Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Choosing Books for Instruction
2021-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Choosing books for read alouds, mini-lessons, and small group instruction takes
time. This session will examine possibilities for books and how they might be used
in the classroom. We’ll also take a look at ways to slow down and examine a book
for all that is possible. Create a stack of anchor books that you can go back to
again and again as a helpful teaching tool.

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Choosing Books for Instruction
2021-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
These one-hour virtual sessions take a deep dive into a specific topic. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, some connected readings, time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with some new thinking and some resources to expand their thinking following the session. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for member districts. The opportunity for continued individual conversation/coaching is available for a fee. Choosing Books for Instruction. Choosing books for read alouds, minilessons and small group instruction takes time for reading and keeping up with books. This session will examine some possibilities for books and how they might be used in the classroom. We’ll also take a look at ways to slow down and examine a book for all that is possible. By creating a stack of anchor books that you can go back to again and again is also a helpful teaching tool. A zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart at Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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This Holy and Living Sacrifice (EMHC Formation)
2021-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John the Baptist (Tipp City), 753 S. Hyatt St., Tipp City, OH, 45371
In-person and online formation and training for new and veteran extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion will take place this fall in both English and Spanish. Some sessions will focus on ministry to the sick, hospitalized, and homebound. Please share with EMHCs in your parish and those looking to join this ministry. Click here to get more info and register.

Holy Family, Price Hill (Spanish): Sept 25, Noon-2p
Online (Spanish, focus on sick/homebound/hospitalized): Oct 9, 2p-3:30p
Online (English): Oct 12, 1:30p-3:30p
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Anderson Township (English): Oct 21,7p-9p
Online (English, focus on sick/homebound/hospitalized): Oct 25, 1:30p-3:30p
St. Mary of the Assumption, Springboro (English): Nov 4, 7p-9p
St. John the Baptist, Tipp City (English): Nov 16, 7p-9p

Ready For Reading: Preparing Elementary Teachers for Their Most Important Job
2021-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | OH
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Teaching a child how to read is the single most important job of an elementary school teacher, as third-grade reading proficiency marks a critical juncture in a child’s success in later grades and has implications for future life outcomes. However, particularly troubling survey findings from the EdWeek Research Center indicate only 11% of elementary teachers felt completely prepared to teach reading at the conclusion of their pre-service preparation. What is the quality of early reading instruction in teacher preparation?
In this edWebinar, join Kate Walsh, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality, alongside Terrie Noland of Learning Ally, for an illuminating look into major trends in teacher preparation, the slow-going uptake of reading instruction aligned to the evidence, and the imperative need for quality pre-service instruction for educators.
This edWebinar will be of interest to researchers, reading advocates, prospective teachers, current teachers, and leaders in the field of teacher education. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenter
Kate Walsh has served as the president of the National Council on Teacher Quality since 2003. Driven by the belief that relevant, broadly accessible, comparative data can transform teacher quality, Kate has spearheaded efforts to instill greater transparency and higher standards among those institutions that exert influence and authority over teachers: states, districts, and teacher preparation programs. Notably, she produced the first-ever report card on the quality of the nation’s teacher preparation programs. A relentless advocate for equitable access to great teachers, Kate’s work has been widely featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR, and PBS NewsHour, among others.
Previously, Kate worked as a program officer with The Abell Foundation in Baltimore, as well as the Baltimore City Public Schools and the Core Knowledge Foundation. Among her accomplishments, she started and ran an innovative boarding school located in Kenya, East Africa serving middle-school-age boys facing significant challenges in their school and home lives. A long-time resident of Baltimore, Kate and her husband have four grown children now scattered across the globe.
About the Moderator
Listen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator, and it’s evident as she leads, coaches and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the science of reading each year. She has a unique perspective on the need to unify all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for the millions of struggling readers. Her daily mission is to add value to educators to help influence transformational changes in school districts across the country by addressing the needs of marginalized students. Terrie seeks to share her expertise and passion to encourage and to illuminate a path towards success and measurable outcomes.
If you looked at Terrie’s resume, you would be confused. Her undergraduate and graduate degree work placed her in the field of criminal justice. However, it was through continuous listening and learning that led her on a journey in education starting out in preschool teaching and administration, then becoming a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and earning a Ph.D. in literacy and educational leadership from St. John’s University. Terrie is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach.
As Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators on creating cultures of literacy and learning.
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Instructional Implementations of Interventions That Address Today’s Diverse Classroom
2021-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | OH
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The learning loss as a result of the pandemic is no longer hypothetical. All students have been affected and educators are facing a larger number of students who need in-classroom interventions. This urgency requires all educators to find the right solutions that can address this gap knowing that:

