professional development

Join us for a transformative three-part professional learning series centered on the groundbreaking work of Rachel Lambert. This is a collaborative book study and working space where we will explore the text to understand how to shift from a medical model of “fixing” students to a social model of removing systemic barriers. Together, we will bridge the gap between theory and the classroom by discussing the book’s core themes and trying out the math routines that support and empower neurodiverse learners.

Session Dates & Times (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM):

• Session 1: September 17
• Session 2: January 17
• Session 3: May 11

A Hands-On, Team-Based Experience
These sessions are designed as active working workshops. To maximize impact in your specific classroom or building, invite your teammates to join you (see the team rate below).

Participants should bring current curriculum materials and upcoming lesson plans to every session. We will use our time together to roll up our sleeves and modify these materials in real-time, applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure they are accessible and rigorous for all students.

Our Collaborative Approach

To maximize our time together, this series follows a “flipped” book study model. Participants will engage with assigned chapters before each session, prepared to share insights, challenge traditional perspectives, and collaborate on classroom applications.

Each session will include:

• Shared Dialogue: Facilitated discussions focused on the big ideas from the assigned chapters.
• Math Practice: Trying out the specific routines and “low floor, high ceiling” tasks discussed in the book.
• Applied Design: A hands-on workshop where you will use your own curriculum materials to create practical tools like redesigned lesson plans and asset-based IEP goals.

Important Note: Participants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book: Rethinking Disability and Mathematics (ISBN-13: 978-1032135113).

Registration fee is $210 per person.

You will receive a discounted rate of $200 per person if you bring a team of four or more. Use promo code team of 4

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Everyone is welcome to join us to connect and learn about literacy!

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

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Join us for this two-day session designed for anyone supporting English learners. Learn instructional strategies that are grounded in research and include supports such as visuals, sentence frames, structured partner talk, and interaction.

CONSORTIUM MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED FEE OF $250.00

USE PROMO CODE: consortium

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Join us for this two-day session designed for anyone supporting English learners. Learn instructional strategies that are grounded in research and include supports such as visuals, sentence frames, structured partner talk, and interaction.

CONSORTIUM MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED FEE OF $250.00

USE PROMO CODE: consortium

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You have your curriculum—now, how do you make it stick?

Even the best curriculum is only as effective as the instruction behind it. If you’re looking to bridge the gap between “covering the material” and “student mastery,” this is the professional development series you’ve been waiting for.

Our facilitators have been personally trained by Dr. Anita Archer, the leading architect of Explicit Instruction. During this two-day series we will take a deep dive into the core components of Explicit Instruction. You will learn how to apply these evidence-based practices to strengthen instruction within any curriculum or content area and ensure your students master essential content with clarity and confidence.

Please choose either the Fall series dates or the Spring series dates below:

Fall Series Dates: July 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026

Spring Series Dates: February 10, 2027 and May 4, 2027

Cost is $129 per person. Register a team of 4 or more for a discounted fee of $104 each person. Use promocode team of 4 each time a person registers.

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EmpowerHer: Loving on You is a transformative event dedicated to empowering women to lead with confidence, vision, and purpose. This conference brings together trailblazing women leaders, aspiring professionals, and change-makers to share strategies, insights, and inspiration. Through thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic panels, and interactive workshops,

EmpowerHer fosters growth, builds networks, and equips women to excel in leadership. Join us as we celebrate resilience, amplify voices, and ignite a collective movement for leadership excellence.

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Join us for this two-day session designed for intervention specialists who support elementary students. This learning will focus on empowering special educators with a deep understanding of the foundations of intermediate numeracy which will foster mathematical success for every student. The emphasis will be on the content knowledge needed to support mastery in students with essential skills in intermediate numeracy, such as place value, fractions, multiplication, division, as well as mathematical fluency. Time will also be spent exploring resources for effective intervention, assessment tasks for intermediate numeracy topics and reimagining math goals for Individualized Education Plans. Participants will engage in activities aimed at enriching their knowledge while also exploring effective strategies to support students in their learning journey.

Ashland Credit will be available for purchase if interested.

Register a team of 4 or more for a discounted fee of $200 per person. Use promo code team of 4 each time a person registers.

You May Also Be Interested In:

This series is part of the Hamilton County ESC Foundations of Numeracy professional development offerings. Other offerings include:

• Foundations of Early Numeracy: Fostering Mathematical Success for Every Student beginning 9/22/2026 Registration Link
• Foundations of Intermediate Numeracy: Fostering Mathematical Success for Every Student beginning 10/5/2026 Registration Link
• Creating Building Wide Mathematical Success by Supporting a Strong Foundation In Numeracy on 10/15/2026 Registration Link
• Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities through the Foundations of Early Numeracy beginning 10/21/2026 Registration Link

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Coaches spend their days filling others’ buckets. Coaches deserve the opportunity to receive the same support they provide others. Join the Coaching Council to build your network, enhance your instructional coaching, and fill your bucket.  Be sure to bring your device in order to have access to shared resources.

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This professional learning series is designed to empower all educators and related providers in schools with a deep understanding of the foundations of early numeracy, fostering mathematical success for every student. The emphasis will be on the understanding needed to master essential skills in early numeracy, such as counting, place value, addition, subtraction, as well as mathematical fluency. Time will also be spent exploring resources for instruction, intervention as well as assessment for early numeracy.

Participants will engage in activities aimed at enriching their knowledge while also exploring effective strategies to support students in their learning journey.

Ashland Credit will be availabe for purchase if interested.

Register a team of 4 or more for a discounted fee of $425 per person.  Use promo code team of 4 each time a person registers.

You May Also Be Interested In:

This series is part of the Hamilton County ESC Foundations of Numeracy professional development offerings. Other offerings include:

• Foundations of Intermediate Numeracy: Fostering Mathematical Success for Every Student beginning 10/5/2026 Registration Link
• Creating Building Wide Mathematical Success by Supporting a Strong Foundation In Numeracy on 10/15/2026 Registration Link
• Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities through the Foundations of Early Numeracy beginning 10/21/2026 Registration Link
• Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities through the Foundations of Intermediate Numeracy beginning 1/21/2027 Registration Link

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44767