This session will include strategies used in the classroom by ESL and regular ed. teachers to engage English language learners. It is designed to present strategies that engage students with vocabulary, background information and comprehensible input to help them more fully dive into the language arts classroom with a splash of interactive fun.
In this session, we'll generally explore the Abre platform and discuss strategies for using Abre to leverage student data at the classroom level, including navigating the most recent addition of Class 360 data dashboards. Whether you're an Abre novice or a seasoned expert, our goal will be to meet you where you are and help unlock the potential of Abre in your classroom.
Join us for an introduction to our adult team TRAINING program which will include a dynamic warm up, mobility, full body functional strength training and metabolic conditioning. All levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged as we provide individual programming within the group setting.
Friday January 17, 2025 10:55am - 11:45am EST
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Join me for an engaging session on the integration of artificial intelligence in education! We will explore innovative resources designed for both teachers and students, highlighting their potential to enhance learning experiences. Additionally, we’ll discuss essential safety measures to ensure a secure implementation of AI in the classroom. Please bring your staff device and your phone as we dive into the exciting world of AI in education together!
This session would provide staff with time to collaborate on best practices for the Amplify Desmos implementation in our classrooms. We will be learning best practices on backward planning (knowing the end goal & figuring out the best steps to take to get there utilizing this new curriculum). We will then practice this collaboratively with upcoming units & lessons.
Come learn with Kettering Health Nutrition specialists to support your immune system. We will discuss how nutrition and lifestyle choices can support your overall health and boost your immune system.
This session will give Visual Arts Educators time to read and breakdown the 2024 Visual Art standards. This might also give you an opportunity to add them in to existing lessons or create new lessons where new standards can be covered in instruction.
We will review the process families will go through when entering the emergency room or attending a Bridge Clinic appointment. We will also review an introduction of what safety planning looks like from these settings and how those features can support school's support plans.
Have you ever sat in a meeting as a DR and wondered what is going on? Have you ever started to write an IEP and gotten stuck? This session will allow you to familiarize yourself with the different components of the Evaluation Team Report and understand how each of these sections drive the writing of the Individualized Education Plan. We will explore where direct connections from the ETR can be referenced in the various sections of a student's IEP.
Utilizing Canva to create anchor charts for the K-6 classroom. Teachers will have the opportunity to create their own anchor charts and leave with examples to use immediately in their classrooms.
Criminal gangs in our community. Gang identification and awareness training will focus on criminal gangs in Hamilton Ohio and Southwest Ohio. The training will cover topics such as the history of gangs in Hamilton, current active gangs in our community, identification of signs, symbols and colors, gangs in popular culture, and prosecution of gangs in Hamilton. Our goal is for those who attend this training to walk away with a better understanding of criminal gangs in our community and to be able to identify indicators of gang involvement or red flags that may be a security or safety threat to staff and students.
Join us to discover the fundamentals of the energy bodies within each of us. Learn practical techniques and tips to keep your energy elevated, motivated, and balanced for daily life. We’ll also provide a live demonstration of vibrational therapy using various instruments. Since energy is the foundation of our world, why not explore the science of harnessing it?
Join our session to discover effective strategies for engaging English Language Learners and integrating literacy skills into science using Gizmos. You’ll explore how environmental changes impact organisms and get hands-on experience with the scientific method by controlling conditions for an alien to observe organism responses. This session will equip you with practical tools to enhance your teaching and make learning more engaging for your students! 👽
In this interactive workshop is geared toward HD Word users. You'll acquire practical, functional, and simple techniques to teach students how to read and spell multisyllabic words, ultimately enabling them to better comprehend what they read. You’ll gain insights into helping students read and spell multisyllabic words and learn the secret sauce needed for orthographic mapping of BIG words.
Everyday Yoga Basics will be an accessible, trauma informed yoga class for all levels of mobility and experience. This practice could be enjoyed as a chair or mat practice per individual preference or need. Participants will be supported with instruction, props, options and choices throughout the practice .During this relaxing and informative exploration participants will be invited to use basic yogic practices and principles. Each person will be encouraged to come from where they are and through shape, breath and gaze flow into more stillness or movement to bring more steadiness and comfort to mind, body and spirit.
Financial Literacy teachers will be able to go through curriculum used and explore ways to engage with their students more on the subjects that are covered in class. We will also be looking at possible curriculum needs for the class.
This session is HQPD for those who serve/teach gifted students. Administrator and Coaches are encouraged to attend as well as regular classroom teachers. What is Rigor in your instruction? How do I differentiate for gifted students? What are the differences with your high achieving students vs. gifted students? Attendees will leave with plenty of resources they can utilize in their classrooms the very next day! The potential of our students is endless!
