eBrief
February 2024
The SST1 Monthly Newsletter for Busy Educators
February is Career Technical Education Month
Career Technical Education has an impact on students, families, educators, our workforce and our communities. The State Support Team Region 1 supports four Career Centers, six Comprehensive Career Tech High Schools, and one Career Compact Center in our 13 county region.
SST1 Consultant Lisa Hite, hosts a bi-monthly CTE Coffee Hour for Career Tech Administrators that provides current CTE topics from a regional and state level. The next two meetings are virtual on February 14, 2024 and April 2, 2024 from 9:00 - 10:00. There will also be an in person session held on June 14, 2024 at Clay HS from 9:00 - 12:00. Becci Bihn, the Director of Career Tech at Oregon City Schools will be the guest presenter and will share Clay High School's promising CTE practices. If you are not a career tech administrator, but an educator who is involved with career tech you are welcome to attend any of these sessions. If you are interested in watching any of the recordings from past sessions, you can find them on the Career Technical Education page of our website, under Professional Learning Recordings. Register by clicking on the date(s) above.
Additional Career Tech PD Opportunities
Career Planning for Graduation and Beyond Virtual Series
There are still sessions open!
Ohio College Tech Prep and the Ohio State Support Teams are collaborating to provide a series of virtual sessions geared toward Career Planning for Graduation and Beyond. This is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” series. The dates and topics are below. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- February 21, 2024 - Dive into Industry Recognized Credentials by Career Field
- February 22, 2024 - Middle School CTE as a Career Advising Strategy
- April 16, 2024 - Empowering Futures: Showcasing the Promising Practices of Ohio's Schools
- May 8, 2024 - Unlocking Success: Nuts and Bolts of Industry Recognized Credentials
Statewide Career Tech Special Ed Leaders Network
The CTE/SPED Statewide Network will meet four times per year to provide Universal Professional Development on various topics related to Career-Technical Education, Equitable Access to CTE Programs, CTE Federal and State Mandates, as well as an opportunity for networking through regional breakout rooms.
There are two remaining sessions on February 28, 2024 and April 17, 2024. The sessions are virtual from 9:00 - 11:00. The sessions are facilitated by the ESC of Northeast Ohio. Once you register you will receive the zoom link for that session. Download Flier.
PD Opportunities from the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education
Career Technical Education Professionals Spring Conference | March 7-8, 2024 | Embassy Suites, Columbus | Details and Registration
Ohio Career Technical Administrators Spring Conference | March 13-15, 2024 | Embassy Suites, Dublin | Details and Registration
Ohio ACTE/2024 All Ohio Conference | July 15-17, 2024 | Hilton Easton, Columbus | Details and Registration
Ohio CTE Equipment Grant Program
The Ohio CTE Equipment Grant Program 2nd application window opens March 1, 2024 and closes April 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The purpose of the Ohio CTE Education Equipment Grant Program is to award competitive grants to schools to establish or expand CTE programs, with priority for programs that support careers on Ohio’s Top Jobs List and establish or expand credentialing programs from the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation Innovative Workforce Incentive Program list. Eligible applicants are defined as city, local and exempted village school districts, community schools, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics schools and joint vocational school districts. Click HERE for Additional information and to download the application.
NOW AVAILABLE - The Initial List of Approved Core Curriculum and Instructional Materials in ELA
The initial list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials in English Language Arts is now available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s website. The Department’s initial list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials includes all submitted materials that met the required criteria under automatic approval and limited alignment review for prekindergarten and kindergarten-grade 5.
One Needs Assessment Platform is Open
Everything you need to know about starting, implementing and monitoring your One Needs Assessment and One Plan can be found in this great resource, 2023-2024 ED STEPS Planning and Resources one page guide, created by SST1 Consultant, Nicole Herbert.
While there are a select number of districts in Cohort 2 that are required to complete the Support School Tool to formally monitor the implementation of the One Plan, ALL SCHOOLS are invited to use this tool. Find out more about the Support School Tool here.
State Support Team Region 1 will contact those districts and schools who are required to complete the Support School Tool by March 1, 2024.
Gathering information to help inform next year’s One Needs Assessment will help your team create a strong improvement plan.
PBIS Recognition Award Intent to Apply Form due by February 12, 2024
Schools and districts wishing to apply for a PBIS Recognition Award must complete the required Intent to Apply form. Schools and districts must submit the form to their regional State Support Team by February 12, 2024. If the form is not completed by this date, the school or district will not be eligible for a 2023-2024 PBIS Recognition Award. Applicants that submit an Intent to Apply Form will be provided a link to submit the 2023-2024 PBIS Recognition Award Application and related materials. The link will be provided by SST1 consultant, Tamie Cruz to schools by February 20, 2024. For additional information contact Tamie or go to the PBIS Recognition and Showcase page on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website. By clicking on the picture you can also watch a short instructional video of how to complete the Intent to Apply Form.
SST1 Featured PD
Network for Educators of English Learners
Audience - Educators of students learning English
Dates - February 6, 2024 and April 18, 2024
Time/Location - 8:15 - 10:15 (Virtual)
Contact Hours - 2 per session (4 total)
Presenters - Lisa Hite, M.Ed., SST1 Consultant and Yesenia Alvarez Padilla, Ohio State Family Engagement Center
Description - As the number of students learning English grows in our region, so does the need for information and networking with other educators to serve this population. Join us to learn about career competency options as well as best practices when working with multilingual families. Each day will have a different presenter and topic. Additional information and registration link HERE.
If you have questions on the content of this network, please contact Tamie Cruz. Registration questions should be addressed to Jill Barnhisel.
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Using the Indicator 13 Checklist with Fidelity for Transition Plan Writing
Audience - Educational Professionals or partners who are involved with writing transition plans or providing transition services and activities for students with disabilities.
