As we approach the mid-year point, our focus shifts to transforming the daily classroom experience. This session zeroes in on moving the needle on state performance metrics by replacing passive learning with active, student-led dialogue. We will explore high-yield instructional practices that foster productive struggle, requiring students to articulate their thinking, use evidence, and take […]
Step into Mission Possible: Special Education Systems Edition, where teams become Special Education Systems Agents working to solve real-world compliance and support challenges with the goal of improved outcomes for ALL Students. Through hands-on missions, evidence reviews, and practical tool-building, participants will uncover system breakdowns, strengthen processes, and leave with ready-to-use resources. Analyze the breakdown. […]
Together we achieve more. Strong teams are built through trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility. This session focuses on strengthening relationships among special education staff, general education partners, related service providers, and families. Participants will share successful practices, problem-solve common leadership challenges, and explore strategies for creating collaborative professional cultures. Leaders will leave with: Fierce Conversation […]
YOUR FIRST QUARTER DATA IS IN AND SOME GROUPS ARE LAGGING BEHIND. What do you do? This session will discuss approaches to accelerated learning in core instruction and intervention, including "push plans" directed at improvement of individual or subgroup outcomes. How do we use early data to plan and carry out long-term gains? Let's discuss […]
How do we cultivate deep student ownership and discourse in the social studies classroom? This circle focuses on analyzing real-time classroom data and sharing evidence-based strategies that boost student engagement. We will also examine how to approach state testing readiness. Bring examples of current engagement levels or formative data. We will workshop student-centered discourse strategies […]
Wouldn't you love for your students to move toward more independent learning? Discover how teacher support helps to bridge the gap between modeling and independent learning. This session focuses on questioning techniques, scaffolding, productive struggle, feedback, and formative assessment practices that help students develop confidence and competence. Participants will learn how to provide just enough […]
The Early Literacy Strategies Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) is a teacher-centered space for examining literacy practices, sharing strategies, and reviewing outcomes as we all navigate the Science of Reading and the needs of Ohio's youngest learners. This session will focus on First Grade learners and their needs. We will enjoy exploring strategies and activities and […]
ALL schools in Ohio are required to provide academic failure prevention and intervention strategies for ALL students. The most effective way to provide these supports is a well-developed Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. This session will present evidence-based options for delivering and progress monitoring Tier 1, classroom-based interventions. Tier 1 interventions should be immediately […]
Join us for the Kick-Off Session of our Transition Planning Professional Learning Series. BCHF is partnering with State Support Team 11 in offering a series of 4 trainings on Post-Secondary Transition Planning! These sessions will greatly assist special education professionals in our Sponsored Schools who work with populations of youngsters aged 14 or older. In […]
How can we support students without doing the thinking for them? Productive struggle is essential for developing mathematical understanding, yet finding the right balance between support and challenge can be difficult. In this Collaborative Learning Community, participants will reflect on classroom experiences, examine examples of student problem-solving, and discuss instructional decisions that encourage perseverance and […]