In this interactive workshop, teachers will explore the potential of using scent as a powerful tool to help themselves manage their emotions and reduce stress throughout the school day. Participants will learn about the science behind how different scents impact the brain and influence mood and behavior. The session will cover practical strategies for incorporating scent-based practices into their classroom routines. By the end of the workshop, teachers will leave with a toolkit of scent-based techniques they can apply to foster a calm, positive learning environment that supports self-regulation and emotional well-being for themselves.
Chef Roger and Aisha will discuss various options for healthy snacking throughout the day. Benefits of different the options vs grabbing the candy bar out of the vending machine. They will demonstrate how to prepare a simple healthy snack and send everyone home with a sample and a few recipes.
For youth, having at least one stable, supportive and committed adult consistently in their lives makes the biggest difference (Harvard University) Students are urged to pull in a trusted adult when challenges an concerns arise. Teachers, coaches, parents/caregivers, grandparents, family friends and other caring individuals actively involved in a young person's life can be identified as their trusted adults. So what does it mean to be a trusted adult and what resources can you draw on to support a young person's mental health and connect them to help?
Too busy to read and implement ideas from A Teacher's Toolbox for Gifted Education by Todd Stanley? This session will share "an adaptable toolbox of strategies for challenging gifted students that they can immediately put into practice in their classroom, school, or program. Chapters cover everything from makerspaces and project-based learning, to enrichment clubs, mentorships, creative thinking, and more."
In this session we are going to show how we use a variety of resources and technology to reinforce EL curriculum concepts during managed independent learning. This can be used during all block in any module or just in language arts classroom, and is differentiated to multiple levels. Session includes work time.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. This session equips you with the tools to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students thrive. Gain practical strategies for explicit teaching, effective feedback, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, including those of English Language Learners.
Overall health and wellness diminishes with stress of all kinds. Come learn, taste, and see how decreasing stress leads to more energy, better focus, and a better quality of life. Educational and interactive...this session is one you won't want to miss!
In this session, we will explore a variety of engaging openers to promote logical thinking, problem solving and math conversations in our youngest learners.
As educators we know the impact that a positive message can have for our students, colleagues, and families. However, these positives are often pushed to the bottom of our list from week to week because we are triaging all the things we need to do for our classroom or role! Want to carve out some time to do just that and write those positive notes? Then sign up for this session! Postcards, notes, colorful pens, and some snacks will be provided so we can relax, build up our students, colleagues, and families, and feel good that we got these finally crossed off our list!
Take your Blocksi skills to the next level! In this hands-on session, led by a Blocksi representative, you’ll learn how to create secure assessment sessions using advanced features like wildcards, URL filtering, and session controls. Ensure academic integrity while providing students with a seamless testing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Blocksi user or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with strategies to safeguard assessments and optimize your classroom management.
Take your Blocksi skills to the next level! In this hands-on session, led by a Blocksi representative, you’ll learn how to create secure assessment sessions using advanced features like wildcards, URL filtering, and session controls. Ensure academic integrity while providing students with a seamless testing experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Blocksi user or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with strategies to safeguard assessments and optimize your classroom management.
Come and enjoy a gentle yoga practice, geared toward mindfulness practices. We will focus on breath and body connection. Bring yourself to the present moment where all things are at peace. Enjoy gentle stretching and modifications for everyone. Let's get centered together.
The HHS-FC has been able to configure Minga to transform our PBIS programming. This session will walk admin / teachers / counselors through the FC's approach to utilizing Minga to increase instructional time for students in the classroom, support teachers with discipline, and save a ton of time / energy for teachers and admin alike.
In today’s evolving social and legal landscape, educators find themselves at the intersection of free expression, student support, and new legislative realities. This session will delve into the complexities of displaying symbols tied to social movements—such as pride flags or Black Lives Matter—and the impact of laws like Ohio’s anticipated SB 104 (“Bathroom Bill”) on classroom and campus policies.
We’ll also explore the boundaries of teachers’ First Amendment rights, particularly in the context of social media, helping you balance personal expression with professional responsibilities. Join us for a candid, interactive discussion on how to navigate these issues with confidence, empathy, and legal awareness.
Empower yourself with strategies and insights to foster inclusive classrooms while staying informed about your rights and responsibilities as an educator.
Come experience the explicit, engaging flow of an Orton Gillingham small group lesson! Ask questions and share your amazing ideas. We'll discuss ways to set up your lessons, engage students in their learning, and ultimately-grow our learners!
This training will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Ohio School Wellness Initiative's (OSWI) Staff Wellness Framework. The framework, grounded in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) 8 dimensions of wellness, provides a structured approach to promoting and supporting staff well-being.
Key Learning Objectives:
-Framework Overview: Gain a deep understanding of the OSWI Staff Wellness Framework's foundational principles and components. -SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Explore the eight dimensions of wellness and their relevance to staff well-being.
