The 37th Annual Ohio Association of County Boards [OCAB] Convention will take place as a virtual, al la carte learning experience in 2020.
Conference material has been divided into a series of dates to provide flexibility for attendees.
Week 1: November 17 – 19, 2020
Week 2: December 1 – 3, 2020
Week 3: December 8 – 10, 2020
Available Professional Development Tracks
- Abuse prevention
- Equity and inclusion
- Leadership
- Pandemic lessons
- Personal development
- Remote best practices
- Policy
- SSA
Register for your preferred courses by visiting the OACB website.
New or recently assigned special education administrators, or those responsible for special education administration are invited to participate in these training and networking meetings. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort. Year one focuses on building building foundation and capacity in your role, while year two centers on using knowledge to impact overall school improvement.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- dive into the foundation of special education federal and state requirements, and using IDEA to guide understanding of district- and school-wide policies, procedures, and practices
- gain foundational knowledge of the law
- reflect on and evaluate current district special education policies, practices, and processes
- receive support in navigating timelines and annual requirements
- be introduced to team participation as instructional leaders
- move towards monitoring progress throughout the sessions
- network with other special education leaders for collaboration, learning, and growth
- access strategies for training staff on providing effective student-focused services
- build relationships with school improvement consultants
- receive supplemental coaching to meet the needs of individual district/school improvement/CCIP
Please note
- This professional learning opportunity is available by invitation only.
- Participants will be asked to complete pre-work to prepare for each session.
- Registration will be closed after the first session.
- Participants are expected to make a strong commitment to attending sessions, as content is cumulative.
Contact Laura Low, M.Ed. with program questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | February 9, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| December 8, 2020 | March 2, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details.
Registration
Email Jill Barnhisel or call 419.720.899, ext. 152 to register for New Special Education Administrator Network: Year 1 of 2. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to the date of each event.
This Professional Learning opportunity is for teachers and administrators wishing to learn how to use Ohio’s new Alternate Assessment Participation Decision-Making Tool (AAPDMT). Participants will learn the status of Ohio’s current Alternate Assessment practices and nationwide rankings, and how to use the AAPDMT with fidelity to improve equity and outcomes for all students while supporting the state’s move toward Federal accountability.
Participants will:
- learn how to use the AAPDMT to determine which students should be taking the Alternate Assessment
- develop an action plan to immediately implement and use this tool in their buildings and districts
Please contact Aaron Weisbrod with questions about this event.
Session Dates
| November 10, 2020 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| November 12, 2020 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
| November 12, 2020 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| November 13, 2020 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
| November 18, 2020 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| December 1, 2020 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
Flyer
Download the event flyer for more information.
Registration
This professional learning opportunity is available by invitation only. Please register through the Ohio Department of Education’s OH | ID Portal, or call 419.720.8999 ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel with registration questions.
Supported decision making leads to self-efficacy, which reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment. According to the author, Jonathan Martinis, this book is for “the people, parents, families, friends, professionals, and practitioners on the front lines who give and get the support we all need to lead our best lives.” The participants will learn how to apply and implement the principles of supported decision making with students with disabilities through the lens of the experience of Jenny Hatch and her pursuit for equity in her own decision making process in her adult life.
Please Note
- This is the first of five book study dates for this title. Please see below for upcoming virtual meetups.
Please contact Lisa Hite, M.Ed. with questions.
Upcoming Book Study Dates
| October 21, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| November 4, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| November 18, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| December 2, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| December 16, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Event Flyer
Please click to download the event flyer for full details.
Registration
Call 419.720.8999 ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register for the book study.
The 37th Annual Ohio Association of County Boards [OCAB] Convention will take place as a virtual, al la carte learning experience in 2020.
Conference material has been divided into a series of dates to provide flexibility for attendees.
Week 1: November 17 – 19, 2020
Week 2: December 1 – 3, 2020
Week 3: December 8 – 10, 2020
Available Professional Development Tracks
- Abuse prevention
- Equity and inclusion
- Leadership
- Pandemic lessons
- Personal development
- Remote best practices
- Policy
- SSA
Register for your preferred courses by visiting the OACB website.
New or recently assigned special education administrators, or those responsible for special education administration are invited to participate in these training and networking meetings. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort. Year one focuses on building building foundation and capacity in your role, while year two centers on using knowledge to impact overall school improvement.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- dive into the foundation of special education federal and state requirements, and using IDEA to guide understanding of district- and school-wide policies, procedures, and practices
- gain foundational knowledge of the law
- reflect on and evaluate current district special education policies, practices, and processes
- receive support in navigating timelines and annual requirements
- be introduced to team participation as instructional leaders
- move towards monitoring progress throughout the sessions
- network with other special education leaders for collaboration, learning, and growth
- access strategies for training staff on providing effective student-focused services
- build relationships with school improvement consultants
- receive supplemental coaching to meet the needs of individual district/school improvement/CCIP
Please note
- This professional learning opportunity is available by invitation only.
