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