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7 MINUTES TO MONDAY MAGIC: DESIGN A SEMESTER'S WORTH OF INSPIRING QUOTE SLIDES WITH CANVA

Presenter: Denise Layman

Session Description: Learn how to create multiple quote slides in minutes with Canva.

AFTER THE IMPACT: HOW OHVA PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THEIR NEXT STEPS

Presenters: Bailey Flowers, Leah Whitford, Dawson Owens

Session Description: Come learn about how OHVA prepares students for their next steps after graduation as well as the ways students feel supported whilst attending OHVA.

*Special Note: Guest speakers are OHVA alumni.

ATTENDANCE, FUNDING, AND RESIDENCY

Presenters: Emily Rogers, Courtney Rahe

Session Description: Overview of attendance requirements and how attendance relates to funding.  Review of residency requirements for students/families. 

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - EVERYONE'S FAVORITE ANNUAL TRAINING!

Presenters: Sara Mazur

Session Description: Review of procedures in relation to bloodborne pathogens. 

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

BOOSTER BASICS

Presenters: Susie Ebie, Julene Knudson, Denise Layman, Teri Lynn Stackhouse

Session Description: Jump into this short session to get the scoop on OHVA's amazing parent volunteers - Our Boosters!  Learn about how they make OHVA a great place to belong, and how you can encourage your families to engage in Boosters. 

BRINGING CTE TO LIFE

Presenters: Amanda Dickinson, Alisha Schnupp, Chris Bard, Jade Zartman

Session Description: Seven minutes that will change your life. See how YOU can link CTE with your content. Using the community around us to bring CTE to life.

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CLASSROOM JOBS

Presenter: Erica Miranda

Session Description: Discover how implementing classroom jobs can transform your elementary classroom into a thriving, collaborative community. In this workshop, we will explore five classroom jobs you can easily implement right away to enhance your efficiency and build responsibility and confidence in your students. These PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) strategies will increase student engagement while promoting a positive, supportive learning environment.

CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY: OUR NEW ERG AND D&I COMMITTEE

Presenter: Geonavin Hernandez

Session Description: In this 7-minute session we proudly introduce Ohio Virtual Academy's (OHVA) new Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resource Group (ERG) and our revitalized D&I Committee. In this session, we will explore how staff can become further involved in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our school community.

COME FOR THE CANDY! REVIEWING SPECIAL POPULATIONS AT OHVA

Presenter: Heidi Ragar

Session Description: Come have some fun and also learn about our most vulnerable populations here at OHVA!  Your heart and passion for our students, coupled with our proven process, will ensure we are supporting all our special circumstance children!  

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

CONNECT, CULTIVATE, & CHOICE: EMPOWERING OUR STUDENTS' FUTURE

Presenters: Katie Hite, Suzanne Goebelt

Session Description: Early and frequent career awareness builds social and educational mobility for our students and their families. In this session, audience members will connect career dots with a brief overview of OHVA’s Career Tech Programming and cultivate career ready education into their educational spaces so students are empowered to make well-informed choices with their education and/or workforce journey. Audience members are encouraged to share their career education pedagogy during question and answer time.

DANCE YOUR WAY TO PRODUCTIVITY: ELEVATE YOUR MOOD AND BOOST PERFORMANCE WITH FUN AND LIGHT MOVEMENT!

Presenter: Kassandra Underwood

Session Description: Get ready to groove and improve in this dynamic session that explores the intersection of dance movement and enhanced productivity. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of movement to uplift your spirits and turbocharge your workflow. Through playful and energizing dance exercises, you'll discover how to harness the positive effects of movement on mood and cognitive function. Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to a new level of vitality. Whether you're looking to shake off stress, break through creative blocks, or simply add some pep to your step, this workshop is your ticket to a happier, more productive you. 

DEVELOPING STUDENT LEADERS FOR CLUBS

Presenters: Teri Lynn Stackhouse, Susie Ebie, Julene Knudson, Denise Layman

Session Description: Best practices gleaned from experience, for collaborating in clubs. Problems to avoid. We're developing great human beings here! Let's let them be hands on.

EMPOWER STUDENTS: MASTERING EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Presenter: Natalie Jackson

Session Description: Unlock student potential by mastering executive functioning skills! Join us for practical strategies, differentiation tips, and essential resources to create Specially Designed Instruction to help every student thrive in planning, organization, time management, and more.

