Using AI Tools to Increase the Success of ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS and Enhance Teacher Productivity
2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online
One-Day Live Online Seminar
Designed Specifically for Educators Working with English Learners (ELs) in Grades K-12: EL Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Interventionists, Paraprofessionals, Title I Staff, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

The very best AI integration strategies to elevate the engagement and learning of your English Learners (ELs)
Innovative AI-driven feedback methods to revolutionize the learning and assessment of your ELs
Pitfalls to avoid and solutions to ethical concerns using AI-powered tools and resources with your ELs
Powerful AI tools to transcend language barriers, helping you better engage with non-English-speaking families

Practical Ideas and Strategies
This seminar, presented by award-winning EL teacher and digital innovator James May, is an exciting opportunity to explore the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and their specific applications in working with English Learners. Explore the best, hands-on AI tools for enriching EL teaching and learning. This highly practical day is filled with real-world applications, offering you strategies to greatly enhance your lesson delivery, student interaction, and assessment. Seamlessly integrate AI into your teaching practice to better meet the unique needs of your ELs and reduce your administrative workload. You will also gain access to James’ comprehensive digital resource handbook, filled with actionable AI tools, prompts, and strategies tailored specifically to EL educators.
Join James to unlock the full potential of AI in your work with English Learners. His goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to not only enhance your teaching but to inspire and empower your ELs in new and exciting ways.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Make Best Use of AI in Your Work With English Learners (ELs)
Tap into the transformative power of AI … Experience firsthand how you can harness the latest, best AI tools to better support and enhance the language acquisition of your English Learners while increasing your own productivity
Explore More Effective Feedback Strategies Supported by AI
Leverage AI’s analytical prowess to provide instant, personalized feedback … Learn how you can use AI to assess student work more efficiently, allowing for more timely and meaningful interactions that propel ELs toward language mastery
Use AI to Easily Differentiate to Better Meet Your ELs’ Needs
Customize learning experiences, utilizing AI to ensure all ELs receive instruction tailored to their individual skill levels … Seamlessly adapt content, pacing, and learning styles using AI-driven tools to better meet your ELs’ unique needs
Quickly Create Highly Engaging Lessons and Content With AI
Discover the secrets to crafting captivating lessons with AI that will resonate with your ELs … Integrate multimedia, interactive simulations, and gamified elements to make learning not just educational, but truly engaging for English Learners
Stay Updated on the Latest AI Trends and Productivity Tools
Keep your EL instruction current and cutting-edge by staying informed about the latest AI developments … Learn how the newest AI applications can streamline your workflow and enhance your productivity, both in and out of the classroom
Better Engage With Your Non-English-Speaking Families
Bridge the communication gap with AI … Learn how to use AI translation tools and cultural sensitivity algorithms to effectively engage non-English-speaking families, significantly strengthening the home-school connection
Learn How AI is Changing EL Instruction
Explore the breadth of AI’s impact on EL education … From adaptive learning platforms to AI-powered language models, see firsthand how these advancements are reshaping the way English is taught and learned
Avoid and Address Potential Pitfalls and Ethical Concerns of AI
Navigate the complexities of AI with confidence … Gain insights into maintaining data privacy, recognizing bias, and ensuring equitable access to AI tools, thereby fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment
Foster Student Learning and Enhanced Feedback With AI
Empower your ELs with AI-enhanced learning tools that offer immediate, constructive feedback … This real-time guidance can help ELs quickly self-correct and build greater confidence in their English language skills
Receive an Extensive AI for English Learners Digital Resource Handbook
You will receive a comprehensive digital handbook filled with AI tools, strategies, and practical applications specifically curated for working with ELs … This resource will serve as an invaluable guide for integrating AI into your teaching

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately
Here’s what you’ll learn:

