Archdiocese of Cincinnati

New 2021 Fall Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels
2021-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
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
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
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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Teaching About the Holocaust
2022-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Echoes & Reflections is excited to present Catholic school educators with training and resources to help their students understand the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust, and modern manifestations of prejudice, made possible by the generous support of Eileen Ludwig Greenland.
One of the central revolutions in Catholic education in the last forty years has been in its depiction of Jews, Judaism, and the Holocaust. This is due to the release of two essential Vatican documents separated in time by over thirty years. Join Echoes & Reflections Program Manager Jesse Tannetta, former Catholic school educator and scholar of the Holocaust and Catholic theology, to discuss the history of antisemitism, best practices for teaching about the Holocaust, and some of the complex moral questions underpinning successful teaching of the Holocaust in a Catholic school.
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Curriculum Leadership Team Meeting
2022-01-13 08:00 - 15:00 | St. Ignatius School-Loyola Hall, 5222 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States

Teacher Coaching and Feedback Virtual Cohort 2
2022-01-13 09:00 - 10:30
Learn and practice coaching and feedback and strategies.
Identify areas of focus for classroom visits, for example, OTES rubric, gradual release, school initiatives, etc.
Visit classrooms to observe teachers and provide feedback based on focus areas.
Dialogue with colleagues to discuss feedback and coaching strategies and to apply a common language of instruction.

Important Session Information:

The Teacher Coaching and Feedback Cohort is a professional learning experience that builds the instructional leadership capacity for building-level administrators.
Cohort members will observe, learn, and practice feedback and coaching strategies from the text, 7 Tools for Developing Teachers and Teaching (Mike Rutherford). Participants will observe live classes at schools and apply their learning in real time. Schools are selected by participants within the cohort. Focus areas for feedback and coaching will include the OTES rubric, district-specific goals, and school-wide initiatives.
The overall purpose is to develop the coaching and feedback skills of administrators to improve their teachers’ instructional skills and techniques, leading to increased student achievement.

Date
Time
Location

1/13/2022
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Zoom Session, Online Course

1/27/2022
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Zoom Session, Online Course

2/10/2022
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Zoom Session, Online Course

2/24/2022
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Zoom Session, Online Course

3/10/2022
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Zoom Session, Online Course

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Miscarriage Support Group
2022-01-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Incarnation Parish, Dayton, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Dayton, OH, 45459
No mother ever wants to experience the death of her child. We want you to know that your baby mattered and your grief is valid. Beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022 Incarnation Parish will offer a six week grief support opportunity for women who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth, or other form of baby loss. The group will meet from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in the Parish Office Building Community Room. For more information or to talk with someone prior to the meetings, please feel free to reach out to Sarah Cannon at (937) 689-6819 or Sarah.cannon01@gmail.com.

Cincinnati Mini-March for Life
2022-01-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Holy Name Catholic Church, 2448 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
Join us for the Mini March for Life here at home in Cincinnati in solidarity with those marching in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue. Join us for prayer and fellowship, honoring the lives lost to abortion in our nation and in our community. For more information contact Monica DeFosse at mdefosse@cincinnatirighttolife.org. Signs are encouraged!! RSVP on Facebook HERE.

Prayer Vigil to End Abortion
2022-01-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Troy Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St., Troy, OH, 45373, United States
January marks the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. One of the Supreme Court’s decisions that legalized abortion resulting in over 61 million abortions in the U.S.A. This year please join us as the US Supreme Court may consider overturning Roe vs. Wade.
Guest Speakers: Mrs. Amy Simmons will speak about their adoption and the “Significance of One.” Her Husband, Fire Chief Matthew Simmons will update us on the status of A “Safe Haven Box” for the Fire Department.

A Double Helping: Serving Dual Language Learners
2022-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Identify common patterns and influential key factors of dual language development
Apply understanding of patterns and key factors of dual language development and evidence-based strategies to distinguish between “language difference” and “language disorder.”
Learn how to dynamically apply and individualize evidence-based best practices to identify the unique strengths of dual language learners and effectively support them.