ENGAGELI DEMO - PART 1 (repeat from June)

Presenter: Suzy Sivley

Session Description: Come see the Engageli platform. Whether you're a complete novice or want to brush up, we will go through a mock lesson together so that you can see the features, from a student and teacher perspective. Note - this is a repeat of the session from June. If you missed the session, you are encouraged to come. If you attended the session in June, there's a good chance you'll pick something new this time around.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from Stride. This presentation has multiple times to attend.

ENGAGELI DEMO - PART 2 (extension of part 1)

Presenter: Suzy Sivley

Session Description: Come see the Engageli platform. Whether you're a complete novice or want to brush up, we will go through a mock lesson together so that you can see the features, from a student and teacher perspective. Note - this is an extension of what you will learn in part 1.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from Stride. This presentation has multiple times to attend.

ENGAGELI 3.51 NEW FEATURES

Presenter: Suzy Sivley

Session Description: What's new with Engageli? Come see what enhancements Engageli has released this summer. We will also take a look at the Admin Portal and the Playback room, time permitting.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from Stride.

EXCEL LEVEL 1 - CELL MATES: AN INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL - TIPS FOR MAKING SPREADSHEETS WORK

Presenter: Andrea Zawisza

Session Description: If you feel that excel is overwhelming or that you lack the basic excel skills necessary to utilize your data to the fullest? If so, this presentation is for you! Join me for a training that includes basic features for organizing and manipulating spreadsheets, including but not limited to: Adding, deleting, labeling sheets within a workbook, adding, deleting and adjusting columns and rows, freezing panes, text wrapping, merging cells, font adjustments, sorting and filtering basics, finding specific data within a large spreadsheet, number formatting, basic calculations – auto-sum, count, average, solving simple errors in cells.

EXCEL LEVEL 2 - JUST FOR THE EXCEL OF IT: TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION 

Presenter: Andrea Zawisza

Session Description: If you feel you have some basic excel skills but would like to get more out of the data you have, join me for this session! I will share you some basic features for analyzing data and collection for a collaborative environment, including but not limited to: Data organization, conditional formatting, pivot tables, charts and graphs, concatenate function, text to columns, eliminating duplicates within cells and rows.

EXCEL LEVEL 3 - FORMULA FOR A GOOD TIME: TAKE YOUR DATA TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

Presenter: Andrea Zawisza

Session Description: In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about features to enhance your data, allowing for more succinct collection, analysis, and collaboration. We will cover the following items during this session: data validation, creating drop down lists and date selections in cells, vlookup and similar functions, advanced pivot table features, and more! 

*In order for the information in this session to be useful to you, you must have an understanding basic excel skills such as sorting and filtering basics as well as basic sheet organization such as adding, deleting, and adjusting columns and rows.

EXCEL POWER TIPS: ENHANCING OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY 

Presenter: Courtney Rahe

Session Description: Based on suggestions from the office staff, this session will focus on Excel tips and tricks specific to the needs of the office team. In addition to the pre-planned agenda, there may be time for additional questions during the session. 

EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES: FINDING AGE APPROPRIATE TRANSITION SERVICES

Presenters: Susan Franz, Tracey Ellernbrock 

Session Description: For the IS who wants to know it all. Age appropriate transitions and current compliance regulations. Come learn how to follow the Indicator 13 checklist to make sure your transition plans are compliant with age appropriate activities.

F2F 1,2,3

Presenters: Susie Ebie, Julene Knudson

Session Description: Learn the quick and easy steps to hold your own F2F (face-to-face) event this year. We're here to help take away the mystery and help you to engage in person with your students and our OHVA families. 

FORMATIVE FORMS

Presenter: Annie Moore 

Session Description: This 7-minute quick hit session will give you the basics of creating an amazing Google Form that can easily be used to collect student information or can be used by the teacher to input "cheers" to send certificates automatically through Autocrat. This is PART 2 of the 3 sessions that I plan to offer.

FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LEARNING COACHES TO KEEP THE COMMUNICATION GOING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Presenter: Susan Maple 

Session Description: Join this session to share ideas on how to build a relationship with learning coaches at the start of the year and then discuss ways to keep the communication going throughout the year to keep them engaged.  

FROM DESK TO TRIATHLON

Presenter: Nate Herr 

Session Description: Through sharing one eduator's health journey, this session will encourage participants to explore new interests that promote a healthy and rewarding lifestyle.  Learn how to develop a manageable exercise schedule and incorporate it into your routine.  Come to this session to go from frustration to the finish line.  

