professional development

Step into an exciting two-day camp themed workshop designed to ignite the minds of gifted learners and those who support them! This immersive experience focuses on developing the 4 Cs — Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication — to support educators in creating learning experiences built for expanding gifted students’ thinking and meeting the unique needs of neurodivergent learners.

Note: While the two days are intended to be attended together, participants can engage in sessions individually without missing content. This is a repeat of the 2025 version so if you have attended an earlier version it has new content

Through engaging challenges, hands-on activities, and dynamic discussions, participants will:

• Explore outside-the-box thinking to enhance problem-solving and innovation.

• Develop critical and creative thinking strategies for stretching learning.

• Foster effective communication and teamwork in gifted learning environments.

• Nurture a culture of curiosity that drives deeper exploration and discovery.

• Gain practical tools and strategies to apply in all learning settings. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, instructional coach, or gifted learner yourself, this camp-style workshop will inspire new ways to think, create, and collaborate.

Get ready to break boundaries and elevate gifted education in a fun, hands-on learning environment!

Important session information: This June 7th session will fulfill 7 hours of the annual gifted HQPD requirement. Taken with the June 8th session, you will earn 15 contact hours of gifted HQPD.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44844

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of teachers, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high quality and consistent staff evaluation using the OTES 2.0 Model. To become a credentialed evaluator of teachers in the State of Ohio, an individual must be properly licensed, or LEA approved as a peer evaluator, participate in the three-day state-sponsored evaluator training, and pass an online credentialing assessment.

Upon successful completion of the training (attendance for all three days of the training is REQUIRED), participants will have access to the online assessment.

The three-day state sponsored OTES 2.0 training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills such as scripting, evidence analysis/categorizing and coaching, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44842

Step into an exciting two-day camp themed workshop designed to ignite the minds of gifted learners and those who support them! This immersive experience focuses on developing the 4 Cs — Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication — to support educators in creating learning experiences built for expanding gifted students’ thinking and meeting the unique needs of neurodivergent learners.

Note: While the two days are intended to be attended together, participants can engage in sessions individually without missing content. This is a repeat of the 2026 summer version, so if you attended an earlier version it has new content.

Through engaging challenges, hands-on activities, and dynamic discussions, participants will:

• Explore outside-the-box thinking to enhance problem-solving and innovation.

• Develop critical and creative thinking strategies for stretching learning.

• Foster effective communication and teamwork in gifted learning environments.

• Nurture a culture of curiosity that drives deeper exploration and discovery.

• Gain practical tools and strategies to apply in all learning settings. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, instructional coach, or gifted learner yourself, this camp-style workshop will inspire new ways to think, create, and collaborate.

Get ready to break boundaries and elevate gifted education in a fun, hands-on learning environment!

Important session information: The June 7th session will fulfill 7 hours of the annual gifted HQPD requirement. Taken with the June 8th session, you will earn 15 contact hours of gifted HQPD.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44841

An open meeting for all leaders of mathematics to connect and learn!

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44838

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of teachers, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high quality and consistent staff evaluation using the OTES 2.0 Model. To become a credentialed evaluator of teachers in the State of Ohio, an individual must be properly licensed, or LEA approved as a peer evaluator, participate in the three-day state-sponsored evaluator training, and pass an online credentialing assessment.

Upon successful completion of the training (attendance for all three days of the training is REQUIRED), participants will have access to the online assessment.

The three-day state sponsored OTES 2.0 training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills such as scripting, evidence analysis/categorizing and coaching, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44842

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES 2.0) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of teachers, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high quality and consistent staff evaluation using the OTES 2.0 Model. To become a credentialed evaluator of teachers in the State of Ohio, an individual must be properly licensed, or LEA approved as a peer evaluator, participate in the three-day state-sponsored evaluator training, and pass an online credentialing assessment.

Upon successful completion of the training (attendance for all three days of the training is REQUIRED), participants will have access to the online assessment.

The three-day state sponsored OTES 2.0 training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills such as scripting, evidence analysis/categorizing and coaching, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44842

EmpowerHER is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow women leaders in education, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from our esteemed speakers. This series is dedicated to empowering women to lead with confidence, break barriers, and foster innovation in the field of education.

What to Expect:

EmpowerHER to Lead with Confidence: Explore strategies to enhance self-assurance and leadership presence.
EmpowerHER to Break Barriers: Learn how to navigate and overcome challenges unique to women in leadership roles.
EmpowerHER to Innovate: Discover innovative practices and ideas to drive change in your educational environment.
EmpowerHER to Network Effectively: Build meaningful connections with other women leaders.

EmpowerHER to Foster Diversity and Inclusion: Engage in discussions on promoting diversity and creating inclusive educational spaces

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44781

Join Amy Wettengel & Chris Walters for a day of rich math tasks and deep questioning. In the morning, experience a series of math tasks as a student with a debrief focus on questioning types and strategies. Participants will examine questioning tactics that deepen learning and have space for intentional discussion around impact and benefits for gifted learners.

The afternoon structure will resemble a workshop model in which participants will bring or select a task for their classroom on which they want time to design, plan, and build intentional questioning supports based on the learning from the AM.
This session is ideal for any teacher ready to expand their low floor, high ceiling skillset and looking for new ways to challenge all learners. This session counts for 6 hours of gifted HQPD.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44840

The School Behavior Support Consortium meet four times across the year and will focus on evidence-based strategies, interventions, and best practices that support positive outcomes for students and teachers around supporting challenging behavior.

Participants will engage in targeted learning and discussion before breaking into job-alike cohorts, creating dedicated opportunities for practical application, problem-solving, and networking with peers around shared challenges and effective practices. This structure allows each group to explore implementation strategies most relevant to their roles while strengthening collaboration and professional connections.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44802

Beyond the Matrix: A PBIS Networking & Collaboration Series is a free quarterly professional learning opportunity designed for school teams and individual educators who are committed to strengthening their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems within an integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

This interactive series provides dedicated time for participants to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions around evidence-based PBIS implementation. Attendees will explore best practices, share successes and challenges, learn from colleagues across districts, and gain practical strategies for enhancing outcomes for students and staff.

Each session will include opportunities for:

• Networking with PBIS practitioners and leaders from across the region.
• Learning from schools demonstrating effective PBIS and MTSS practices.
• Collaborative problem-solving around common implementation challenges.
• Team planning time to reflect on current practices and identify next steps.
• Sharing resources, tools, and innovative approaches that support sustainable systems change.

Whether you are just beginning your PBIS journey or looking to strengthen and refine existing systems, Beyond the Matrix offers a collaborative space to deepen your implementation, build professional connections, and develop actionable plans that support positive school climates and student success.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44806