Buckeye Community Hope Foundation

Hacking the ADHD Brain
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Your students with ADHD need help tackling complex tasks. Maybe you have ADHD yourself and aren’t sure how to thrive in this profession. Either way, the reality is that traditional organization strategies work well…. for neurotypical people. Let’s stop trying to force round pegs in square holes! Participants will develop a deeper understanding of ADHD, learn approaches to supporting students (and surviving as educators) with this condition, and learn how people of all ages can make their neurodivergent brains work with them rather than against them.

School-Wide Verbal De-Escalation
2024-04-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Dohn Community High School, 608 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
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.

Case Studies in School Culture: Success Stories
2024-04-15 15:30 - 17:00
What happens when school leaders are asked to turn around a chaotic culture? How do you address disruptions that detract significantly from learning? How do you keep teachers when they are constantly challenged by off-task or disrespectful students? Histories of school leaders show us that we can successfully overcome these very challenging situations!! Join us as we learn from leaders’ success stories, and as we take the opportunity to share out our own successes in building a positive school culture.

Mathematical Discourse: Developing Routines for Discourse
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Remember that moment in your math class where you had the most engaging and fruitful discussion? Imagine if you could experience that level of excitement and productivity every day. By working with your fellow educators, you can harness the power of practical classroom discourse to create dynamic routines that energize your students and revolutionize your teaching approach. Prepare to shake things up and take your classroom to the next level!

Industry Recognized Credentials as a Graduation Pathway
2024-04-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Are your students struggling with EOCs? Do your students need a graduation pathway? Have you been using Industry Recognized Credentials but want to know what else is out there? This session is designed to help you. Come learn about different vendors, options, and strategies to improve your IRC offerings and ensure your students are matched with the best graduation pathway.

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Workshop 4: MTSS for Secondary Schools
2024-04-22 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. This fourth workshop, offered in April, will explore the unique needs and configurations of high schools and drop out recovery schools in implementing Multi-tiered Systems of Supports.

Math Cohort Session IV: Pose Purposeful Questions
2024-04-23 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 5, which covers how to pose purposeful questions. 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.

Workforce Literacy - Telling Our Stories
2024-04-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
After a year of planning, it is time to tell our stores. Join us while we talk about the successes and failure of our implementation and what our data tells us.

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Workshop 5: Progress Monitoring, Assessment, and Referral
2024-05-13 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. This fifth workshop, offered in May, will discuss how intervention progress is closely monitored; how assessments determine intervention efficacy; and how to make data-based determinations regarding referral for suspected disability (referral for ETR).

Workforce Literacy - Growing and Sustaining Effective WF Programs
2024-05-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Virtual via Zoom
As we conclude Year One of the Workforce Literacy program, we need to consider how to make sure that the programs we’ve been successful with can be sustained and eventually lead to proliferation of the program.

Math Cohort Session V: Use and Connect Mathematical Representations
2024-05-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us for a 60 minute “chat and chew” session on implementing teaching practices for mathematics using the resource, Taking Action, from NCTM. This session will focus on Chapter 6, which covers how to use and connect mathematical representations. It is not mandatory to purchase the resource, it is highly recommended. In advance of the session, we will share pre work to guide our conversations.

2024 BCHF School Leadership Summit
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-06 | Quest Conference Center, 9200 Worthington Road, Westerville, OH, 43082, United States
Mark your calendars now for the BCHF School Leadership Summit, our culminating professional development event. The event will be held in person on June 5 and 6 at Quest Conference Center just north of Columbus and close to I-71. We will be actively gathering data from schools on a theme and activities but registering now will reserve your spot!

Successful Support for Teachers: Effective Orientation
2024-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom
What do teachers want to know first as they begin the school year? This session will present outlines and examples of teacher orientation programs. Discussion will focus on priority questions of new and returning teachers, orientation program content and formats, and orientation best practices. Leaders should exit this session with new ideas about to welcome their faculty back in 2024-25.

New School Leader Orientation
2024-07-24 10:00 - 16:30 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
Welcome to the BCHF portfolio of schools! This in-person, informal seminar is designed to support new school leaders as they assume responsibilities for the 2024-25 school year. Leaders who would like a refresher are also invited! Topics (10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.) include Sponsor roles and responsibilities; Basics of school finance; Compliance monitoring; and Academic performance and school improvement. An optional module of the training will be included from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. on school discipline. A light soup and salad lunch will be provided. Please email Carol Young, cyoung@buckeyehope.org with any special dietary requests. If you have a severe food allergy or condition, we advise you to bring a packed lunch.

Teacher Bootcamp
2024-07-30 16:45 - 18:00, 2024-07-31 16:45 - 18:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Let’s kick the year off right! Learn helpful tips of the trade in classroom organization; classroom management; student engagement; and lesson delivery skills. Join us for two evenings to help you prepare for your first year or your best year ever! Novice and experts alike are welcome!

Teacher Retention: Facts and Figures
2024-07-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom
They needed more money; wanted to work closer to home; wanted to take a break from it all. These are the reasons staff leave, right? Research shows that staff are less likely to leave if they are well-rooted in school culture. This session will discuss leadership style, systems and support, and career opportunities as important cultural determiners of staff retention. Learn how the best schools keep the best teachers.

