Calendar of Events

The One Needs Assessment  is a comprehensive district needs assessment which replaces the Decision Framework as well as the Comprehensive Needs Assessment that was previously found in the CCIP. This computer-based tool is accessed through the Ohio Portal and provides a structure for collaborative teams to reflect on current practices and data to help develop and prioritize district and buildings critical needs.

As a part of the Ohio Department of Education’s ED STEPS process, districts are assigned to one of three cohorts. Organizations that are a part of Cohort 1 will complete the One Needs Assessment and develop a three year plan beginning this school year. This process must be completed by March 30, 2021.

SST 1 is providing this virtual training to help prepare building teams complete this assessment. The goal of this training is to help collaborative teams become familiar with the One Needs Assessment, begin understand how the team will work together to prioritize critical needs, and prepare for writing the three year plan.

Contact Nicole Herbert, M.Ed. with session questions.

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The One Needs Assessment  is a comprehensive district needs assessment which replaces the Decision Framework as well as the Comprehensive Needs Assessment that was previously found in the CCIP. This computer-based tool is accessed through the Ohio Portal and provides a structure for collaborative teams to reflect on current practices and data to help develop and prioritize district and buildings critical needs.

As a part of the Ohio Department of Education’s ED STEPS process, districts are assigned to one of three cohorts. Organizations that are a part of Cohort 1 will complete the One Needs Assessment and develop a three year plan beginning this school year. Selected districts will also be completing the Support Schools Tool this year.

The Support Schools Tool helps traditional districts and community schools track the effectiveness of their implementation of evidence-based strategies in their improvement plan. The tool also helps districts identify supports that may be available to them.

SST 1 is providing this virtual training to help prepare building teams complete this assessment. The goal of this training is to help collaborative teams become familiar with the One Needs Assessment and Support Schools Tool to better understand how they work together to create a comprehensive needs assessment.

Contact Nicole Herbert, M.Ed. with session questions.

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The Literacy Leaders Network will take a deep dive into all components of the Literacy Improvement Pathway.

Designed for district leaders, superintendents, curriculum directors, special education directors, principals, and literacy coaches, participants will learn the processes needed to create, update, or improve their district’s literacy plan based solidly in the Science of Reading. Vital tools such as the R-TFI, District Implementation Team/District Leadership Team guidance, decision rules, MTSS, curriculum review and adoption, assessment, and more will be covered.

Virtual Meetup Dates and Registration Links

All sessions will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

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Note: This Professional Learning opportunity is by invitation only. 

For registration questions email Lisa Jenkins or call 419.720.8999, ext. 151.

For questions on the content of the network, please contact Debbie Nagel.

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

Event Flyer

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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.

Each 60-minute “Power Hour” sessions will focus on different aspects of preparing students for graduation, including:

• a deep dive into Ohio’s new graduation requirements
• updates to the Ohio Means Jobs website and resources
• Success bound strategies for building community partnerships and a business advisory council
• Transition plans and transition planning

using the Career Connections Framework with efficacy and efficiency to ensure student enrollment, enlistment, employment, and/or engagement in the community

Each Power Hour will also include an optional 30-minute Q&A and peer-to-peer networking session for participants to share ideas and dive deeper into the content and implementation strategies discussed in the 60-minute presentation.

Please contact Aaron Weisbrod or Lisa Hite with questions.

Power Hour Dates and Topics: Morning Session

Please Note:

• Each Graduation Power Hour is also offered as a morning session. Click here for dates and times.
• All sessions will be held virtually with participant engagement. Zoom information will be sent to registrants prior to event date.

Event Flyer

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Registration

Call 419.720.8999, ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register for Graduation Power Hour:  Afternoon Session.

This training is designed for PBIS Tier II teams from buildings implementing Tier I of PBIS with fidelity. Before attending the training, schools must have earned at least a 70% on Tier I of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI)* within the last year, and their triangle data should indicate at least 80% of their students earning an average of 0-1 behavioral referral per month.

Tier II teams will receive concrete, evidence-based interventions to enhance their PBIS framework to help students, including students with disabilities, manage their behaviors in proactive, positive ways. Participants will learn additional ways to interact with students to help increase positive behavior and create an action plan to begin inclusion of new interventions.

Please Note

• The PBIS Tier II training is a series of three events.
• A TFI should be conducted at  your school prior to attending this training series. Please contact Tamie Cruz, M.A. or your ESC representative to schedule your TFI before the training.

Upcoming Training Dates

Registration

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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

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.

Each 60-minute “Power Hour” sessions will focus on different aspects of preparing students for graduation, including:

• a deep dive into Ohio’s new graduation requirements
• updates to the Ohio Means Jobs website and resources
• Success bound strategies for building community partnerships and a business advisory council
• Transition plans and transition planning

using the Career Connections Framework with efficacy and efficiency to ensure student enrollment, enlistment, employment, and/or engagement in the community

Each Power Hour will also include an optional 30-minute Q&A and peer-to-peer networking session for participants to share ideas and dive deeper into the content and implementation strategies discussed in the 60-minute presentation.

Please contact Aaron Weisbrod or Lisa Hite with questions.

Power Hour Dates and Topics: Morning Session

Please Note:

• Each Graduation Power Hour is also offered as an afternoon session. Click here for dates and times.
• All sessions will be held virtually with participant engagement. Zoom information will be sent to registrants prior to event date.

Event Flyer

Click to download event flyer for full details.

Registration

Call 419.720.8999, ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register for Graduation Power Hour:  Morning Session.

These meetings are designed to inform preschool supervisors of early childhood updates, and disseminate new information in order to meet Federal IDEA requirements and indicators as they related to Preschool Special Education (i.e. Indicators 6, 7, and 12) and support the use of standards, curriculum, and assessments for all learners.

Opportunities to network and participate in topic-specific work groups will be provided. School Improvement will be the focus of the year, providing PD and resources around the 5-step Process, TBTs in preschool, and developing school improvement leaders at the preschool level.

Following this Professional Learning Opportunity, participants will:

• understand the foundation of federal and state requirements: special education, licensing, SUTQ, and school improvement
• review their current school improvement practices and align them to early childhood state initiatives
• identify the role their position plays in overall school improvement

Please Note

• This Professional Learning Opportunity is by invitation only. 

Contact Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S. with questions.

Network Event Dates & Registration