Productive Math Struggle: A 6-point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance Book Club
2026-01-05 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00 UTC | Virtual
Audience: K-12 Educators, Gifted Specialists, School Leaders, Administrators

Determine what productive math struggle is, what is look like, and why it is important;
Develop a better understanding of your own math identity, help your students define their individual math identities, and learn about activities that help students explore math identity.
Learn about activities to build and promote in a productive math community in your classroom.
Learn about strategies and teacher tips for struggle moves that don’t rescue student answers but rescue student thinking.

Important Session Information:

All students face struggle, and they should—it is how they learn and grow. The teacher’s job is not to remove struggle, but rather to value and harness it, helping students develop good habits of productive struggle. But what’s missing for many educators is an action plan for how to achieve this, especially when it comes to math.
Persevering through difficult challenges to reach new learning is the core of Productive Math Struggle. When left unsupported, struggle can become unproductive and demoralizing, negatively influencing students’ mathematical identities. The authors guide teachers through six specific actions—including valuing, fostering, building, planning, supporting, and reflecting on struggle—to create a game plan for overcoming obstacles by sharing

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2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-05-18 17:00 | Hamilton County ESC, OH
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Hands-on program by master teachers designed for K–12 classroom teachers, intervention specialists, and tutors of those with dyslexia or reading difficulties.

Coaching from Master Teachers
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. Courses are facilitated by master teachers to help participants learn to design and implement explicit, systematic, and structured multi-sensory lesson plans that address the development of foundational skills necessary for students to become proficient readers.
Addresses the Five Components of Reading
The Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Program addresses the five essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension – as recommended by the National Reading Panel Report (2000).
Fully Online Format
We offer the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading Program in a fully online format to enable teachers across the country to have full access to this crucial programming. Master teachers provide on-the-spot feedback, correction and suggestions as they watch teachers teach. The goal is for each participant to implement Orton-Gillingham methodology with fidelity to strengthen core reading instruction.

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Graduates of Hamilton County ESC’s Accredited Online Orton-Gillingham program qualify to apply for Structured Literacy Dyslexia Teacher certification level to meet requirements for Ohio’s Structured Literacy Certification.

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Does Hamilton County ESC’s Orton-Gillingham Program include practicum?
Yes! Rather than having to apply for a separate practicum, our program includes practicum lessons at no additional cost.
Is this an accredited program that meets Structured Literacy Certification requirements?
Graduates of Hamilton County ESC’s Accredited Online Orton-Gillingham program qualify for Structured Literacy Dyslexia Teacher certification level to meet requirements for Ohio’s Structured Literacy Certification.

How does Hamilton County ESC’s Orton-Gillingham program compare to similar programs?
What makes Hamilton County’s online 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 Sibme™ 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.
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Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat
2026-05-01 18:30 - 2026-05-03 14:00 | Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio, United States
Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Single women, ages 18 – 30 who are seeking to do God’s will, are invited to attend an upcoming Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center. Fiat Ministries cultivates an authentic culture of discernment for young women, inspiring them to say yes to God’s call. Consecrated sisters from various communities assist at the retreat by giving talks, leading small groups, giving their testimonies and providing a joyful witness of following Christ.
💫 Retreat Cost & Giving
This retreat is offered so that you may encounter the beauty of Christ’s call. We ask for $145 to help cover retreat expenses. Partial scholarships are available. If you’re able to give a little more, your generosity will help others experience the retreat as well.
Register at FIATMINISTRIES.ORG/RETREAT-CINCINNATI

Saturday Pro-Life Mass & Prayer Vigil
2026-05-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Holy Name Catholic Church, 2448 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
Mass at 8:00 a.m. every Saturday at Holy Name Church on Auburn Avenue, followed by prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood. Please take the time to join us in this important work, praying for abortion to end at this location. Contact Mother Seraphina, FDM with questions at fdmsisters@gmail.com or 859-491-4900

Sacrament of Reconciliation
2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 | 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
2026-05-02 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-05-16 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-05-23 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-05-30 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-06-06 09:20 - 10:00, 2026-06-13 09:20 - 10:00 | 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

Sensory Friendly and ASL Mass
2026-05-03 12:30 - 13:30 | St. John Fisher, 3227 Church St., Newtown, OH, 45244, United States
In an effort to embrace and welcome the members of the Deaf Community, as well as those with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, all our welcome to this Sensory Friendly and ASL Mass where there will be lower lighting, no music and a shorter homily. At St. John Fisher every first Sunday at 12:30 p.m. For more information on what a sensory friendly mass is click HERE.

Science/Social Studies Curriculum Leadership Team
2026-05-06 08:30 - 14:30 | Hamilton County ESC, OH
Session Details
We are looking for additional teachers in grades 4-8 who are passionate about teaching, learning, growing, and collaborating! These teams meet with a goal of collaborating with colleagues to share ideas and resources, create grade level units, activities and common assessments based on the standards in the Social Studies and Science Graded Course of Studies.
Curriculum Leadership Teams will meet 6 times this year from 9:00am-2:30pm at HCESC ~ Hamilton County Educational Services Center. All materials, lunches, cost of substitutes and CEU’s will be paid for. Sub reimbursement is available if needed.
Who Should attend?
Science and Social Studies teachers in grades 4-8
Registration Information
CLICK HERE to register for the May 6th meeting.

Monthly Prayer Outside Planned Parenthood Hamilton
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | 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.

Jr High Math Teacher Collaboration CLT
2026-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Hamilton County ESC, OH
Session Details
Looking for Jr High Math teachers~ to join Math CLT
As a follow up from the Jr High Math teacher collaboration I had this month, I have a group of 20+ teachers who want to begin to meet monthly with the following goals:

Better understand how different schools structure their math pathways and why.
Explore ways to accelerate learning opportunities for our math students.
Identify what supports elementary schools may need to better prepare students for high school.
Collaborate on instructional practices, textbooks and resources and teaching strategies highly effective for instruction on mathematical practices.
Collaborate towards building pacing guides, formative and summative common assessments. Etc.

We will be meeting from 9:00-2:30pm as a team 6 times throughout the year.
Nov 19th Dec 17th Jan 22nd Feb 25th Mar 26th May 12th
Meetings will be held at HCESC ~ Hamilton County Educational Services Center
All materials, lunches, cost of substitutes and CEU’s will be paid for. Sub reimbursement is available if needed.
CLICK HERE to RSVP and join the team.
Who Should attend?
Math teachers in grades 6-8

Sensory Friendly Mass
2026-05-16 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Christopher, 435 East National Rd, Vandalia, Ohio, 45377
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!

Dayton PIE YA Group
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of the Rosary, 22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45404, United States

Life's 5th Quarter
2026-05-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Holy Name Catholic Church, 2448 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
The 5th Saturday of the month we will be offering up a Mass and Prayer Intentions for the women and workers at the Planned Parenthood Facility on Auburn Ave. We will begin with Mass at Holy Name Catholic Church followed by Exposition, a peaceful rosary procession to the nearby Planned Parenthood, and then back to the church for Benediction. YOUTH are ENCOURAGED to attend this event. It will be geared towards our young people!

MAP EOY Data Review and Planning
2026-06-01 09:00 - 11:30 | Hamilton County ESC, OH

i-Ready EOY Data Review and Planning
2026-06-05 09:00 - 11:30
