Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS: Orientation to Classroom Management
2023-08-29 10:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Paraprofessional support complements effective teaching and learning. Paraprofessionals are often engaged to support classrooms of students and/or specific (assigned) students. This session will orient paraprofessionals to basic principles of effective student engagement and classroom management. We will discuss specific strategies to help advance positive behavior and student engagement. A follow up session on October 26 will present more in-depth information on problem-solving student behavior.

OHIO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
2023-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual via Zoom
It’s really hard to keep track of Ohio’s graduation requirements and all of the optional pathways to graduation! Refresh your memory and help plan for your students. Join Dane Puterbaugh, BCHF’s new Secondary School and Career Success Coordinator. Review the requirements and discuss best practices in getting secondary students onboard to graduate!

CPI (CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE) NON-BLENDED CORE (Northeast Region) - current Blue Card holders ONLY
2023-08-21 12:00 - 15:30 | The Richland School of Academic Arts, 1456 Park Ave., West Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
This REFRESHER training of 3.5 hours is designed to RENEW credentials for current blue card holders. The training will review de-escalation strategies, disengagement, and holding skills. Participants must verify current credentials by sending a PDF of their current card to Brit Seward, bseward@buckeyehope.org at least 3 days in advance of the training. Failure to verify current credentials will result in withdrawal. The training meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for restraint and seclusion. Blue card credentialing expires 1 year from the date of completion.

CPI (CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE) BLENDED CORE TRAINING (NEW CRISIS TEAM MEMBERS) (Northeast Region)
2023-08-21 08:30 - 15:30 | The Richland School of Academic Arts, 1456 Park Ave., West Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
This is a FULL 8-hour training, designed to certify new crisis team members. The training will cover prevention strategies, verbal de-escalation strategies, disengagement skills, and holding skills. Participants will complete 2 hours of asynchronous pre-work followed by 6 hours of in-person training. Pre-work will be sent in a separate email with a personalized link and must be completed 3 days before attending the in-person session. Failure to complete pre-work will result in withdrawal. This training meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for Restraint and Seclusion. Blue Card credentialing expires 1 year from date of completion. Please dress comfortably.

SCHOOL-WIDE VERBAL DE-ESCALATION (Northeast Region)
2023-08-21 08:30 - 11:00 | The Richland School of Academic Arts, 1456 Park Ave., West Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
This training will cover research-based prevention and de-escalation strategies. It is designed for all staff to develop a universal language and overall approach to challenging behaviors. Participants will identify and explore causes of behaviors and how to best communicate and respond to individuals in an escalated state.

Welcome to Workforce Literacy
2023-08-18 10:00 - 15:30 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
This session will introduce Workforce Literacy Project coordinators and other interested parties to Workforce Literacy, a specialized pedagogy. A strong program of Workforce Literacy complements Career Technical Education and industry credentialing as we prepare our secondary students for success beyond high school. Join us in person for an introduction to Workforce Literacy and BCHF’s workforce initiatives.

Teacher Bootcamp
2023-08-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-07 12:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Get ready to kick off a great year! Our students and consequently teachers are dealing with many issues which end up being reflected in the classroom. This half day online seminar is always a back to school favorite. Learn the latest engagement strategies, classroom management hints and lesson planning guidelines. Participants will be able to apply the seminar learning the first weeks of school.

READINESS ASSESSMENT AND THE CSR
2023-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual via Zoom
More and more schools are using the Readiness Assessment System to test their student’s strengths and weaknesses. The Re-Start system allows schools to administer full or partial OST assessments at any time during the school year. In this session we will learn how to administer the assessments and use the data to direct instruction.

New School Leader Orientation
2023-07-27 10:00 - 15:30 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
Welcome to the BCHF portfolio of schools! This in-person, informal seminar is designed to support new school leaders as they assume responsibilities for the 2023-24 school year. Leaders who would like a refresher are also invited! Topics include: Sponsor roles and responsibilities; Basics of school finance; Compliance monitoring; and Academic performance and school improvement. A light soup and salad lunch will be provided. Please email Carol Young, cyoung@buckeyehope.org with any special dietary requests. If you have a severe food allergy or condition, we would advise you to bring a packed lunch.

