Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

CAPSTONES FOR THE WIN! Designing an Impactful Capstone Project for Any Grade
2025-01-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Capstone projects for any grade are the culmination of a student’s academic journey, offering a chance to showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve developed throughout their studies. This session will provide educators with essential strategies for creating meaningful and impactful capstone projects that foster critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore best practices for defining project scope, selecting relevant topics, and designing projects that align with academic and career goals. We will discuss key elements of successful capstone projects. Participants will also learn how to guide students in setting clear, achievable milestones and maintaining motivation throughout the project lifecycle. By the end of the session, educators and students will walk away with the tools and techniques to design capstone projects that not only demonstrate academic prowess but also prepare students for success in their future careers.

Writing in the Content Areas (ASYNCHRONOUS) - Repeat Session
2025-01-22 | Virtual via Zoom
ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! Writing IS thinking. The more teachers can use writing in their non-ELA classrooms, the deeper the thought process will be in the classroom. The is an ASYNCHRONOUS session where you can work at your own pace! There is a unit planning guide which you will turn in at the end of your learning which will award your CEU or hours. This is a rare opportunity for you to work at your own pace and on your own timeline.

Artificial Intelligence - 3 Part Series
2025-01-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Is Artificial Intelligence an asset or a threat? Join middle school teacher Dan Jones as he discusses how to make Artificial Intelligence a teaching and learning tool. This three-part series meets on Thursdays at 3:30 P.M. on January 23, January 30, and February 6. Join us for some specific strategies and examples to help you navigate AI!

Ethics for the Teaching Profession
2025-01-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
May teachers accept holiday gifts from parents? Can they drive students home? Let’s examine these and other questions about educators and Ohio’s licensure professional code of conduct. This interactive session will examine the licensure standards and discuss scenarios that challenge us as ethical dilemmas as we teach. Educators will better understand the profession of teaching and the ethical considerations and challenges we may face.

Teacher Empowerment Academy
2025-01-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Our teacher cohort is a place to learn and share ideas and strategies for helping you not only manage your classroom, but make it a safe and energized space for both the students and you. Topics include de-escalation and classroom management; student engagement; deeper learning; and making instruction meaningful.

How to Teach Kids to Think - Part 1 and 2
2025-02-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Can the thinking skills of our students keep pace with artificial intelligence? Critical thinking skills are more important than ever as we look into the future for our students. A technology-based and technology-dependent world requires its people to be able to analyze, evaluate and create information. How may teachers best prepare students for this world and for the rigorous demands of their futures? Join us as we discuss the development of critical thinking skills necessary for all ages of students.

Coaching Your Teachers Through the Evaluation Cycle
2025-02-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Do your teachers dread evaluation? Do they see it as just some checklist you both have to endure? Would you rather teachers see the value of feedback and use their evaluations as a growth model? This session will cover the steps of the Coaching Cycle as it relates to Teacher Evaluations. Some of the steps include how to coach teachers to achieve their personal professional growth goals. We will be covering the four steps of the Practical Coaching Cycle.

Bridging the Literacy Gap - How Writing Connects to the Science of Reading
2025-02-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
But what about writing? Speaking and Listening? In this session, we will explore how writing and the other literacy skills play a crucial role within the framework of the Science of Reading, enhancing literacy development for all learners. Participants will learn how writing not only reinforces phonemic awareness and decoding skills but also fosters vocabulary growth, comprehension, and critical thinking. Through practical strategies, we will discuss how writing activities-such as dictation, sentence construction, and written expression-support the brain’s natural process of reading acquisition. Attendees will gain insights into how structured writing practices align with evidence-based reading instruction and promote deeper engagement with texts. This session is perfect for educators seeking to integrate writing seamlessly into their literacy instruction for a comprehensive, research-backed approach to developing proficient readers and writers.

Quick Wins, Big Gains: Targeted Reading and Writing Interventions That Work
2025-02-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Get ready to see big results with simple, high-impact interventions you can use immediately! In this session, you will learn targeted strategies that improve comprehension and writing skills that are essential across content areas. Discover actionable tools to address common literacy skill gaps, engage diverse learners, and make measurable gains–without overhauling your existing routines. Not just for ELA teachers, these strategies offer versatile ways for even the most resistant students to make meaningful connections through the written word.

Building Less Anxious, More Resilient Students
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual via Zoom
In an age where anxiety levels are rising, how can schools become places of calm and resilience? This session is for educators and school leaders committed to fostering mental wellness in students. Participants will explore how a supportive school culture, growth mindset, and “stress as enhancing” perspective can reduce anxiety. Learn evidence-based strategies for promoting resilience and decreasing student anxiety in the classroom. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with tools to help students navigate stress more effectively and develop the confidence to thrive in and beyond school.

Coaching Teachers Through Assessment Season
2025-02-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
How much do your teachers understand the assessments their students take? This session will cover strategies and tips to share while coaching your new and inexperienced teachers in effectively using assessment data to improve instruction. We will share best practices that school leaders can use to coach your teachers while they prepare their students for assessments.

Spring Board Training
2025-04-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This additional training is especially for Board members and school leaders seeking to complete required annual training. The training will feature Attorney Adam Schira and will address topics including open meetings, public records, and school/legislative updates

Workforce Literacy Workshops
2025-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Let’s continue our work! These meetings will serve as updates, professional development, curriculum development and celebrations of our work on Workforce Literacy.

Literacy and Dyslexia Cohort
2025-05-20 10:00 - 13:30 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
The Dyslexia and Literacy Cohort is designed for classroom teachers and anyone who provides instruction in Literacy or Dyslexia support. This special May, in person meeting will focus on the new dyslexia book, Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis: Empowering Students with Dyslexia by Casey Harrison. Join us for a dynamic, shared discussion of a book that will add to your understanding and service for students with dyslexia!

Reflective Teaching: Ending Your Year on a Positive Note
2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Feeling end of year burn out? Let’s put the 2024-25 school year into perspective! Reflective teaching is not just a key professional development strategy; it is a self-care strategy. We will reflect together on the 2024-25 school year. Join us as we reflect together.

2025 BCHF Leadership Summit
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-10 | Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Road, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
Reserve the dates of June 9 and 10, 2025 now for BCHF’s premier professional development event of the 2024-25 school year. More details will become available as we plan throughout the year.

Hiring and Supporting Special Education Staff
2025-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.
