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!

MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITIES #1: Goal-Setting Practices that Maximize Impact
2026-07-14 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 COLLABORATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY #1-KICKOFF
2026-07-15 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.

Onboarding and Supporting New Staff
2026-07-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual via Zoom
How do leaders onboard and support new staff before they start and into the first year of employment? New staff have individualized needs that they may hesitate to share with school leaders. Learn strategies for planned outreach, diagnosing needs, and providing the right amount of leadership response. Join us as we discuss the care and tending of new staff!

BCHF School Leader Orientation
2026-07-28 10:00 - 15:00 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
Get to know your sponsor and some vital information for ALL school leaders! This session will cover roles and responsibilities of schools and sponsors, school compliance, school finance and financial reviews, and academic accountability. In addition, you will learn about all of the supports and monitoring provided by Buckeye Community Hope Foundation. Join us at our training room in Columbus for a vital, information-packed day! This session is a “must have” for new school leaders and management company leads and a great refresh for everyone.

Early Literacy Component Changes for the 2025-26 Ohio School Report Card
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual via Zoom
The calculations for the Early Literacy Component on the 2025-26 Ohio School Report Card have changed. Learn about these changes and how to access the Secure Data Center to check your data, particularly the reasons for promotion or retention of students. The EMIS Reporting window for promotion and retention ends in August. We encourage school leaders to attend this brief update so that data for all schools are accurately submitted.

Teacher Workshop: Parts 1 and 2
2026-08-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
CHOOSE YOUR TIME! Register here and choose to come at either the 4:00 p.m. session or the 7:00 p.m. session. Start the year off right! Part 1 will center around classroom management, relationship building, classroom organization, and trauma-informed reactions to students. Part 2 will cover the well-structured lesson, concentrating on the Gradual Release of Responsibility process. Attendees can choose to attend either the 4-5:30 p.m. time slot or the 7-8:30 p.m. times lot. Join us for some fun stories and methods you can take right into your classroom in a few weeks!

Readiness System Introduction
2026-08-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
“By the time we get the State testing results, the school year is over.” Join us for an introduction to the Readiness system. The same platform students use for Ohio State Testing (OST/EOC) also supports Checkpoint and Benchmark assessments. Readiness Assessments help students become familiar with the testing system while allowing educators to identify areas of need before the high stakes Spring testing season. In this session we will review the basics of the Readiness system so you can decide if it will benefit your students.

Drop Out Recovery Series: Teaching Algebra in a Non-Traditional High School Setting
2026-08-19 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

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
