This network is for recently assigned preschool administrators, or administrators wishing to revisit foundational aspects of preschool administration. Participants will dive into the foundational framework of preschool administration to include both early learning and special education federal, state, funding, and quality requirements. Evidence based practices taught will align completion of ETRs and IEPs to influence student achievement. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- identify their current location in the educational cascade, and how roles throughout the cascade differ
- learn tenants of state and federal mandated requirements and identify how each is represented in their program/school
- begin to establish skills to self reflect on their progress as an instructional coach and leader
- draft an internal monitoring plan to align proper implementation of timeline driven requirements through documentation and implementation
- draft an annual calendar of routine department requirements, responsibilities, best practices, and action
Please Note
- This Professional Learning Opportunity is 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 with session questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 2, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | January 26, 2021 | March 16, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 15, 2020 | February 23, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details
Registration
Participants may register by emailing Jill Barnhisel or calling 419.720.8999 ext. 152. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to each event.
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
| November 11, 2020 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Registration closed |
| January 14, 2021 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Registration closed |
| March 18, 2021 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Registration closed |
Honor an exemplary educator, educator team, and/or student with disabilities by nominating them for the 2021 Horn Walter Burley Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Ohio public schools, community schools, career centers, and county boards of developmental disabilities are encouraged to recognize the achievements of Ohio educators and students with disabilities by recommending them for these prestigious state awards.
- The R.A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the accomplishments of one exemplary special education student from each of Ohio’s 16 State Support Team regions.
- Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award is presented to one educator or team from each of Ohio’s 16 State Support Team regions for extraordinary contributions to the education of students with disabilities.
- In addition, the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Executive Committee will select an Ohio parent to receive the Margaret M. Burley Award.
The annual Horn Walter Burley Awards are sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities with assistance from Ohio’s State Support Teams.
Nomination Information
This free three-part professional learning series supports collaboration and authentic assessment practices as part of the play-based assessment during the preschool evaluation process. Designed for preschool special education evaluation transdisciplinary teams, we recommend the full team attend the trainings together.
The sessions will be interactive, and offer recommendations to help grow knowledge, skills, and abilities team members can use to provide an assessment process that is meaningful, supports children and their families, and ensures accurate, reliable data.
SST 1 consultant, Laura Low will challenge teams to evaluate their existing practices, and help you identify actions that can be implemented to improve connected, relevant, and accurate assessment practices through a transdisciplinary team approach.
For questions regarding the content of this series, please contact Laura Low.
Event Dates & Registration:*
| April 16, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| April 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| May 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
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* NOTE: Please register for each individual training you wish to attend. We recommended that teams attend all three trainings together. Attendance and participation on all three sessions is required to receive the six Ohio-approved training hours.
For assistance with registration, please email Lisa Jenkins or call 419.720.8999.
This free three-part professional learning series supports collaboration and authentic assessment practices as part of the play-based assessment during the preschool evaluation process. Designed for preschool special education evaluation transdisciplinary teams, we recommend the full team attend the trainings together.
The sessions will be interactive, and offer recommendations to help grow knowledge, skills, and abilities team members can use to provide an assessment process that is meaningful, supports children and their families, and ensures accurate, reliable data.
SST 1 consultant, Laura Low will challenge teams to evaluate their existing practices, and help you identify actions that can be implemented to improve connected, relevant, and accurate assessment practices through a transdisciplinary team approach.
For questions regarding the content of this series, please contact Laura Low.
Event Dates & Registration:*
| April 16, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| April 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| May 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
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* NOTE: Please register for each individual training you wish to attend. We recommended that teams attend all three trainings together. Attendance and participation on all three sessions is required to receive the six Ohio-approved training hours.
For assistance with registration, please email Lisa Jenkins or call 419.720.8999.
Schools or districts that choose to complete the PBIS Recognition System Application for 2020-2021 (new or seeking higher level award) must complete the entire application package including the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) and walkthrough. (The TFI and walkthrough may be done virtually for districts or schools with remote learning.)
