Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

Leadership Cohort: Resolving Staff Conflict
2026-03-24 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Keeping a positive climate among school staff is one of the more daunting tasks of a school leader. But how do you build trust and cohesion among a staff who have diverse opinions, who form cliques, or who even may be in overt conflict with one another? Let’s discuss how to build staff cohesion and deal proactively with conflict. School climate has a profound impact on student learning– bring your best ideas to this discussion! The BCHF Leadership Cohort is a safe place for leader dialogue, problem-solving, and idea sharing. Don’t miss out on this important time for YOU as a leader!

Joyful Rigor: Designing Instruction That Lifts, Not Limits
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Teaching students with disabilities should be both challenging and joyful. This session explores how to design instruction that affirms students’ identities, engages their intellect, and cultivates deep learning, without sacrificing creativity or connection. Grounded in Gholdy Muhammad’s Five Pursuits (Identity, Skill, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy), participants will learn how to shift lessons from compliance driven to culturally responsive. Through practical examples and hands-on redesign activities, you’ll walk away with tools to create learning experiences that are rigorous, relevant, and rooted in joy.

Spring Board Member Training
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual via Zoom
This training will fulfill the open meetings and public records training requirement for Board members and administrators. Attorney Adam Schira will present the basic concepts of these laws and give rich examples applicable to community schools. Time will be devoted as well for questions from Board members and administrators.

Special Education Leaders Network: Coffee Table Talk 2
2026-04-14 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.

The Engagement Blueprint: Routines that Motivate Deep Learning
2026-04-21 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Students need to find the “why” before they will invest in the “what:” in other words, they won’t buy into learning unless they see purpose and possibility. This session explores practical ways to activate students’ prior knowledge and lived experiences as entry points, setting the stage for deep thinking and sustained engagement. You’ll leave with ready-to-deploy ideas for making lessons feel meaningful from the very first minute. If you have students who struggle to invest in academic work, you won’t want to miss it!

Teach Like a Champion 3
2026-04-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This is the third session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion’s Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least three sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this meeting, we address how students access academic language. We dive into Vocabulary Reconsidered, examining why vocabulary is the most important form of knowledge for comprehension and how to explicitly teach not just definitions, but complex syntax. We will also explore the reciprocal relationship between reading and writing, showing how intentional writing tasks function as an accelerator for deeper reading comprehension.

PBL Unlocked: Designing Learning That Sticks
2026-04-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Project-Based Learning offers students the chance to engage in meaningful, authentic work-but it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This introductory session breaks PBL down into manageable steps, helping educators understand the essential components that make projects both academically rigorous and deeply engaging. We’ll unpack how to craft compelling driving questions, design inquiry-rich learning pathways, and plan checkpoints that guide students toward high-quality final products. Participants will explore examples across subject areas, discuss strategies for managing group work, and learn how to embed assessment throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll leave with a clear blueprint for designing your first project, complete with planning templates, classroom structures, and tips for fostering student ownership and creativity.

Social Studies Cohort: Reflecting, Refining, & Future-Proofing
2026-04-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
How do we take the lessons learned this year and turn them into a blueprint for future success? In our final session, we’ll focus on the “reflective practitioner” model-analyzing student growth and evaluating the impact of the new strategies we’ve implemented. We’ll spend time curating our best resources and refining units for next year while the experience is still fresh. You’ll leave with a streamlined digital “toolbox” and a clear vision for your professional growth. We will conclude our year-long journey with a final networked improvement community to celebrate our wins, troubleshoot final hurdles, and solidify the professional bonds we’ve built.

Replacing "Challenging" Behavior with Meaningful Skills
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Instead of just trying to eliminate challenging behaviors, what if we replaced it with something more functional? This session focuses on teaching replacement behaviors that meet the same needs, whether it’s escape, attention, or sensory input. You’ll learn how to uncover the root cause (function), identify lagging skills, and explicitly teach alternatives using visuals, modeling, and practice. We will also cover how to embed this instruction into your daily routines, without overloading your day. Ideal for educators supporting students with emotional or behavioral challenges who want long-term change, not just short-term compliance.

Leadership Cohort #7 - Board Administrative Relations
2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Governing Board members are important stakeholders in a community/charter school. Schools overall perform better when governing boards and leaders operate in a collaborative manner, with shared goals in mind. But is your board “on board”? Learn how to be positive and proactive in defining shared goals and delineating board-administrative roles and responsibilities. Share out your best ideas for effective board and committee meetings. The BCHF Leadership Cohort is a safe space for dialogue among school leaders, sharing out of best practices, and discussing problems and solutions. Join us for some important YOU time!

Feedback in Mathematics: Supporting Learning, Identity, and Agency
2026-05-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Feedback in math class should do more than correct-it should build understanding, confidence, and ownership. This session focuses on how to give feedback that affirms students as mathematical thinkers. Participants will analyze student work to practice feedback strategies that promote growth and reasoning. Leaders will also explore how to apply these principles in coaching conversations and walkthroughs to foster a culture of meaningful learning and reflection.

Teach Like a Champion 4
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This is the fourth and final session for the book study on Teach Like A Champion’s Guide to the Science of Reading. Anyone can attend any session! Attendees who register and attend at least two sessions will receive a copy of the book. In this concluding meeting, we synthesize our learning by focusing on the purpose of literacy instruction. We will explore The Power of the Book, discussing why sustained engagement with whole texts is the optimal format for building understanding and comprehension. We will then tackle Close Reading, reframing it as the intentional, final act of intellectual rigor. We will share concrete strategies for improving students’ ability to access and analyze complex texts, equipping them with the skills necessary for long-term academic and professional success.

Literacy and Dyslexia Cohort - In Person
2026-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
IN PERSON: This final cohort meeting will take place in the offices of BCHF to discuss the chosen book focusing on literacy and/or dyslexia. Final determination will be made based on feedback from Cohort meeting #1 on September 24.

BCHF School Leadership Summit
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-09 | Renaissance Hotel, 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
ESPECIALLY FOR LEADERS AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS – BCHF’s annual Leadership Summit is our premier, in-person professional development event of the year. Join us June 8 and 9 for a two-day experience. The Summit will be based on a problem or area of Educator Practice common to the BCHF portfolio of schools. We will explore YOUR topic(s) of interest through general sessions, activities, breakout groups, and creative collaboration. Don’t miss this once in a year opportunity for a real boost in your leadership skill and confidence! Specific Columbus-area location and theme to be announced in Spring!
