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Upcoming PD Opportunities

Teaching and Learning Department

Upcoming PDOpportunitiesTeaching and Learning Department

September 16, 2025 September 16, 2025

ESC of NEO - Teaching and Learning Upcoming PD Opportunities! ESC of NEO - Teaching and Learning Upcoming PD Opportunities!

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We are pleased to share the upcoming September/October professional development opportunities from the Teaching & Learning Department at the ESC of Northeast Ohio. These sessions are designed to inspire, support, and connect educators across our region.


Registration for all events is available through the ESC of NEO Calendar of Events.

Strengthening the Public School Promise Conference Strengthening the Public School Promise Conference

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Strengthening the Public School Promise Conference

Join educators and leaders from across the region for a powerful day of learning and inspiration focused on strengthening trust, belonging, and opportunity in our schools. Nationally recognized keynote speaker John DiJulius—who has worked with The Ritz-Carlton, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A—will challenge us to rethink how we engage, connect, and make public schools the clear choice for families .


✅ Walk away with strategies you can use immediately

✅ Build connections with passionate leaders facing similar challenges

✅ Recharge your energy and vision for the year ahead


💲 Cost: $30 per person (includes lunch)

🔗 Click here to register

When?
Monday, Oct 6, 2025, 08:30 AM
Where?
Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, 6393 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, OH, USA
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Local Report Card Offerings Local Report Card Offerings

September 15-18, 2025

Dive into your district’s Ohio Report Card data with ESC consultants guiding the way. This 4-part Zoom series covers Overall Rating & Progress, Achievement & Early Literacy, Gap Closing, and Graduation/CCWMR. Sessions run Sept 15–18, 2025 (9:00–10:00 AM).
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Dashboard User Group Dashboard User Group

September 22, 2025

Join us for the launch of the Data Dashboard User Group! The first session will be a Data Dashboard Open House, where all of the dashboards will be showcased. This is a chance to see the full suite of tools, learn how they can support your work, and ask questions in a collaborative, informal setting. Whether you’re a new user or an experienced one, this session is designed to help you discover what’s available and how to make the most of it.

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Math in Action Network Math in Action Network

September 26, 2025

Join Elizabeth Creel, Bob Glavan, James "Ike" Holzapfel, Alexis Volk, & Maureen Wolfe 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:


  • Ohio’s Plan to Raise Math
  • Achievement
  • Using Math Data to Drive Instructional Decisions
  • Timely Updates from ODEW on Math Education



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!

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Explicit Writing Strategies - Lunch and Learn Explicit Writing Strategies - Lunch and Learn

September 29; October 13; October 27, 2025

Join us in exploring The Writing Revolution 2.0 — a proven method for strengthening student writing across all grade levels and content areas. Also known as The Hochman Method, this is not a separate curriculum but rather an approach designed to be adapted to and embedded in the content being taught in across subjects and grades. All teachers are welcome, no matter what you teach or how comfortable you are with The Writing Revolution. Participants can expect to walk away with strategies that can be implemented right away. We invite you to join for the whole series regardless of your experience level.

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Explicit Writing Strategies Explicit Writing Strategies

October 1, 2025

Participants will dive into The Writing Revolution 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. Tenants of The Writing Rope will also be

included. All grade levels and content areas are encouraged to join us.


Participants will receive a copy of the book The Writing Revolution 2.0.

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Data Dashboards 2025-2026 Data Dashboards 2025-2026

Support smarter decision-making with ESC of NEO’s Data Dashboards!

  • Early Warning System Dashboard ($1,500): Tracks attendance, grades, and behavior to identify and support at-risk students. Includes views dedicated to monitoring chronic absenteeism

  • Progress Towards Graduation/CCWMR ($2,000): Tracks student progress on graduation requirements and meet one of the 11 measures included in the CCWMR component of the report card.

  • OST Data Dashboard: Helps teachers use state test data to guide instruction with customizable views at the district, school, or teacher level.


💡 Incentive: Purchase all three dashboards and save $500!


📧 For more information and/or questions, please contact mindy.geschke@escneo.org

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Math Manipulatives Math Manipulatives

October 9, 2025

In this hands-on professional development session for K-8 teachers, participants will explore concrete, semi-concrete, and abstract representations to deepen students’ mathematical understanding. Educators will learn how to effectively use manipulatives and visual models to support conceptual learning. The session will provide evidence-based strategies for bringing math concepts to life through hands-on activities. Participants will also concentrate on how to transition students from manipulatives to abstract thinking, enhancing student engagement and improving overall instruction. Join us to strengthen teaching practices, support student success, and make mathematics more accessible and meaningful for all learners!

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Instructional Coaching Network Instructional Coaching Network

October 9, 2025

The Instructional Coaching Network is an ongoing collaborative learning opportunity for instructional coaches, leaders of coaches and anyone invested in coaching teaching within Northeast Ohio. The Network provides a time and space for instructional coaches to connect research to practice, share and discover coaching resources, troubleshoot challenges, support colleagues and inspire new learning. This group will meet in person and virtually throughout the year and participants are welcome to attend all sessions or individual sessions.

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English Learner Support Network for High School Educators English Learner Support Network for High School Educators

October 15, 2025

Let's connect, collaborate, share ideas and work together to help our students succeed.


Possible topics Include:


  • Placement Processes
  • Current Legislation
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Newcomer and SIFE Support
  • Scaffolds for Learning
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Leadership in Education: Your Guide to Becoming a School District HR Director Leadership in Education: Your Guide to Becoming a School District HR Director

October 16, 2025

Are you interested in stepping into Human Resources leadership at the district level? This session will help you build the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective HR Director. Learn from experienced professionals, engage in real-world case studies, and connect with peers as you prepare for the next step in your leadership journey.

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Successful Scaffolding Successful Scaffolding

October 16, 2025

Join us for an engaging, hands-on professional development designed for K–12 educators and administrators. Learn practical scaffolding strategies from How Scaffolding Works (Frey, Fisher & Almarode) and leave with concrete plans to support all students’ success in your classrooms and schools. Choose one or both sessions to deepen your practice and confidence.


The first session is $50 and includes the book "How Scaffolding Works." The second session is FREE!

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Customized Support...

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

Questions/Need Assistance with Registration...

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

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