In this session, educators will explore how to easily integrate comics into their classroom practice, using this dynamic medium to boost student engagement and enhance learning across various subjects. We'll discuss the benefits of using comics to support literacy, critical thinking, and creativity, providing practical strategies for incorporating them into lesson plans. Attendees will gain insight into technical aspects such as creating and analyzing comics, with hands-on activities that can be adapted for different age groups and skill levels. Whether you're new to comics or looking to deepen your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and inspiration to make the most of visual storytelling in your classroom.
At the Freshman Campus, we have harnessed the data from Abre Insights to provide real-time data on student grades, assessments, and behavior to implement early interventions / supports to ensure ALL students are growing academically and achieving their goals / pathways for graduation. We will demonstrate how administrators, counselors, and teachers can work together in an MTSS model that is simple to replicate and allows teams to brainstorm solutions to complex student concerns. With over 95% of our FC students currently On Track for graduation and consistently showing 70% or higher MAP growth, this creative data tracking system allows teachers to be at the drivers seat for working with admin / counselors / support staff to boost student performance.
Presentation Title: Retirement Planning Expedition: Make Your Plan Today
Join this session for a fun-filled adventure into the world of planning for retirement! This dynamic presentation will cover important topics like understanding your retirement income and expenses, unraveling the confusion of Medicare, and creating a budget for an exciting retirement lifestyle. Get ready for an exhilarating event that will help you to prepare for the ride into retirement. Discover how our retirement education team at American Fidelity Retirement Services can help you through the twists and turns of this thrilling journey. Don't miss this opportunity to hop on board for a wild ride towards retirement success!
Topics:
1) Evaluate the STRS and SERS pension and retiree health benefits, applicable Social Security benefits, annuities, and other sources to help determine your retirement income.
2) Compare insurance options for both pre-Medicare retirees and Medicare-eligible retirees to make informed healthcare decisions.
3) Create a retirement budget that supports an exciting and sustainable retirement lifestyle.
Join us for a relaxing pottery painting session, where creativity meets mindfulness. Unwind and relax as you take a piece of your choosing from blank to beautiful. No experience necessary, just bring your imagination.
The objective of this session is to provide teachers with a greater understanding of informal words and phrases that may commonly be used by native Spanish speaking students. Participants of this session will be able to better distinguish casual speech from vulgarities. Participants will also obtain new knowledge on how words and phrases greatly differ among dialects, contributing to greater cultural awareness. Finally, this presentation will provide teachers with handy classroom phrases with practical application such as giving praise or addressing misbehaviors.
Join this low impact fitness class that focuses on exercises to improve your range of motion, flexibility, balance, and strength to keep you moving well and feeling your best.
This session will explore your Student Loans in regard to PSLF Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness. What kind of Loan do I have? How do I pay my Loans off in a timely manner? Is there Federal Help to pay off my Loans?
Are you new to being an Educational Assistant or looking for new ideas to incorporate to further support your students? In this session, we will be discussing effective techniques for fostering student engagement, managing challenging behaviors and collaborating with teachers to promote student success. You will leave with strategies you can implement to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
Certified and well trained Therapy Dogs would love for you to visit them! Please sign up and let you pressures melt away in the presence of our therapy dogs.
Unlock the power of vertical whiteboards to boost student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking in math! Inspired by Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl, this session explores how using vertical whiteboards encourages active learning, deepens problem-solving skills, and creates a more inclusive, interactive classroom environment.
In this session is for all certified staff, both members and nonmembers. We will highlght sections of the HCTA master contract that members have the most questions about. We will go over the differences between managerial rights and contract violations. You will be provided links to various discounts that you are eligible for as HCTA members.
This session is aimed to deepen understanding of math fluency and equip them with practical strategies to foster student mastery of basic math facts. This session is based on the book Math Fact Fluency by Jennifer Bay-Williams.
Take your ViewBoard skills to the next level and discover how to captivate your students like never before! In this interactive session, Bari Gersten, a ViewSonic representative will guide you through advanced features like the Pop Quiz and Throw tools to gather real-time student responses and spark dynamic discussions. You'll also learn practical tips for toggling between Windows, capturing and annotating screenshots, and leveraging the Whiteboard tool for seamless lesson delivery. Plus, uncover how to harness the power of Immersive Reader to support your English Language Learners and ensure every student feels included. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn directly from the experts and supercharge your teaching toolkit!
Interactive presentation to inform participants about the current trends for State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and School Employees Retirement System (SERS) with a focus on those preparing for retirement. Other topics included in the presentation and topics of discussion include: District Severance Package, Investment Options (403B, 529, 457, etc.), Insurance at Retirement, and other topics of interest from participants.
Improv, short for improvisation, is a form of comedy that is made up - all on the spot! Challenge yourself and learn how to challenge your students to think quickly without overthinking, while also building SEL skills. Walk away with games you can play in your classroom, background knowledge on the connection between SEL and Improv, and have fun! Session will include a lecture/discussion as well as the opportunity to learn and play a variety of improv games.
Aly Szczublewski is a graduate of the Improv Cincinnati academy and has performed with some of Cincinnati's best improvisers.
