Greater Cincinnati Business Advisory Council Symposium

June 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Check-in starts at 7:45 AM

Join fellow Greater Cincinnati Business Advisory Council partners for engaging breakout sessions focused on strengthening the connection between school and career.

Keynote: Keith E. Lawrence “On the Impact of AI”

Keith E. Lawrence is a high-performance expert with over 50 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations achieve breakthrough results.

A former Procter & Gamble executive of 32 years, he now consults globally and is passionate about mentoring high school students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. He is Founder and President of Sustaining Success Solutions, LLC.

Breakout Sessions

AMIP, Katie Myers: “Manufacturing Ambassador Program”

CINFAB, Courtney Pennington: “Who Cares? The Power of Self-Discipline”

Forest Hills Local School District, Melanie Hartong – “From Activity to Impact: Designing Student Experiences That Matter”

Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, Jeff Damadeo – “Leveraging Lean Six Sigma for Real-World Student Impact”

LEAD, Riley O’Grady – “Bridging the gap between the classroom and workforce skills”

Mariemont City School District, Brian Sugerman: “Reinventing Career Day – From Passive Listening to Real Career Conversations”

Northwest Local School District, Kristin Andrews – “Strategies for Engaging Students, Teachers & Business Partners in LinkedUp Connect”

Reading Community City School District, Luke Cripe – “Impacting students and leveraging experiences with the NCCER construction credential”

Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, Beth Yoke – “Career Readiness Needs: What Hamilton County’s Youth Have Told Us”

Winton Woods City School District, Dr. Jones-Parks – “From Cap and Gown to ‘Goodworks’ – Reimagining How Schools and Partners Support Graduates Entering the Workforce”

Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio, Elaine Fay – “Building Awareness for Construction Careers: What the Data Says & What We Can Do About It”

Be part of the conversation driving our region forward.

Greater Cincinnati Business Advisory Council Symposium
Cost per person – $20 (lunch included)
June 5th, 2026
8:00am – 12:00pm
Hamilton County ESC Conference Center
11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231

iMTSS Summit

Summit Program

Breakout Sessions & Agenda

Keynote speaker: Dr. Erica Lembke

Dr. Erica Lembke is a Curator’s Distinguished Professor in the Department of Special Education, Associate Dean of Research, and Preparing Adults for Work and Society (PAWS) faculty liaison in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. Dr. Lembke came to Mizzou in 2003 and has served in administrative roles in the College, including 5 years as Department Chair and 1.5 years as interim Dean.

Her research interests include data-based decision-making, assessment and intervention for students at risk and with disabilities, and their teachers. Her current federally funded grants are directed towards teacher and school professional learning. She has served as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on projects totaling close to $40 million in federally funded research.

Learner Driven Cohort

Participate in the Fifth Annual Learner-Driven Cohort

An opportunity to explore learner-driven practices in real classrooms!

Originally a state grant-funded project, this initiative has evolved into a regional cohort that emphasizes voice, choice, and learner agency.

This regional cohort will meet for FIVE full-day sessions to learn about the Ohio Personalized Learning Framework components and indicators through networking and choice. Teams will be asked to create goals and set action plans to enact between the sessions.

Cohort Meeting Dates

September 15, 2026
October 27, 2026
December 1, 2026
February 23, 2027
March 18, 2027

Who Should Join?
District or building-level teams that want to embrace change and experiment with new practices that prioritize learners and build more meaningful, relevant educational experiences.

The success of teams in the previous cohorts was in part due to building leadership being a member of the team. It is suggested that a district or building leader attend with the team. Teams of 5-7 are ideal.

Are you ready to:
Shift toward learner-driven practices.
Develop innovative learning environments.
Collaborate with other educators on best practices.
Commit to student agency as a key pillar of educational transformation.

HCESC 26-27 Learner Driven Cohort
Up to 7-person team with an Administrator attending ($1500)
Up to 7-person team. No Administrator ($1700)

Google and Gemini Certification

Strengthening Math Intervention

SEPTEMBER 28
Effective Math Intervention

Best practices in math intervention within an iMTSS model.
Experience examples of strong, evidence-based core and intervention instruction. Develop a shared understanding of what effective Tier 2 and 3 math support look like through guided analysis and discussion.

SEPTEMBER 29
Using Our Tool & Framework

Our Comprehensive Math Intervention Framework in depth.
Participants will receive access to use the CMIF tool for the 2026-2027 school year. Administer and interpret diagnostic and progress-monitoring tools. Use data to inform instruction and implement targeted intervention activities in small-group or one-on-one settings.

Strengthening Math Intervention Grades K-3
Cost per person – $499
September 28-29, 2026
8:30am – 3:00pm
Hamilton County ESC Conference Center
11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Explore Mathematics Conference

Explore Mathematics Conference 2026
Cost per person – $25
June 2nd, 2026
8:00am – 3:00pm
Hamilton County ESC Conference Center
11083 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Superintendents in Residence

We’re excited to welcome Marlon Styles, Jr., and Natasha Adams as
Hamilton County ESC’s Superintendents in Residence.

What They Offer:
✅ Board of Education Retreats – Align your board’s vision and priorities
✅ Executive Coaching – Personalized support for district leaders
✅ Leadership Development – Build strong, future-ready teams
✅ Strategic Planning – Data-driven guidance for lasting improvement

Why It Matters:
Marlon and Natasha bring extensive experience in educational leadership, innovation, policy, and strategic improvement—helping districts tackle today’s challenges and plan for tomorrow’s success.

📅 Ready to Connect?

Contact Marlon Styles, Jr., at marlon.styles@hcesc.org and Natasha Adams at natasha.adams@hcesc.org.

Together, we can continue to elevate education in our region.

Munich Teacher Exchange

Aerial view of city buildings in Munich, Germany.

Munich Teacher Exchange 2027

In collaboration with The Munich Sister City Association
for over 30 years!

Munich teachers visit Cincinnati: 21. March, 2027 – 02. April, 2027

Cincinnati teachers visit Munich: 28. May, 2027 – 11. June, 2027

the exchange

Since 1991, educators in Munich and Cincinnati have enriched their lives through this educational and cultural exchange. On many exchange days, participants attend school with their partner, gaining insight into instructional practices, educational philosophy, school norms, and more. Some weekdays are spent visiting the ‘can’t miss’ sights of Munich and Cincinnati. Evenings and weekends offer time to relax and enjoy the partner’s home and family, and to experience the rich culture of these vibrant cities.

purpose

As an extension of Munich and Cincinnati’s Sister City relationship, the Teacher Exchange offers educators a unique opportunity to:

enjoy an extended stay in the world class city of Munich;
share your school, city, home and family with a teacher from Munich;
engage in a unique professional learning experience through immersion in and discourse regarding educational topics from pedagogy to policy.

time commitments

Full participation during both Cincinnati and Munich experiences, including:

itinerary planning prior to Munich teachers’ visit;
reflection sessions after hosting and travelling.

finances

HCESC provides a $1,200 scholarship applied to the cost of round trip airfare. Participants are responsible for costs in excess of that amount. Cincinnati participants are responsible for all costs when hosting, including meals, tickets, transportation, etc. for themselves and their partners. Partner teachers will reciprocate when in Munich

requirements

Each participant must:

Be an active educator in a public school district in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Be able to host and travel during specified dates.

application procedure

Complete the application. Deadline October 30th, 2026.
Interview with the Program Coordinator

click to complete the application

For additional details, please contact:

Jess Laudeman
513.674.4524
jess.laudeman@hcesc.org