Data, Data Everywhere
2024-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Can you explain the data reports sent by BCHF? Have you seen what is available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS)? This session will benefit school leaders planning to use the reports created by BCHF. During this session we will review both the BCHF reports and information available through the Readiness Assessment system.

Literacy and Dyslexia Cohort
2024-08-08 10:00 - 13:30 | BCHF Training Room, 3021 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
The Dyslexia and Literacy Cohort is designed for classroom teachers and anyone who provides instruction on Dyslexia or Literacy. This cohort is designed with those instructors in mind. The cohort will meet 4 times this year (2 in the 1st semester and 2 in the 2nd semester) with a focus on Best Practices for Dyslexia and Literacy. Session topics for the first semester are as August 8, 2024: How to Prepare a Successful Year of Dyslexic Instruction October 8, 2024 : Providing Effective Instruction through Best Practice Strategies

Northwest Region CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention INITIAL Training new certification
2024-08-12 09:00 - 15:00 | L. Hollingworth School, 653 Miami St, Toledo, 43605, United States
This INITIAL 6-hour training is 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 and 6 hours of in-person training. Pre-work will be sent in a separate email with a personalized link and must be completed 3 days before attending the in-person session. Failure to complete pre-work will result in withdrawal from the training. This training meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for Restraint and Seclusion. CPI Blue Card credentialing expires 1 year from completion-training location: L. Hollingworth School, 653 Miami St., Toledo, OH. Please email Brit Seward at bseward@buckeyehope.org for specific questions regarding this training.

Northwest Region CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention REFRESHER Training renew certification
2024-08-12 12:00 - 15:00 | L. Hollingworth School, 653 Miami St, Toledo, 43605, United States
This REFRESHER 3-hour training is designed to renew current crisis team members. The training will review de-escalation strategies, disengagement and holding skills. Participants must verify current credentials by presenting their current card at the time training or via email. This training meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for Restraint and Seclusion. CPI Blue Card credentialing expires 1 year from completion-training location: L. Hollingworth School, 653 Miami St., Toledo, OH. Please email Brit Seward at bseward@buckeyehope.org for specific questions regarding this training.

Why Don't Students Love School?
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Why does that kindergarten enthusiasm soon fade after a student begins school? This session is all about engaging students and rediscovering the joy of learning. We will explore the latest research from cognitive and motivational science and apply it to the everyday classroom. Participants will exit this session with clear strategies for recharging your classroom.

North-Central Region CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention INITIAL Training new certification
2024-08-20 09:00 - 15:00 | The Richland School of Academic Arts, 1456 Park Ave., West Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
This INITIAL 6-hour training is 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 and 6 hours of in-person training. Pre-work will be sent in a separate email with a personalized link and must be completed 3 days before attending the in-person session. Failure to complete pre-work will result in withdrawal from the training. This training meets Ohio Department of Education requirements for Restraint and Seclusion. CPI Blue Card credentialing expires 1 year from completion-training location: Richland School of Academic Arts 1456 Park Ave. West Mansfield, OH. Please email Brit Seward at bseward@buckeyehope.org for specific questions regarding this training.

Teacher Bootcamp: Repeat Session
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-08-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom

Successful Strategies to Engage Families
2024-08-29 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Ready to transform your relationships with parents into powerful partnerships? This session addresses effective ways teachers and leaders can set the stage for positive collaboration, create a plan to keep families meaningfully engaged all year long, and involve family and community members in innovative ways. We will also discuss the best ways to manage and mitigate conflicts. Participants will be fully equipped to nurture meaningful partnerships that help our students thrive.

Writing in the Content Areas (ASYNCHRONOUS)
2024-09-10 | Virtual via Zoom
ALL WRITE!ALL WRITE! ALL WRITE! Writing IS thinking. The more teachers can use writing in their non-ELA classrooms, the deeper the thought process will be in the classroom. The is an ASYNCHRONOUS session where you can work at your own pace! There is a unit planning guide which you will turn in at the end of your learning which will award your CEU or hours. This is a rare opportunity for you to work at your own pace and on your own timeline.

Increasing Your Mathematics Leadership IQ
2024-09-10 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual via Zoom
What essential actions are necessary to become an effective mathematics leader committed to improving mathematics education? Mathematics program improvement requires familiarity with mathematical leadership principles, teaching standards, and instructional practices. Designed for school leaders, this session evaluates your current situation while helping you kickstart your mathematics school improvement plan. The goal is to create systems and processes that will positively impact the mathematics achievement of all students.

BCHF Leadership Cohort
2024-09-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual via Zoom
The BCHF Leadership Cohort is designed with school leaders and their priority needs in mind. The cohort will meet 2-3 times each semester with a focus in 2023-24 on building support for inexperienced and non-traditional teachers. Session topics are as follows: September 11 – Building your Faculty by Building Relationships October 16 – Extended Onboarding: Adding and Refining Skill of New and Inexperienced Teachers November 13 – How Leaders Improve Pedagogy Please join us for all or some of these sessions as you are able. Leaders who attend at least four cohort sessions through the year will receive a special certificate and free book:)

Fun and Factual Parent Conferences
2024-09-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Want to re-invent parent-teacher conferences so that they are meaningful and create two-sided discussions and conversations? Learn how to develop conferences that involve students, parents and teachers in a fruitful, honest discussion.
