To access information regarding upcoming professional learning opportunities offered through the Southern Ohio ESC, please click on the image to the left to access the Google Slide.  Once you have opened the slide deck, you can click on a specific month and you will be directed to  information regarding upcoming professional learning opportunities for each of the months linked in the slide deck.

Teen disengagement from school is rising—but it doesn’t have to

be. This course explores the causes behind the trend and offers

practical solutions

Calling all K–12 educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders!

Join us for a dynamic professional development session where you'll learn how to design and implement classroom escape rooms that are aligned with your learning standards.

This hands-on training will guide you through the foundational components of educational escape rooms, while also emphasizing strategies to boost student engagement, promote critical thinking, and encourage problem-solving.

Plus! Discover How to Maximize Your Time with Canva’s AI Tools

Learn how to use Canva’s AI-powered features to streamline your design process—creating engaging visuals, interactive clues, and professional-looking materials in minutes. These tools will help increase your efficiency, reduce planning time, and add polish to your escape room activities.

Join the Teaching and Learning Team for an online book study focused on fostering perseverance in your math classroom. This professional development opportunity runs from November 1 through December 19, 2025.

• Format: 100% Online via Google Classroom.

• Credit: Choose between 15 Contact Hours or Ashland Credit with a Capstone Project.

• Cost:

  • FREE for educators in Adena, Blanchester, Bright Local, Clinton-Massie, East Clinton, Fairfield, Greenfield, Lynchburg, Miami Trace, Washington Court House, and Wilmington.

  • $75 for educators outside of these districts.

• Required Text: Participants must purchase Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance for the course.

For questions, please contact Alexis Kirk at akirk@soesc.org.