All students have been affected in some way
Math and reading learning have seen the largest declines in scores
Students who were one to two years behind have even larger instructional gaps
Proven solutions that can be implemented in the classroom in flexible ways have to be considered for students to catch up

In this edWebinar, join Dr. Bonnie Cochran, Dr. Tonya Clarke, Jay Hillman, and Dr. Jessica Talada to hear what other district leaders from around the country are implementing in anticipation of the wider range of learning needs teachers will be facing this school year. The presenters will be exploring the best ways to select evidence-based solutions, designing flexible implementation models, and supporting teachers for accelerated student learning.
This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the middle and high school levels. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Dr. Bonnie Cochran is HMH Director of Academic Planning and Analytics. Dr. Cochran consults with school and district leaders around issues related to data, student achievement and strategic planning. She previously served the Paulding County School District in Dallas, GA, for 31 years, in roles spanning from teacher to Associate Superintendent. She served as President of the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors and on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders.

Dr. Tonya Clarke, Coordinator of K-12 Mathematics for Clayton County Public Schools, has a prioritized focus on increasing achievement in mathematics for all students. As Founder of the I’m W.O.K.E. Project (Widening Options through Knowledge and Empowerment), Dr. Clarke and her team guide teachers through a process for developing and implementing culturally relevant and culturally sustaining mathematics instruction. These projects use highly accessible teaching practices that allow student involvement in creating mathematical models to analyze social, economic, environmental, and political issues. Dr. Clarke has over 20 years of experience teaching and leading and has served in a variety of educational and community leadership roles. As a consultant to several educational organizations and through her service with the Georgia Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and the NAACP Clayton County, Dr. Clarke continues to promote critical consciousness through mathematics instruction. Her passion for equalizing the learning environment motivates her to empower educators to make math matter for every student every day.
Jay Hillman is the director of educational services for Elmira City School District. He and his team have grown their systemic approach to literacy instruction over the last five years. Having just closed out an Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant for the prek–2 grades, they were awarded another round to complete professional learning and systems for grades 7–12. Even through school closures and the pandemic, their students showed amazing growth.

Dr. Jessica Talada serves as a literacy & intervention coordinator in the Elmira City School District in Elmira, New York. She is a 23-year veteran of public education, serving as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, instructional support teacher and data and curriculum coordinator in a wide span of grade levels. Dr. Talada is also an adjunct professor at Elmira College and Liberty University. She teaches graduate courses in literacy and education. Dr. Talada is an avid reader who believes we can change the lives of students by helping them become better readers!

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Accelerate Learning with Project-Based Learning
2021-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
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Earlier this year, the George Lucas Educational Foundation released four new studies highlighting how project-based learning (PBL) helps accelerate student learning—across age groups, multiple disciplines, and different socio-economic statuses.
Whether a newbie or PBL master, with this year’s emphasis on unfinished learning it may be time to focus on developing your PBL acumen. Join us for this edWebinar to gain insights from education leaders as they share:

Strategies to develop and implement in your classroom
Nuts and bolts for how to start or progress in your PBL journey
How to implement individual and whole-school PBL programs
The gains—academic, social, and emotional—they’ve seen since implementing PBL
Gateways and entry points to authentic PBL experiences

This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Kathleen Fredette is the director of STEAM initiatives at iLEAD Schools. As an experienced STEAM educator, Kathleen has worked in the primary and secondary education industries with a focus on aerospace. She is a skilled curriculum developer and instructional designer and is an expert in project-based learning and educational technology. She has a Master of Arts with an emphasis in STEM curriculum and design from Adams State University/NASA Endeavor STEM.

