Upcoming PD Opportunities

What if the way we design classrooms, routines, and systems quietly helped every student feel they belong, know what to expect, and access learning—every single day?

Join educators from across the region for learning focused on how IMTSS provides the structure and Executive Functioning provides the skills—supporting student success, engagement, and well-being across schools.

Participants may attend the full in-person conference experience or join virtually for the keynote session with Peg Dawson from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peg Dawson

With more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Peg Dawson has helped thousands of children and teens succeed at home and in school by strengthening executive skills. Co-author of Smart but Scattered, Smart but Scattered Teens, and other leading books on executive functioning, she is a past president of both the National Association of School Psychologists and the International School Psychology Association, and a recipient of NASP’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Join us for "Empowering Early Educators: ELEVATE Series” a comprehensive year-long professional learning series designed specifically for teachers who are ready to deepen their practice, expand their influence, and grow as leaders.

Participants will deepen their practice through collaboration, reflection, and exploration of relevant topics that extend and build on foundational teaching practices. Designed as a continuation of the Launch experience, this series supports newer teachers in expanding their impact on student learning, strengthening professional connections, and developing their voice within the school community.

*Please note: Completion of Empowering Early Educators: LAUNCH Series is a prerequisite for participating in this series.

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in education?
Join us for "Empowering Early Educators: LAUNCH Series” a comprehensive yearlong professional learning series designed specifically for teachers in yrs. 1-5.

Participants will engage in a supportive, collaborative learning experience focused on practical strategies for the classroom, helping newer teachers build confidence and navigate the early years of teaching. This series is designed to strengthen foundational practices, support day-to-day instruction, and connect educators with a network of peers growing alongside them.

We are launching our 11th year of the NEO Science Specialists (NEOSS) Network at the ESC of NEO in September 2026. We will host 7 meetings during the 2026-2027 school year, starting with Project WILD and Aquatic WILD training at the Portage Lakes facility of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. We will continue to alternate between full K-12 participation to meetings for K-8 and 9-12 Science educators. With over 40 school districts already represented in the network, we welcome Science educators from new school districts not previously represented.

Participants in the NEOSS Network 11.0 will engage in deepening understanding of the relationship between the Ohio Science Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, evaluating high-quality instructional materials, expanding authentic outdoor learning experiences, practicing modeling instruction, and meeting in grade-level or disciplinary breakout groups. We also welcome member input to promote student-centered learning in science classrooms.

School districts today are charged with keeping students engaged in an ever-changing climate where curricular expectations continue to be more rigorous. The life of a literacy leader is not easy, and there are many tasks on your plate. This series offers area literacy leaders the opportunity to hear relevant information and ODEW updates, share best practices, and discuss an Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Implementation (IMTSS).

Ready to join us for a fun and impactful day of learning?
This professional development session is designed specifically for Middle School educators who are passionate about making a difference during these pivotal years.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Why We Love this Unique Age Group
• Brain Research and Executive Functioning in Adolescents
• Strategies for Actively Engaging Middle School Minds
• Strategies to Build Belonging and Create Effective Teaming, including routines and Structures that help Students Thrive

Walk away with practical strategies you can use tomorrow to deepen your impact and strengthen your Middle School community. See you there!

Join Elizabeth Creel, Bob Glavan, James "Ike" Holzapfel, Alexis Volk & Allison Denisco, for another year of collaboration and learning in the Math in Action Network! This dynamic series is designed to empower math leaders with timely updates, data-driven strategies, and best practices to enhance math instruction.

We will continue exploring key topics such as:

• Timely Updates from ODEW on Math Education
• Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in the Math Classroom
  
  

Each session is designed to be focused and impactful, fostering collaborative discussions and actionable takeaways. Whether you’re returning or joining for the first time, don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate math education together!

New This Year!

In response to the ever-changing landscape of math teaching and learning, this Math Community of Practice brings educators together to strengthen both assessment and instruction.

This experience is designed to connect districts across the state, providing a valuable opportunity to learn alongside peers and deepen the effective use of current resources and materials.

Participants will be grouped by the resources they use, creating space to share best practices, ask questions, and learn from one another across both Ohio’s approved diagnostic assessments and high-quality instructional materials.

Through flexible conversations and guiding questions shaped by participant feedback and real-time needs, educators will engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.

The IMTSS Network brings educators and leaders together to strengthen systems that support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students. Through collaborative learning, datadriven practices, and shared problem-solving, participants build the knowledge and tools needed to implement and sustain an effective Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports. This network provides practical strategies, resources, and connections to ensure alignment, consistency, and improved outcomes across schools and districts.

This Leadership Academy is specifically designed for current educational leaders who aspire to become Superintendents. It offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, expand your knowledge, and grow as a leader prepared to guide a school district.

Superintendents are expected to demonstrate expertise across a wide range of areas, including finance, climate and culture, operations, instruction, and more. This Academy will explore these critical components in depth, equipping participants with the tools and resources necessary for both the interview process and the demands of the role.

Participants will also benefit from a personalized 1:1 coaching session, providing targeted support to help you navigate your path to district-level leadership.

Participants will dive into The Writing Revolution 2.0 strategies resting on explicit, carefully sequenced instruction, building from sentences to compositions. The Hochman Method is not a separate curriculum but rather an approach designed to be adapted to and embedded in the content being taught in any subject area in any grade level. All grade levels and content areas are encouraged to join us. Participants will receive a copy of the book, "The Writing Revolution 2.0."

This interactive session will support teachers in interpreting your individual teacher-level Value-Added data. The session will focus on the Teacher Value-Added Report and the Teacher Diagnostic Report.

We are launching our 11th year of the NEO Science Specialists (NEOSS) Network at the ESC of NEO in September 2026. We will host 7 meetings during the 2026-2027 school year, starting with Project WILD and Aquatic WILD training at the Portage Lakes facility of the Ohio Division of Wildlife. We will continue to alternate between full K-12 participation to meetings for K-8 and 9-12 Science educators. With over 40 school districts already represented in the network, we welcome Science educators from new school districts not previously represented.

Participants in the NEOSS Network 11.0 will engage in deepening understanding of the relationship between the Ohio Science Learning Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards, evaluating high-quality instructional materials, expanding authentic outdoor learning experiences, practicing modeling instruction, and meeting in grade-level or disciplinary breakout groups. We also welcome member input to promote student-centered learning in science classrooms.

If you or a colleague would like to receive the bi-weekly Teaching and Learning Newsletter—which features upcoming professional development opportunities and receive updates from the ESC of NEO Teaching and Learning Department—please take a moment to complete the short Google Form below or scan the QR code.

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For customized support, please contact Kelly Stukus, Director of Teaching and Learning at kelly.stukus@escneo.org.

For registration assistance, please contact Eva Rosbach at 216-264-1611 or by email at eva.rosbach@escneo.org