SOESC CONNECTION

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center

October 2024

Welcome to the October installment of the SOESC Connection Newsletter!

Topics we will cover in this installment:

Bullying Prevention Month
Breast Cancer Awareness
Resources for Suicide Prevention in Schools
Updates for Employment Opportunities
Resources to cover Internet Safety for Students
Updates within our organization
Mental Health Awareness
Download the October Wellness Calendar
Plus more!

For more details and more, dive into the full newsletter.

As always, thank you for your dedication and commitment to our shared goals.

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Awareness and Prevention

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

About one in eight U.S. women and one in 726 U.S. men will develop breast cancer over the course of their lives.
In 2024, an estimated 310,720 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the U.S. An estimated 56,500 people will be diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive breast cancer.
An estimated 42,250 women will lose their lives to stage IV or metastatic breast cancer in 2024.
In 2024, there were over 4 million women living with a history of breast cancer in the US.
About 9% of all new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women 45 and under.
Though Black women have a lower incidence of breast cancer than white women, Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 | Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of this complex disease. Learn more about how to contribute to year-long awareness efforts.

lbbc.org

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - National Breast Cancer Foundation

In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But there is hope. Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%.

nationalbreastcancer.org

Bullying Prevention Month

There's no room for bullies in 2024!

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou

Classroom Tool Kits - National Bullying Prevention Center

Free, online educational activities and resources designed to engage students in K-12.

pacer.org

Resources to Fight Bullying and Harassment at School

Discover websites, organizations, articles, planning guides, lesson plans, and other resources dedicated to preventing bullying and harassment.

edutopia.org

What School Bus Drivers Need To Know - PREVNet

Bullying can be easy to miss on the school bus as drivers are busy concentrating on the road and cannot easily supervise all the students while driving. But it is important that drivers are alert to any and all signs of aggressive behaviour; bus

prevnet.ca

Additional Resources

ADHD Awareness Month 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024

ADHD Awareness Month is an annual observance held in October to raise awareness about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The month-long campaign

awarenessdays.com

[Webinar] Suicide Prevention in Schools: Changing the Narrative

During this webinar, you'll learn practical ways to integrate suicide prevention practices into different areas of your campus. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your school community with critical strategies and resources for suicide prevention.

go.raptortech.com

How to Handle a Suicide Crisis at School: Immediate Response Protocols - PublicSchoolWORKS

Learn the essential response protocols for handling a student suicide or attempt. This guide helps schools ensure student safety and provides critical postvention steps.

corp.publicschoolworks.com

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 - Awareness Days Events Calendar 2024

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is an annual campaign held in October that focuses on raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

awarenessdays.com

Internet Safety Curriculum Guides | PSW

Equip teachers with age-appropriate curriculum guides to discuss internet safety with students in grades K-12. Download now!

corp.publicschoolworks.com

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SOESC Opportunities

Professional Learning Opportunities

Elementary & Secondary Administrator Forums, October 15
Superintendent Network Meeting, October 18
Speech Therapy Network Meeting, November 1
School Counselor and Social Worker Roundtable, November 7
Treasurer Roundtable, November 14
Superintendent Network Meeting, November 22

VIEW THE SOESC CALENDAR OF EVENTS HERE

Click here to view our SOESC PD and Events Calendar webpage

LINK TO SOESC PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORKS

This year, we've added NEW professional learning networks! Check them all out here.

Employment Opportunities

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center is dedicated to providing our member districts with the highest quality of services in a collaborative environment that is cost-effective. This service allows many of our employees to work outside of our main offices and directly in one or multiple member school districts.

Our Mission: "Together, we empower excellence by transforming education through dynamic partnerships for our students and community."

VIEW ALL SOESC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES HERE

Click here to view all open employment opportunities through the
Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC)

We have added/updated webpages! Check it out 👇

SOESC Professional Portrait

We've added a webpage to share the competencies of the Portrait of a SOESC Professional. Learn about the competencies we look for in new potential hires and the competencies we wish to grow within all team members of Southern Ohio ESC.

District Employment Opportunities

The district employment opportunities webpage on the SOESC website has been updated and has a new look! Check out the page and the open opportunities within our member districts.