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OCTOBER 2014
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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
EXPECT. EMPLOY. EMPOWER.
OCTOBER 2014
Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability
employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The theme for 2014 is “Expect.
Employ. Empower.” Complete information is available from http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam.
SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT & POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
STATE SUPPORT TEAM REGION 1 AATA RESOURCE LIST
The State Support Team Region 1 offers a postsecondary transition site with Age-Appropriate Transition Assessments (AATA) and related
resources. The AATAs are divided into categories including “General and Comprehensive Transition Assessments,” “Employment Readiness
Assessments, Independent Living Assessments.” New information will be added as it becomes available. Complete information is available
from http://www.sstr1.org/?page_id=18877.
STATE SUPPORT TEAM REGION 1 PD
CAREER CONNECTIONS: USING THE NEW OHIO MEANS JOBS K-12 WEBSITE
The State Support Team Region 1 offers three half-day sessions highlighting the new Ohio Means Jobs K-12 website. Look for these sessions
on December 3 and 10, 2014.
STATE SUPPORT TEAM REGION 1 MEETINGS
PRESCHOOL SUPERVISORS MEETINGS
OCTOBER 7, 2014 | MARCH 18, 2015
Facilitated by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., and Margie Spino, Ph.D., these meetings are designed to provide updated information that is
specifically relevant to preschool supervisors. This includes department updates and information relating to the Early Learning Development
Standards (ELDS), the Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment System, and Step Up to Quality (SUTQ).The meetings will highlight the
alignment of early childhood topics to school-age initiatives and practices like formative assessment, the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP),
and more. The meetings are scheduled on October 7, 2014, and March 18, 2015. Registration is through STARS:
https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & STRATEGIES: K-6 EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS & TEAMS
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Presented by Bob Holman and Frank Beickelman with Align, Assess, Achieve, this session will introduce participants to new instructional
strategies and approaches to effective instructional design. Time will be provided for discussion and adaptation of these strategies to meet
the unique needs of the district and buildings. The session is targeted to general and special educators, administrators, and members of
building-level, district-level, community school-level, and teacher-based teams working at the K-6 level. Complete information is available
from http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS MEETINGS
NOVEMBER 13, 2014 | JANUARY 15, 2015 | MARCH 11, 2015
Facilitated by Kelli May, M.Ed., J.D., these meetings are designed to create a network for new special education administrators and
supervisors. The small-group setting will provide fundamental and functional information that veteran staff have gained with experience.
Participants will increase their depth of knowledge regarding federal and state requirements allowing them to improve outcomes for students
with disabilities. The meetings are scheduled on November 13, 2014; January 15, 2015; and March 11, 2015. Registration is through STARS:
https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS MEETINGS
DECEMBER 17, 2014 | FEBRUARY 25, 2015 | APRIL 29, 2015
State Support Team staff will share and disseminate information that local education agencies need to continue their work in lessening the
achievement gap for students with disabilities. Updates from the Ohio Department of Education and other pertinent information will be
provided. Time will be spent delving into current educational topics that facilitate the district and school work that pertains to students with
disabilities. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
EARLY LEARNING ASSESSMENT UPDATE
NEW SCORING GUIDES AND RESOURCES
AVAILABLE FROM THE HOMEPAGE AND ELA CALENDAR
New scoring guides and resources for the Early Learning Assessment are available from the State Support Team Region 1 homepage and ELA
Calendar at http://ela.sstr1.org. To go directly to the resources, use this link: http://www.sstr1.org/?page_id=23566.
STATE SUPPORT TEAM REGION 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD OUTCOMES SUMMARY FORM TRAINING
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Presented by Margie Spino, Ph.D., this half-day session will provide information on the Childhood Outcomes Summary Form (COSF), a sevenpoint scale for summarizing information related to a child’s progress on three childhood outcome areas required by the Office of Special
Education Programs (OSEP). The training is required for new preschool special education supervisors, teachers, and interested related service
personnel. Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
AGES & STAGES QUESTIONNAIRE – SOCIAL - EMOTIONAL (ASQ:SE)
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Presented by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., this training will teach the appropriate administration procedures for the ASQ:SE, as well as the Ohio
Department of Education’s data collection and reporting requirements for ASQ:SE. Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org.
Registration is through the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA): https://login.occrra.org.
