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Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners - Competencies A, B, C
This Module is called Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners and it covers Ohio gifted competencies A, B, and C. Those competencies are listed below.

a) The ability to differentiate instruction based on a student’s readiness, knowledge and skill level, including using accelerated content, complexity, depth challenge, creativity and abstractness;
b) The ability to select, adapt or create a variety of differentiated curricula that incorporate advanced, conceptually challenging, in-depth, distinctive and complex content;
c) The ability to provide an extension or replacement of the general education curriculum to modify the learning process through strategies such as curriculum compacting and to select alternative assignments and projects based on individual student needs;

The concepts presented in this module will help you support all types of learners, with an emphasis on your gifted population.

Date(s): Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self-paced 
Location: Online - Self Paced
Intended Audience: General Education teachers who need to meet requirements of serving gifted students Registration fee: $45 per module (3 hours) or $150 for all modules (15 hours or FREE for districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: Available through Ashland University at $572 for 2 graduate credits
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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.

Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners - Competency D
This Module is called Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners and it covers Ohio gifted competency D. This competency is listed below.

d) The ability to understand the social and emotional needs of students who are gifted and to address the
impact of those needs on student learning

The concepts presented in this module will help you support all types of learners, with an emphasis on your gifted population.

Date(s): Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self-paced 
Location: Online - Self Paced
Intended Audience: General Education teachers who need to meet requirements of serving gifted students Registration fee: $45 per module (3 hours) or $150 for all modules (15 hours) or FREE for districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: Available through Ashland University at $572 for 2 graduate credits
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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.

Data-Driven Decisions for Gifted Learners - Competencies F & G
This Module is called Data-driven Decisions for Gifted Students and it covers Ohio gifted competencies F and G. Those competencies are listed below.

f) The ability to use data from a variety of sources to measure and monitor the growth of students who are gifted

g) The ability to select, use and interpret technically sound formal and informal assessments for the
purpose of academic decision-making

Date(s): Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self-paced 
Location: Online - Self Paced
Intended Audience: General Education teachers who need to meet requirements of serving gifted students Registration fee: $45 per module (3 hours) or $150 for all modules (15 hours) or FREE for districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: Available through Ashland University at $572 for 2 graduate credits
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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.

Characteristics of Under-represented Gifted Populations - Competency E
This Module is called Characteristics of Under-represented Gifted Populations and it covers Ohio gifted competency E. This competency is listed below.

e) The ability to recognize and respond to characteristics and needs of students from traditionally underrepresented populations who are gifted and create safe and culturally responsive learning environments

The concepts presented in this module will help you support all types of learners, with an emphasis on your gifted population.

Date(s): Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self-paced 
Location: Online - Self Paced
Intended Audience: General Education teachers who need to meet requirements of serving gifted students Registration fee: $45 per module (3 hours) or $150 for all modules (15 hours) or FREE for districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: Available through Ashland University at $572 for 2 graduate credits
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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.

Written Education Plan Development - Competency H
Welcome to Module 5 in the Gifted Module Series. This Module is called Written Education Plan Development and it covers Ohio gifted competency H. The competency is listed below.

h) The ability to participate in the development of the Written Education Plan.

Date(s): Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self-paced 
Location: Online - Self Paced
Intended Audience: General Education teachers who need to meet requirements of serving gifted students Registration fee: $45 per module (3 hours) or $150 for all modules (15 hours) or FREE for districts receiving 0.2 gifted services from NCOESC.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: Available through Ashland University at $572 for 2 graduate credits
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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.

ETS Paraprofessional Examination
Senate Bill 216 states in 331.074 (B)(2) "Beginning July 1, 2019, no city, exempted village, local, joint vocational, or cooperative education school district shall employ any paraprofessional to provide academic support in a core subject area to any student, unless such paraprofessional is a properly certified paraprofessional. Properly certified paraprofessional means a paraprofessional who holds an educational aide permit issued under section 3319.088 of the Revised Code and satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

- Has a designation of "ESEA qualified" on the educational aide permit;
- Has successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Meets a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic assessment specified by the department of education.

