This Professional Learning series is designed to support the immediate and long-term implementation of strategies and practices that will improve the way adults use evidence-based strategies to support literacy development in all students, as outlined in Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement.
Each session will comprise of a 60-minute “Power Hour” dedicated to the learning and application of strategies to help teachers of students with complex needs develop and grow literacy skills. At the end of each session will be an optional 30-minute Q&A and peer-to-peer networking session for participants to share ideas and dive deeper into the content.
Questions regarding this training series may be directed to Debbie Nagel or Aaron Weisbrod.
All sessions are held 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
| Session 1 | January 13, 2021: Cancelled |
| Session 2 | February 17, 2021 |
| Session 3 | March 17, 2021 |
| Session 4 | April 21, 2021 |
| Session 5 | May 12, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Download the full details in the printable event flyer.
Registration
Please call 419.720.8999, ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register.
Join us each month for relevant discussions regarding Career Technical Education in Ohio. New topics are introduced monthly.
In April, we will focus on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and CTE.
If you’d like to be included on the mailing list to receive the CTE Coffee Hour Zoom link, please email Lisa Hite.
These monthly meetings are for Special Education Leaders in Region 1. Topics change monthly.
Please check back for more information, including a registration link. Questions may be directed to Lynn McKahan, M.Ed., SST 1 Director.
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.
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.
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.
This Professional Learning series is designed to support the immediate and long-term implementation of strategies and practices that will improve the way adults use evidence-based strategies to support literacy development in all students, as outlined in Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement.
Each session will comprise of a 60-minute “Power Hour” dedicated to the learning and application of strategies to help teachers of students with complex needs develop and grow literacy skills. At the end of each session will be an optional 30-minute Q&A and peer-to-peer networking session for participants to share ideas and dive deeper into the content.
Questions regarding this training series may be directed to Debbie Nagel or Aaron Weisbrod.
All sessions are held 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
| Session 1 | January 13, 2021: Cancelled |
| Session 2 | February 17, 2021 |
| Session 3 | March 17, 2021 |
| Session 4 | April 21, 2021 |
| Session 5 | May 12, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Download the full details in the printable event flyer.
Registration
Please call 419.720.8999, ext. 152 or email Jill Barnhisel to register.
These monthly meetings are for Special Education Leaders in Region 1. Topics change monthly.
Please check back for more information, including a registration link. Questions may be directed to Lynn McKahan, M.Ed., SST 1 Director.
