| Child Safety and Violence Prevention Training The Child Safety and Violence Prevention training is now available online. Participants may register at anytime during the course period provided they can complete the required four (4) contact hours. This training will assist teachers in meeting requirements for school professionals, outlined by the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 3319.073 and the ODE requirements for Child Abuse Training. The purpose of this training is to assist participants in learning how to identify child abuse as well as student behavioral health issues (including depression, suicidal thinking, substance abuse and bullying). The program will also describe how to seek appropriate community referrals when needed. The following four (4) modules will be completed: 1. Mental and Behavioral Health Issues: An Overview 2. Violence Against Children - Bullying and Child Abuse 3. Alcohol and Drug Use - Abuse and Addiction 4. Depression and Suicide: Important Information for Educators Date(s): Self-Paced, Online Time: Self Paced Location: Online Intended Audience: K-12 educators Registration fee: $30.00. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: N/A Contact Person: Kathleen Mohr, 419-447-2927 x172, kmohr@ncoesc.org This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| Child Safety Suicide Prevention Refresher This training will assist teachers in meeting requirements for school professionals, outlined by amended Ohio Revised Code 3319.073 with regard to educator in-service training on youth suicide awareness and prevention in public schools. The purpose of this training is to assist participants in learning how to identify suicidal thinking. The program will also describe how to seek appropriate community referrals when needed. Date(s): Self-Paced, Online Time: Self Paced Location: Online - Ongoing Intended Audience: K-12 Educators Registration fee: $10.00. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: N/A Contact Person: Kathleen Mohr, 419-447-2927 x172, kmohr@ncoesc.org This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| Book Study - Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics By Peter Liljedahl A THINKING STUDENT IS AN ENGAGED STUDENT Join us for a fast-paced, enjoyable read focused on helping educators implement lessons that help students go beyond rote memorization and repetitive calculations. This book will introduce fourteen optimal practices for thinking that help create an ideal setting for deep thinking in mathematics. You will read, analyze, and interact with your peers during this eight week book study. • Begin October 15th and conclude on December 10th, 2023 • For eight weeks, we will read and discuss together online in Google Classroom. You will be responsible for posting a response once a week and reply to at least 2 colleagues. • 15 gifted hours will be given to each participant FREE for Districts receiving 0.2 gifted services or $125 for others. • Any questions? Ask Lindsay Felske at lfelske@ncoesc.org Date(s): October 15, 2023 December 10, 2023 Time: Location: Google Classroom Intended Audience: K-12 Educators Registration fee: $125 OR FREE for Districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC Participants must purchase/order their own book.. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: One hour of graduate credit are available for an additional cost of $286.00 Contact Person: Stephanie Brown, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| VIRTUAL: Special Education Lunch & Learn #1: District Representative Responsibilities Join NCOESC and area Special Education Staff for informational updates, opportunities to network and share resources. Nicki Miller will be hosting these virtual sessions. Date(s): October 27, 2023 Time: 11 am - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Intended Audience: Special Education staff and related services. Registration fee: FREE. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| VIRTUAL: Special Education Lunch & Learn #2: Behavior Challenges Join NCOESC and area Special Education Staff for informational updates, opportunities to network and share resources. Nicki Miller will be hosting these virtual sessions. Date(s): November 14, 2023 Time: 11 am - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Intended Audience: Special Education staff and related services. Registration fee: FREE. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| The Science of Reading: It's Not a Pendulum Swing The Science of Reading is a vast and decades-long body of research that tells us how the brain works and how we learn to read. In this session, participants will learn about the research behind the Science of Reading, why it is not an educational paradigm shift, and dive into the purpose behind it and the Simple and Active View of Reading. Date(s): December 4, 2023 Time: 8:30 - 2:30 pm Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus - 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883 Intended Audience: Teacher Teams Registration fee: Free for Client Districts; $85 per Non-Client District Building Level Team. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Graduate Credit Available for Combined Session Attendance Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| VIRTUAL: Special Education Lunch & Learn #3: Same Goal Advanced User Join NCOESC and area Special Education Staff for informational updates, opportunities to network and share resources. Nicki Miller will be hosting these virtual sessions. Date(s): December 12, 2023 Time: 11 am - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Intended Audience: Special Education staff and related services. Registration fee: FREE. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| Book Study -Designing for Depth in the Classroom by Andi McNair Differentiate your gifted classroom by designing experiences instead of writing lesson plans with Designing for Depth in the Classroom: A Framework for Purposeful Differentiation. Addressing the specific needs of countless learners doesn’t have to be overwhelming and unsustainable! In her dynamic new book, Andi McNair guides readers through a fresh mindset and process for designing meaningful experiences that leave learners engaged, empowered, and motivated to move from surface-level learning to deep understanding. Chapters cover topics such as project-based learning, authentic engagement, supporting and encouraging learners in the classroom and beyond, and the many ways to provide depth, with space provided at the end of each chapter for reflection questions and key takeaways. With practical strategies, advice, and examples imparted in a refreshing conversational tone, this valuable resource is required reading for all educators interested in challenging and exciting their students in a meaningful and manageable way. You will read, analyze, and interact with your peers during this eight week book study. • Begin January 8th and conclude on March 4th, 2024 • For eight weeks, we will read and discuss together online in Google Classroom. You will be responsible for posting a response once a week and reply to at least 2 colleagues. • 15 gifted hours will be given to each participant FREE for Districts receiving 0.2 gifted services or $125 for others. • Any questions? Ask Tianna Keinath, tkeinath@ncoesc.org Date(s): January 8, 2024 March 4, 2024 Time: Location: Google Classroom Intended Audience: K-12 Educators Registration fee: $125 OR FREE for Districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC Participants must purchase/order their own book.. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: One hour of graduate credit are available for an additional cost of $286.00 Contact Person: Stephanie Brown, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| VIRTUAL: Special Education Lunch & Learn #4: Understanding Your Special Education Profile Join NCOESC and area Special Education Staff for informational updates, opportunities to network and share resources. Nicki Miller will be hosting these virtual sessions. Date(s): January 9, 2024 Time: 11 am - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Intended Audience: Special Education staff and related services. Registration fee: FREE. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |
| VIRTUAL: Special Education Lunch & Learn #5: Social Emotional & Behavioral Goal Writing Join NCOESC and area Special Education Staff for informational updates, opportunities to network and share resources. Nicki Miller will be hosting these virtual sessions. Date(s): March 4, 2024 Time: 11 am - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Intended Audience: Special Education staff and related services. Registration fee: FREE. Registration status: Open Graduate Credit: Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, pd@ncoesc.org This event is offered by NCOESC . If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net. |