FROM DIALOGUE TO UNDERSTANDING: THE PATH TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY

Presenter: Geonavin Hernandez

Session Description: Join us for an enlightening presentation focused on fostering courageous conversations and advancing cultural competency. We'll explore the importance of open, honest, and respectful dialogue in addressing sensitive topics and provide strategies for initiating these vital discussions. Additionally, we'll examine the skills needed to understand and interact effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, offering actionable steps to enhance cultural awareness and implement inclusive practices. Together, we'll discover how these elements can foster a more inclusive and respectful school community.

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

FROM "OH, CRAP" TO "AH HA" WITH AUTOCRAT

Presenter: Annie Moore 

Session Description: This 7-minute quick hit session will give you the basics of harnessing the powers of Autocrat, a powerful tool that allows you to send personalized documents to staff, students or families. Autocrat works seamlessly with Google to provide high quality, personalized communications!  Never heard of Autocrat?! Don't miss out on this session! This is PART 3 of the 3 sessions that I plan to offer.

FROM OUR SCIENCE CLUBS TO YOU

Presenter: Teri Lynn Stackhouse 

Session Description: Tidbits for Your CC's from our Science Clubs over the past five years! Maybe something we have done will enrich your sessions.

GETTING ORGANIZED AND MEETING DEADLINES FOR THE IS

Presenter: Melissa Robinette 

Session Description: Do you struggle to stay organized with all the Intervention Specialist paperwork?  Learn how to use excel and OneNote to your advantage to keep track of deadlines, organize notes for students, and learn the magic of "it'll be there tomorrow".

HARD CONVERSATIONS - YOU CAN DO IT!

Presenters: Sam Lathan, Mandy Safriet

Session Description: Have a difficult conversation you need to have, but scared to pick up the phone? Let us help show you how to do it! 

HELP OUR STUDENTS GROW THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WITH PATHFUL FLEX LESSONS - PART 1

Presenter: Mark White 

Session Description: Pathful is a program that is provided by Stride to all of our staff and students. One of the many options offered by Pathful are Flex Lessons. Flex lessons provide students with educational videos and activities to help them learn or grow their professional skills. These lessons are easy to assign to your classes with the click of a mouse.

HELP OUR STUDENTS GROW THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS WITH PATHFUL FLEX LESSONS - PART 2

Presenter: Mark White 

Session Description: Pathful is a program that is provided by Stride to all of our staff and students. One of the many options offered by Pathful are Flex Lessons. Flex lessons provide students with educational videos and activities to help them learn or grow their professional skills. These lessons are easy to assign to your classes with the click of a mouse.

HIDDEN FEATURES OF POWERPOINT

Presenter: Ken Kuczma 

Session Description: We’ll examine modifying the slide master, using the gridlines & ruler, the use of white space, polling options, teacher tricks for presenting and much more. 

K-2 At Risk

Presenter: Sarah Stampfle

Session Description: This will be a review of the Child Find and Speech/Language referral procedures.

K-2 LACK OF ENGAGEMENT: HOW TO BE A DETECTIVE AND USE ALL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES

Presenter: Lacee Milliken

Session Description: Learn and share best practices to reach your families and support engagement. 

K-2 SCHOOLOGY AND WONDERS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Presenters: Kristina Day, Sarah Snyder

Session Description: Come and learn how Wonders integrates with Schoology and how to set up your classroom for the new year. 

K-2 SET UP YOUR SCHOOLOGY LANDING PAGE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR

Presenter: Haylee Crecco 

Session Description: Get the year started in organized and engaging way by setting up your Schoology page.  Upload an engaging landing page and have it organized in a way that makes sense for students and LC's.  

LABELING EMOTIONS: HOW A RICH VOCABULARY ENHANCES EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Presenter: Jennifer Yost

Session Description: Vocabulary for describing our emotions has become watered down over the years and we are often left with words that are vague and describe a broad range of emotions or experiences. Emotional vocabulary is important to help our brains make sense of experiences and sensations. Helping ourselves and our students more specifically label emotions will create flexibility in reactions to these emotions. 

LET YOUR STUDENTS BE MONSTERS

Presenter: Sandra Rounds 

Session Description: Need a quick, fun, easy review or have extra time at the beginning or end of class? Let your student's become monsters. Lumio allows teachers to create engaging lessons quickly. Students enjoy the team or individual monster activity that helps build more than content skills. Lessons can be delivered asynchronously or live in class. Teachers can combine existing resources, add videos, use manipulatives and graphic organizers to better develop and check on student understanding while encouraging and engaging students’ participation. It's like feeding them spinach disguised as chicken nuggets! 

