Events

This session will introduce Workforce Literacy Project coordinators and other interested parties to Workforce Literacy, a specialized pedagogy. A strong program of Workforce Literacy complements Career Technical Education and industry credentialing as we prepare our secondary students for success beyond high school. Join us in person for an introduction to Workforce Literacy and BCHF's workforce […]

This training will cover research-based prevention and de-escalation strategies. It is designed for all staff to develop a universal language and overall approach to challenging behaviors. Participants will identify and explore causes of behaviors and how to best communicate and respond to individuals in an escalated state.

This is a FULL 8-hour training, designed to certify new crisis team members. The training will cover prevention strategies, verbal de-escalation strategies, disengagement skills, and holding skills. Participants will complete 2 hours of asynchronous pre-work followed by 6 hours of in-person training. Pre-work will be sent in a separate email with a personalized link and […]

This REFRESHER training of 3.5 hours is designed to RENEW credentials for current blue card holders. The training will review de-escalation strategies, disengagement, and holding skills. Participants must verify current credentials by sending a PDF of their current card to Brit Seward, bseward@buckeyehope.org at least 3 days in advance of the training. Failure to verify […]

It's really hard to keep track of Ohio's graduation requirements and all of the optional pathways to graduation! Refresh your memory and help plan for your students. Join Dane Puterbaugh, BCHF's new Secondary School and Career Success Coordinator. Review the requirements and discuss best practices in getting secondary students onboard to graduate!

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 […]