The Best AI Tools: discover and explore the most effective AI tools for strengthening EL instruction and increasing your teacher productivity
Gamification Strategies: AI-driven gamification techniques to increase ELs’ motivation and participation
AI Rubric Generation: how to easily craft precise rubrics and scoring tools, ensuring assignments are better aligned with learning objectives
Instructional Differentiation: fast AI-generated differentiation techniques to help you better meet the diverse needs of all your ELs
Intervention Strategies: AI-driven strategies to provide targeted supports to your struggling ELs and those with special needs
Literacy Engagement: AI approaches to strengthen ELs’ reading and writing stamina, confidence, comprehension, and composition skills
Automated Assistance: tools to make AI your virtual administrative assistant, streamlining your grading, curriculum management, and communication
Quality Control: ways to use AI tools to identify and correct easily overlooked flaws in your ELs’ work
Innovative Feedback: AI-driven feedback that is timely, personalized, and constructive to increase student learning
Research Skills: how your ELs can use AI as a powerful assistant and study buddy, improving inquiry and their English language proficiency
Family Communication: AI-supported tools to help you engage and communicate more effectively with non-English-speaking parents

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Dayton PIE YA Group
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Our Lady of the Rosary, 22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45404, United States

Saturday Pro-Life Rosary Procession
2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Holy Name Catholic Church, 2448 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
Gather at 9:00 a.m. every Saturday at Holy Name Church on Auburn Avenue, followed by a rosary procession to Planned Parenthood. For more info, contact the Franciscan Daughters of Mary at hnchapelfdn@gmail.com.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Dayton, OH, 45459, United States
My beloved Deaf friends,

I warmly invite you to experience the healing grace of God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Whether it has been a while or a regular part of your spiritual journey, this is a sacred opportunity to renew your heart and soul.

This will be held on the first and third Saturday of every month.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you…” 1 John 1:9”

Fr. Charles M. Onumaegbu
Chaplain for the Deaf Ministry

Rosary for Life
2026-07-18 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-07-25 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 09:20 - 10:00 UTC | Women’s Med Center, 1401 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH, 45440
Prayer, Praise & Scripture, Wednesdays at 11 AM
Rosary every Wednesday at 12 Noon
Rosary every Saturday at 9:20 AM

Deaf Community Mass
2026-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | St. Christopher, 405 East National Road, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
Weekly Mass and Confessions at St. Christopher’s in Van Dalia
2:00 Confession
2:15 Catechism
3:00 Mass & Fellowship
*All are welcome. Mass in ASL with speech interpreters.

Sensory Friendly Mass
2026-07-18 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | St. Christopher, 405 East National Road, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
The celebration will have…
Low lighting. No music. Shorter Homily.
Gluten-free – Precious Blood only option if needed.
Freedom to move around, wear headphones, use a fidget, or special seating.
*Regular Mass – Sensory Friendly space Available in the Chapel

ALL are welcome!

Deaf Community Mass
2026-07-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-02 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45215, United States
Weekly Mass and Confessions at St. Rita’s School for the Deaf
9:30 Confession
10:00 Catechism
10:30 Mass & Fellowship
*All are welcome. Mass in ASL (no interpreters)

Providing Leadership for Using AI Tools to Increase Student Learning and Teacher Productivity (Grades 6-12)
2026-07-21 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online
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Specifically Designed for Grades 6-12: Department Heads, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, School Leadership Teams, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Technology Specialists

See how teacher AI apps can save busy educators 10 hours or more a week … Leave with training resources for immediate use
Explore the best solutions to address the new challenges of student access to AI
Explore real examples of how school leaders are successfully leading AI adoption
Receive an extensive digital resource handbook

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Light the Match
2026-07-27 08:30 - 2026-07-28 16:00 UTC | St. Francis of Assisi Parish- Centerville, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, OH, 45459
Light the Match is a two-day conference designed to kick-start your ministry and energize your evangelization team for the year ahead. Each day features a dynamic keynote, a variety of breakout sessions, and, of course, great food and meaningful fellowship. This year’s theme is the voice of God.
Learn more and register

CMA Mass of Thanksgiving
2026-08-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Ln., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Join us at Incarnation Parish at the Saturday vigil Mass to celebrate the overwhelming outpouring of support for the 2026 CMA campaign. Archbishop Casey will celebrate Mass, followed by a meet-and-greet.

