Target Audience: Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, educational audiologists, SLPs, intervention specialists, related service providers, special education administrators, transition coordinators, and other educators supporting students with sensory or complex educational needs
Explore the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and its critical role in supporting students with visual impairments, hearing loss, and other unique educational needs. Participants will examine how gaps in incidental learning can affect communication, independence, technology use, self-advocacy, social-emotional development, and transition outcomes. Through practical examples and collaborative discussion, participants will identify strategies for integrating ECC skills into students' everyday academic and social routines.
Date: Oct. 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 -or- 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Educational Service Center - 1885 Lake Ave., Elyria
Facilitators: Dr. Shannon Syarto, Au.D. Dr. Elizabeth Striegl, Au.D. Brooke Lewis, M.Ed., TVI, COMS Jackie Davis, T.S.V.I., M. Ed. Deb Karwoski, T.S.V.I., M. Ed. Stephanie Gunter, , T.S.V.I., M. Ed.
Contact Hrs: 3
Event Fee: Free - LC District Members* | $25 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Bellevue, Clearview, Columbia, Edison, Firelands, Huron, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, Monroeville, New London, North Ridgeville, Norwalk, Oberlin, Vermilion, Wellington, Western Reserve, Sheffield/Sheffield Lake
REGISTRATION LINK - AM SESSION
REGISTRATION LINK - PM SESSION
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
Target Audience: Tpeech-Language Pathologists, Intervention Specialists, General Education Teachers, Assistive Technology (AT) Professionals, Other Related Service Providers, Educational Assistants/Paraprofessionals, School Administrators and A, and other team members supporting students with complex communication needs and AAC.
AAC Assessment to Action is a practical training designed to support school-based teams in navigating the AAC assessment and decision-making process. Sarah Johnsen, M.S., CCC-SLP, AAC Consultant with PRC-Saltillo, will guide participants through three key areas:
Guiding Your AAC Assessment: Tools to Get You Started
Matching AAC Systems to Needs
Trials, Data, Decisions, Oh My!
Participants will gain practical tools and strategies for assessing AAC needs, matching systems to individual student needs, conducting meaningful trials, collecting useful data, and using that information to guide AAC decisions.
Date: Feb. 23, 2027
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Educational Service Center - 1885 Lake Ave., Elyria
Presenter: Sarah Johnsen, M.S., CCC-SLP, AAC Consultant with PRC-Saltillo
Contact Hrs: 5
Event Fee: Free - LC District Members* | $25 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington, Bellevue, Huron, Margaretta, New London Norwalk, Perkins, South Central
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
Target Audience: Intervention Specialists, Special Education Supervisors, Building Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Structured Literacy Specialists
Join us for an interactive workshop designed for educators focused on the critical skill of crafting clear, effective, and measurable literacy IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals that align with RIMPs (Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans). This session will guide participants through each step of the goal-writing process, from identifying data based student-specific needs in literacy to aligning goals with standards and monitoring progress.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn best practices for assessing students' literacy skills and pinpointing areas for growth.
Explore how to write specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) literacy goals.
Understand how to align goals with state literacy standards.
Gain practical strategies for documenting progress and adjusting goals as needed.
Work with examples and case studies to practice writing meaningful goals that reflect each student's strengths and challenges.
This professional development session is ideal for special education teachers, literacy specialists, and support staff looking to improve their IEP goal-writing skills and ensure each student’s literacy growth is effectively targeted and supported.
Date: Oct. 21, 2026
Facilitators: Danielle Holztrager and Olivia Weisman
Location: Educational Service Center - 1885 Lake Ave., Elyria
Contact Hrs: 6
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
Target Audience:
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Dates: April 27, 2027
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Facilitator: Danielle Holztrager
Location: Educational Service Center - 1885 Lake Ave., Elyria
Contact Hrs: 3 per date
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
Target Audience: Related service providers (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.), as well as general education teachers, intervention specialists, school psychologists, and administrators are welcome
This interactive professional development will help related service providers understand how OT, PT, SLP, and other related services can meaningfully contribute to a multi-tiered system of supports. Participants will explore how to build, implement, and document effective Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports while collaborating with educators and problem-solving teams. We’ll move beyond theory and dig into practical strategies, real-world examples, and tools that can be used immediately in school settings—because MTSS works best when everyone has a seat at the table!
Presenters: Kimberly Altobelli, Ed.S., School Psychology Consultant and Kristy Hopkinson, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathology Consultant
Facilitator: Ali Solberg
Contact Hrs: 5
Event Fee: Free - LC District Members* | $25 - 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
Target Audience: 504 Coordinators or Designees, Building Admin, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Special Education Administrators, General Education Teachers, MTSS teams, Anyone who may be involved in the creation of 504s
Section 504 can feel straightforward—until it’s time to actually develop the plan. This practical, hands-on session will walk participants through the logistics of the 504 process, from determining eligibility and identifying student needs to writing meaningful accommodations and implementing the plan with fidelity. Participants will explore common 504 questions and pitfalls, review examples, and have opportunities to practice developing effective, individualized plans. Whether you are new to the 504 process or looking to strengthen your current practices, you’ll leave with practical strategies and resources you can use right away. **Please note this is NOT a legal 504 training.
Date: Dec. 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Danielle Holztrager
Contact Hrs: 3
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
(registration is required for each date you plan to attend)
TARGET AUDIENCE: Transition Coordinators in the SST2 region.
Join us for an interactive Special Education Transition Network focused on strengthening transition planning and preparing students with disabilities for successful lives beyond high school. This session will highlight best practices, practical strategies, and collaborative approaches that support meaningful transition planning and improve outcomes for students.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify best practices for developing meaningful, student-centered transition plans that prepare students with disabilities for life after high school.
2. Explore and apply practical strategies for strengthening transition planning, including student engagement, collaboration, and connections with community partners.
3. Collaborate and problem-solve with colleagues by sharing effective practices, addressing common transition planning challenges, and identifying actionable strategies to improve post-school outcomes.
PRESENTER: Melissa Wagner
Contact Hrs: 2 per date
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112