OHIO LEARNING STANDARDS – EXTENDED: OVERVIEW FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
OCTOBER 21, 2014 | OCTOBER 28, 2014 (SESSIONS REPEAT)
Presented by Aaron Weisbrod, M.Ed., and Cindy Ford, M.Ed., this professional development will serve as an introduction and walk through of
the Ohio Learning Standards – Extended, using Modules 1 and 2 of the modules developed by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
(OCALI). Teachers and related services personnel will leave the session with the ability to understand and implement practices that enable
students with complex needs to access multiple ways of learning and demonstrating content knowledge.
The modules, available online at http://www.ohextendedstandards.org, will be explored in greater depth and scope and participants will be
able to practice classroom implementation. For information on the October 21 session, visit http://pd.sstr1.org. For information on the
October 28 session, visit http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
PBIS TEAM TRAINING
OCTOBER 21 & 28, 2014
Presented by Tamie Cruz, M.A., and Margie Spino, Ph.D., this two-day training will provide district and community school teams with the
essential elements for implementing Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS). Topics will include exploring school-wide attitudes
regarding behavior, determining what behavior intervention efforts are already in place, and choosing the next steps. Teams will begin to
develop a district-wide common office discipline referral form, three-to-five expectations, and a behavior matrix. Teams will complete the
Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) as a baseline measure. Team registration is required. Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org.
EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ELDS) LEVEL 2: LANGUAGE & LITERACY
OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2014
Presented by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., and Margie Spino, Ph.D., this module is an introduction to language and literacy development and
learning during the preschool years, ages three through five. The content is aligned to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards in
the Language and Literacy domain. The module is offered October 22 and repeats on October 29, 2014. Registration is through the Ohio Child
Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA): https://login.occrra.org.
EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ELDS) LEVEL 2: COGNITION & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
OCTOBER 22 & 29, 2014
Presented by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., and Margie Spino, Ph.D., this module is an introduction to cognitive development in the sub-domain
of mathematics during the preschool years, ages three through five. The content is aligned to Ohio’s Early Learning and Development
Standards in the Cognition and General Knowledge domain. The module is offered October 22 and repeats on October 29, 2014. Registration
is through the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA): https://login.occrra.org.
RECIPROCAL TEACHING: LESSONS FOR INCREASED COMPREHENSION
K-3 SERIES: OCTOBER 22, 2014, & JANUARY 15, 2015 | 4-6 SERIES: OCTOBER 23, 2014, & JANUARY 16, 2015
Reciprocal teaching is a highly effective, research-based instructional practice that enables students to be involved in their own learning
through small group reading sessions. The State Support Team Region 1 is pleased to offer the Early Learning series for teachers in
kindergarten through grade three [K-3] and the Primary series for teachers in grades four through six [4-6]. Each series is for teachers who are
working in classrooms that include students with disabilities and those at risk of academic failure. The Early Learning series will take place
October 22, 2014, and January 15, 2015. The Primary series will take place October 23, 2014, and January 16, 2015. Complete information is
available from the flier at http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
EARLY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OVERVIEW
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Presented by Heather Gaskins, M.F.C.S., and Margie Spino, Ph.D., this session explores the history of standards-based education, school
readiness factors, how the standards and practices in early child care and education settings align, and the structure of the Ohio Early Learning
and Development Standards (ELDS). Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through the Ohio Child Care
Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA): https://login.occrra.org.
REGIONAL OIP INTERNAL FACILITATORS MEETING
OCTOBER 27, 2014
This meeting provides technical assistance and support to new and existing districts that are implementing the Ohio Improvement Process
(OIP). Participants will work on implementation of the 5-Step Process at all team levels—district level, building level, and teacher level (DLT,
BLT and TBTs). The morning session will focus on OIP orientation. The afternoon session will focus on Building Level Team and Teacher Based
Teams. Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org. Registration is through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING: ENHANCING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
OCTOBER 28, 2014 | MICHAEL D. RETTIG
The creation of an effective school schedule is a key component of every high school principal’s work and is an essential leadership task. To
support this process, the State Support Team Region 1 is sponsoring High School Scheduling: Enhancing Instruction for Student Achievement,
presented by Michael D. Rettig, Ph.D., on October 28, 2014. This full-day session for teams will focus on increasing participants’
understanding of how to create an effective school schedule, with an emphasis on considering the needs of students with disabilities. Team
registration is required. District- or building-level teams should be composed of five or less members, one of which must be an administrator.
