The need for family and community engagement and partnership has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual network series is designed for administrators and district leaders to explore evidence based practices around family and community engagement.
Each 2-hour session will focus on a particular topic, including:
• An overview of family and community engagement practices, then and now
• Evidence-based strategies and family and community engagement frameworks
• Alignment of family and community engagement with school improvement efforts
• Tools for evaluating family and community engagement
After attending these sessions, participants will be able to:
• Describe evidence based practices to improve family and community engagement in schools
• Create action steps to infuse family and community engagement into their school improvement goals
• Choose and use at least one tool for evaluating family and community engagement in their districts and buildings
• Describe evidence based frameworks for family and community engagement
• Create an action plan for the 2021-2022 school year to align family engagement practices with school improvement plans.
Would you like to build your family and community engagement toolkit? Books, supplies and other resources will be given to participants who attend each meeting.
Questions? Please contact Tamie Cruz, SST 1 Consultant.
Registration
Each session has a unique registration link. You must register individually for the dates you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Please contact Jill Barnhisel if you have questions about registration.
| February 4, 2021 | Closed |
| March 4, 2021 | Closed |
| April 22, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
| May 13, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
Download the flyer for the Virtual Family and Community Engagement Professional Learning Opportunity
The need for family and community engagement and partnership has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual network series is designed for administrators and district leaders to explore evidence based practices around family and community engagement.
Each 2-hour session will focus on a particular topic, including:
• An overview of family and community engagement practices, then and now
• Evidence-based strategies and family and community engagement frameworks
• Alignment of family and community engagement with school improvement efforts
• Tools for evaluating family and community engagement
After attending these sessions, participants will be able to:
• Describe evidence based practices to improve family and community engagement in schools
• Create action steps to infuse family and community engagement into their school improvement goals
• Choose and use at least one tool for evaluating family and community engagement in their districts and buildings
• Describe evidence based frameworks for family and community engagement
• Create an action plan for the 2021-2022 school year to align family engagement practices with school improvement plans.
Would you like to build your family and community engagement toolkit? Books, supplies and other resources will be given to participants who attend each meeting.
Questions? Please contact Tamie Cruz, SST 1 Consultant.
Registration
Each session has a unique registration link. You must register individually for the dates you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Please contact Jill Barnhisel if you have questions about registration.
| February 4, 2021 | Closed |
| March 4, 2021 | Closed |
| April 22, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
| May 13, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
Download the flyer for the Virtual Family and Community Engagement Professional Learning Opportunity
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
The need for family and community engagement and partnership has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual network series is designed for administrators and district leaders to explore evidence based practices around family and community engagement.
Each 2-hour session will focus on a particular topic, including:
• An overview of family and community engagement practices, then and now
• Evidence-based strategies and family and community engagement frameworks
• Alignment of family and community engagement with school improvement efforts
• Tools for evaluating family and community engagement
After attending these sessions, participants will be able to:
• Describe evidence based practices to improve family and community engagement in schools
• Create action steps to infuse family and community engagement into their school improvement goals
• Choose and use at least one tool for evaluating family and community engagement in their districts and buildings
• Describe evidence based frameworks for family and community engagement
• Create an action plan for the 2021-2022 school year to align family engagement practices with school improvement plans.
Would you like to build your family and community engagement toolkit? Books, supplies and other resources will be given to participants who attend each meeting.
Questions? Please contact Tamie Cruz, SST 1 Consultant.
Registration
Each session has a unique registration link. You must register individually for the dates you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Please contact Jill Barnhisel if you have questions about registration.
| February 4, 2021 | Closed |
| March 4, 2021 | Closed |
| April 22, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
| May 13, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
Download the flyer for the Virtual Family and Community Engagement Professional Learning Opportunity
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
The need for family and community engagement and partnership has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual network series is designed for administrators and district leaders to explore evidence based practices around family and community engagement.
Each 2-hour session will focus on a particular topic, including:
• An overview of family and community engagement practices, then and now
• Evidence-based strategies and family and community engagement frameworks
• Alignment of family and community engagement with school improvement efforts
• Tools for evaluating family and community engagement
After attending these sessions, participants will be able to:
• Describe evidence based practices to improve family and community engagement in schools
• Create action steps to infuse family and community engagement into their school improvement goals
• Choose and use at least one tool for evaluating family and community engagement in their districts and buildings
• Describe evidence based frameworks for family and community engagement
• Create an action plan for the 2021-2022 school year to align family engagement practices with school improvement plans.
Would you like to build your family and community engagement toolkit? Books, supplies and other resources will be given to participants who attend each meeting.
Questions? Please contact Tamie Cruz, SST 1 Consultant.
Registration
Each session has a unique registration link. You must register individually for the dates you wish to attend. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Please contact Jill Barnhisel if you have questions about registration.
| February 4, 2021 | Closed |
| March 4, 2021 | Closed |
| April 22, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
| May 13, 2021 | Register via Zoom |
Download the flyer for the Virtual Family and Community Engagement Professional Learning Opportunity