CMA Mass of Thanksgiving
2026-08-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | St. Antoninus, 1500 Linneman Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45238, United States
Join us at St. Antoninus Parish for Sunday Mass to celebrate the overwhelming outpouring of support for the 2026 CMA campaign. Archbishop Casey will celebrate Mass, followed by a meet-and-greet.

Festival of Faiths
2026-08-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45207, United States
The Festival of Faiths main event runs from 1 pm to 5pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Cintas Center on Xavier University’s campus. Some volunteer shifts begin as early as 8:00am, and others run as late as 6 pm. T-shirts will be provided, and free parking will be available. All volunteers will also receive a Portraits in Faith book valued at $50.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Age requirement: volunteers must be 13 or older to assist, and volunteers younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you have any questions, please contact deidre@equasion.org or amusgrave@catholicaoc.org.
Additional information regarding sign-in, responsibilities, and other pertinent information will be emailed prior to the event.

New Teacher Orientation
2026-08-06 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Ohio
This session will equip new teachers or teachers who are new to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with information on the Graded Course of Study.

The session will take place in the Northern area of the AOC.

Professional Learning Day
2026-08-06 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Immaculate Conception School Celina, 200 Wayne Street , Celina, Ohio, 45822
Join us for a day of Professional Learning and Collaboration
Location: Immaculate Conception School ~ 200 Wayne Street Celina, OH 45822
Check in begins at 8:30am

Morning Sessions 9:00-11:30am
Standards Based Instruction Using the GCS
👥 Teachers Grades K-8 | 🎤 Krista Devine
Engaging session focused on Teacher Clarity and implementing standards-based instructional practices. We will be taking a DEEP DIVE into the Graded Course of Study. This session is designed to enhance instructional strategies by unpacking standards, creating clear learning intentions and success criteria, and aligning your teaching practices to support student mastery of essential skills. Together, we will explore practical ways to promote student ownership of learning, ensure consistency in instructional goals, and elevate achievement in all classrooms.
High Impact Teaching Strategies
👥 Teachers of all grades | 🎤 Kevin Vance
This session explores research-based instructional practices that have the greatest impact on student learning. Participants will examine High Impact Teaching Strategies that promote engagement, deepen understanding, and improve student achievement across content areas. Through practical examples and collaborative discussion, educators will identify strategies that can be immediately implemented to enhance instruction, strengthen classroom practice, and support all learners.
Executive Functioning – Supporting students with Executive Functioning skills in grades K-2
👥 Teachers who work with K-2 students | 🎤 Jodi Turpening
Executive functioning skills play a critical role in students’ academic achievement, organization, self-regulation, and independence. This professional learning session examines the relationship between executive functioning and learning while exploring practical, grade-appropriate strategies that teachers can embed into daily instruction and classroom routines. Participants will learn how to support students in developing skills such as planning, organization, time management, flexible thinking, and self-monitoring to increase engagement, strengthen learning, and promote long-term academic success.
Building Beautiful Preschool Classrooms that Invite Learning: The Power of a Well-Prepared Environment
👥 Preschool Teachers | 🎤TBD
This will include practical ideas for organizing and decluttering classrooms, creating meaningful learning centers, designing spaces that promote independence, and building calm, inviting environments that support both learning and faith formation. The physical environment can have such a powerful impact on how children engage with materials, teachers, and one another, and it would be fun to share some examples and ideas that teachers could immediately implement in their own spaces.

