This network allows regional early care and education leaders to explore, discuss, share, and support one another in meeting their individual goals to enhance leadership effectiveness. We will cover skills, resources, and topics based on participants' needs.
7.5 Ohio Approved hours
All sessions are virtual from 1-2:30 pm:
- Wed., Sept. 11, 2024 (Change of date!)
- Wed., Nov. 6, 2024 (optional Ohio Deafblind presentation from 2:30-3 pm)
- Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025
- Fri., Mar. 7, 2025
- Wed., May 7, 2025
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Training- Part 1: This training introduces the COS process, describes children's functioning in the three outcome areas, and explores the five areas of essential knowledge that teams need to have to complete the COS process.
Child Outcomes Summary (COS) Training - Part 2: This training involves key features of the Child Outcomes Summary (COS) process and the required information to complete the process successfully. Participants complete application activities and explore the requirements and resources specific to state policies about collecting child outcomes data.
Participants must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to be fully trained.
6 total Ohio Approved hours
Training Dates and Locations (all times are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm):
- Fri., Sept. 27, 2024 - ESC of Eastern Ohio (7320 N Palmyra Rd., Canfield, 44406)
- Fri., Oct. 25, 2024 - Ashtabula County ESC (2630 W 13th St, Ashtabula, 44004)
- Fri., Jan. 31, 2025 - Trumbull County ESC (6000 Youngstown Warren Rd., Niles, 44446)
- Fri., Feb. 28, 2025 - Columbiana County ESC (38720 Saltwell Rd., Lisbon, 44432)
Building Blocks for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings
Regional itinerant teachers are invited to participate in our quarterly discussions around teaching, assessing, and including young children with disabilities. We will share resources, problem-solve, and learn about the indicators of success for an itinerant teacher.
8 Ohio Approved hours
All sessions are virtual from 1-3 pm:
- Tues., Sept. 17, 2024
- Tues., Nov. 19, 2024
- Tues., Jan. 14, 2025
- Tues., Mar. 11, 2025
Registration Now Open!
The DCY Team is facilitating these regional meetings (in-person or virtual) for center-based program administrators. Administrators will learn about the changes to Step Up to Quality which went into effect on July 7, 2024. All sessions will present the same content and take place across the state. Feel free to attend any session that fits your schedule. Click on the session to access the flier with registration information.
- Tues., Oct. 1 (12:30-3:30 pm) - in person at the Paradigm Mentor High School
- Thurs., Oct. 3 (9 am -12 pm) - in-person at the ESC of Eastern Ohio
- Thurs., Oct. 3 (1-4 pm) - in-person at the ESC of Eastern Ohio
- Fri., Oct. 11 (9 am -12 pm) - virtual session
- Fri., Nov. 1 (1-4 pm) - in person at the Youngstown Event Center
- Mon., Nov. 11 (1-4 pm) - in person at OSU Trumbull County Ext.