Members can include general education teachers, intervention specialists, curriculum directors, pupil service directors, principals, and
department chairs. Complete information is available from http://bit.ly/1l18a1X.
2014 POSTSECONDARY TRANSITION EXPO
REGIONAL EXPO PRESENTATIONS: NOVEMBER 12-14, 2014
The State Support Team Region 1 will be presenting Regional Postsecondary Transition Expo presentations during November 2014. The
Regional Postsecondary Transition Expo provides resources and support to students throughout northwest Ohio as they begin to consider and
prepare for employment and educational opportunities after high school.
Highlighting all events is an inspirational keynote presentation by LeDerick R. Horne, a nationally recognized spoken word poet, playwright,
speaker, entrepreneur and advocate for people with disabilities. The expo focuses on the importance of recognizing individual student needs,
self-advocacy, and prioritizing needs and preferences regarding the transition planning process. Participating schools have received
information on the events. Parents are welcome to attend. Questions regarding the Expo can be directed to the State Support Team Region 1
at 800.346.8495 or info@sstr1.org.
CO-TEACHING FOR K-12 TEAMS: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
NOVEMBER 11, 2014, & JANUARY 9, 2015 | MARY MURRAY & STEVE CILLO
This series by Mary Murray, Ed.D., and Steve Cillo, M.Ed., will take place on November 11, 2014, and January 9, 2015. The co-teaching process
has been proven effective in helping all students access the general education curriculum, including students with disabilities and those at risk
for academic failure. Team registration is required. Teams should be composed of two teachers—a general education teacher and special
education intervention specialist who work in kindergarten through grade 12 classrooms. Co-teaching teams will have additional support in
their classrooms through coaching. Complete information is available from http://pd.sstr1.org.
CAREER CONNECTIONS: USING THE NEW OHIO MEANS JOBS K-12 WEBSITE
DECEMBER 3, 2014 (MORNING)| DECEMBER 10, 2014 (MORNING & AFTERNOON)
Career planning and job placement are key components of the age 14 transition requirements and results driven accountability in Ohio. The
new Ohio Means Jobs Website K-12 has replaced the Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) that many educators relied on for career
exploration and information. This half-day session will enable guidance counselors, educators, career-tech educators, administrators, and
transition specialists to learn about the Ohio Means Jobs K-12 Website. Participants will learn how to create an account, identify and explore
the tools, and select those they can use to help students participate in career exploration and age-appropriate transition assessments. The
half-day sessions will be presented on December 3, 2014, (morning) and December 10, 2014 (morning and afternoon). Registration is through
STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal.
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MAJOR UPDATE ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION POINT SYSTEM AND ACCEPTABLE TESTS & FAQS
The State Board approved two essential elements of the new requirements: the graduation points system and a list of tests students can take
in lieu of Ohio’s tests. A summary of the State Board’s major decisions is now available; the steps to finalize the requirements and other issues
are expected to be resolved in the coming months. Complete information is available from http://www.sstr1.org/?p=23555. The Ohio
Department of Education offers a list of frequently asked questions information at https://education.ohio.gov.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
RESIDENT EDUCATOR OPTIONS
The Ohio Department of Education announces two options for the Resident Educator Program for those who hold an Alternative Resident
Educator-Career Technical Workforce Development license. Complete information is available from http://education.ohio.gov. Additional
questions should be directed to the Center for the Teaching Profession at 877.644.6338.
OPPORTUNITIES | INFORMATION
TEACHERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR STUDENTS WITH VISION OR MOTOR DISABILITIES
ACCESSIBILITY FOR TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED ASSESSMENTS PROJECT
The Accessibility for Technology-Enhanced Assessments project is developing accessible tests for students with vision or motor disabilities
based on innovative, technology-enhanced computerized assessments. The project is seeking students with vision or motor disabilities
(grades 3 through 12) to participate in short sample tests of English language arts and math. Complete information is available from
http://ateassessments.org.
OLAC WEBSITE OFFERS ONLINE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
20 RESEARCH-BASED LEARNING MODULES
The Ohio Leadership Advisory Council has partnered with the Ohio Department of Education to make available free contact hours online
including 20 research-based learning modules on topics. A video library features more than 100 videos showing best practices in action.