Dr. Deirdre Pilch has spent more than 30 years working in public education, from serving as a middle school Language Arts teacher to leading a 2,700-student high school, to serving as the Superintendent of Greeley-Evans School District 6.
Deeply committed to equity and access for all students, Dr. Pilch has led the development of two strategic plans for District 6—Innovation2020 and the new Innovation2030. These plans focus on improving achievement, including the development of personal learning plans, creating career and college plans, and improving access to learning opportunities for every student in District 6.

Demetrius Reden is a STEM Lab Facilitator in the Aldine Independent School District. For the past 5 years, his main focus has been to introduce students to the concepts of creative thinking, problem-solving, and acquiring 21st-century skills
through project-based learning (PBL).
Before coming to Aldine ISD, he spent more than 30 years as an Electrical Engineer in the oil and gas industry where he designed high-speed data acquisition systems for major oil companies.
He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Houston, Texas, and a M.Ed. in STEM Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon.
About the Moderator
Rita Ferrandino has built an international reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition-builders in the education entrepreneurship community. She is a recognized STEM education expert, an authority on U.S. education policy and politics, and a leader in Future of Work strategies. Rita currently is the innovation consultant at the Catalyst @ Penn GSE Innovation Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She was the lead capstone instructor at the Education Entrepreneurship Graduate Program for four years. For three years, she was President of the Education Design Studio, Inc. Incubator funded in collaboration with the Milken Family Foundation and University of Pennsylvania.

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Become a Better Instructional Coach
2021-11-18 08:00 - 11:30 | Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
There’s never been a better time to help your teachers meet the needs of their students by
enhancing your own instructional coaching skillset.
This free, four-part series provides you with the opportunity to develop and refine your practice,
monitor your effectiveness, and create a network of support throughout the Central Ohio community.
Over four sessions, we’ll discuss topics that cover:
• Relationship building and adult learning
• Coaching conversations/questioning stems
• Instructional context for student success (e.g., use of high-quality assessments and high-quality instructional
materials, learning environments, and digital learning tools)
• Role of data and tools for success and monitoring
• Essential elements in literacy/numeracy coaching that
impact student learning
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Applying Loose Parts in Learning Environments: A Playful, Standards-Based STREAM Approach
2021-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | OH
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Loose parts are open-ended, natural, and manufactured materials that can be manipulated with limitless possibilities. In this edWebinar, you will discover that a loose parts mindset:

Supports invention
Promotes imagination
Inspires innovation
Instills problem-solving skills
Builds confidence

How can we use this in our learning settings? During this edWebinar, we will explore the development and application of a loose parts mindset in our classrooms and schools.
While loose parts is a holistic approach, we will share examples applying the loose parts mindset to science, technology, reading and literacy, engineering, art, and math lessons. You will learn how loose parts create the opportunity to interact with and manipulate variables. Loose parts challenge children to think, build, learn, and create. Join us for a little loose parts play and imagine the possibilities for your setting!
This edWebinar will be geared toward K-3 teachers; however, the universal loose parts principles apply to school librarians, principals, district leaders, PreK, and upper elementary classes as well. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenters
Dr. Carla Gull is an online instructor for beginning courses at the University of Phoenix. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in curriculum design, and a doctorate in instructional leadership. She has been in education for over 20 years (including many years teaching elementary school) and hosts the Facebook group, Loose Parts Play, and the podcast, Loose Parts Nature Play. She leads professional development and academic research in outdoor classrooms, loose parts, tree climbing, and nature play. She facilitates classes with Tinkergarten, leads local nature and environmental education programming, and consults with Nature Explore. She loves finding frogs and climbing through the trees with her four boys.
Dr. Suzanne Levenson Goldstein is an online instructor for the College of General Studies at University of Phoenix. She received a BA from University of California, Los Angeles, an MA from California State University, Los Angeles, and an Ed.D. from California Lutheran University. She taught elementary school for over 30 years and loose parts was an integral part of her kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. Dr. Levenson Goldstein was also the early childhood education coordinator and the language arts mentor for the school district. She earned the school district’s Teacher of the Month award and the local television station’s Crystal Apple Award. Dr. Levenson Goldstein and her co-authors have had several research articles published in the area of loose parts and the benefits of tree climbing. She can be found on nature walks with her six grandchildren or fixing up her neighborhood Little Free Library in front of her house.
About the Moderator
Stephanie Roselli is the executive editor at Gryphon House, Inc., the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts.

