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Monday, October 21
 

8:30am EDT

Progress Monitoring Asynchronous Training
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - Friday October 25, 2024 4:00pm EDT
Asynchronous
This training runs for a week and is completed through a Google Classroom as you have time. When it is time for the session to start, you will receive a link to access it. If you have any questions, please email dmays@ovec.org.

Moderators
avatar for Debbie Mays

Debbie Mays

ECS Disabilities Consultant, OVEC
Progress Monitoring Training (asynchronous) pdf
Monday October 21, 2024 8:30am - Friday October 25, 2024 4:00pm EDT
Asynchronous
  Exceptional Children Services
 
Monday, October 28
 

9:00am EDT

Think Smarter: Using Brain Research to Foster Student Thinking (Part 1)
Monday October 28, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
Part 1 of this 3 part series: "Traditional" Teaching - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Explore neuromyths in education, and what research tells us about common educational practices. 
Moderators
avatar for Amy James

Amy James

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Valley Education Cooperative
Amy James has maintained a steady focus on student-centered curriculum and instruction throughout her career.  She has worked as a high school science teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, SREB master trainer, Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of... Read More →
Think Smarter Flyer pdf
Monday October 28, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
 
Tuesday, October 29
 

9:00am EDT

Section 504: An Overview
Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
OVEC Conference Room
This is an overview of Section 504 and the requirements about elementary and secondary public schools. Participants will learn about the criteria for child find, evaluation, eligibility, developing 504 plans, and disciplinary practices for students who qualify under Section 504.

Audience: District and building 504 coordinators, administrators, and school counselors.
Free for OVEC Member Districts
$125 for Nonmember Districts
Contact: Christel Bogar cbogar@ovec.org or Alicia Bartley abartley@ovec.org for more information.
Moderators
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Christel Bogar

Director of Exceptional Children's Services
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Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
OVEC Conference Room
  Exceptional Children Services
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

8:30am EDT

Strategies to Support Adolescent Readers
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
Please join us for a day dedicated to supporting adolescent readers! This collaborative workshop, hosted by KDE, KY-ABRI, and OVEC, will focus on exploring short and powerful strategies to enhance reading skills in the areas of advanced decoding, morphology, vocabulary, and comprehension.

  • Explore evidence-based strategies from the Institute of Education Sciences Educator’s practice guide AND strategies from the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM™)
  • Learn how these strategies can be easily integrated  into content area instruction as well as support settings (Tier 2, Tier 3, or special ed.) 
  • Network and share best practices with fellow educators
Moderators
avatar for Lynn Schwallie

Lynn Schwallie

ECS Literacy Consultant, OVEC
Adolescent Literacy Flyer pdf
Wednesday October 30, 2024 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
  Exceptional Children Services
 
Monday, November 4
 

9:00am EST

Youth Mental Health First Training
Monday November 4, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS: 
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). 
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. 
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. 
• How to connect the youth with help. 
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-
care and the impact of social media and bullying

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Bethanie Brogli Opell

Dr. Bethanie Brogli Opell

Crisis Response Consultant/Psychologist, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative

Monday November 4, 2024 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
  District Support Services
 
Wednesday, November 6
 

9:00am EST

Engagement within Cooperative Learning
Wednesday November 6, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
How can we get our students to talk about what we actually WANT them to talk about? The good news is that it is easy as PIE! Join us as we unlock the secrets of engagement through collaborative learning and leave with strategies you can use tomorrow!
Moderators
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
Engagement Within 24 25 Flyer pdf
Wednesday November 6, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
 
Thursday, November 7
 

8:30am EST

PREPaRE Workshop 2
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - Friday November 8, 2024 4:30pm EST
Shelbyville County Coop Extension
This 2-day workshop (November 7/8th 8:30-4:30 both days) develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The knowledge and skill developed within this session also help to build a bridge to the psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health response sometimes required to address challenges associated with trauma exposure. This workshop is an excellent course for all mental health professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Bethanie Brogli Opell

Dr. Bethanie Brogli Opell

Crisis Response Consultant/Psychologist, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
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Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - Friday November 8, 2024 4:30pm EST
Shelbyville County Coop Extension
  District Support Services

9:00am EST

New School Counselor Academy
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
Speakers
avatar for School-Based Mental Health
NSCA Flyer 11 7 pdf
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  SMBH
 
Tuesday, November 12
 

9:00am EST

Leveraging your High-Quality Instructional Resource to Design Authentic Performance Assessments: An English Language Arts Design Studio:
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
How might we harness our talents as educators and high-quality instructional resources to design authentic performance assessments?
Join us in this Design Studio to:
  • Learn from fellow educators who are currently reimaging their existing HQIR assessments to create more authentic performance assessment experiences for their students.
  • Immerse yourself in a shifted ELA assessment experience
  • Apply what you discovered to your existing HQIR assessments
 
