Upcoming ESCCO Professional Development

Follow the link to the right to register for ESC events in MyLearningPlan.

Alternatives for Teaching Math Concepts: Fractions, Decimals, Geometry & Algebra 
March 5 at the ESC of Central Ohio Central Office
Participants will review, construct and practice using a variety of manipulative materials for teaching fractions, decimals, geometry and algebra. Demonstrations of tools using virtual math manipulatives and related software will also be shared.

Our Iceberg is Melting: Meeting the Challenge of Millenium Learners
March 24-25 at the ESC of Central Ohio Central Office
Based on John Kotter's book, this learning opportunity will be used to help participants examine the forces at work in their own districts and create successful plans to engage their learning communities in the transformation of their schools.

Creating and Recognizing High Quality Performance-based Assessment (K-12)
April 28-29 and May 25 at the ESC of Central Ohio Central Office
PBA is a proven 21st century instructional strategy for developing innovative thinking and problem solving.  Although powerful, it is oftentimes challenging to develop and implement. Join Teresa Dempsey, Ph.D. during this three-day workshop as she provides specific design criteria for creating and implementing effective performance-based assessment.

Introduction to Formative Assessment
May 11-12 at the ESC of Central Ohio Central Office
Noted experts Katy Bainbridge and Bob Holman, loved for their level of engagement and practical strategies teachers can utilize immediately, will conduct a two-day training focused on "Why does formative assessment matter?"

Innovative Learning Environments 
Aug. 2-5 at Hilliard Bradley High School
What are "innovative learning environments?"  What does learning in an innovative classroom look like?  How do leaders support innovative learning environments?  Although many recognize technology as an essential element of an innovative learning environment, it is not the only factor that drives innovation - it is truly multifaceted in scope.

Designed for preK-16 educators, administrators and leadership teams, this four-day conference highlights best learning and leadership practices that support innovative learning environments.  In addition to the scheduled national keynote presentations, conference attendees can determine whether they would like to continue their learning with the keynote presenters during the day or attend special break-out sessions that are stranded by: Teaching/Learning, Leadership or Educator Technology Skill Development.

Consider bringing a leadership team from your school/district as there will also be special time set aside each afternoon for creating an action plan for practice. One or two-hour Ashland credit option available!

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Audience: preK-16 educators - there's something here for everyone!

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Proposals will be accepted through March 15, 2010.

Click here for a complete list of upcoming ESC sponsored professional development events on MyLearningPlan.