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Creating a Culture of Kindness: Using Research-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying
2021-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | OH
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The 2021–2022 school year will be a year like no other, with big challenges but also an opportunity to come back better than before the pandemic. This is a great time for educators to look at school culture and ask, “How can we create a culture of kindness in our schools so that all kids feel welcomed and included?” There’s a large body of research on bullying behaviors and strategies schools can use to reduce bullying.
In this edWebinar, attendees will:

Review the research on bullying prevention and how social-emotional learning can help
Discover tangible practices schools can implement to help create an environment where all kids thrive
Learn about the Committee for Children’s free SEL resources as well as the Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit, a cost-effective program to help educators prevent bullying throughout their schools

This edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter
A national expert on implementing systemic social-emotional learning in large school districts, Amy Walker has spoken at dozens of conferences in the United States and abroad about SEL, violence prevention, bullying prevention, and child protection. At Committee for Children, she works to develop and maintain partnerships with businesses, organizations, and individuals to help expand reach and impact.

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EL Collaboration Strategies
2021-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
This one-hour online session will discuss successful ways for EL teachers and Content Teachers to collaborate in order to support English learners in learning both language and content. Topics include building relationships, dealing with challenges, and administrator support. Intended audience includes EL teachers, general education teachers and coordinators. The session is free for ESCCO Title III Consortium members, $50 for districts who are members of the ESCCO and $65 for others. NOTE: Members of the ESCCO Title III EL Consortium should enter “EL_ESC” in the payment box to waive the registration fee. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer at jill.kramer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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4-8 ELA Curriculum Leadership Team Meeting
2021-11-25 08:00 - 15:00 | St. Ignatius School-Loyola Hall, 5222 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States

K-3 ELA Curriculum Leadership Team Meeting
2021-11-26 08:00 - 15:00 | St. Ignatius School-Loyola Hall, 5222 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States

Time for Change - Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders
2021-11-30 11:00 - 17:00, 2021-12-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual- Register Above for Link
Time for Change—Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Virtual Workshop: A Live 2-Day Event with Anthony Muhammad
Become a catalyst for school improvement by developing the skills of a transformational leader.
During this virtual workshop, teams of teachers, counselors, building administrators, and district administrators will study four distinctive leadership behaviors proven to promote positive change: (1) communication, (2) trust-building, (3) professional capacity, and (4) universal accountability.
As active participants, you and your team will examine the research that supports these behaviors, as well as engage in practice activities designed to build your capacity. Return to your school equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead effective change, address staff resistance, and create a student-centered culture committed to high levels of learning.

Discover how to generate a culture of accountability.
Learn how to recruit, develop, and retain professional talent.
Strengthen staff commitment and enthusiasm for school improvement.
Consider how to rebuild trust with distrustful staff members.
Examine the origins of logical and illogical resistance in schools.
Gain strategies for overcoming resistance to change initiatives.
Identify ways to provide professional support to struggling team members.

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Expanding Representation in Books/Auditing Your Library
2021-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Keeping our classroom and school libraries fresh and updated is important for
independent reading. In this session, we’ll review the work of Dr. Rudine Sims
Bishop and her work with mirrors and windows. We’ll think about ways to audit our
own collections and to fill the gaps in our classroom libraries, the books we use for
teaching, and our own reading.

