ASYNCHRONOUS WORKSHOPS
SYNCHRONOUS WORKSHOP
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HYBRID WORKSHOP
ASYNCHRONOUS BOOK STUDIES
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One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
Project Management: Tidying up the Messy Middle of a PBL Project
Fee: $175 Please contact ejablonka@fairfieldesc.org for upcoming dates or to schedule personalized professional development for your school or district Have you ever started implementing a PBL unit in your classroom and realized things are getting a little bit messy? It's normal - and it happens. This course tackles common issues that arise during the sometimes messy middle of a project. Receive feedback from Jill Simpson, an expert PBL Facilitator, as you engage in the following topics:
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
PBL On-Demand Coaching Fee: $50 per half-hour session / $100 per hour session We all know that receiving feedback is a critical element of high-quality project based learning. Are you and/or your team looking for some feedback on your PBL design or implementation? Consider On-Demand PBL coaching! We can provide on-demand customized coaching to meet your needs, no matter where you are in the process. Whether you are just beginning your PBL journey or want to work through some “messy middle” areas of project management, your PBL coach is here to help! Spend dedicated time with experienced PBL coach Jill Simpson from the comfort of your own home or school via remote sessions. Sessions can be arranged for individuals or with teacher teams. Make your request based on 30-minute increments. Please email Rob Engel at rengel@fairfieldesc.org for additional information, and to arrange dates and times for this personalized service. |
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
Explicit Instruction:
Effective and Efficient Teaching new! Fee: $125 Check back soon for new session dates Explicit instruction is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented--and has been shown to promote achievement for all students. This highly practical and accessible book study gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. The authors are leading experts who provide clear guidelines for identifying key concepts, skills, and routines to teach; designing and delivering effective lessons; and giving students opportunities to practice and master new material. Participants must purchase their own copy of Explicit Instruction. |
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
Balance with Blended Learning new!
Fee: $125 - Fee is waived for verified Gifted Service teachers from BC, AC, WT and BU districts ONLY Check back soon for new session dates Join us for a study focused on empowering student ownership, individualized learning, and increasing student engagement in a blended learning environment, all while managing time demands on the teacher. We will explore practical strategies, templates, and resources that can be used for effective instruction in an online or in-person classroom environment, as well as helpful how-tos for getting started with technology tools! This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience. Participants must purchase their own copy of Balance with Blended Learning. |
Fee is waived ONLY for designated gifted-service providers from Amanda-Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township. Verification is required before enrollment.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students new!
July 5-29, 2022 Fee: $125 REGISTER HERE Fee is waived for verified Gifted Service teachers from BC, AC, WT and BU districts ONLY. The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit, is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. This study assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and provides a rationale for cultivating grit in the classroom. Teachers will engage in discussion as well as practical activities they can incorporate into the classroom tomorrow! This book study meets the Ohio 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Those participants desiring the 15-clock hour gifted HQPD designation must indicate this during registration and complete the gifted specific components of the study. Participants must purchase their own copy of Grit in the Classroom. |
Fee is waived ONLY for designated gifted-service providers from Amanda-Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township. Verification is required before enrollment.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249. One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |
PBL for Gifted Students new!
Fee: $125. Fee is waived for verified Gifted Service teachers from BC, AC, WT and BU districts ONLY. Check back soon for new session dates Use this must-have guide to challenge students' thinking, promote rigor, and build engaging authentic, real-world, inquiry-based learning experiences through project-based learning in the gifted service classroom. This study will outline how to implement PBL in a gifted classroom, including helpful examples and reproducible lessons, emphasis on student choice and differentiation, and a step-by-step process for connecting projects with content-area standards. This 15-hour asynchronous online book study is self-paced for users to complete at their convenience, and meets the 15 clock-hour gifted HQPD requirement. Participants must purchase their own copy of PBL for Gifted Students. Fee is waived ONLY for designated gifted-service providers from Amanda-Clearcreek, Berne Union, Bloom-Carroll, and Walnut Township. Verification is required before enrollment. |
All Learning is Social and Emotional
Fee: $125. Fee is waived for verified Gifted Service teachers from BC, AC, WT and BU districts ONLY. Check back soon for new session dates To many, SEL is an isolated “program” separate from academics. The truth is, all learning is social and emotional. If you want all kids to get what they need to thrive, this book offers a solution of how SEL can easily integrate into everyday content instruction, no matter what subject or grade level you teach. |
Along with a toolbox of strategies, you’ll find real-life examples highlighting the opportunities for SEL within your curriculum. This book’s integrated SEL approach will help your students build essential skills that will serve them in the classroom and throughout their lives. You’ll learn the hows and whys of:
- Building students’ sense of identity and confidence in their ability to learn, overcome challenge, and influence the world around them. - Helping students identify, describe and integrate their emotional responses. - Promoting the cognitive regulation skills critical to decision making and problem solving. - Fostering students’ social skills, including teamwork and sharing, and their ability to establish and repair relationships. - Equipping students to become informed and involved citizens. |
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit is available for an additional fee of $249.
One-hour optional Ashland University graduate credit available to Fairfield County member district employees for an additional fee of $195. Please email rengel@fairfieldesc.org for registration link. |