LEVERAGING ENGAGELI FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Presenter: Natalee West

Session Description: Come join us for an opportunity to leverage your Engageli classroom to support your student's needs. In this session we will discuss best practices and implementation recommendations to support students and allow for differentiation opportunities. We will learn how the latest feature releases can increase your confidence and help your special programs students engage with Engageli.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from Stride. This presentation has multiple times to attend.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, COUNT DAY!  WHY IS MY IS SO EXHAUSTED?

Presenter: Moira Franchetti

Session Description: Have you ever wondered what really goes into Count Day? Do you wonder why your Intervention Specialist is so exhausted in late October? Here is a quick overview of what goes into this "Most Wonderful Time of the Year"!

LPDC FORMS: EASY AS A-B-C

Presenter: Carol Rudisill

Session Description: Do you have trouble knowing which form to complete for LPDC? Do you have questions on how to fill out the various forms? Come and get your questions answered! 

MENTAL HEALTH AND CRISIS RESPONSE

Presenters: Megan Daley, Kristin Pullman, Amanda Bryant, Emily Boarman, Kimberly Crozier, Sarah Bell, Nate Herr

Session Description: Join our OHVA School Counselors to INCREASE your knowledge, UNDERSTAND your role, and EDUCATE yourself on risk factors and warning signs of a student mental health issue/suicide risk and our crisis response process at OHVA. 

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

MINDFUL KIDS: YOGA ADVENTURES FOR YOUNG MINDS

Presenters: Larissa McVicker, Sarah Coyne

Session Description: Join us in a fun and engaging session designed to equip you with tools to foster mindfulness and well-being for children and teenagers. Participants will explore yoga-based practices and gain practical insights into incorporating mindfulness techniques into educational settings. Attendees will leave empowered with strategies to cultivate emotional regulation, resilience and positive self-awareness. 

NANCY DREW MYSTERIES: CASE OF THE MISSING STUDENT

Presenter: Susan Gluckin

Session Description: What happens when a student has a Truancy Case in Court? Juvenile Court representatives talk about Truancy Programs to help the student become engaged in school.

OHIO MEANS JOBS, MEANS WHAT?

Presenters: Tricia Bard, Carolyn Morgan

Session Description: Do you want to help your students meet the competency alternative for graduation? Or help them earn a readiness seal for graduation? Have your students asked you to be a mentor for the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal? This session will be about all things Ohio Means Jobs and how you can implement it into your classroom to help your students on the pathway to graduation!

ONLINE HANDBOOK AND HOW TO HELP WITH STICKY CONVERSATIONS

Presenter: Susie Ebie

Session Description: The Online School Handbook is an awesome tool to add to your toolbelt. Learn how to use a link to each section, how to search and get the info to LC's instantly. 

PBIS - What is it?

Presenters: Julene Knudson, Robin Harvey

Session Description: Will describe what does PBIS stand for and why is it important.

PBIS & SEL @ OHVA!

Presenter: Robin Harvey, Julene Knudson

Session Description: Learn all about our tier 1 PBIS and SEL programs! 

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

PEEK AT A 1ST GRADE WONDERS LESSON

Presenter: Shannon Foote

Session Description: First grade teachers will get a first look at our new Wonders lessons for School Year 24-25.

PEEK AT A 2ND GRADE WONDERS LESSON

Presenter: Haylee Crecco

Session Description: Come to this session for a sneak peek at a 2nd grade Wonders lesson as we dive into this new curriculum for our students.

PEEK AT A KINDERGARTEN WONDERS LESSON

Presenter: Kate Anderson

Session Description: We will take a quick look at our NEW K Wonders lessons and our improved OG lessons.

Q & A WITH K, J, AND E!

Presenters: Johna McClure, Emily Rogers, Kyle Wilkinson

Session Description: If you have questions for Kyle Wilkinson, Johna McClure or Emily Rogers feel free to register for this session. Sending questions or topics ahead of time would be helpful to guide our conversation, but not required. 

READ-O-METER: KEEPING TABS ON READING PROGRESS!

Presenters: Allison Daulton, Deanne Weber, Leah Rutherford

Session Description: How to Progress Monitor using all of the different platforms that we have as a school. 