- Participants will be asked to complete pre-work to prepare for each session.
- Registration will be closed after the first session.
- Participants are expected to make a strong commitment to attending sessions, as content is cumulative.
Contact Laura Low, M.Ed. with program questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | February 9, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| December 8, 2020 | March 2, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details.
Registration
Email Jill Barnhisel or call 419.720.899, ext. 152 to register for New Special Education Administrator Network: Year 1 of 2. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to the date of each event.
Hosted by: OCALI in partnership with State Support Team Region 16
Presenters: Lisa Arthur – State Support Team Region 16 & Ron Rogers – OCALI
This webinar will address specific strategies for supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities within inclusive educational settings.
Registration
Click here to be directed to the registration link on GoToWebinar.
Participants from the 2019-20 New Special Education Administrators Network will build upon the foundation from the first year of the cohort in this second year support program. During this second year, participants will continue to build on foundational knowledge of the law, which can contribute to the disposition and skills necessary to build special education instructional leaders, resulting in improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- reflect and evaluate current district special education policies, processes, and practices
- learn how to work in district teams as strong collaborative leaders
- identify areas of strength
- complete a gap analysis to align program improvement efforts with overall school improvement, completing a draft three-year improvement plan
- continue to build relationships and grow together to support school improvement
- receive coaching
Please Note
- Event is open only to 2019/20 Special Education Administrator Network Year 1 participants.
- Participants will be asked to complete pre-work to prepare for each session.
- Registration will be closed after the first session.
- Participants are expected to make a strong commitment to attending sessions, as content is cumulative.
Event questions may be directed to Laura Low, M.Ed.
Network Event Dates
| November 11, 2020 | March 10, 2021 |
| December 9, 2020 | May 12, 2021 |
| January 13, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details.
Registration
Email Jill Barnhisel or call 419.720.899, ext. 152 to register for New Special Education Administrator Network: Year 2 of 2. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to the date of each event.
Since 2015, the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio PBIS Network have hosted the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Showcase, an annual event focused on showcasing Ohio’s schools implementing PBIS with high fidelity. This event brings together hundreds of Ohio principals, teachers, counselors, and others to network and share best practices around PBIS implementation to ensure safe and supportive school environments.
For more than 10 years, the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council has hosted the OLAC Action Forum—an annual event designed to bring hundreds of Ohio superintendents, principals, teachers, and others together to share stories about how district and building leadership teams and teachers-based teams are working together to impact all learners.
With a shared vision for building the capacity of those who lead, teach, and serve students in Ohio’s schools and beyond, we are excited to announce a partnership between OLAC and the Ohio PBIS Network to host a joint event this year. This one-day, virtual conference will combine the best of the OLAC Action Forum and the Ohio PBIS Showcase.
This year’s theme, Leading & Learning Together, will include sessions aligned around three strands:
- Leading, learning, and connecting in remote learning environments
- Supporting the whole child, including students’ social emotional well-being
- Ensuring equitable learning opportunities
Here’s what you can expect:
- 20 sessions to choose from
- Keynote speakers—Dr. Doug Reeves and Dr. Kent McIntosh
- Networking and collaboration opportunities via virtual ‘breakout’ rooms
- Access to all recorded sessions and materials following the event
- Opportunity to earn continuing education credit
See the full lineup by downloading the event brochure.
Leading & Learning Together, 2020 OLAC & PBIS Showcase is FREE, but registration is required. Please visit the OLAC website to register.
If you have questions please contact Tamie Cruz.
Supported decision making leads to self-efficacy, which reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment. According to the author, Jonathan Martinis, this book is for “the people, parents, families, friends, professionals, and practitioners on the front lines who give and get the support we all need to lead our best lives.” The participants will learn how to apply and implement the principles of supported decision making with students with disabilities through the lens of the experience of Jenny Hatch and her pursuit for equity in her own decision making process in her adult life.
Please Note
- This is the first of five book study dates for this title. Please see below for upcoming virtual meetups.
Please contact Lisa Hite, M.Ed. with questions.
Upcoming Book Study Dates
| October 21, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| November 4, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| November 18, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| December 2, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
| December 16, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Event Flyer
Please click to download the event flyer for full details.
Registration
Call 419.720.8999 ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register for the book study.
