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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