Important Note: Application materials are due to SST 1 by Saturday, May 1.*
*If you plan to submit a physical binder with your application, it must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3.
Questions?
For additional support, please contact Tamie Cruz, SST 1 Consultant at 419.720.8999, ext. 123
This network is for recently assigned preschool administrators, or administrators wishing to revisit foundational aspects of preschool administration. Participants will dive into the foundational framework of preschool administration to include both early learning and special education federal, state, funding, and quality requirements. Evidence based practices taught will align completion of ETRs and IEPs to influence student achievement. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- identify their current location in the educational cascade, and how roles throughout the cascade differ
- learn tenants of state and federal mandated requirements and identify how each is represented in their program/school
- begin to establish skills to self reflect on their progress as an instructional coach and leader
- draft an internal monitoring plan to align proper implementation of timeline driven requirements through documentation and implementation
- draft an annual calendar of routine department requirements, responsibilities, best practices, and action
Please Note
- This Professional Learning Opportunity is 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 with session questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 2, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | January 26, 2021 | March 16, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 15, 2020 | February 23, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details
Registration
Participants may register by emailing Jill Barnhisel or calling 419.720.8999 ext. 152. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to each event.
This free three-part professional learning series supports collaboration and authentic assessment practices as part of the play-based assessment during the preschool evaluation process. Designed for preschool special education evaluation transdisciplinary teams, we recommend the full team attend the trainings together.
The sessions will be interactive, and offer recommendations to help grow knowledge, skills, and abilities team members can use to provide an assessment process that is meaningful, supports children and their families, and ensures accurate, reliable data.
SST 1 consultant, Laura Low will challenge teams to evaluate their existing practices, and help you identify actions that can be implemented to improve connected, relevant, and accurate assessment practices through a transdisciplinary team approach.
For questions regarding the content of this series, please contact Laura Low.
Event Dates & Registration:*
| April 16, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| April 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
| May 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Register for this session >> |
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* NOTE: Please register for each individual training you wish to attend. We recommended that teams attend all three trainings together. Attendance and participation on all three sessions is required to receive the six Ohio-approved training hours.
For assistance with registration, please email Lisa Jenkins or call 419.720.8999.
This network is for recently assigned preschool administrators, or administrators wishing to revisit foundational aspects of preschool administration. Participants will dive into the foundational framework of preschool administration to include both early learning and special education federal, state, funding, and quality requirements. Evidence based practices taught will align completion of ETRs and IEPs to influence student achievement. This is a multi-session, 2-year cohort.
During the 2020-21 school year, participants will:
- identify their current location in the educational cascade, and how roles throughout the cascade differ
- learn tenants of state and federal mandated requirements and identify how each is represented in their program/school
- begin to establish skills to self reflect on their progress as an instructional coach and leader
- draft an internal monitoring plan to align proper implementation of timeline driven requirements through documentation and implementation
- draft an annual calendar of routine department requirements, responsibilities, best practices, and action
Please Note
- This Professional Learning Opportunity is 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 with session questions.
Network Event Dates
| November 3, 2020 | January 19, 2021 | March 2, 2021 |
| November 17, 2020 | January 26, 2021 | March 16, 2021 |
| December 1, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| December 15, 2020 | February 23, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
Event Flyer
Click to download event flyer for full details
Registration
Participants may register by emailing Jill Barnhisel or calling 419.720.8999 ext. 152. Zoom session information will be sent to registrants prior to each event.
Heading to Kindergarten is part national initiative focused on building partnerships between Head Start and public schools.
The Heading to Kindergarten Summit provides an opportunity for communities and preschool to kindergarten transition teams to learn more about successful transitions to kindergarten.
Heading to Kindergarten Summit Goals:
- Showcase examples of effective kindergarten readiness practices, including strategies to support smooth transitions to kindergarten.
- Provide tools, supports and information to strengthen kindergarten readiness practices and collaboration between early childhood programs and school districts.
More information is available on the Ohio Department of Education website >>
