professional development

The Google Certification Lab: Level 1 – 5/27/2026

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Join us for a streamlined, two-day intensive workshop designed to modernize your workflow and validate your expertise. On Day One, you’ll work to master Google Workspace updates. On Day Two, you’ll put that knowledge into action by taking the official Google Certified Educator exam on-site. This is a high-efficiency opportunity for teachers and district leaders to be current on the latest tech tools and earn a Google credential.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44726

Resident Educator Mentor Academy – Day 1 and Day 2 – 5/27/2026

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Resident Educator Mentor Academy Training is a hybrid event. New mentors to the Resident Educator Program are required to successfully complete the 12-hour Mentor Academy Training to receive state mentor certification. The Academy focuses on the role of the mentor and the critical components of instructional mentoring. Mentors are introduced to the essential content of mentoring to prepare them to support the instructional growth and development of Resident Educators. This is a hybrid training requiring participants to access both the ODE Learning Management System and the Virtual meetings are held by Hamilton County ESC.

Please follow this link for registration: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/

Registration questions? Call Sara Cole at 513-674-4274 or email sara.cole@hcesc.org.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44704

Becoming an Effective Canva User: From Overwhelm to Impact – 5/18/2026

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Do you open Canva and instantly feel overwhelmed by templates, tools, and endless options? You’re not alone.
This hands-on, 3-hour professional development session is designed for teachers and instructional leaders who want to move from “just clicking around” to confidently creating purposeful, polished instructional materials. Participants will learn how to navigate Canva efficiently, design with intention, organize their workflow, and leverage time-saving features that enhance productivity.

By the end of this session, educators will walk away with:

  • A streamlined Canva workflow Design principles that elevate instructional materials.
  • Classroom-ready templates.
  • Practical strategies to save time while increasing impact.

This session transforms Canva from overwhelming to empowering.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44717

Mathematics Tasks in the Thinking Classroom – 5/13/2026

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Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) has rapidly evolved from research to a powerful educational movement, inspiring educators globally. This half day event will combine practices and thinking tasks from both Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5 and Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, 6-12. Educators from all grade bands (K-12, including specialists and coaches) are invited to experience and debrief the tasks to have the power to get and keep students thinking.

Please Note: The book is not included with registration but can be purchased on the Corwin Publishing Website.

Email amanda.hardewig@hcesc.org for a coupon code!

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44779

AI-Powered Differentiation: Unlocking Time for Teachers and Supporting Gifted Learners – 5/14/2026

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Unlock the power of AI to transform gifted education! In this engaging professional development session, we will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to differentiate instruction, enhance student learning, and streamline teacher workflows. Learn how to leverage AI tools to provide personalized challenges, accelerate content, and support creative problem-solving for gifted students.

Discover how AI can facilitate questioning, structured debates, and inquiry-based discussions to deepen critical thinking and argumentation skills. Educators will leave with practical strategies and AI-powered resources to foster higher-order thinking, enrich classroom dialogue, and meet the diverse needs of gifted learners—all while saving valuable time.

Join us to revolutionize your approach to gifted education!

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44657

Learner Driven Cohort

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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.

Register Your Team Today

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

Foundations of Early Numeracy

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Fostering Mathematical Success for Every Student

September 8, October 29, January 29, and March 2

Master essential skills in early numeracy, such as counting, place value, addition, subtraction, as well as mathematical fluency. Participants will engage in activities aimed at enriching their knowledge while also exploring effective strategies to support students in their learning journey.

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Creating Building Wide Mathematical Success

September 23

Engage in conversations and activities designed to emphasize the important role Early Numeracy plays in a child’s mathematical success. During this time, we will work to define what early numeracy is, the importance it plays in the future success of our students and experience some activities with concepts that set the foundations students need with numeracy.

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Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities

October 1 and October 27

Develop the content knowledge needed to support mastery in students with essential skills in early numeracy, such as counting, place value, addition, subtraction, as well as mathematical fluency. Explore resources for effective intervention, assessment tasks for early numeracy topics, and reimagining math goals for Individualized Education Plans.

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