Important Session Information:

This accelerated course is designed to support educators (e.g. speech-language pathologists, intervention specialists, psychologists, ESL support staff, general education teachers, etc.) in the school-based setting in appropriately supporting, assessing, and treating dual language learners (i.e., children who are learning a language in addition to English). The course discusses types of bilinguals, language difference vs. disorder, response to intervention, assessment, and treatment of these diverse learners.
This course will be online and can be taken at participant’s own pace. There is an average of one module per week.

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Co-Teaching Foundations
2022-01-18 08:30 - 15:30
Participate in collaborative roles for instruction.
Experience co-teaching models practice co-planning structures plan for successful co-teaching.

Important Session Information:

Knowledge of coteaching fundamentals and coteaching models makes co-teaching easier. While having knowledge of coteaching models is critical, there is more to moving practice from a series of cotaught events to an authentic mindset for daily instructional decision-making. Join this session to examine inroads into authentic, collaborative roles in a coteaching partnership with directed focus on coplanning and best practices when utilizing the expertise of two trained teachers.
This full day opportunity allows your team the chance to interact with other teams and identify practices for your own setting.

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Get a Grip: Teaching an Important Handwriting Skill
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Register to attend live or to receive the recording. The recording will be posted on this page after the live session. Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more.
In honor of National Handwriting Day, celebrated on January 23rd each year, Learning Without Tears will be focusing on one of the most important prerequisites for the lifelong skill of handwriting—grip! In this edWebinar, you will learn answers to frequently asked questions such as what age to start teaching grip, how to teach it effectively, and how to help older children who already have poor gripping habits. Whether you are a teacher, parent, therapist, or interventionist, you will learn practical strategies to implement immediately with the students in your life.
This edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers, occupational therapists, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Roxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in public schools, early intervention, and currently a private pediatric out-patient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in pre-school through middle school. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009.

Valerie Zaryczny received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a pediatric OT with experience across multiple settings including schools, clinics, early intervention, and teletherapy. She first attended a Handwriting Without Tears workshop in 2004 as a new therapist and has been in love with the products and methods ever since! Valerie became a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears in 2011.

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The edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.
Join the Building Blocks for PreK–5 community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

Learning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly, hands-on, innovative instruction for early learning, handwriting, keyboarding, and writing strategies, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
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Using Multimedia to Enhance Science Teaching and Strengthen Understanding
2022-01-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Using Multimedia to Enhance Science Teaching and Strengthen Understanding

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Presented by Dr. Michael Heithaus, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University, and Co-Author of HMH Into Science®Moderated by Whitney Yaple, Director of K-12 Science Product Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Students learn science best by doing science, but some complex concepts are more difficult to carry out in a classroom setting than others. This is where engaging multimedia and technology, such as video or digital simulations, can help to enhance teaching and increase student understanding. When used correctly, multimedia can harness students’ natural curiosity, inspiring investigation, exploration, and problem solving. This edWebinar will provide guidance on how to effectively use multimedia to enhance science teaching and strengthen understanding.
This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the middle school grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter
Dr. Michael Heithaus is Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences & Education and a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University in Miami, FL. Dr. Heithaus joined the FIU Biology Department in 2003 and has served as Director of the Marine Sciences Program and Executive Director of the School of Environment, Arts, and Society, which brings together the natural and social sciences and humanities to develop solutions to today’s environmental challenges. His research focuses on predator-prey interactions and the ecological importance of large marine species. Dr. Heithaus is author of HMH Into Science® and is a STEM consultant of HMH Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. He received his B.A. in biology from Oberlin College and his Ph.D. in biological sciences from Simon Fraser University.

About the Moderator
Whitney Yaple is the director of product marketing for K-12 science at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and has over seven years of experience in the educational publishing industry. She is a lifelong learner who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all.

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Join the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage, empower, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. HMH science programs are designed to encourage student-directed learning and deeper understanding of concepts, opening students’ minds to a world of scientific thinking. The carefully planned guidance in our programs and services ensures mastery for teachers and students alike.

