BEYOND BASIC PBIS: A Guide for Teachers
2023-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Why do I have to keep it positive all of the time, even if students are misbehaving?? This session will explore the true meaning and intended elements of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) from the perspective of a teacher. We will discuss myths as well as true components of PBIS. In addition, we will isolate strategies that make PBIS effective at the classroom level.

BCHF ANNUAL "ALL SCHOOLS" MEETING and KICK OFF TO 2023-24!
2023-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance Hotel, 409 Altair Pkwy, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
BCHF is kicking off the 2023-24 school year with a NEW, in-person ALL SCHOOLS MEETING format! We ask that all schools send at least one representative to this important meeting. With the recent budget bill, schools have many changes to consider, including the re-configuration of the Ohio Department of Education. Join us for an information-packed general session in the morning. This session will feature ODE and legislative updates, school data, a focus on effective school communications, and a celebration of school awards and recognitions. Lunch will follow the general session and the afternoon will offer “solutions centers” and “coffee tables.” Participants can talk with experts about areas of interest or need, or they can meet informally with leaders from similar schools. The beautiful Renaissance Hotel just off Polaris Parkway and accessible to I-71 and I-270 will be our venue. Register now and join us!

DYSLEXIA COLLABORATIVE
2023-09-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
What to do when you don’t know what you don’t know! Join us for this session where we will discuss what concerns we have about the new Dyslexia laws taking effect and share answers that are working for each of us. The session is appropriate for literacy specialists, coaches, and staff members who will be working with the screening, instructing, and monitoring the students for Dyslexia this year.

WRITING IN THE SECONDARY NON-ELA CLASSROOM
2023-09-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Literacy is everyone’s responsibility. Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening are skills we want all of our students to master for their futures. We know from statewide OST writing scores that secondary students are not being exposed to the types of writing that exist in the adult world. However, non-ELA teachers feel uncomfortable teaching writing when that hasn’t been part of their teacher preparation program. This session will allay those fears because there are some simple, “do it tomorrow” strategies that can be used in math, science, social studies, art, physical education, and world languages. We will also discuss easy assessment ideas which do not take an English degree to master.

UPPER ELEMENTARY TEACHER COLLABORATIVE: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT GRADES 3-5
2023-09-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This cohort is for elementary teachers, teacher leaders, and support staff in grades 3-5. Join us for a rich two-way conversation about challenges and successes in classroom management. Come prepared to share ideas, strategies, and research-based best practices. Leave with something new to try and an increase in the network of people with whom you can collaborate.

PRIMARY TEACHER COLLABORATIVE--HOW TO MANAGE SMALL GROUP AND WHOLE GROUP NSTRUCTION
2023-09-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This session will concentrate on specific strategies for classroom management for students that are in Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades. Plan to bring your questions and the strategies that work for you. We will share with colleagues that are working with similar age students.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS' COLLABORATIVE
2023-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Middle School Students!! Gotta love ’em! They do, however require a different sort of engagement practices and classroom management. Join us to have a conversation about best practices in classroom management and student engagement.

PBL COHORT SESSION #1--AN INTRODUCTION
2023-10-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Have you ever wondered how to make student learning more engaging and relevant for them? Today’s students crave relevancy and purpose in their learning. Discover the world of PBL and Expeditionary Learning in this introductory session. This cohort is designed to be attended by a group of teachers who would like to explore Project Based Learning and to actually BUILD their first complete PBL unit for use at any time this school year. This introduction will introduce the Gold Standard PBL elements and assist teachers in choosing an idea or theme for their first project.

GRADUATION SUCCESS COHORT: ASSESSMENTS AND TRACKING NEW METRICS
2023-10-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Which metrics really matter at the high school level? Drop out recovery schools and traditional high schools are held to accountability standards including graduation rates, state test passage rates, progress measures, and post-secondary success indicators. How may each of these measures be used formatively and summative to help improve outcomes? In addition, what other measures are significant as we critically examine whether or not our schools are meeting their mission.

MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS COHORT FALL GATHERING
2023-10-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
“Is it a disability, or is it a language difference? Can you help me figure it out?” Given the new guidelines for identifying and supporting students with dyslexia, it is more important than ever for teachers who serve multilingual learners to be effective collaborators. This session tackles two topics: what the new dyslexia law means for teachers serving ELs/MLLs, and resources and best practices for collaborating with other educators. Our friends in special education are welcome to join, too!

PBL COHORT SESSION #2--DRIVING QUESTIONS AND A PLAN FOR THE PROJECT
2023-10-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Here we go! Now that we have learned about the Gold Standard PBL elements, let’s get to work! (If you missed session #1, contact mfarry@buckeyehope.org for a recording of the session so you can catch up with us). In this second session, we will develop a Driving Question for the project and begin the drafting process for the project. At the end of this session, you will have a rough draft idea of the elements to be covered in your designed project.

THE TROUBLING 2%--PART 1
2023-10-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Might one or two students upset a positive school culture? Maybe. This session will explore the characteristics and needs of students who need secondary and tertiary behavioral support to successfully learn and contribute positively to classroom and schoolwide culture. We will explore the nature of behavior, reasons that give rise to significant emotional and behavior problems, schoolwide and classroom approaches to management, and mitigation of effects on students overall. In a follow up session on November 9, we will apply behavioral principles to problem solving and case studies.

