Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

Drop Out Recovery Series: Teaching Algebra in a Non-Traditional High School Setting
2026-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
ESPECIALLY FOR MATH TEACHERS IN DOR SETTINGS– How do we encourage our drop out recovery students to tackle Ohio’s rigorous Algebra 1 standards? Knowing the key terminology and the “golden rules” of Algebra are the first steps. In addition, students need to learn problem solving strategies, ways to literally “tackle” algebra. Algebra is something we all can learn and enjoy. Come prepared to discuss and to share out YOUR most promising strategies for supporting students in Algebra 1.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: A Positive Start - 1:30 P.M. Session
2026-08-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual via Zoom
START YOUR YEAR ON A POSITIVE NOTE! This session will encourage YOU as a leader to check the climate and move positively through the challenging first days of school. Join us and let’s discuss. Our goal will be feelings of joy and equanimity as we begin the year. The Leadership Strategies CLC is a safe space for leaders and aspiring leaders to share, solve, and discuss the strengths and needs of their schools. With a focus on mission fulfillment, this CLC will allow leaders to enhance their capacity to plan, communicate, and implement strategic actions to move their schools forward toward goals. Each session will focus on real-life situations and administrative actions.

LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: A Positive Start - 3:30 P.M. Session
2026-08-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom

EARLY LITERACY STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Science of Reading Strategies for Kindergarten
2026-09-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
The Early Literacy Strategies Collaborative Learning Circle (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 kindergarten learners and their needs. We will enjoy exploring strategies and activities and discuss how to develop essential, foundational literacy skills for our youngest learners!

Drop Out Recovery Series: Teaching English in a Non Traditional Setting
2026-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Teaching English in a dropout recovery setting is fundamentally different from teaching English in a traditional high school. The students often have significant skill gaps, interrupted schooling, work and family responsibilities, trauma histories, attendance challenges, and negative experiences with English classes. The goal shifts from “covering content” to accelerating literacy. It is also our job to rebuild confidence and independence. Using the research on alternative education, disciplinary literacy, adult learning, and the work of experts like Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Kelly Gallagher, and Penny Kittle, we will explore high leverage literacy skills; shorter, more frequent writing; reading relevance; building thinking into each lesson; the importance of human contact; the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Whether you teach high school students in person; completely online; or a hybrid model with packets and occasional contact, you will be able to walk away from this session with more tools for your toolbox for the non-traditional high school student.

Teach Like a Champion-Science of Reading #1: Introduction to Book Study
2026-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for the first session of our year-long book study! In this inaugural session, participants will sign up to receive their copy of The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading and explore its overarching framework. We will unpack how the brain learns to read, focusing on the relationship between working memory, automaticity, and comprehension. Educators will analyze how classroom culture impacts cognitive load and learn how to position reading as an active, engaging pursuit. By the end of this session, we will establish book study norms and outline our future meeting expectations. Participants will leave with a fire in their belly, ready to improve reading instruction and get every student reading on grade level.

Multilingual Learners CLC #1: Goal-Setting Practices that Maximize Impact
2026-09-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
When your classroom spans five proficiency levels, one-size-fits-all goals leave someone behind. This session introduces a practical template for writing Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), with guidance for classroom teachers around translating ILP accommodations into accessible instruction. Participants will also explore strategies for involving students in their own goal-setting, building ownership alongside access. Leave with ready-to-use templates and goal-setting tools for any classroom!

Social Studies CLC #1: Kickoff
2026-09-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Set the foundation for a collaborative year. In this opening circle, we will establish our community norms and begin building collective capacity for the upcoming terms. Rather than a traditional presentation, this session is a collaborative working space to look ahead at curriculum mapping, pacing, and sourcing high-quality primary documents. We will share and review planning resources, engage in peer dialogue around unit structures, and launch our ongoing Networked Improvement Community (NIC) framework to troubleshoot early-year pacing and curriculum alignment challenges.

BCHF All Schools Meeting
2026-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
Join us for the official “Kick Off” to the 2026-27 school year! The All Schools Meeting presents vital information and notifications for the sponsor-school relationship and for the upcoming year. We will request at least one representative from each sponsored school attend. A specific agenda will be shared out as details become available but SAVE THE DATE! The meeting will be held at the Fawcett Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.