Customized module recommendations and Ohio Improvement Process resources are also online. Complete information is available from
http://education.ohio.gov.
UDL IN THE CLASSROOM
NEW VIDEOS FEATURE OHIO SCHOOLS
The National Center on Universal Design for Learning is pleased to announce a new resource on UDL in the Classroom featuring Ohio schools.
These helpful videos showcase successes from the field. Key information shared from administrators, teachers and also includes the
instructional framework being applied in an elementary classroom. These free resources are available
at http://www.udlcenter.org/resource_library/videos/fromthefield.
NEW CENTER ON TECHNOLOGY AND DISABILITY (CTD)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, the new Center on Technology and Disability CTD’s
website will be launched early this fall. The site will offer online learning opportunities, curated resources, and access to national experts to
increase the capacity of families and educators to the latest information on assistive and instructional technologies. Complete information is
available soon from http://www.ctdinstitute.org.
MEETINGS | EVENTS
2014 NWOET TECH TOOLS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 13, 2014
The 2014 NWOET Technology Conference will enable educators, administrators and technology coordinators to share how they are impacting
student learning through technology. The conference will take place on October 13, 2014, at Hopewell-Loudon Schools in Bascom, Ohio.
Complete information is available from http://nwoet.org/fallconf.
SIBSHOPS
EVENTS OFFERED FROM OCTOBER 2014 THROUGH MAY 2015
Sibshops are programs for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sponsored by the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West,
these sessions enable participants to meet other siblings like themselves and to learn about the “good” and “not-so-good” parts of having
siblings with disabilities. The sessions are facilitated by professionals. For more information, contact parent mentor Wendy Smenner at
419.214.3066 or wsmenner@esclakeeriewest.org.
THE RURAL EDUCATION NATIONAL FORUM
OCTOBER 27 AND 28, 2014
The Rural Education National Forum is a unique opportunity to advance conversations around rural education and prosperity through
collaborative action. The forum will be held on October 27 and 28, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. For complete information, visit
http://battelleforkids.org/events/rural-education-forum.
CISAM BRAILLENOTE TRAINING
OCTOBER 28, 2014 | BASIC TRAINING | OCTOBER 29, 2014 | ADVANCED TRAINING
The Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) in collaboration with Humanware invites teachers, support staff,
students, and parents of students with visual impairments to attend BrailleNote training. The presenters are Michel Pepin and Mike Tindell
from Humanware. The basic training is October 28 and the advanced is October 29, 2014. For complete information, visit
http://www.sstr1.org/?p=23617.
DCDT 2014 CLEVELAND: TRANSITION ROCKS
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
The Division on Career Development and Transition presents their conference on November 6 through 8, 2014. The conference offers
information on various topics of transition including assessment, approaches, postsecondary education and employment, independent living,
and more. Complete information is available from http://www.dcdt.org.
ANNUAL OHIO ITINERANT CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
The 2nd Annual Ohio Itinerant Conference will be held on November 7, 2014. This year there will be sessions specifically targeted for
administrators as well as sessions for itinerant teachers. One of the sessions will provide information on itinerant services and the
Individualized Education program (IEP). If you have any questions about itinerant services and the IEP, please email Margie Spino at
esclew_mspi@sstr1.org. Questions from across the state will be collected, and an Office of Early Learning representative will be at the
conference to address the questions. Information will be available from https://www.ecqnet.org.
PLANNING FOR YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE WORKSHOP SERIES
NOVEMBER 18, 2014 | GUARDIANSHIP
Each session of this series offers a speaker, parent forum, and community resource information. The next session is Guardianship and
Alternatives, presented on November 18, 2014, by Judge Puffenberger and Magistrate Miller. This series is sponsored by the Autism Society of
northwest Ohio, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, Lucas County Board of DD, Toledo Area Parent News, NAMI of Greater
Toledo, Mass Mutual Financial Group, The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, The Arc of Lucas County and SuperSchade’s Foundation.
Complete information on the series is available from http://asno.org/our-programs-and-events/special-needs-planning-series.
OCALICON
NOVEMBER 19, 20 & 21, 2014
OCALICON is a national conference and exhibition on autism, assistive technology, and low-incidence disabilities. The preconference is
November 18. The conference is November 19 through 21. The exhibition is November 19 through 20, 2014. For complete information, visit
http://conference.ocali.org.
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