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SEL Strategies for Both Academic and Social-Emotional Growth
2022-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
SEL Strategies for Both Academic and Social-Emotional Growth

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

Presented by Ward Eames, Chief Executive Officer, Livestream Learning Studio; and Frank Maciel, Creative Director, Livestream Learning Studio
Sponsored by Livestream Learning Studio
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In a recent report from the Department of Education documenting the effects of COVID-19 on American students, it was noted that “nearly all students have experienced some challenges to their mental health and well-being during the pandemic.” School staff and students are dealing with higher levels of stress and entire districts are recognizing feelings of helplessness among students and teachers. Many educators are searching for innovative social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies that strengthen their classroom communities throughout the entire school year.
Ward Eames is the founder of The National Theatre for Children and Livestream Learning Studio, two organizations dedicated to educating K-12 students through arts-enhanced programming. Join this edWebinar to hear from Ward on how to engage students emotionally all year long, strengthening their core social and emotional competencies through innovative classroom programming.
This edWebinar will offer solutions that help educators:

Engage students through techniques that support SEL
Use storytelling in a variety of forms to enhance the learning experience
Strengthen their classroom communities through relationship-building lessons and activities

This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers, school and district leaders, counselors, and curriculum coordinators of the elementary grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Ward Eames founded The National Theatre for Children (NTC) in 1978 as a means of using live theatre to teach K-12 students decision making, self-management and social awareness. In addition to building NTC into the largest educational touring theatre company in the United States, Ward has dedicated himself to building social and emotional competence in educators, students and families through a variety of arts-enhanced delivery methods. He was the creator of KiDSNEWS, a monthly news and current events video and curriculum program for grades K-6. His nationally broadcast sketch comedy TV series, M@dAbout, taught personal responsibility and decision making through money management skills, health and wellness information and environmental stewardship to tweens and teens. Ward recently founded Livestream Learning Studio, a subscription service that provides SEL-focused, arts-enhanced education through live, interactive digital events, accessible in the classroom and at home for schools and students nationwide.

Frank Maciel is the creative director of Livestream Learning Studio, an educational livestream subscription service for upper elementary school students. He has worked with Ward Eames for over 20 years as a director, producer and curriculum writer for The National Theatre for Children, a staff writer for the educational TV series M@dAbout, and a writer and on-screen host for KiDSNEWS, an educational news and current events program. Prior to his work with Ward, Frank worked extensively with the Walt Disney Company in California, writing and directing stage productions for their theme parks and teaching students from all over the country through Disney Performing Arts, a program that focused on teaching creative, arts-related skills to students in grades K-12.

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Join the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

Livestream Learning Studio is a year-long school subscription service that provides rigorous and meaningful academics using live online events with arts integration, rooted in the five core competencies of social-emotional learning: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making.

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The Ned & Patrick Series
2022-01-18 17:00 - 19:00
Please Click HERE for more information.
Queen City Book Bank
1200 Gest Street, Cincinnati OH 45203

Nine Days for Life Prayer Vigil
2022-01-19 - 2022-01-27
9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
To join the Novena, you can find all of the prayers, reflections and resources HERE. (CLICK HERE for Español).

MAP Growth: Applying & Analyzing Reports Professional Learning Session
2022-01-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Hamilton County ESC, OH
Equip teachers with the knowledge of running reports
Equip teachers with the keys to analyzing MAP Growth data
Better understand student learning needs

Important Session Information:

Do you use MAP Growth to assess student learning? T
This session moves beyond administering MAP® Growth™ and dives into the essential reports for teachers and analyzing the reports for understanding your students. We will get hands-on with MAP reports. Learn to access, interpret, and apply MAP Growth data. Then plan how to use your data to inform ongoing work, with a particular focus on understanding your classroom system.
We will answer the following questions:
• How are my students doing?
• How will results inform instruction for students?
• What are my students ready to learn?

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Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning for Equitable Outcomes
2022-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Connecting the Science of Reading to the Science of Learning for Equitable Outcomes

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST

Presented by Linda Diamond, M.Ed., Educator, Author, Speaker, ConsultantModerated by Terrie Noland, Ph.D., CALP, Vice President, Educator Initiatives, Learning Ally
Sponsored by Learning Ally
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This edWebinar will discuss merging the Science of Reading with the Science of Learning in order to marry the research with practical implications for teaching. The Science of Reading tells us what the research says are the critical components of learning to read while the Science of Learning, grounded in cognitive science, tells us how we learn. By joining these two sciences, we can more readily understand how to teach so the vast majority of children become proficient readers.
This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary grades. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenter
Linda Diamond is the founder and former president of Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE), a professional learning organization that serves schools, districts, and state agencies to improve literacy and math achievement for all students. Linda is the author of three widely used professional books for educators, Teaching Reading Sourcebook; Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures; and Vocabulary Handbook. Previously, Linda served as a K-12 district administrator, a middle school and elementary principal, a high school teacher, and a senior policy analyst in an education think tank. She is now spending part of her retirement working with curriculum publishers and selected non-profit organizations, and focusing on improving literacy outcomes for all students.