The Great Worksheet Escape! (4:00 P.M. SESSION)
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Traditional worksheets often emphasize completion over thinking. In this interactive session, participants will explore strategies for transforming passive assignments into engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and authentic application. Teachers will examine what makes meaningful tasks memorable, learn practical approaches for redesigning existing worksheets, and leave with classroom-ready activities that increase student engagement while maintaining rigorous learning expectations.

The Great Worksheet Escape! (7:00 P.M. SESSION)
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual via Zoom

SPED LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES #1: LEADING WITH PURPOSE
2026-09-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
“Lead with purpose. Inspire with vision.” Effective special education leaders create cultures where every student and educator can thrive. In this opening Collaborative Learning Community, participants will establish a shared vision for inclusive leadership, identify current challenges and opportunities, and build relationships with fellow leaders. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, participants will explore how intentional leadership influences school culture and student outcomes. Leaders will leave with practical, fierce conversation strategies for establishing trust, communicating expectations, and initiating courageous conversations that create alignment and shared purpose with staff.

TEACHING STRATEGIES: COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Setting the Course
2026-09-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Discover the instructional framework that sets the foundation for high-impact teaching and learning. Participants will explore the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, examine the characteristics of effective instruction, and reflect on current classroom practices. This introductory session establishes a common foundation for the series while helping teachers identify strengths, prioritize areas for growth, and prepare to intentionally implement evidence-based instructional strategies throughout the school year. SIGN UP FOR ALL CLC TEACHING SESSIONS: 10-21; 12-2; 1-27; 2-10; 3-10; 4-14; 5-5 (in person)

SECONDARY SUCCESS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1
2026-09-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for the first Secondary Success CLC! This initial circle will focus on the direct link between literacy gaps and student disengagement. We will share strategies to address chronic absenteeism by designing welcoming, high-engagement classrooms that prioritize connection and community. Bring your building’s early attendance and engagement metrics. We will discuss frameworks that you can use to pull disengaged learners back into the academic fold.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: MATH INTERVENTIONS
2026-09-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Math struggles often hide longer than reading struggles because they show up as avoidance, shutdown, or “not trying” rather than an obvious skill gap. This session covers practical, evidence-based interventions for students who are behind in math, plus how to recognize when disengagement is actually a signal of unmet academic need.

Why Didn't They Get It? Explicit and Systematic Mathematics Instruction
2026-09-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Even well-designed lessons can fall short when students are unclear about what they are learning or how to approach a task. This session explores evidence-based practices related to explicit and systematic mathematics instruction, including modeling, worked examples, and purposeful scaffolding. Participants will consider how instructional clarity can support student understanding while maintaining opportunities for mathematical thinking and independence.

MTSS Series #1: Introduction to MTSS
2026-09-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
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. Multi-tiered Systems of Supports involves educators closely monitoring student progress and intervening when progress lags. Multi-tiered systems of supports are general education initiatives involving educators, parents, and students in a true discussion of progress and in support through intervention. Come to this session to learn how to really do and really succeed with MTSS!

Teach Like a Champion-Science of Reading #2: Attending to Attention
2026-10-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Winning the battle for a student’s attention is the foundational prerequisite for all learning. This session dives into the first strategy, exploring how to manage and repair our ruptured attention spans in a high-distraction world. We will study the science of attention and strategies for improvement. Participants will learn techniques to build stronger attention skills in their students and how to create a classroom culture of deep focus. Everyone is welcome to join this session, even if you have not attended previous book study meetings!

BCHF 2026 K-8 Mathematics Summit: Bold Spaces, Better Outcomes: Transforming Effective Teaching Practices into Powerful Student Experiences
2026-10-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Cohatch Polaris, 1554 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240, United States
Every K-8 student deserves a mathematics classroom where thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving thrive. The BCHF 2026 K-8 Mathematics Summit brings together principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, and teacher leaders to explore how beliefs, instructional practices, and leadership actions shape students’ experiences in mathematics. Through interactive learning, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving, participants will examine practical strategies that strengthen high-quality mathematics instruction while creating classroom environments where all learners can succeed. Leaders will leave equipped with actionable tools, resources, and next steps for turning effective teaching practices into meaningful student experiences and lasting instructional improvement.

