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Educators can receive contact hours for their licensure renewal from attending nearly all Summit ESC and SST8 professional development (PD) and collaborative offerings. But did you know, you also have the option to obtain graduate credits through Ashland University?Read More ▸

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Attention Literacy Leaders!Don't miss this chance to collaborate and grow with fellow educators! Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss challenges and solutions for the application of the Science of Reading learning to teaching and student outcomes.Read More ▸

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This network is designed for preschool administrators to join in conversations and learning regarding current practices in early childhood. The topics covered include how children learn, curriculum, instruction and assessment, inclusion, trauma and building community. Developing skills in these areas will help administrators to effectively support the youngest learners.Read More ▸

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Have you checked out our Canvas courses and our Ohio Approved Early Childhood PD? Learn on your own time, in your own way, and get contact hours for your IPDP.Read More ▸

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The Tri-County Transition Resource Council is a collaboration of various County agencies, County Transition Teams, Intervention Specialists, Transition Coordinators, JTCs, Directors, Parents, Community members and Higher Education who seek to improve post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities. Through speaker presentations, sharing information and ideas, concerns and collaboration, this group provides a platform for action steps and solutions. All are invited to attend.Read More ▸

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The PBIS Leader's Network is a series for PBIS building and district leaders. Participants will hear local and state updates, experience professional development and network with colleagues from Region 8.Read More ▸

Give us 8 minutes – we’ll give you research-based, actionable information to improve teaching and learning TODAY. Have a bit more time? We’ll give you 8 powerful takeaways, or even an interview from some of our favorite speakers, writers, and thinkers in education. Learn more at anchor.fm/8with8.Read More ▸

Whether you are a partner in a new or established Co-Teaching Team, a district or building leader of a co-teaching initiative, or preparing to become a co-teacher, these short webinars will support your efforts! These webinars include tools to measure team functioning, skillsets, responsibilities, and goal-setting. Click the link below to access all co-teaching webinars.Read More ▸