Hiring and Supporting Special Education Staff
2025-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
What personnel are qualified to deliver specially designed instruction? What related service personnel must a school have? As school leaders face the teacher shortage, they must plan ahead for the needs of students with disabilities. Learn about licensure requirements, ways to develop your personnel, and successful staffing strategies.

BCHF School Leader Orientation
2025-07-29 10:00 - 15:00 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
Are you and your school school new to the BCHF portfolio of schools? Have you just been promoted to a school leadership position? Are you brand new to a school leadership role? Or, are you a leader within our portfolio of schools who wishes to refresh some information? If so, this meeting applies to you and to members of your management/leadership team! Our annual orientation covers the basics about Buckeye Community Foundation, our role in support of your schools, and some of our key operations. We also cover school funding basics for leaders, compliance monitoring, school improvement supports, and school discipline. Former participants tell us that this was the most relevant training of the year for leaders. Join us “in person” at our Columbus training room for an information-packed day! A light lunch will be provided.

Teacher Training Lab - Virtual 2 Day Session
2025-07-30 - 2025-07-31 | Virtual via Zoom
Do you want to “up” your teaching game? Are you new to the profession or just want to hone your skills? These two afternoon sessions will focus on classroom routines and procedures, effective lesson planning and best practices for engaging lessons. Do yourself and your students a favor by increasing your knowledge as the school year gets off to a strong start!

Teacher Training Lab - In Person
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
Do you want to “up” your teaching game? Are you new to the profession or just want to hone your skills? These two afternoon sessions will focus on classroom routines and procedures, effective lesson planning and best practices for engaging lessons. Do yourself and your students a favor by increasing your knowledge as the school year gets off to a strong start! This session will be held in person at the offices of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation; 3021 E. Dublin Granville Rd.; Columbus, Ohio

COHORT: Leadership #1 - Teacher Accountability
2025-08-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
What should we, as leaders, expect of teachers if we want a school culture of high expectations? In a time of teacher shortage, teacher accountability may seem like a sensitive subject. Let’s discuss why teacher accountability is necessary for ALL students to succeed, and for ALL schools to succeed. Participants should come away from this session with renewed commitment to accountability and non-negotiables, and with strategies that both support teachers and hold them accountable to high expectations. BCHF’s leadership cohort is an accepting conversational space where leaders discuss information, share out ideas and best practices, and, overall, support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

Dealing with Difficult Parents
2025-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
What happens when parents become upset and emotionally “out of control” over a disagreement with the school? Educators are certain to encounter difficult parents at some point in their careers. Learn how and why disagreements happen and what you can do about them. We will discuss strategies, including de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques, as they apply to educator-parent interactions. Participants will come away from this session feeling both more prepared and more confident in handling the inevitable “difficult” interaction with a parent.

All Schools Meeting
2025-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
Celebrate the new 2025-26 school year with BCHF! Our All-Schools meeting will kick off the year with vital updates and useful information specific to community schools. We follow presentations with our popular Solutions Center where leaders can talk in depth with an expert. Join us in person in Columbus! BCHF requests that one representative of each school attend this very informative and enjoyable “Kick Off” to the 2025-26 School Year!

COHORT: Leadership #2 - Leader as Coach
2025-09-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
May a school leader also be the instructional coach? Should they be? What are some state-of-the-art practices in teacher coaching? Like it or not, school leaders play an important role in coaching and directing teachers. Let’s discuss what happens when leaders are the only instructional coaches in the school, and what happens when leaders oversee the work of assigned instructional coaches. Clear coaching of teachers is more important than ever before. Find out ways to make coaching an integral part of your leadership style and an effective process in your school! BCHF’s leadership cohort is an accepting space where leaders discuss information, share out ideas and best practices, and, overall, support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

High Expectations Teaching
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Do all of your students have a STRETCH goal? Do they need one? Students who are challenged with high expectations for their learning can become more confident, productive, and engaged. This session will explore exciting, classroom-based strategies for raising expectations, identifying stretch goals, helping students get through learning “dips,” and overall making your classroom more rigorous and joyful for all students.