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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Join the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators, participate in online discussions, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.

Learning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17,000 schools, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.
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Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools
2022-01-19 17:00 - 18:00
Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Presented by Freddie Cox, Chief Technology Officer, CETL, Knox County Schools (TN); Marlo Gaddis, Chief Technology Officer, Wake County Public School System (NC); and Colleen Hoy, Director Product Management, ENAModerated by Christine Fox, Senior Director, External Relations, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Sponsored by ENAHosted by Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
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According to CoSN’s 2021 EdTech Trends Survey Report, when asked to identify their top three unmet technology needs, respondents ranked cybersecurity number one by a large margin. This isn’t too surprising given the vastness of the issue.
In this edLeader Panel, to help districts assess and prioritize their cybersecurity action items, experienced K-12 school technology and industry leaders will share effective cybersecurity readiness, mitigation, and training strategies and recommendations. From cybersecurity insurance and network segmentation to endpoint protection and penetration testing, attendees will leave with a list of action items they can implement to bolster their security efforts.
This edLeader Panel will be of interest to district leaders, education technology leaders, and CTOs of all grade levels. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

About the Presenters
Freddie Cox is the chief technology officer of Knox County Schools. With over 13 years of education technology experience, he has made his career’s focus serving students and teachers through providing reliable and accessible technology solutions.

Marlo Gaddis is the chief technology officer for the Wake County Public School System. She served three other North Carolina districts of various sizes in the past as a 21st century learning coordinator; lead teacher for technology (K-5) and media (K-12); lead teacher for math, science, social studies, and technology (K-5); district and school technology facilitator; and kindergarten and first-grade teacher. Marlo serves on K12 Education Advisory Boards for the RTM K-12 Congress and Lenovo. She is on the Board of Directors for CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) and serves on the Executive Board as Secretary. She is a founding member and board member of the North Carolina CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) chapter and a CoSN CETL (Certified Educational Technology Leader).

Colleen Hoy is the director of product management at Education Networks of America (ENA). In this role, she oversees the strategy, definition, development, and promotion of ENA’s cybersecurity product portfolio and also provides leadership to ENA’s overall suite of services that support the technology needs of K-12, higher education institutions, libraries, and rural healthcare providers nationwide. She was previously the director of programs and partnerships at Nashville Technology Council and a consultant for c3/consulting (now Ankura). Colleen has served on a number of nonprofit Boards of Directors, including Nashville MTA, Alignment Nashville Learning Technology Committee, and the Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance. She earned her BA from Dickinson College and her M.Ed. from Vanderbilt University.

About the Moderator
Christine Fox is the senior director of external relations for CoSN where she is responsible for corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and professional advancement programs. Previously, she served as Interim Executive Director for SETDA (State Educational Technology Director’s Association). Christine’s background includes experience in education as an educational consultant and curriculum developer, ESOL coordinator and third-grade teacher. She has a Master of Science degree in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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ENA delivers transformative technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care. We work with our customers to engineer high-capacity and future-ready connectivity, communication, cloud, security, and data analytics solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation.

CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.
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Pre-March for Life Prayer Rally
2022-01-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Dayton Courthouse, 200 W. 2nd Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us in prayer for those attending the March for Life in Washington D.C.
GUEST SPEAKER: State Senator Niraj Antani

Become a Better Instructional Coach
2022-01-20 08:30 - 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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Effective Strategies for Content Teachers
2022-01-20 08:30 - 15:30
Learn theories of Second Language Acquisition.
Learn and apply effective strategies for instructing English Learners (ELs).