Lunch provided 11:30-12:30pm

Afternoon Sessions 12:30-3:00pm
Servants of Hope Introduction
👥 Teachers new to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati | 🎤 Matt Daniels
Superintendent Matt Daniels will present an introduction to all new teachers. He will include information about the Servants of Hope program and will answer the question “What does it mean to be a teacher in a Catholic school?”
Executive Functioning – Supporting students with Executive Functioning skills in grades 3-8
👥 Teachers who work with grades 3-8 | 🎤 Jodi Turpening
Executive functioning skills play a critical role in students’ academic achievement, organization, self-regulation, and independence. This professional learning session examines the relationship between executive functioning and learning while exploring practical, grade-appropriate strategies that teachers can embed into daily instruction and classroom routines. Participants will learn how to support students in developing skills such as planning, organization, time management, flexible thinking, and self-monitoring to increase engagement, strengthen learning, and promote long-term academic success.

Implementing the New K-2 Report Card
👥 Teachers Grades K-2 | 🎤 Krista Devine
This professional learning session prepares K–2 teachers to successfully implement the new Archdiocese of Cincinnati (AOC) report card. Participants will explore the structure and purpose of the new grading system, with a focus on the exiting skills aligned to each grade level’s priority standards. Teachers will receive practical guidance, resources, and tools for collecting evidence of student learning, determining proficiency, and communicating student progress effectively to families. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to implement the new report card with confidence and consistency across their classrooms.

Preschool Classroom Management: Time, Competencies, and Behavior Supports
👥 Preschool Teachers | 🎤 TBD
Effective classroom management creates the foundation for meaningful learning in preschool. This professional learning session focuses on intentionally managing instructional time to ensure children have opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required preschool competencies. Participants will also explore Positive Behavior Support (PBS) structures and proactive classroom practices that foster engagement, promote social-emotional development, and create a positive, supportive learning environment where all children can thrive.

CLICK HERE to register.

Day of Prayer and Healing After Abortion: Dayton Area
2026-08-08 | Ohio
Have you or someone you know suffered from the loss of a child to abortion? We invite any woman who has experienced this loss to join us for a one-day retreat on Saturday August 8th. This event offers women a safe and confidential space to share their experiences, reflect on their past, and offer their futures to Christ who makes all things new. A trained priest, counselor, and volunteer who has experienced healing after abortion will be present to accompany participants. The exact location and details will be shared after completing the registration process. You can register for this event by calling 513-784-0531, emailing ProjectRachel@catholicaoc.org, or by going to ProjectRachelOhio.org. All communications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Download the Flyer by clicking here
Additional Parish resources can be found here: Project Rachel Parish Resources 2026 – Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Volunteers Need for Cemetery of the Innocents
2026-08-08 08:30 - 11:30 UTC | St. Columban Parish, 894 Oakland Rd, Loveland, OH, OH, 45140, United States
The Cemetery of the Innocents is composed of thousands of white crosses serving as a physical representation of the thousands of babies who die each day from abortion in the United States. It is installed in front of parishes, schools and other locations around Greater Cincinnati as an invaluable tool for education and awareness.
From time to time, volunteers are asked to inspect and repair the crosses before they are deployed to new locations.
This August 8th between 8:30 am and 11:30 am we will gather at Saint Columban Parish 894 Oakland Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 (behind the school) to service and wash the crosses of the Cemetery of the Innocents.
Please, if you can spare a few hours to help, it would be greatly appreciated. (Water and snacks provided; bring a lawn chair.)
Many hands make light work. Text or call with questions –
Outreach Coordinators, Cemetery of the Innocent:
Ginette Barcomb 513-722-4884
Tom Hahn 513-702-9354

Monthly Prayer Outside Planned Parenthood Hamilton
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Planned Parenthood- Hamilton, 110 Ludlow Street, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011
Join Sidewalk Advocates For Life and Butler County Right to Life members as they pray outside the Planned Parenthood in Hamilton every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10AM to 2PM.

Now more than EVER, women in crisis need people like you to show compassion and share life-affirming resources in a time of need. Learn how to help abortion vulnerable mothers CHOOSE LIFE using the peaceful, prayerful, proven method of Sidewalk Advocates for Life. A comprehensive, free training is available. Contact Jackie at Hamiltonsafl@gmail.com for more information.