COHORT: Leadership #3 - Discipline and Behavior
2025-11-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
The wonderful, productive school culture you crafted as a leader has worn thin. Behavior and discipline problems often escalate in mid- to late-Fall (and again at the end of the year). Let’s discuss how best to reinforce behavior expectations and maintain productive culture throughout the ups and downs of the school year. We will reinforce team problem solving strategies and schoolwide approaches that shore up positive culture and troubleshoot problems or specific student needs. Join us! BCHF’s leadership is an accepting conversational space where leaders discuss information, share ideas and best practices, and overall support one another in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

Literacy and Dyslexia Cohort
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Our goal for this year’s Cohort is to have our discussions center on what is most pressing to our members. Our Literacy/Dyslexia second session will feature strategies for helping struggling students, writing as an integral part of literacy, early literacy skills that build a foundation for upper grades, and a brief review of the changes in the law from July to the present. Please come and share the strategies that are working for your students.

Multilingual Learner Cohort
2025-11-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Looking for a space to connect and grow with others who support linguistically diverse students? The Multilingual Learner Cohort is a relaxed, teacher-driven community of practice that meets quarterly over Zoom. Each session is shaped by the group, so we welcome all voices to learn, bring ideas, or even co-facilitate! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, specialist, or administrator, you’ll gain strategies, build relationships, and stay inspired throughout the year.

An Introduction to Teacher Clarity
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
What exactly is teacher clarity, and why does it matter? In this introductory session, educators will explore the foundational elements of teacher clarity, including learning intentions, success criteria, and aligned instructional practices. Participants will examine how clearly communicating expectations and goals can significantly improve student understanding and achievement. Through collaborative discussion and practical examples, teachers will leave with tools to begin implementing clarity strategies in their own classrooms right away. This session is ideal for educators new to the concept or looking to strengthen their instructional impact.

Mathematics Cohort 2
2025-11-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
This virtual professional learning community brings together K-8 school leaders and teachers across Ohio to strengthen mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes. Meeting quarterly (9/23, 11/18, 1/13, 3/10), each session explores research-based instructional strategies, unpacks legislative updates, and examines problems of practice focused on leading and implementing effective math instruction. A central goal of the cohort is to reframe deficit-based narratives about mathematics by cultivating bold, asset-based mindsets among educators, students, and communities. Participants will be invited to apply new strategies, reflect on implementation, and refine practices, bridging leadership and instruction to foster equity and high expectations. This collaborative space supports educators in creating sustainable systems for strong mathematics teaching and learning that benefit all students.

Special Education Leadership: Coffee Table Talk 1: Navigating Special Education with Purpose and Impact
2025-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We will kick the session off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning, grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we will explore a shared problem of practice around MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), using it to launch rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you are a seasoned administrator or new to special education leadership, this is your chance to share experiences, ask questions, and explore collaborative solutions in a relaxed, welcoming space. So grab your favorite mug, pull up a chair, and join us for rich conversation, community, and learning.

Tenacious Teaching Cohort: How to Navigate Student Collaboration and Team Work
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Collaborative learning can be one of the most powerful tools in the classroom-when it works well. This session equips educators with strategies to effectively design, facilitate, and manage student collaborative groups. Participants will explore how to group students purposefully, teach collaboration skills explicitly, and address common challenges such as unequal participation and off-task behavior. Through real-world examples, tools, and discussion, teachers will leave better prepared to foster meaningful student collaboration that promotes engagement, accountability, and deeper learning.

HOPE Hub Session (Asynchronous): Practice, Memory, and Learning
2025-11-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Tackle a professional development experience to refresh your teaching during the holidays! This asynchronous learning session will explore the psychology of learning and what makes learning “stick” for students. Are you tired of students who do not remember their basic math facts? Or the steps in doing a scientific experiment? This video-based learning experience will help you as a teacher use effective brain-based principles of spaced practice, rest and refresh, and connected experiences. Work at your own pace to enhance your learning and see results in your classroom! Registration closes November 25, after which participants may view course videos and complete course products. Products are due January 5, 2026.

Vocabulary is More Than Words
2025-12-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
INTENTIONAL vocabulary instruction is key to improving reading skills. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to develop, discuss, and determine strategies to understand vocabulary. Participants will learn about the types, the development, and the importance of vocabulary instruction to understand how intentional vocabulary instruction can happen in all subjects at all grade levels and in all classrooms.

COHORT: Leadership #4 - Lead and Lag Measures
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
How well are your students learning? How will they perform this year on state tests? If a school leader uses only state and norm referenced tests to guide their work, they will not have enough data to monitor progress and improvement. Learn how to systematically use work samples and common or readiness assessments to challenge your teacher-based teams and truly “keep tabs” on student learning. BCHF’s Leadership is an accepting, conversational space where leaders discuss information, share ideas and best practices, and overall support each other in the pursuit of great leadership and great schools!

