OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training – 5/27/2026

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 training is required for evaluators who are new to OTES to address shifts with OTES 2.0 and to lead to a pathway that leads to OTES 2.0 re-credentialing with the objectives of:

1) Promoting an understanding of the procedures within OTES 2.0 and how they differ from OTES 1.0.

2) Promoting an understanding and application of the OTES 2.0 teacher performance rubric while learning to collect evidence that demonstrates teacher performance.

3) Applying lessons learned and best practices from OTES 2.0 implementation to date.

4) Learning about and identifying High-Quality Student Data (HQSD).

Upon completion of the OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training, evaluators (participants) may credential through the new online credentialing system. The OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation.

Lunch will be on your own. The cost is $250 per participant. Personal checks or purchase orders made out to the Hamilton County ESC located at 11083 Hamilton Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

YOU MUST REGISTER VIA ODE USING THE OH|ID PORTAL (formerly SAFE/STARS).


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.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44684

Teach with Your Strengths – 5/27/2026

Join us for an in-person professional learning experience centered on the book Teach with Your Strengths. This full-day workshop is designed to help educators discover, embrace, and apply their unique strengths to create more authentic and fulfilling teaching practices.

Participants will reflect on their personal top five strengths, explore how those strengths impact teaching and learning, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable plans. Book will be provided to participants.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44538

The Google Certification Lab: Gemini – 5/28/2026

Step into the future of education with a focused, two-day intensive workshop on Generative AI. On Day One, you will master the art of prompting and explore how Gemini integrates with Google Workspace to automate administrative tasks and differentiate instruction. On Day Two, you will apply your expertise to complete the official Gemini Educator certification exam.

This lab provides district leaders and teachers with a responsible, high-efficiency roadmap to AI literacy. Learn to amplify your productivity and bring cutting-edge innovation to your classroom in just two half-day sessions.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44728

Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities through the Foundations of Early Numeracy – 5/27/2026

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 early 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 early numeracy, such as counting, place value, addition, subtraction, as well as mathematical fluency. Time will also be spent exploring resources for effective intervention, assessment tasks for early 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.

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.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44713

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

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

OPES 2.0 Evaluator Training – 5/22/2026

Important Session Information:

This two-day training will introduce the essential components within the OPES 2.0 Framework and rubric. Upon completion of the one-day training, participants must complete the online OPES 2.0 assessment to be a credentialed evaluator of principals.


Lunch will be on your own. The cost is $150 per participant. Personal checks or purchase orders made out to the Hamilton County ESC located at 11083 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.

*Space is available. YOU MUST REGISTER VIA ODE USING THE OH|ID PORTAL (formerly SAFE/STARS).
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=44718

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas – Best Practices for School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists – 5/22/2026

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists will learn about ethical dilemmas and issues that school-based practitioners encounter. They will review ethical requirements, learn how to follow an ethical decision-making process to resolve ethical dilemmas, and implement the duty to report required for licensed practitioners.

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http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44729

Challenge Your Highest Learners—Without Adding More Work Online Book Study – 5/26/2026

Gifted learners don’t need more work—they need different work.
Too often, advanced students move quickly through content but rarely experience the kind of thinking that truly challenges them. This course is designed to change that.

Challenge Your Highest Learners is a self-paced, asynchronous summer study where educators will explore four powerful instructional models that align with how gifted students actually think:

  • Learning through patterns (Concept Attainment)
  • Asking and investigating meaningful questions (Inquiry)
  • Engaging in complex, collaborative problem-solving (Group Investigation)
  • Moving from facts to big ideas and transfer (Concept Formation)

Throughout the course, participants will:

  • Analyze real classroom examples through video and articles
  • Reflect on current instructional practices
  • Design ready-to-use lessons and tasks for their own classrooms

Each module is intentionally practical—teachers will leave with strategies and materials they can implement immediately.

Course Details
Dates: May 25 – August 8


Format: 100% Online, Asynchronous (work at your own pace)

Credit: 10 Hours HQPD (with an additional 5 hours available in the Fall with implementation of lessons and activities completed in the course).

Who Should Enroll?

This course is designed for:

  • Grades K–12 teachers across all subject areas
  • Gifted intervention specialists
  • Any educator looking to increase rigor, depth, and engagement

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44770

Fostering Mathematical Success for Students with Disabilities through the Foundations of Early Numeracy – 5/26/2026

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 early 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 early numeracy, such as counting, place value, addition, subtraction, as well as mathematical fluency. Time will also be spent exploring resources for effective intervention, assessment tasks for early 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.

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.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44713

OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training – 5/26/2026

The Ohio Teacher Evaluation System 2.0 training is required for evaluators who are new to OTES to address shifts with OTES 2.0 and to lead to a pathway that leads to OTES 2.0 re-credentialing with the objectives of:

1) Promoting an understanding of the procedures within OTES 2.0 and how they differ from OTES 1.0.

2) Promoting an understanding and application of the OTES 2.0 teacher performance rubric while learning to collect evidence that demonstrates teacher performance.

3) Applying lessons learned and best practices from OTES 2.0 implementation to date.

4) Learning about and identifying High-Quality Student Data (HQSD).

Upon completion of the OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training, evaluators (participants) may credential through the new online credentialing system. The OTES 2.0 Evaluator Training will provide a better understanding of the OTES 2.0 Framework and Model, allow practice of skills, and allow for sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation.

Lunch will be on your own. The cost is $250 per participant. Personal checks or purchase orders made out to the Hamilton County ESC located at 11083 Hamilton Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

YOU MUST REGISTER VIA ODE USING THE OH|ID PORTAL (formerly SAFE/STARS).


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.

Click for full details and registration.

http://www.escweb.net/oh_hcesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=44684