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Expanding Representation in Books/Auditing Your Library
2021-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
These one-hour virtual sessions take a deep dive into a specific topic. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, some connected readings, time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with some new thinking and some resources to expand their thinking following the session. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for member districts. The opportunity for continued individual conversation/coaching is available for a fee. Expanding Representation in Books/Auditing Your Library. Keeping our classroom and school libraries fresh and updated is important for independent reading. In this session, we’ll review the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop and her work with mirrors and windows. We’ll think about ways to audit our own collections and to fill the gaps in our classroom libraries, the books we use for teaching, and our own reading. A zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart at Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Pray for Dobbs- Mass & Adoration
2021-11-30 17:15 - 18:30 | St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica, 325 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Please join Archbishop Schnurr for 5:15p Mass on Tuesday, Nov 30th at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter-in-Chains, followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, as we pray in a special way for the dignity of all human life. This Mass will also be LIVE STREAMED! You can find the live stream here: Tuesday Nov. 30 5:15 p.m. Mass then Adoration and Benediction – St. Peter in Chains Cathedral | StreamSpot

Response to Intervention at Work
2021-12-01 10:00 - 16:30, 2021-12-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Virtual- Register Above for Link
Proven techniques to close learning gaps
RTI is not a series of implementation steps to cross off on a list, but a way of thinking about how educators can ensure each child receives the time and support needed to achieve success. This virtual workshop is designed for school teams who have started RTI but are still refining processes or experiencing challenges. The presenter has worked with hundreds of schools throughout North America and can help your school make RTI efficient, effective, and equitable. RTI work must be divided between collaborative teacher teams and two schoolwide teams (a leadership team and an intervention team). Together, the entire school assumes responsibility for the learning of every student.
As an active virtual participant, you will learn why bureaucratic, paperwork-heavy, compliance-oriented, test-score-driven approaches fail, and then discover how to create an RTI model that works. Acquire four essential guiding principles—collective responsibility, concentrated instruction, convergent assessment, and certain access—and experience a simple process for bringing these principles to life in your school.

Drive implementation using the four guiding principles.
Create a school leadership team to steer the shift to a culture of collective responsibility.
Utilize collaborative teacher teams to define essential learnings.
Create a toolbox of effective interventions.
Build a schoolwide intervention team to address complex issues such as motivation, attendance, and behavior.

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Curriculum Leadership Team Meeting
2021-12-07 08:00 - 15:00 | St. Ignatius School-Loyola Hall, 5222 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States

Boosting Vocabulary for English Learners
2021-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Explicit vocabulary instruction is a proven strategy to help English Learners close the vocabulary gap and increase their reading and listening comprehension. A systematic approach to vocabulary instruction by both English Language teachers and content-area teachers will ensure that English learners will be able to more quickly access the curriculum. Join this online session to learn ways to make vocabulary instruction effective and fun. Intended audience includes EL teachers and general education teachers. The session is free for ESCCO Title III Consortium members, $50 for districts who are members of the ESCCO and $65 for others. NOTE: Members of the ESCCO Title III EL Consortium should enter “EL_ESC” in the payment box to waive the registration fee. A link to the online session will be sent to those who register for the session. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Kramer at jill.kramer@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom
2021-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
This specialized learning session in gifted education meets the following competencies outlined by The Ohio Department of Education:

Provide an extension or replacement of the general education curricula, to modify the learning process through strategies such as curriculum compacting, and to select alternative assignments and projects based on individual student needs
Understand the social and emotional needs of students who are gifted and to address the impact of those needs on student learning.