Leadership Cohort 4: Lead and Lag Measures
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom

Special Education Leadership: Coffee Table Talk 2
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We will kick things off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we will explore a shared problem of practice and use that as a springboard for rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you are a seasoned administrator or new to special education leadership, this is your chance to share experiences, ask questions, and explore collaborative solutions in a relaxed, welcoming space. So grab your favorite mug, pull up a chair, and join us for rich conversation, community, and learning.

Mathematical Discourse: Centering Student Thinking and Voice
2025-12-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Meaningful math learning happens through student thinking, not teacher telling. This session explores how to facilitate mathematical discourse that supports reasoning, equity, and agency. Participants will examine discourse moves, task structures, and classroom norms that elevate student voice. With a focus on practical strategies, participants will analyze video clips and co-develop routines that support all learners in sharing, listening, and building ideas together.

The Mirror and Me: Teacher and Student Reflection
2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Reflection is a powerful driver of growth-for both teachers and students. This session explores how intentional reflection practices can enhance teaching, deepen student learning, and build a culture of continuous improvement. Educators will learn practical strategies for embedding reflection into daily instruction, fostering meta cognition in students, and using self-assessment to guide professional growth. Participants will leave with tools and techniques to make reflection a routine, meaningful part of the learning process for everyone in the classroom.

Social Studies Cohort 2: Engagement and Strategies and Test Prep
2025-12-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
How do we make social studies more meaningful and memorable for students? This session focuses on practical strategies to boost engagement and student ownership, along with tools for making test prep more effective without sacrificing curiosity or critical thinking. Whether you’re looking to try new activities or tighten up your approach to state testing, you’ll leave with ideas you can use right away. As always, we’ll close with a collaborative networked improvement community to workshop real classroom challenges and build on each other’s ideas.

Mathematics Cohort
2025-12-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom

Reconnecting Disengaged Students: Bridging Learning Gaps
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
When students fall behind, they often lose motivation. But with the right support, those students can reconnect with learning. This session is ideal for educators working with students who struggle due to learning gaps. Participants will explore strategies to re-engage these students, including differentiated instruction, targeted interventions, and building strong teacher-student relationships. Learn how to create an inclusive classroom where each student feels valued and capable, no matter their starting point. You’ll leave with practical tools to identify learning gaps early and foster resilience in students, helping them regain confidence and actively participate in their educational journey.

Early Literacy Summit
2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
DOES YOUR SCHOOL WANT TO IMPROVE UPON A “ONE STAR” RATING IN EARLY LITERACY? Or deepen your knowledge of effective, high-yield early literacy strategies? We recommend ALL of our schools with needs in early literacy improvement attend this in-person Summit. We advise you to send a third-grade teacher or lead literacy teacher or coach to this important meeting. The Summit will be held in person at the BCHF Training Room, 3021 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231 on December 17 with a snow make-up date of January 15, 2026. Learn how the early literacy component is computed on the Ohio School Report. Find out how your literacy leadership team can use data to determine where students struggle the most. Discuss, with peers and experts, what quality early literacy lessons look like. Prepare for this meeting by bringing your third grade Fall Ohio State Testing results and most recent norm referenced score reports for grades K-3.

The 3 Rs of Classroom Management: Routines, Relationships, and Results
2026-01-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Effective classroom management is more than a set of rules-it’s the intentional design of a learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to engage. In this session, we will explore the essential components of a well-managed classroom, including proactive routines, positive behavior systems, and relationship-centered strategies that build trust and community. Participants will examine real-world scenarios, reflect on their current practices, and learn concrete techniques to enhance transitions, minimize disruptions, and maintain instructional momentum. You’ll walk away with customizable tools, sample procedures, and practical language you can implement immediately to create a classroom culture that maximizes learning time and supports student success.

Special Education Leadership Network: Coffee Table Talk
2026-01-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We’ll kick things off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we’ll explore a shared problem of practice and use that as a springboard for rich discussion and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or new to special education leadership, this is your chance to share experiences, ask questions, and explore collaborative solutions in a relaxed, welcoming space. So grab your favorite mug, pull up a chair, and join us for rich conversation, community, and learning.

Multilingual Learners Cohort
2026-01-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