FREE for any educator within our 14 districts who are OVEC members! Non-OVEC members pay $250.00; after registering, please reach out to Alex Russ at aruss@ovec.org to arrange payment.  (Alex will need a contact name, email address, and street address for the person responsible for paying.)
Speakers
avatar for Lacey Eckels

Lacey Eckels

Deeper Learning Design Specialist, OVEC
Tuesday November 12, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Deeper Learning
 
Wednesday, December 4
 

9:00am EST

Engagement within Behavior Management
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Conference Room
How can we create a classroom environment that promotes active participation, intrinsic motivation, AND positive behavior? Join us as we explore strategies and teacher moves that harmonize engagement and behavior management.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Conference Room
  Educator Success

9:00am EST

Cognitive Coaching Seminar (1)
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - Thursday December 5, 2024 4:00pm EST
Shelby County Schools Blair Center
Days 5 and 6 of Fall Cognitive Coaching

The registration deadline is August 23rd, 2024. Please see flyer for more details.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2024 Fall Cog. Coaching Infor 3 pdf
Wednesday December 4, 2024 9:00am - Thursday December 5, 2024 4:00pm EST
Shelby County Schools Blair Center
  District Support Services
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

9:00am EST

Cognitive Coaching Seminar (1)
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:00am - Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm EST
Shelby County Schools Blair Center
Days 7 and 8 of Fall Cognitive Coaching.

Registration Deadline is August 23rd, 2024. Please see flyer for more details.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2024 Fall Cog. Coaching Infor 4 pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:00am - Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm EST
Shelby County Schools Blair Center
  District Support Services
 
Thursday, December 12
 

9:00am EST

Leveraging your High-Quality Instructional Resource to Design Authentic Performance Assessments: A Math Design Studio:
Thursday December 12, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
How might we harness our talents as educators and high-quality instructional resources to design authentic performance assessments?
Join us in this Design Studio to:
  • Learn from fellow educators who are currently reimaging their existing HQIR assessments to create more authentic performance assessment experiences for their students.
  • Immerse yourself in a shifted math assessment experience
  • Apply what you discovered to your existing HQIR assessments
 
FREE for any educator within our 14 districts who are OVEC members! Non-OVEC members pay $250.00; after registering, please reach out to Alex Russ at aruss@ovec.org to arrange payment.  (Alex will need a contact name, email address, and street address for the person responsible for paying.)
Speakers
avatar for Lacey Eckels

Lacey Eckels

Deeper Learning Design Specialist, OVEC
Thursday December 12, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Deeper Learning
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

9:00am EST

Engagement within SEL
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
Discover innovative strategies to create classroom environments that nurture empathy, active listening, and effective communication. Learn how to integrate SEL principles into collaborative learning, promoting not only academic growth but also emotional well-being through active engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
  • about Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio Valley Education Cooperative. From Louisville to Los Angeles, Jen has worked to support schools in building teacher and leader capacity as designers; curriculum and instruction designers, system designers, and culture designers. She has a winsome personality and an amazing record of success in building ever-better schools through thoughtfully designed professional learning and intentional coaching.<br>
 
Tuesday, February 4
 

9:00am EST

Think Smarter: Using Brain Research to Foster Student Thinking (Part 2)
Tuesday February 4, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
Part 2 of this 3 Part Series: Brain Science and The Learning Process

Dive deeper into what we know about how the brain works to capitalize on strategies that support student learning. 
Speakers
avatar for Amy James

Amy James

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Valley Education Cooperative
Amy James has maintained a steady focus on student-centered curriculum and instruction throughout her career.  She has worked as a high school science teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, SREB master trainer, Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of... Read More →
Think Smarter Flyer pdf
Tuesday February 4, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
 
Wednesday, February 5
 

9:00am EST

Access, Opportunity, and AI
Wednesday February 5, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
Dr. Alexandra Hughes and Adam Watson will discuss the intersection of equity, inclusion, and artificial intelligence.

Note:  this PD is still being developed, including whether it will be a half or a full day.  Check back for more on the session description, its length, and other details.
Wednesday February 5, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Digital Learning
 
Wednesday, February 12
 

9:00am EST

Engagement within HQIR
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Conference Room
In a world brimming with information, capturing learners' attention and fostering a true connection to content is a powerful challenge. Join us as we immerse ourselves in engagement strategies that connect to any HQIR and transform the way students interact.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
Wednesday February 12, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Conference Room
  Educator Success
  • about Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio Valley Education Cooperative. From Louisville to Los Angeles, Jen has worked to support schools in building teacher and leader capacity as designers; curriculum and instruction designers, system designers, and culture designers. She has a winsome personality and an amazing record of success in building ever-better schools through thoughtfully designed professional learning and intentional coaching.<br>
 
Thursday, February 13
 

9:00am EST

Playful Inquiry
Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
Integrate play and exploration into the learning process to promote curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking! K-12 teachers will discover how playful inquiry can be applied across contents to foster deeper connections and ownership of learning.
Speakers
avatar for Amy James

Amy James

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Valley Education Cooperative
Amy James has maintained a steady focus on student-centered curriculum and instruction throughout her career.  She has worked as a high school science teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, SREB master trainer, Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
avatar for Adam Watson

Adam Watson

Digital Learning Consultant, OVEC
Educator since 2005.  Visit my Edtech Elixirs blog at watsonedtech.blogspot.com!
Playful Inquiry Flyer pdf
Thursday February 13, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EST
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
 
Tuesday, February 18
 

9:00am EST

2025 Cognitive Coaching Seminar (2)
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm EST
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Days 1 and 2 of Spring Cognitive Coaching

Please be sure to add all four sessions of Cognitive Coaching Seminar (2) to your schedules!