Important Session Information:
Join us for this two-day session (January 20th and 27th) designed for content, EL teachers, related services staff, and anyone working to support ELs seeking intensive instructional support grounded in research and includes effective instructional strategies such as differentiation, grouping and pacing.
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Improving K-3 Reading Achievement: How to Do This. Now.
2022-01-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual – Receive Link When Registered
Improving K-3 Reading Achievement: How to Do This. Now.

Thursday, January 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

Presented by Stacy Hurst, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Southern Utah University, and Chief Education Officer, Reading Horizons; and Donell Pons, MAT, M.Ed., Literacy and Reading Coordinator, American International School of UtahModerated by Jeanette Beninati, Marketing Director, Reading Horizons
Sponsored by Reading Horizons
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Register to attend live or to receive the recording. The recording will be posted on this page after the live session. Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more.
They’re back and on track to make a difference in K-3 reading achievement. Reading Horizons’ Stacy Hurst, M.Ed. and Donell Pons, M.Ed. will present the next in a series of edWebinars that focus on the how’s and why’s of achieving reading proficiency by Grade 3.
In this session, these literacy leaders provide a look at some of the biggest issues facing reading educators today. They’ll unpack the ways teachers can start to improve their K-3 students’ reading achievements by integrating and using proven strategies to support teachers effectively. Attendees will benefit from proven, practical guidance on how to select effective content for foundational reading instruction, with the goal of improving overall attainment. They’ll also cover how to help teachers give much-needed support to struggling students often left to rely on guesswork to get by.
This edWebinar will offer a look back at how reading education has evolved over the years and explore the importance of literacy programs grounded in reading science. Another key topic? Donell and Stacy will tackle why, if incorrectly used, technology can sometimes do more harm than good in literacy instruction. Attend this session to leave with new perspectives and proven ways to help your struggling readers starting now!
This edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers, librarians, school and district leaders, reading and literacy coaches and specialists, special education teachers and department chairs, district-level special education directors, professional development leaders, curriculum leaders, equity/inclusion/diversity leaders, school improvement leaders, and Title I and federal funding directors. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
Part 1 – Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: The What, Why, How, and Wow for Every LearnerPart 2 – K-3 Reading Across Grades and Content Areas: What, When, How Much, and With Whom?Part 3 – If. Then. Next! Strategies and Support for Teaching K-3 Readers

About the Presenters
Stacy Hurst is an assistant professor of teacher education at Southern Utah University where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She has degrees in sociology and elementary education and a master’s degree in education. Her extensive experience also includes teaching first grade and working as a literacy coach and reading specialist. Stacy is the co-author of a foundational literacy program and is also the chief education officer at Reading Horizons, an educational software company that teaches structured literacy concepts through a blended software and direct instruction approach. Stacy is passionate about literacy and believes that learning how to read well is a civil right.

Donell Pons has a husband and several children with dyslexia. When Donell discovered her son had dyslexia and was struggling to find appropriate services, she went back to school and received a dual MED and MAT in teaching and learning with a special education certification, none of which addressed dyslexia. Donell has taught secondary language arts and worked at a charter school focusing on supporting students on the autism spectrum. Donell is trained in multiple structured literacy-based reading methods. She was the literacy and reading coordinator and ELL director at a public charter school and her efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy program there were featured in Language Magazine, October 2016 and MiddleWeb SmartBrief. Donell has produced a nationally recognized three-part webcast series on teaching reading and recognizing dyslexia and has had numerous articles in educational publications. She is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Utah and helped compose the Utah State Dyslexia Handbook. She is currently working with adults in a workplace literacy program as well as supporting students with dyslexia in the transition to college.

About the Moderator
Jeanette Beninati is a former educator with a strong background in strategic planning, education technology and training, and professional development. Her experience spans education, technology, assessment and instruction, consulting, training, efficacy research, and learning disabilities. In her role as Marketing Director, she oversees the company’s K-12 education marketing initiatives. Jeanette received both her undergraduate and M.Ed. degrees from Boston University.

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Reading Horizons supports educators with powerful tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. For nearly 40 years, Reading Horizons’ method has aligned with the evolution of the Science of Reading, empowering over 50,000 educators with evidence-based teaching strategies that prevent and remediate students’ reading difficulties. Reading momentum begins with Reading Horizons.
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Third Friday Pro-Life Mass
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio, United States

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
2022-01-22 | Live Stream
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