ESPECIALLY FOR INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS--BEHAVIORAL GOALS
2023-10-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
During the cohort session for Intervention Specialists, we will discuss the significance of creating asset-based behavioral goals and provide practical training on how to develop them. Additionally, we will explore effective interventions and techniques for collecting data that can aid in writing behavioral goals. We encourage participants to come prepared with any questions and or issues they may have regarding behavior goals and data collection, which we will discuss in depth. Towards the end of the session, we will allocate time to discuss individual students and address any difficulties that may arise when setting behavior goals, documenting progress, and collecting data. By the end of this session, you should feel confident in your ability to collect data, monitor progress, and write behavioral goals and interventions

UPPER ELEMENTARY TEACHER COLLABORATIVE: MATHEMATICS
2023-10-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This cohort is for elementary teachers, teacher leaders, and support staff in grades 3-5. Join us for a rich two-way conversation about challenges and successes in grades 3-5 mathematics. Come prepared to share ideas, strategies, and research-based best practices. Leave with something new to try and an increase in the network of people with whom you can collaborate. Updates from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and resources will be provided by the cohort facilitator.

PRIMARY TEACHER COLLABORATIVE K-2: READING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
2023-10-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
How can we include reading and writing across all content areas? The session will share questions and strategies to ensure all students are able to read, comprehend, and show understanding in all content areas.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER COLLABORATIVE: MATHEMATICS
2023-10-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This cohort is for middle school teachers, teacher leaders, and support staff in grades 6-8. Join us for a rich two-way conversation about challenges and successes in middle school mathematics. Come prepared to share ideas, strategies, and research-based best practices. Leave with something new to try and an increase in the network of people with whom you can collaborate. Updates from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and resources will be provided by the cohort facilitator.

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Workshop 1: Building a Strong and Purposeful MTSS Team
2024-01-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
BCHF is pleased to offer a 5-workshop series on Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). Participants may attend one or more individual workshops in the series. However, participants in at least four workshops will receive an MTSS micro-credential and MTSS handbook. Learn to truly understand and use the MTSS process to improve student outcomes in academics, behavior, and social emotional status. The first workshop, offered in January, will explore guidelines for building, training, and maintaining a strong MTSS core team and a faculty culture that embraces MTSS problem solving.

School Leadership Cohort: Assisting Struggling Teachers
2024-01-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
If I asked you what part of the school leadership job was the most difficult? Would your answer be how to handle teachers who are really struggling–either out of lack of experience or lack of adherence to professionalism? Let’s talk about proven strategies to help assist teachers who struggle. What is your best plan? Do you use improvement plans? What support do you receive from your management company?

Third Grade Reading Data and Instruction Ideas
2024-01-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual via Zoom
The results of the Fall 3rd grade OST have been released. Get your students prepared for the spring administration with the help of the staff at the Buckeye Hope Foundation. Attend this session to review your school results in detail and receive instructional advice from our reading specialist.

AI for Educators
2024-01-16 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Is AI a menace to teaching and learning? Or is it magic? Join us for a lively session exploring ways to approach this topic with students, AI-powered classroom tools, and how AI can help teachers work smarter. Participants will also leave this session with resources that can be leveraged to help students thrive in a world that is becoming more automated every day.

Dyslexia Cohort #3
2024-01-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
In this collaborative session, we will take a pulse of where we are in our Tier 1 instruction and discuss with colleagues what our next steps could/should be. Our goal is to cultivate a professional learning community where people can share their best practices and what is working for them. We will provide updates on any new information that we are receiving about implementation of the state Dyslexia law.

Math Cohort Session 1: Establish Goals to Focus Learning
2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a 60-minute “chat and chew” style session on implementing effective teaching practices for mathematics using the resource “Taking Action” from NCTM. In this session, we will discuss Chapter 2 which covers how to establish mathematics goals to focus learning. While it’s not mandatory to purchase the resource, it’s highly recommended. In advance of the session, we will share pre-work to help guide our conversation.

The Writing Revolution - Part 1
2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
The Writing Revolution (TWR) aims to enable all students, especially those from historically marginalized communities, to become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers. Join us for any or all of our 4 part series helping teachers learn to incorporate writing into every aspect of their teaching. Start with us from the foundational sentence building block to more complex writing tasks. Appropriate for all grade levels

Workforce Literacy - Effective and Authentic Lessons; High Yield Strategies and Materials
2024-01-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This session will focus on the most effective strategies and materials for teaching and implementing Workforce Literacy skills.

Increasing Instructional Rigor at a Drop Out Recovery School
2024-01-30 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom
This workshop will be a collaboration between instructors and leaders to help increase the DOK level of instruction in a dropout recovery setting. We will go over tool and strategies to move from DOK level 1 instruction to DOK levels 3 and 4.

Mathematical Discourse: Using and Connecting Mathematical Representation
2024-01-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Prepare yourself to unleash the full potential of mathematical communication! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of mathematical representations and explore how they can deepen our understanding of concepts. Engage in a mathematical task using a variety of representations to enrich your understanding and spark meaningful discourse. Reflect on the incredible impact different representations can have on mathematical discourse and discover practical strategies for fostering connections and enhancing mathematical communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to discover the exhilarating possibilities of mathematical discourse!

The Writing Revolution - Part 2
2024-01-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom

The Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers
2024-02-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
What’s all the talk about the Science of Reading? So much emphasis is being placed on SOR and the early literacy grade levels, but not much is being said about the secondary students. Let’s explore ways to incorporate the SOR into secondary instruction.

The Writing Challenge Check In
2024-02-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Now that you are starting the Writing Challenge with your students, what are the next steps? How can you organize instruction to make sure that students are turning the writing in on time!

The Writing Revolution - Part 3
2024-02-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