This examination measures skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. The examination is limited to 2.5 hours, but test takers should plan for 3 hours to include pre-exmanination preparation.

Date(s): December 6, 2024  
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Educational Aides Registration fee: $100.00 due at least one week in advance.
Registration status: Closed
Graduate Credit: NA
Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, sbrown@ncoesc.org

This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC .

If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net.

Connecting the Dots: Understanding Our Data Story through Local Report Card (LRC) and Secure Data Center (SDC) ACHIEVEMENT - VIRTUAL
This series will provide a deep dive into various areas of the LRC. How are the various components and measures calculated? How can we make sense of the data to tell a story of what is happening in our district/school? How and when can we access the SDC to ensure accuracy and obtain additional details around our data? What resources and strategies can help us be successful?

Let us help you connect the dots for success!


Date(s): December 9, 2024  
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM 
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: Curriculum Directors, Gifted Supervisors, Principals, Special Education Directors, Superintendents Registration fee: FREE.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit:
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@ncoesc.org

This event is offered by NCOESC .

If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net.

ETS Paraprofessional Examination
Senate Bill 216 states in 331.074 (B)(2) "Beginning July 1, 2019, no city, exempted village, local, joint vocational, or cooperative education school district shall employ any paraprofessional to provide academic support in a core subject area to any student, unless such paraprofessional is a properly certified paraprofessional. Properly certified paraprofessional means a paraprofessional who holds an educational aide permit issued under section 3319.088 of the Revised Code and satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

- Has a designation of "ESEA qualified" on the educational aide permit;
- Has successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Meets a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic assessment specified by the department of education.

This examination measures skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. The examination is limited to 2.5 hours, but test takers should plan for 3 hours to include pre-exmanination preparation.

Date(s): December 9, 2024  
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Educational Aides Registration fee: $100.00 due at least one week in advance.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: NA
Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, sbrown@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.

ETS Paraprofessional Examination
Senate Bill 216 states in 331.074 (B)(2) "Beginning July 1, 2019, no city, exempted village, local, joint vocational, or cooperative education school district shall employ any paraprofessional to provide academic support in a core subject area to any student, unless such paraprofessional is a properly certified paraprofessional. Properly certified paraprofessional means a paraprofessional who holds an educational aide permit issued under section 3319.088 of the Revised Code and satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

- Has a designation of "ESEA qualified" on the educational aide permit;
- Has successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Meets a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic assessment specified by the department of education.

This examination measures skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. The examination is limited to 2.5 hours, but test takers should plan for 3 hours to include pre-exmanination preparation.

Date(s): December 27, 2024  
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Educational Aides Registration fee: $100.00 due at least one week in advance.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: NA
Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, sbrown@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.

ETS Paraprofessional Examination
Senate Bill 216 states in 331.074 (B)(2) "Beginning July 1, 2019, no city, exempted village, local, joint vocational, or cooperative education school district shall employ any paraprofessional to provide academic support in a core subject area to any student, unless such paraprofessional is a properly certified paraprofessional. Properly certified paraprofessional means a paraprofessional who holds an educational aide permit issued under section 3319.088 of the Revised Code and satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

- Has a designation of "ESEA qualified" on the educational aide permit;
- Has successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Meets a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic assessment specified by the department of education.

This examination measures skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. The examination is limited to 2.5 hours, but test takers should plan for 3 hours to include pre-exmanination preparation.

Date(s): January 10, 2025  
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Educational Aides Registration fee: $100.00 due at least one week in advance.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: NA
Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, sbrown@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.

ETS Paraprofessional Examination
Senate Bill 216 states in 331.074 (B)(2) "Beginning July 1, 2019, no city, exempted village, local, joint vocational, or cooperative education school district shall employ any paraprofessional to provide academic support in a core subject area to any student, unless such paraprofessional is a properly certified paraprofessional. Properly certified paraprofessional means a paraprofessional who holds an educational aide permit issued under section 3319.088 of the Revised Code and satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

- Has a designation of "ESEA qualified" on the educational aide permit;
- Has successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited institution of higher education;
- Holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education;
- Meets a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated by attainment of a qualifying score on an academic assessment specified by the department of education.