Leadership Strategies CLC #2: Proactive Responses to Student Behavior - 1:30 P.M. Session
2026-10-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual via Zoom
BY NOW, THE HONEYMOON MAY BE OVER! The climate of your school may be unduly influenced by a few students with behavior needs. How do you handle behaviors proactively to keep a positive overall school climate? How do you help students with behavioral needs? Let’s discuss some tough cases and some smart solutions! The Leadership Strategies CLC is a safe space for leaders and aspiring leaders to share, solve, and discuss the strengths and needs of their schools. With a focus on mission fulfillment, this CLC will allow leaders to enhance their capacity to plan, communicate, and implement strategic actions to move their schools forward toward goals. Each session will focus on real-life situations and administrative actions.

Leadership Strategies CLC #2: Proactive Responses to Student Behavior - 3:30 P.M. Session
2026-10-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom

EARLY LITERACY STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Science of Reading Strategies for First Grade
2026-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
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 discuss how to develop essential, foundational reading and writing skills for first graders!

Writing to Learn (4:00 P.M. SESSION)
2026-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Writing isn’t just for the ELA classroom and writing isn’t just for assessing knowledge. Students can use writing to build knowledge, not just demonstrate it. In this session, educators will explore how brief, purposeful writing tasks can deepen thinking, increase engagement, and strengthen content understanding across disciplines. Participants will learn practical, classroom-ready strategies to embed writing into daily instruction without wasting time. Walk away with tools that help students process ideas, clarify thinking, and use writing as a pathway to meaningful, lasting learning.

Writing to Learn (7:00 P.M. SESSION)
2026-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual via Zoom

SPED LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES #2: DATA THAT DRIVES DECISIONS
2026-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Turn data into direction. Data tells a story-but leadership determines the ending. Participants will examine meaningful special education data to identify trends, celebrate successes, and prioritize areas for improvement. Together, leaders will explore how to use data to drive instructional decisions, allocate resources effectively, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a student-centered focus. Leaders will leave with: Fierce Conversation techniques for using data to facilitate honest, solution-focused discussions that build accountability without creating defensiveness.

MATHEMATICS STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Seeing the Thinking
2026-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
What can student work reveal about mathematical understanding? This Collaborative Learning Community provides educators with a structured opportunity to examine student thinking through authentic classroom evidence. Participants will collaboratively analyze student work, discuss common misconceptions, and consider instructional resources that move learning forward. Through professional dialogue and shared reflection, educators will deepen their ability to interpret student reasoning and identify meaningful next steps for instruction. Participants will leave with practical strategies for gathering and using evidence of student thinking to inform Tier 1 mathematics instruction.

TEACHING STRATEGIES COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Focus on the Bullseye!
2026-10-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Learn how intentional teacher actions establish the conditions for successful learning. Participants will explore strategies for developing clear learning intentions and success criteria, modeling thinking through think alouds, building background knowledge, and checking for understanding. Teachers will discuss and leave with practical techniques that improve instructional clarity and ensure students understand what they are learning, why it matters, and how success will be measured. SIGN UP FOR ALL OF OUR TEACHER STRATEGIES CLCs: 12-2; 1-27; 2-10; 3-10; 4-14; 5-5.

Introduction to Restorative Practices
2026-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Restorative practices offer a way to address conflict and harm in the classroom without relying solely on exclusionary discipline like suspension or removal. This session introduces the core principles behind restorative approaches, including community building and repairing relationships, and gives teachers practical starting points for bringing these practices into their daily routines.

AI Resistant Tasks for Thinking and Learning
2026-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
If students are getting the answers from ChatGPT, then it’s time to ask different questions! Teachers can raise the bar by asking students to reflect on their learning, make personal connections, and tap their creativity in ways that make it harder to bypass original thinking. Even better, these tasks are engaging enough to lessen the temptation to seek shortcuts in the first place! Participants will leave with ideas for tasks and prompts, as well as ways to anchor assignments to contexts that belong to students, not LLMs.

All In! Engaged by Design (4:00 p.m. session)
2026-10-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
High levels of engagement don’t happen by chance-they are intentionally designed. This session introduces participants to a variety of Kagan cooperative learning structures that promote active participation, positive interdependence, individual accountability, and equitable student engagement. Through hands-on practice, teachers will experience classroom-ready strategies that increase discussion, collaboration, and academic achievement while ensuring every student has opportunities to think, contribute, and succeed.
