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.
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
| December 8, 2020 | New Graduation Requirements and Graduation Planning |
| January 12, 2021 | Ohio Means Jobs: Updates on Using the Website and Tools |
| February 23, 2021 | Supporting Implementation of Career Advising Policies and Student Success Plans |
| March 16, 2021 | Building Community Partnerships with Local Businesses and More |
| April 20, 2021 | Transition Plans and Transition Planning with Fidelity |
| May 18, 2021 | Using Career Connections Framework and Planning for the Four Es |
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
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: Afternoon Session.
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
| December 10, 2020 | New Graduation Requirements and Graduation Planning |
| January 14, 2021 | Ohio Means Jobs: Updates on Using the Website and Tools |
| February 25, 2021 | Supporting Implementation of Career Advising Policies and Student Success Plans |
| March 18, 2021 | Building Community Partnerships with Local Businesses and More |
| April 22, 2021 | Transition Plans and Transition Planning with Fidelity |
| May 20, 2021 | Using Career Connections Framework and Planning for the Four Es |
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.
Join us for this month’s conversation about topics relevant to Career Technical Education.
This month, we will provide a quick review of the Career Advising Policy and a deeper look at Ohio Means Jobs Resources that your staff can use yet this year, either in person or virtually.
Bring your ideas and questions to share. Time will be available to network and brainstorm.
Registration
This event date has passed.
The Career Technical Education (CTE) Connect and Communication Network is a year-long professional learning activity for CTE administrator and educator teams to collaborate with teams from other career tech centers, experience coaching designed to support increased partnerships among districts, and provide opportunities to update or create required documents such as policies and procedures manuals and student success plans.
The 2020-2021 series will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 29, November 17, January 26, and March 2. The first two sessions will be held virtual. The last two sessions are scheduled to be held at the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West in Toledo. Lunch is not provided. Contact hours [20] are available to participants for complete series attendance.
Session Details:
Session 1: Special Education
September 29, 2020 – Participants will explore the history of IDEA and learn about how educator mindset impacts student performance.
Zoom log-in information will be sent out to registered participants prior to the date of the event
Session 2: Partnerships with Academic, CTE, and Special Education
November 17, 2020 – Teams will explore how academic, CT and Special Education can partner and support each other in increasing student achievement. Participants will practice looking at barriers to students learning and brainstorming ways to remove those barriers.
Zoom log-in information will be sent out to registered participants prior to the date of the event.
Session 3: Graduation Plans
January 26, 2021 – Participants will learn about Graduation Plans and why Career Tech Education should be part of the discussion as students create their initial plan in 9th grade. Team members will brainstorm how to be included in graduation planning and how to include parents in that planning.
Session 4: Celebration Day!
March 2, 2021 – This session will be celebration day, a time for you to showcase a positive outcome connected to your 8-step action plan, special populations, partnerships, or student achievement. It will also be a time to learn from other about their successes and lessons learned through their action research.
Team Composition
All teams should include at least one administrator (e.g., CTE superintendent, director, special education leader) and CTE teachers, VOSE or special education intervention specialists, academic teachers, guidance counselors, curriculum specialists, admissions office supervisors, and 504 coordinators. Teams are encouraged to attend all four sessions of this series.
Registration
This series has ended.
Questions
Questions regarding this series should be emailed to Lisa Hite.
If your district received a finding on your Special Education Profile or Rating, State Support Team 1 will provide training and support. This session is for those who received findings in Disproportionality (Identification, Placement or Discipline).
Additional information will be sent to your districts regarding registration for this professional learning opportunity.
If your district received a finding on your Special Education Rating, State Support Team 1 will provide training and support. This session is for those who received a Special Education Rating of Needs Intervention or Needs Assistance (years 1-4).
Additional information will be sent to your districts regarding registration for this professional learning opportunity.
The Office of Federal Programs is hosting trainings to prepare education organizations to use the updated CCIP One Plan tool.
Registration is available in STARS V2.0 through your OH|ID Account >>
- Log in
- Click on Training and Registration (STARS)
- Search Event Name: One Plan Training, Keywords Federal Programs or One Plan
If you have questions about the content of this training session, please contact Nicole Herbert, SST 1 Consultant at 419.720.8999, ext. 138. Registration questions may be directed to Lisa Jenkins at 419.720.8999.