RED CROSS ADULT FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING

Presenters: Carla Deliman along with members of the Health and Physical Education Team

Session Description: Join us to earn your First Aid and CPR Adult Certification in a blended learning setting. Half of the training will be completed online the first week of August and the other half will be completed during a session at Kalahari. You will earn a Red Cross certification upon successful completion of both of these components. 

*Special Note: Must have pre-registered.

REFRAMING UNITS: PUTTING ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AT THE CORE

Presenter: Kallie Pietras, Heather Paluch

Session Description: Tired of going through the year treating the standards like a checklist for completion? Reframe your units so that questions, not standards, are at the center of learning.

RESIDENT EDUCATORS - WHAT DO I NEED TO DO THIS YEAR?

Presenters: Susan Maple, Charlene Hauke

Session Description: Meet Susan Maple and Charlene Hauke to learn what you need to do to fulfill the requirements of the Resident Educator program this school year.  

REVITALIZE AND REFRESSH: HARNESSING THE POWER OF BREATHWORK AND MOVEMENT FOR QUICK DAILY RENEWAL

Presenter: Kassandra Underwood

Session Description: In this invigorating session, discover the transformative benefits of integrating breathwork and movement into your daily routine. Learn simple yet powerful techniques to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in just a few minutes. Whether you're bogged down by the demands of work or feeling drained by daily stressors, this workshop will show you how to take brief yet effective breaks throughout your day to recenter and revitalize. Join us as we explore practical strategies for incorporating mindful breathing and gentle movement into your busy schedule, leaving you feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle whatever lies ahead. 

SETTING THE STAGE FOR ENGAGELI SUCCESS - ROUND 2

Presenters: Kelly Sheets

Session Description: Let's set the stage for teacher success with Engageli.  Calm your fears, explore some Engageli features, and see how your current instructional practices translate into an Engageli class session. his session will feature instructional practices that are commonly used within Newrow and how these practices will translate into Engageli. Allow your mind to start imagining how Engageli can transform your teaching and begin planning implementation with your students. 

SETTING UP CUSTOM LEARNING STANDARDS IN SCHOOLOGY

Presenter: Joli Taylor-Edwards

Session Description: Do you need help setting up custom learning standards in Schoology for progress monitoring? This is the place for you!! 

STARTING THE YEAR WITH CLASSKICK

Presenter: Kathleen Buggie

Session Description: Ready to start the year off with pre-made resources that you can edit?! Join this session to see ways to incorporate and introduce Classkick to your students while getting to know more about them. In addition, you won't have to start from scratch. You will be provided templates that you can adjust to fit your students or use the tools discussed to create your own. Bring your laptop to this session.

STUDENTS STEPPING UP: PART 1 - WHAT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR OUR STUDENTS?

Presenters: Amy Gilles, Maggie Burkholder, Ireland Byers, Ariana Hussong, Jacob Dozier

Session Description: Students will give a brief overview of what they do weekly in all OHVA's student-led programs. QR codes will be provided to link staff to each website. 

*Special Note: Guest speakers are current OHVA students.

STUDENTS STEPPING UP: PART 2 - LET'S TALK ABOUT GETTING STUDENTS TO LEAD IN YOUR CLASSROOM!

Presenters: Amy Gilles, Maggie Burkholder, Ireland Byers, Ariana Hussong, Jacob Dozier

Session Description: Student leaders will give their insight and knowledge on how they've helped their teachers and their classmates build the confidence to be a leader in their classes. 

*Special Note: Guest speakers are current OHVA students.

TGIF - THANK GOODNESS IT'S FUNMAIL!

Presenter: Karen Noyes

Session Description: Suggestions on ways to make email fun for all students. Some ideas discussed will be ecards, creating fun videos, PowerPoint post cards, poems, certificates, online sharing platforms, and other tools which can be used to send fun messages to your star students. You can also send them to encourage passing students to keep working, or ones who are failing, to contact you for help.

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY: HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN MATH

Presenters: Diana Ritterbeck, Rachel Schneider

Session Description: A positive attitude starts with you. Learn how to take negative feelings about Math and find the positives. Together we can increase the absolute value of our students’ achievements.

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!

Presenters: Susie Ebie, Denise Layman, Julene Knudson, Teri Lynn Stackhouse

Session Description: Confused about the K12 and OHVA Apps? Get the scoop on each one and dive into the resources of the OHVA App so that you can effectively support Learning Coaches. 

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE SPED DOCS!