Important Session Information:

Twice-exceptional (2e) learners have often been misunderstood, disciplined, unchallenged, and left behind. They’re called lazy and unmotivated. But they’re not: a diagnosis such as a learning disability, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or anxiety masks their giftedness. Or their giftedness blocks educators from seeing their struggles.
Often, educators don’t have the tools to meet their needs. Emily Kirchner-Morris, in her book Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today’s Classroom helps bridge that gap. In this self-paced book study participants will explore real life stories and examples to better understand and/or implement:
• How giftedness and disability intersect
• Strategies for supporting the specific needs of 2E learners
• Interventions based on the various labels or diagnoses 2Elearners may have
• The strengths and struggles that come with each exceptionality
• Information that will help determine the appropriate services, accommodations, modifications, and collaborations with other educational professionals through Section 504 plans or IEPs

New 2021 Fall Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels
2021-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | OH
Prepare for lots of reading time over winter break with this session! Get to know
the new books that have been published this season. Get a peek into the books as
well as possibilities for classroom use, books to pair new books with, and more.
We’ll also take a look at some books that are due to be published in early 2022!

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Fall Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels
2021-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
These one-hour virtual sessions take a deep dive into a specific topic. Each session will include an introduction to the topic, some connected readings, time for conversation and questions. Participants will leave with some new thinking and some resources to expand their thinking following the session. Note: Sessions are provided at no cost for member districts. The opportunity for continued individual conversation/coaching is available for a fee. New 2021 Fall Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels. Prepare for lots of reading time over winter break with this session! Get to know the new books that have been published this season. A peek into the books as well as possibilities for classroom use, books to pair new books with, etc. will be shared. We’ll also take a look at some books that are due to be published in early 2022 so we can keep our eye out for them! A zoom link will be emailed to registrants. Questions about the content? Please contact Jill Reinhart at Jill.Reinhart@escco.org. Questions about registration? Please contact Jessica Seymour at Jessica.Seymour@escco.org. By registering for any ESC of Central Ohio virtual or in-person events, you will be automatically subscribed to our professional development monthly email or any other emails that are relevant to your position. You may unsubscribe at any time.
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Christmas for the Preborn
2021-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Women’s Med Center, 1401 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH, 45440
Christmas for the Preborn, a one-hour ceremony of song and prayer, fellowship, hot apple cider, and cookies, which commemorates the lives of preborn babies lost through elective abortion, is held each year, during the Advent season in front of the Women’s Med Center abortion mill at 1401 East Stroop Road in Kettering.
Plan to attend on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 11 am – Noon
During the hour-long event, highlighted by young people reading the Christmas story from the Book of Luke, we mourn the loss of the brief lives of those who were aborted during the year and we honor them – and reflect on our loss, because they would have touched us and others in their own special way. And in the sad almost half-century of legalized abortion, we’re already missing generations of babies that would have been born to those who were lost through elective abortion.
In addition, we celebrate life with gifts, which are distributed to local women’s resource and support centers. Each year we ask people to donate disposable diapers – sizes 4, 5 and 6 – and baby wipes as gifts. We estimate that local support centers distribute over 100,000 diapers a year, and demand keeps growing. These centers do a marvelous job for women in crisis situations and provide a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, counseling, maternity and baby clothing, post-abortion support, ultrasounds, support classes, parent training, referrals for community resources, and medical and social services. They rely on private donations and deserve all the support we can give them.

First Saturday Pro-Life Mass & Rosary
2022-01-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio, United States
Rosary and Mass at the Holy Spirit Center at 9:00 a.m. followed by coffee and speaker. Contact Jerry Schmidt at (513)509-9841 or jschmidtgj@fuse.net.

Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Practicum
2022-01-08 08:00 - 12:30 | OH
Learn the components of the English language that contribute to the development of reading.
Learn about the phonology, orthography and structure of the English language while taking a comprehensive look at how students learn to read and write.
Plan and implement systematic, explicit, multisensory language instruction that meets the guidelines of the National Reading Panel and has been proven to be most effective in teaching students with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Learn how to incorporate Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology into their core and intervention reading programs.

