Events

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 […]

"If only the parents were more involved..." This lamentation can be overheard across teachers' lounges everywhere. The good news is that parents and family members DO care about their children's success at school, but we may need to reconsider traditional assumptions about what "parent engagement" looks like. Participants in this session will learn new strategies […]

What is the origin story and mission of your school? What dreams did you hope to realize for your students? Your school's mission is included in a statement in the handbook and in a document submitted to your Board and Sponsor. But is your school's mission reflected in its program, environment, and practices? This session […]

Lucky you! You have recruited fresh, enthusiastic, brand new teaching talent! Early-career teachers are essential to the growth and sustainability of your school, but unfortunately half of newly minted teachers leave the profession within their first five years in the classroom. They key to retaining these teachers is providing systems of support where professionals can […]

This session is to jump-start K-8 teachers who are implementing or hope to implement math centers in their classrooms. Participating teachers will develop a flexible structure for centers that will optimize student learning. Teachers will define the type of center groups most responsive to their individual classroom and students. Teachers will walk away from this […]

Have you ever wondered what it will take to keep your students' focus on learning? We will be exploring ways we can ensure we are making the most of our instructional time. This session is for teachers, coaches, and any school personnel who will be working directly with students or assisting those who do.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]