY 23, 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 7, we will focus on understanding “Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction.” 

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 

2/6/25 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

3/11/25 - LETRS UNIT 4

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 

3/13/25 - LETRS UNIT 8

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 

3/27/25 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

4/10/25 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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 

5/22/25 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network

8:30 - 11:30 am

NETWORK 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*  |  $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