Dates/Locations - (to register click on the date you would like to attend)
February 15, 2024 | ESC of Lake Erie West, Toledo, OH
March 6, 2024 | Northwest Ohio ESC, Archbold, OH
March 7, 2024 | Wood County ESC, Bowling Green, OH
March 27, 2024 | Vantage Career Center, Van Wert, OH
Time - 8:30 - 3:30
Contact Hours - 6
Presenter - Aaron Weisbrod, M.Ed., SST1 Consultant
Description - This full-day training focuses on a full review of how to use the Ohio Indicator 13 Checklist, the tool utilized by the Department of Education and Workforce during the monitoring process to determine compliance in the Transition Plan (Section 5) of student IEPs. Participants will also be provided with additional tools, strategies, and resources to ensure compliance and fidelity in transition planning and writing that may be used when writing all future transition plans along with a copy of the Indicator 13 Checklist. Attendees are encouraged to bring a current (redacted) IEP that includes a Transition Plan in order to cross-reference their own current practices in regards to what is discussed and learned during the training.
If you have questions on the content of this training, contact Aaron Weisbrod. Registration questions should be addressed to Jill Barnhisel.
Adoption and Implementation of Curriculum Aligned to the Science of Reading
Audience - Curriculum Directors, Special Ed Directors, Curriculum Adoption Committee Members (Made up of a diverse set of teachers and coaches, ensuring that all populations of students and educators are represented)
Dates - March 21, 2024, April 25, 2024 and May 23, 2024
Time/Location - 9:00 - 11:00 (Virtual)
Contact Hours - 2 per day (6 total)
Presenter - Debbie Nagel, M.A., Regional Early Literacy Specialist
Description - This training will focus on the creation of systems and processes to guide a smooth transition to reading science. The systems created can be used for years to come and used as an exemplar for how you select and implement curriculum in all content areas. Additional information and registration link HERE.
If you have questions on the content of this network, please contact Debbie Nagel. Registration questions should be addressed to Jill Barnhisel.
Professional Development in the Science of Reading
As part of House Bill 33, districts, administrators and educators are required to complete a course in the Science of Reading provided by the Department of Education & Workforce no later than June 30, 2025. Stipends are available to teachers for the completion of PD courses developed by the Department to meet the requirements under state law. Additional information and requirements in the Science of Reading PD can be found on the Departments website page.
Remaining Dates for SST1 Ongoing Networks and PD
Re-Defining the Goal Book Study | February 6, 2024, February 20, 2024, March 12, 2024, April 19, 2024, and April 23, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:15 | Virtual (Closed)
UDL & CTE: Instructional Tools for Your Teaching Toolbelt | February 7, 2024, April 16, 2024, and June 18, 2024 | 9:00 - 3:00 | ESC of Lake Erie West (Closed)
MTSS for Young Children Book Study | February 7, 2024, March 6, 2024, and May 1, 2024 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual (Closed)
New Special Ed Administrators Meeting | February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, and May 9, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
ESC/SST Literacy Network | February 13, 2024, March 12, 2024, April 9, 2024, and May 14, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
CTE Coffee Hour | February 14, 2024, and April 2, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Play Based Assessment | February 16, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:30 | ESC of Lake Erie West
Virtual Preschool Office Hours | February 20, 2024, and April 16, 2024 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Book Study - Specially Designed Instruction | February 20, 2024, March 12, 2024, April 9, 2024 and May 7, 2024 | 7:30 - 8:30 or 3:30 - 4:30 | Virtual (Closed)
Book Study - Upstream | February 21, 2024, March 20, 2024, April 16, 2024, May 15, 2024 and June 12, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 | Virtual (Registration deadline is February 2)
Integrating Supports for Students with Disabilities | February 22, 2024, and April 24, 2024 | 9:30 - 12:00 | Virtual (Closed)
Reaching and Teaching Young Children Exposed to Trauma | February 23, 2024 | 9:00 - 12:00 | ESC of Lake Erie West (Closed)
Regional Transition Network | February 23, 2024, May 16, 2024 | 9:30 - 12:00 | Vantage Career Center
Reaching and Teaching Young Children Exposed to Trauma | February 26, 2024 | 9:00 - 12:00 | ESC of Lake Erie West (Closed)
CTE Special Ed Leaders Network | February 28, 2024, and April 17, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Adolescent Literacy Across the Content Areas | March 7, 2024 | 9:00 - 3:00 | ESC of Lake Erie West
Play Based Assessment | March 18, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:30 | Northwest Ohio ESC
Preschool Leaders Network | March 19, 2024 | 9:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Regional Transition Network | May 15, 2024 | 9:00 - 12:00 | ESC of Lake Erie West
Literacy Leaders Network | May 16, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Deadlines and Important Dates from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
- 2/2: Deadline for Ohio Educational Directory System Updates for Roster Verification
- 2/2: Register to attend virtual open office hours on IDEA compliance FAQs, monitoring tools and resources
- 2/5: Register for the 2024 Summer Summit: Celebrate the Plate
- 2/8: Register to attend free human capital training sessions - Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
- 2/13: Register to attend Support Schools Tool open office hours webinar
- 2/13: Register to attend monthly virtual meetups for new program coordinators
- 2/14: Register for Principal Chat (Assessment)
- 2/15: Register to attend statewide Ohio Materials Matter High Quality Instructional Materials webinar (Engaging Stakeholders with HQIM)
- 2/16: Register for Ohio Department of Health in-person regional school nurse conference
- 2/21: Register to attend free human capital training sessions - Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (Virtual)
- 2/23: Share planned celebrations for National Child and Adult Care Food Program Week March 10-16
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