ODE Reports and Portal and Data Verification
2023-06-27 09:00 - 11:00
ODE processes the data for your school’s Local Report Card (LRC) over the summer months. School leaders can view the LRC prior to its release in September. Uncover potential issues while you have time to make corrections. The Report Portal contains historical data and acts as a data warehouse allowing you to analyze data trends. Attendees must have a Safe Account with SDC access.

BCHF ANNUAL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-09 | Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Road, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
BCHF’s Annual Leadership Summit is live and in person on June 8 and 9, 2023! Join us for the premier professional development event. We will celebrate being back together and the accomplishments of the 2022-23 school year. We will explore themes of mutual interest and give a rousing kick-start to the 2023-24 school year! Register now for this exciting event and remember to consider bringing your leadership team. Our location is accessible to I-71 and the Polaris shopping and hotel areas.

Strategies for Teaching Word Problems
2023-05-11 16:00 - 17:30
Teaching students how to solve word problems is important for math concept and skill application. Knowing the different types of word problems can help you better understand how to teach math word problems. In this interactive session, we will learn about the types of basic one-step addition and subtraction word problems, the subcategories within each of them, and practice solving and teaching specific examples.

Spring English Learner Cohort "Gathering"
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:30
The English Learner Cohort is a dedicated time for sharing amongst educators serving English Learners. We will share best practice suggestions, training updates, and updates from the Department of Education, Refugee Support Groups, and others. The ultimate goal is high quality education and support for our deserving English Learner population! Specific topics will be announced prior to each session.

Special Education Update #4
2023-04-26 15:00 - 16:30
Meeting the needs of students with disabilities can be challenging and overwhelming. Educators will discuss roles and responsibilities of all school staff, as well as legal requirements that enhance the quality of services to students with disabilities. We will pre-announce a focused topic of each update session, but all sessions will invite you to share best practices for intervention specialists and other practitioners.

Crisis Prevention Institute - Dayton location
2023-04-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School, 250 Shoup Mill Road, Dayton, 45415
De-escalation matters. Participants will learn the key components to the CPI model for verbal and non-verbal de-escalation as well as, professional standards for the use of safety interventions. This training will also provide an overview of the ODE policy on Restraint and Seclusion. Participants will be responsible for their own lunch.

Literacy Cohort #3
2023-04-20 16:00 - 17:30
What if “Everything I needed to know I learned in Kindergarten” isn’t true for your students? What if they consider READ to be a 4-letter word? This session will focus on strategies for filling in the gaps for students who are struggling with reading. We will also focus on using writing along with reading to assist your students with filling in those gaps. Bring your ideas and questions.

Math Cohort 3: Building a Foundation of Deep Mathematical Understanding
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:30
The purpose of this cohort is to provide educators with the tools for creating high-quality and equitable mathematics classrooms. In session 3, we will discuss Chapter 5 of NCTM’s series, Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics. We will center our work around building a strong foundation of deep mathematical understanding, emphasizing reasoning and sense making, and ensuring high-quality mathematics education. It is recommended (not required) to have read Chapters 5 and 6 prior to attending this session.

Dyslexia Update
2023-03-16 16:00 - 17:00
This session will help schools meet requirements of Ohio’s Dyslexia legislation. Some of the requirements including screening and teacher training begin next Fall! We urge schools to be prepared. Come online via Zoom to discuss with us!

Special Education Update #3
2023-03-15 15:00 - 16:30

Share Your Classroom, Grow Your Students
2023-03-14 16:00 - 17:30
So you’ve been told you’ll be sharing your classroom with another educator… Whether you’re a specialist pushing in, an aide supporting the teacher, or a classroom teacher who wants to know the best way to utilize the support of these colleagues, this session is for you! Participants will learn several different models for structuring co-teaching to meet students’ needs as well as some strategies and templates to help tackle the challenges of shared planning.

Christmas
2022-12-25 | Robintek, 190 S State Street, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
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