This examination measures skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to assist in classroom instruction. The examination is limited to 2.5 hours, but test takers should plan for 3 hours to include pre-exmanination preparation.

Date(s): January 11, 2025  
Time: 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus 928 W. Market St. Suite A Tiffin, OH 44883
Intended Audience: Educational Aides Registration fee: $100.00 due at least one week in advance.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: NA
Contact Person: Stephanie, 419-447-2927, sbrown@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 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): January 17, 2025 Self-Paced, Online 
Time: Self Paced 
Location: Online
Intended Audience: K-12 educators Registration fee: $30.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: N/A
Contact Person: Brianne Fox, 419-447-2927 ext. 146, bfox@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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid training will cover common signs/symptoms of mental illness in youth; common signs and symptoms of substance use; how to interact with youth in crisis; and how to connect the youth with help.

Register Today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVAuwwkv0cuJUiiMhPqj9mnuI0cdLcJ57f7SXghAb3WIGyA/viewform

Date(s): February 5, 2025  
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Superintendents, principals, school counselors, teachers, psychologists, social workers, special education Registration fee: This event is free through a grant in partnership with BGSU.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: N/A
Contact Person: Brianne Fox, 419-447-2927 ext. 146, bfox@ncoesc.org

This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC Register Here.

If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net.

Connecting the Dots Session 2: Understanding Our Data Story through Local Report Card (LRC) and Secure Data Center (SDC) GIFTED- VIRTUAL
This series will provide a deep dive into various areas of the LRC. How are the various components and measures calculated? How can we make sense of the data to tell a story of what is happening in our district/school? How and when can we access the SDC to ensure accuracy and obtain additional details around our data? What resources and strategies can help us be successful?

Let us help you connect the dots for success!


Date(s): February 26, 2025  
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM 
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: Curriculum Directors, Gifted Supervisors, Principals, Special Education Directors, Superintendents Registration fee: FREE.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit:
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@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 - Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics
• Begin March 10th and conclude on May 9th, 2025
• 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 Michelle Rose-Ransome mransome@ncoesc.org

Date(s): March 10, 2025 May 9, 2025  
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.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid training will cover common signs/symptoms of mental illness in youth; common signs and symptoms of substance use; how to interact with youth in crisis; and how to connect the youth with help.

Register Today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiVAuwwkv0cuJUiiMhPqj9mnuI0cdLcJ57f7SXghAb3WIGyA/viewform

Date(s): March 17, 2025  
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 
Location: NCOESC Tiffin Campus, 928 W. Market St., Tiffin, Oh 44883
Intended Audience: Superintendents, principals, school counselors, teachers, psychologists, social workers, special education Registration fee: This event is free through a grant in partnership with BGSU.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit: N/A
Contact Person: Brianne Fox, 419-447-2927 ext. 146, bfox@ncoesc.org

This event is offered by North Central Ohio ESC Register Here.

If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net.

Connecting the Dots Session 3: Understanding Our Data Story through Local Report Card (LRC) and Secure Data Center (SDC) EARLY LITERACY- VIRTUAL
This series will provide a deep dive into various areas of the LRC. How are the various components and measures calculated? How can we make sense of the data to tell a story of what is happening in our district/school? How and when can we access the SDC to ensure accuracy and obtain additional details around our data? What resources and strategies can help us be successful?

Let us help you connect the dots for success!


Date(s): April 11, 2025  
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM 
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: Curriculum Directors, Gifted Supervisors, Principals, Special Education Directors, Superintendents Registration fee: FREE.
Registration status: Open
Graduate Credit:
Contact Person: Bri Fox, 419-447-2927 x172, bfox@ncoesc.org

This event is offered by NCOESC .

If this event is offered by NCOESC click here to REGISTER or email professionaldevelopment@ncoesc.net.