Important Session Information:

The Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Practicum I Online encompasses 16 weeks of instruction, including 45 hours of lecture and a 16-hour practicum. The course focuses on the phonology, orthography and structure of the English language; takes a comprehensive look at how students learn to read and write; and helps teachers to recognize the characteristics of learning disabilities.
What makes Hamilton County ESC’s program unique is the practicum: each participant is assigned to a Master Teacher who provides one-to-one coaching and feedback on the creation and teaching of 16 lesson plans custom-tailored for the student the participant is tutoring during the course. Master Teachers will make 12 visits to the participants schools to observe their instruction, enabling instructors to give specific feedback at point of need on both planning and implementation of OG methodology. The maximum instructor/participant ratio in any cohort is 8:1. The lectures will take place virtually via Zoom on 10 Saturdays.
These lectures will occur asynchronously on the following Saturdays:
Day 01 01/08 8:00-12:15
Day 02 01/22 8:00-12:15
Day 03 01/29 8:00-3:00 *** FULL DAY
Day 04 02/05 8:00-12:15
Day 05 02/12 8:00-12:15
Day 06 02/26 8:00-12:15
Day 07 03/12 8:00-12:15
Day 08 03/26 8:00-12:15
Day 09 04/09 8:00-12:15
Day 10 04/23 8:00-12:15

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Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Practicum
2022-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
Learn the components of the English langauge that contribute to the development of reading.
Learn about the phonology, orthography and structure of the English language; while taking a comprehensive look at how students learn to read and write Plan and implement systematic, explicit, multisensory language instruction that meets the guidelines of the National Reading Panel and has been proven to be most effective in teaching students with Dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Learn how to incorporate Orton-Gillingham (OG) methodology into their core and intervention reading programs.

Important Session Information:

The Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Practicum I Online encompasses 16 weeks of instruction, including 45 hours of lecture and a 16-hour practicum. The course focuses on the phonology, orthography and structure of the English language; takes a comprehensive look at how students learn to read and write; and helps teachers to recognize the characteristics of learning disabilities. What makes Hamilton County ESC’s program unique is the practicum: each participant is assigned to a Master Teacher who provides one-to-one coaching and feedback on the creation and teaching of 16 lesson plans custom-tailored for the student the participant is tutoring during the course. Using the Edthena platform, participants upload their lessons and videos of their instruction, enabling instructors to give specific feedback at point of need on both planning and implementation of OG methodology. The maximum instructor/participant ratio in any cohort is 8:1.
Optional College Credit can be purchased for an additional cost through Mount St. Joseph University.

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Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom
2022-01-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
In this one-hour webinar, Jeanie Iberlin will guide participants through best practices to help students focus their attention, reduce stress, and bring an awareness to their emotions. Join for expert insights on mindfulness and wellness in the classroom, firsthand experience with mindfulness practices, and the opportunity to ask questions.
Learning Outcomes:

Experience mindfulness first-hand and learn what it is and what it is not
Gain an understanding of the research that supports the need for integrating mindfulness in schools
Understand five major benefits of mindfulness
Learn useful tools to help students focus their attention, reduce stress, and bring an awareness to their emotions
Gain an understanding of the importance of modeling, teaching, and reinforcing mindfulness

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Preventative Practices to Avoid Risky Behaviors - Module 1
2022-01-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Identify the role prevention play in protecting the mental well of students, staff and families.
Learn strategies to implement prevention in your school.
Learn how to turn existing prevention practices into best practices.
Identify local low to no cost prevention program opportunities available in your area.

Important Session Information:

Schools play a critical role in supporting students’ mental, emotional, and behavioral development by establishing life-long coping skills and behaviors. This three-part, virtual series focuses on implementing preventative practices in your school to expand your students’ potential. Join us for part one of this series as we:

Review the continuum of care for mental, emotional, and behavioral development.
Explore how the models of prevention fit into the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
Gain familiarity with the six strategies of prevention planning.
Hear from local mental health professionals regarding supports available in your community Sessions are free to participants thanks to funding provided by the Ohio Department of Education.

A Zoom link and password will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.
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