Registration deadline is August 23rd, 2024. Please see flyer for more information. 
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2025 Spring Cog. Coaching Infor 1 pdf
Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm EST
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
  District Support Services
 
Tuesday, March 11
 

9:00am EDT

2025 Cognitive Coaching Seminar (2)
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday March 12, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Days 3 and 4 of Spring Cognitive Coaching.

Registration deadline is August 23rd, 2024. Please see flyer for more details.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2025 Spring Cog. Coaching Infor 2 pdf
Tuesday March 11, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday March 12, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
  District Support Services
 
Wednesday, March 19
 

9:00am EDT

Engagement within Differentiation
Wednesday March 19, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Conference Room
How possibly can I differentiate instruction for EVERY student in my class?!? Join us as we explore simple shifts to tried and true engagement strategies that will meet the unique needs of every student without breaking the teacher.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Roederer

Jennifer Roederer

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Education Cooperative
Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio... Read More →
Wednesday March 19, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Conference Room
  Educator Success
  • about Jennifer Roederer has had a career in education that spans coasts. She has worked as a math teacher, an instructional coach, school administrator, an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education, and currently as a Learning Acceleration Specialist with the Ohio Valley Education Cooperative. From Louisville to Los Angeles, Jen has worked to support schools in building teacher and leader capacity as designers; curriculum and instruction designers, system designers, and culture designers. She has a winsome personality and an amazing record of success in building ever-better schools through thoughtfully designed professional learning and intentional coaching.<br>
 
Thursday, March 20
 

9:00am EDT

May I, AI? The Possibilities and the Pedagogy of Artificial Intelligence in Education (Part 2)
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
THIS LINK IS FOR PART TWO.  MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH PARTS;THE FIRST SESSION IS HERE.

Join us in this two-part PD series where we will contextualize today’s AI with the story of edtech’s past, reflect on the potential of AI to transform education while pondering its challenges, learn applicable strategies for using it in the classroom, and play with AI tools! (Recommended for teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, digital learning coaches, and school/district administrators.)

Please note that the two dates are part of a series and not a repeat of information; Part One will have different content than Part Two...and you are welcome to attend Part Two even if you didn't make the first session.  

FREE for any educator within our 14 districts who are OVEC members! For non-OVEC members, the cost is $250.00 per session ($500.00 for the series). After registering, please reach out to Alex Russ at aruss@ovec.org to arrange payment. (Alex will need a contact name, email address, and street address for the person responsible for paying.)
OVEC AI PD Series Oct 2024 and March 2025 pdf
Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
  Digital Learning
 
Tuesday, March 25
 

9:00am EDT

2025 Cognitive Coaching Seminar (2)
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday March 26, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Days 5 & 6 of Cognitive Coaching Spring

Registration Deadline is August 23rd 2024. Please see flyer for more details.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2025 Spring Cog. Coaching Infor 3 pdf
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:00am - Wednesday March 26, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
  District Support Services
 
Tuesday, April 15
 

9:00am EDT

Think Smarter: Using Brain Research to Foster Student Thinking (Part 3)
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
Part 3 of this 3 Part Series: Emotion, Stress, and Learning

Explore the impact our environment has on our brain and our capacity to learn. 
Speakers
avatar for Amy James

Amy James

Learning Acceleration Specialist, Ohio Valley Education Cooperative
Amy James has maintained a steady focus on student-centered curriculum and instruction throughout her career.  She has worked as a high school science teacher, instructional coach, curriculum developer, SREB master trainer, Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of... Read More →
Think Smarter Flyer pdf
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
OVEC Middletown
  Educator Success
 
Wednesday, April 16
 

9:00am EDT

2025 Cognitive Coaching Seminar (2)
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - Thursday April 17, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Days 7 & 8 of Spring Cognitive Coaching.

Registration Deadline is August 23rd, 2024. Please see flyer for more details.
Moderators
avatar for Susan Robertson

Susan Robertson

Director of Professional Learning and Support, OVEC
avatar for District Support Services

District Support Services

Chief Academic Officer, Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative
2025 Spring Cog. Coaching Infor 4 pdf
Wednesday April 16, 2025 9:00am - Thursday April 17, 2025 4:00pm EDT
Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
  District Support Services
 
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