Presenter: Beverly Kadas

Session Description: Are you confused about all those SPED Docs naming conventions, and divider pages, and rules (Oh my!)? Don't be afraid, and don't get swept away by the SPED Docs cyclone, join this swell informational session to find out how to submit fabulous documents so you don't get those wicked emails from Bev! No Ruby Slippers required! 

TO WITHDRAW OR NOT WITHDRAW? TRUANCY AND ENGAGEMENT AT OHVA

Presenters: Megan Daley, Carrie Mohre, Britni Chrisman, Holly Gradishar, Sue Gluckin, Sarah Aubry

Session Description: Join our Lead Advisors/ACO as we navigate the world of attendance and truancy laws in Ohio, and help you better understand our OHVA processes and procedures. 

*Special Note: This is a compliance session.

UDL IN ACTION: EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH SLOW PROCESSING AND ATTENTION DEFICIT

Presenter: Lisa Hite

Session Description: Discover how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can support students with slow processing skills and attention deficit in managing multi-step projects and classroom practices. This session will offer practical insights and strategies for Ohio Virtual Teachers to create flexible and accessible learning pathways, ensuring all students can engage, understand, and succeed in complex tasks.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from the State Support Team. This is also a compliance session.

UNIVERSAL DESIGN OF LEARNING IN 7 MINUTES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

Presenter: Lisa Hite

Session Description: Experience the transformative impact of UDL in just seven minutes. This session will offer a concise and powerful introduction to removing barriers in education, demonstrating how small changes can create an inclusive learning environment for all students. Join us to see how easy and effective UDL implementation can be.

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from the State Support Team. 

UNLOCKING LEARNING: ESSENTIAL UDL VOCABULARY STRATEGIES

Presenter: Lisa Hite

Session Description: Dive into the foundational concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with a focus on enhancing vocabulary strategies. This session will provide Ohio Virtual Teachers with effective tools and methods to create inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Learn how to implement UDL principles to improve comprehension and retention of vocabulary across diverse learners. 

*Special Note: Guest speaker is from the State Support Team. This is also a compliance session.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PROKEYS: ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS AND MASTER YOUR WORKFLOW!

Presenters: Kassandra Underwood, Tina McClain

Session Description: In this session, we'll explore how to leverage the power of ProKeys professional keyboards to revolutionize your writing process. Say goodbye to tedious typing and hello to blazing-fast composition as we demonstrate techniques for swiftly transcribing commonly used sayings, emails, and sentences with precision and efficiency. If you are looking to streamline your work, this workshop will equip you with the skills to effortlessly translate thoughts into text at lightning speed. Join us and unlock the full potential of your ProKeys keyboard!

WELCOME PACKET WONDERS

Presenter: Susie Ebie

Session Description: Let's spend 7 minutes and discover all the wonders of the Welcome Packet for 24-25! You'll leave thinking, "I didn't know that!" and you'll be glad  you joined us for this overview. 

WHAT IS LEARNING COACH ACADEMY?

Presenters: Teri Lynn Stackhouse, Susie Ebie

Session Description: For teachers and staff of all ages to encourage our Learning Coaches to become better at what they do: helping their students learn.

WHY IS EVENTBRITE VITAL FOR F2F EVENTS? 

Presenters: Julene Knudson, Susie Ebie

Session Description: Help our families get the most out of F2F events by securing EB tickets.

YEARBOOK QUICKIE

Presenters: Susie Ebie, Denise Layman

Session Description: The what, why, who, when of our OHVA Yearbook!  It's cool, it's US. 

YOGA QUICK REFRESH: ENERGIZE IN JUST 7 MINUTES!

Presenters: Jessica Logozzo

Session Description: This quick session is designed to revitalize your body and mind, even in the midst of a busy day. This session is perfect for anyone seeking a quick yet effective way to stretch, release tension, and boost energy levels. 

YOU CAN WITH CANVA!

Presenter: Annie Moore

Session Description: This 7-minute quick hit session will give you the basics of creating an amazing Canva product that can easily be pulled out into a JPEG, a Microsoft doc or PowerPoint to use in a multitude of ways! This is PART 1 of the 3 sessions that I plan to offer.

YOUR AI CO-TEACHER: HOW AI CAN HELP TEACHERS

Presenter: Tess Watson

Session Description: We all know how AI can be used for evil, but are you aware of the uses of AI that can actually help you in the classroom? This session will focus on 2 *free* AI tools to help teachers with their workload. Tools covered: Brisk and Diffit.