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This is a required training course for all new preschool education supervisors, teachers, and interested related service personnel. Participants will receive information regarding the Childhood Outcomes Summary Form (COSF),* and the tools and training they… Continue Reading this article Child Outcomes Summary, Parts 1 & 2

This is a required training course for all new preschool education supervisors, teachers, and interested related service personnel. Participants will receive information regarding the Childhood Outcomes Summary Form (COSF),* and the tools and training they… Continue Reading this article Child Outcomes Summary, Parts 1 & 2

 

Developing the knowledge and practicing the skills of cultural competency enable all district personnel to relate to people and groups who are culturally diverse, which is critical for the success of all learners. This workshop… Continue Reading this article OPEPP’s Developing Cultural Competency

Now is the time to build stronger relationships with your families and communities. According to survey results from the Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University, many districts lack family engagement plans. This one-hour… Continue Reading this article NNPS Family Engagement Overview

This three-session “flipped classroom” explores best practices for supporting paraprofessionals through the use of structured mentoring protocols and practical tools and resources. Participants will: • understand the role of mentors in supporting paraprofessionals in different… Continue Reading this article OPEPP’s Supporting Paraprofessionals through Mentoring

Meet other preschool administrators from Region 1 and stay up-to-date on updates regarding early childhood education, help ensure you are meeting federal IDEA requirements, and receive supports for the use of standards, curriculum and assessments… Continue Reading this article Preschool Leader Network

NOTE: The September 14 meeting has been postponed. The network will begin on Tuesday, October 12. Collaborate with other Career Technical Education administrators to improve the achievement of students with disabilities. You will receive special… Continue Reading this article POSTPONED: CTE Special Education Leaders Network

Leaders in special education who are new to their position, or new to special education frequently require additional support to successfully navigate the many expectations of their role. Whether it’s meeting state/federal guidelines, working to… Continue Reading this article New Special Education Leaders Meeting: Year 1

“The lack of phonemic awareness is the most powerful determinant of the likelihood of failure to read.” (Adams, 1990) This training is ideal for districts and schools whose current literacy curriculum does not have a… Continue Reading this article Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Training (fall)

This four-session “flipped classroom” professional development (PD) series explores four topics relating to behavior management that paraprofessionals and teachers often ask about. Topics include: • What is Behavior? • Behavior Management Practices and Strategies •… Continue Reading this article OPEPP’s Behavior Management Series

Family engagement has always been important, but is even more so now that we begin to recover from a global pandemic. Join us to explore evidence-based family and community engagement practices. Each session will focus… Continue Reading this article Family Engagement Community of Practice

These drop-in, come-as-you-are, virtual office hours are offered to support your PBIS implementation efforts. Bring your questions, help brainstorm ideas and solutions, and network with other schools. These monthly meet-ups are a great way to… Continue Reading this article PBIS Virtual Office Hours

The Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children is hosting a live Microsoft Team event titled “Universal Resources for PreK-12 Special Education and Related Services Personnel.” The purpose of this event is to highlight… Continue Reading this article Universal Resources for PreK-12 Special Education & Related Services Personnel

*NOTE: this training has been cancelled. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please reach out to Aaron Weisbrod for individual assistance. Thank you! Help students with complex needs develop literacy skills… Continue Reading this article Supporting Literacy Instruction for Teachers of Students with Complex Needs

The Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit is a day of professional learning and connecting virtually with those dedicated to advancing effective family-school-community partnerships across Ohio and beyond. Hosted by the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center… Continue Reading this article Ohio Family Engagement Leadership Summit

This year-long network was formerly known as the Special Education Administrator meetings. This year we are opening our network to include curriculum directors, building principals, and others to join special education administrators to help ensure… Continue Reading this article Supporting Students with Disabilities through Integrated Leadership

PBIS Networks are back! Join us for informal, virtual, after-school presentations by Region 1 schools regarding their successes and challenges in implementing their PBIS frameworks. Tuesday, September 21 Representatives from Bryan Elementary School will present their journey… Continue Reading this article PBIS Virtual Network Meeting

This three-session “flipped classroom” explores best practices for supporting paraprofessionals through the use of structured mentoring protocols and practical tools and resources. Participants will: • understand the role of mentors in supporting paraprofessionals in different… Continue Reading this article OPEPP’s Supporting Paraprofessionals through Mentoring

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop an implementation plan for your district aligned with Ohio’s new dyslexia legislation. You will learn alongside and network with other literacy leaders from across Region 1 to… Continue Reading this article Literacy Leaders Network

*NOTE: this training has been cancelled. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please reach out to Aaron Weisbrod for individual assistance. Thank you!   Help students with complex needs develop literacy… Continue Reading this article Cancelled: Supporting Literacy Instruction for Teachers of Students with Complex Needs

The Co-Founders of ICS Equity, Dr. Elise Frattura and Dr. Colleen Capper, will provide an overview of the Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity Four Cornerstones Framework and Process. All Four Cornerstones and ICS Equity Steps… Continue Reading this article An Introduction to the Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity Framework & Process

Stay-up-to-date on the latest post-secondary transition and graduation-related information, learn about new state and federal initiatives, and network with others who support students during this pivotal point in their lives. Hear from guest speakers who… Continue Reading this article Regional Transition Network

This four-session “flipped classroom” professional development (PD) series explores four topics relating to behavior management that paraprofessionals and teachers often ask about. Topics include: • What is Behavior? • Behavior Management Practices and Strategies •… Continue Reading this article OPEPP’s Behavior Management Series

  Have plans September 29? You do now! The AT Conference & Vendor Fair are excited to welcome 20+ vendors who will share a variety of virtual sessions showcasing state of the art assistive technology… Continue Reading this article AT Conference & Vendor Fair

Stay-up-to-date on the latest post-secondary transition and graduation-related information, learn about new state and federal initiatives, and network with others who support students during this pivotal point in their lives. Hear from guest speakers who… Continue Reading this article Regional Transition Network

With the stress, uncertainty, and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can expect that students will return to class with extra behavioral support needs. Intended for schools who are implementing PBIS Tier II with fidelity,… Continue Reading this article PBIS Tier II Training (virtual)

Ensure your students are prepared to graduate and poised for success beyond high school. Each 60-minute “power-hour” will give you resources and strategies designed to enhance student, parent, staff, and community engagement which will, in… Continue Reading this article Graduation Power Hour: Series 1 (morning session)

This professional learning series is a collaborative offering from the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Approaches to Teaching and Professional Learning and the Office for Exceptional Children. The series aims to build the knowledge… Continue Reading this article ODE: All Students Can Read: Providing Literacy-Focused Assessment and Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Ensure your students are prepared to graduate and poised for success beyond high school. Each 60-minute “power-hour” will give you resources and strategies designed to enhance student, parent, staff, and community engagement which will, in… Continue Reading this article Graduation Power Hour: Series 1 (afternoon session)