eBRIEF!
April 2022
A Letter from Lynn
Happy April to one and all!
This month we are highlighting Post-Secondary Planning and Transition services as well as resources for graduation. Please be sure to scroll through this newsletter to find resources, tools, and a nifty infographic that aligns all graduation plans for students. These elements will support you as you assist your staff in this critical area of focus for students and families.
Much like April showers bring May flowers, focused, effective, and rigorous post-secondary planning results in students who are ready for any post-graduation journey they choose to begin.
As you peruse eBRIEF, I invite you to take advantage of the free professional learning courses available to school administrators, educators, and staff this spring.
Please let us know how we can support your efforts to increase outcomes for your students and families. We are just a phone call or an email away!
Lynn
Lynn McKahan, M.Ed.
SST1 Director
Special Education Regional Consultant
SST 1 and Ohio Department of Education's Office of Federal Programs are hosting training dates for One Plan writing and assistance in completing the Support School Tool.
Important: One Needs Assessment and One Plan due dates:
Cohort 1 - April 30
Cohorts 2 & 3 - June 30
ONA & One Plan Virtual Office Hours
Cohorts 2 & 3: May 11 | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Register >>
Cohorts 2 & 3: May 25 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Register >>
Cohorts 2 & 3: One Plan Writing
Presented by: Office of Federal Programs | Register through OH|ID >>
April 8 | 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
May 6 | 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presented by: State Support Team 1
April 13 I 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Register >>
April 20 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Register >>
April 6
Receive special education news and updates as it relates to CTE. This is also a great opportunity to network with other special education professionals working with students in career tech.
April 6
Lindsay Slater from SST 3 and OCALI's Ron Rogers will help you take your co-planning to the next level using the UDL framework. Let's work together to best serve all students.
April 8
Open to Cohorts 2 & 3, the Office of Federal Programs is hosting this training opportunity to assist educational organizations with using the CCIP One Plan tool.
April 13 & 20
These professional learning opportunities, provided by State Support Team 1 will assist educational organizations in Cohorts 2 & 3 as they work to complete their One Plan.
April 16 & 23
Play-based Assessment
This three-part series will grow knowledge, skills, and abilities team members can use to provide an assessment process that is meaningful, supports children and their families, and ensures accurate, reliable data.April 20
Perfect for superintendents, curriculum directors, and literacy coaches, we will explore tools, strategies, and processes based in the Science of Reading to create, update, or improve your district's literacy plan.
April 20
These 60-minute sessions pack a big punch! Prepare students for graduation with new topics each month. In April, we will cover transition plans and transition planning with fidelity.
April 21
Learn evidence-based strategies and practices to help students develop and grow literacy skills, as outlined in Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement.
April 22
Can't make the afternoon session on April 20? Join us in the morning! This month, we will cover transition plans and transition planning with fidelity.
April 22
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but connecting with families and community resources is still critically important. Learn strategies for engaging these stakeholders in the virtual environment.
April 27
Special Education Administrator's Meeting
Details to come from Lynn...
April 27
CTE Coffee Hour
Join us each month for a new topic relevant to Ohio CTE. This month, we will explore Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in the CTE setting.
Save the Date: May Professional Learning Events
May 4: New Special Education Administrator Network - Year 1 of 2
May 6: One Plan Training - Cohorts 2 & 3
May 7: Play-Based Assessment
May 11: Literacy Leaders Network
May 11: ONA & One Plan Virtual Office Hours - Cohorts 2 & 3
May 11: New Special Education Administrator Network - Year 1 of 2
May 12: New Special Education Administrator Network - Year 2 of 2
May 12: Supporting Teachers of Students with Complex Needs
May 13: Virtual Family & Community Engagement
May 18: New Preschool Education Administrator Network - Year 1 of 2
May 19: Project Graduation - Afternoon Power Hour
May 19: Adolescent Literacy Leaders Network
May 20: Project Graduation - Morning Power Hour
- competitive, integrated employment
- education, and
- independent living
Below are resources that can help provide guidance, growth, and support to educators as they work to prepare students for life beyond high school.
Supporting Student Attendance and Engagement
The Ohio Department of Education recently released new information to support educators and schools as they work to meet the challenges of student attendance and engagement during the pandemic. Visit the Supporting Student Attendance and Engagement webpage for more information >>
Ohio Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Library
Universal Support Modules
Secondary Transition for Students with Disabilities Modules
- student-focused planning
- student development
- interagency collaboration
- program structure, and
- family engagement
Help Students Explore Careers with OhioMeansJobs K-12
Students can:
- explore their career interests
- learn about in-demand jobs
- build a resume
- search for colleges and training programs
- create a budget, and
- develop academic and career plans for high school and beyond
Career Connections
Employment First
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Have Transition Questions? Contact:
SST 1 Consultant
419.720.8999 ext. 124
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Ohio 2022 Teacher of the Year
Horn Walter Burley Awards
Sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities with support from Ohio's State Support Teams, the annual Horn Walter Burley Awards recognize the achievements of an exemplary educator, superior student, and an outstanding parent.
2020-21 PBIS Awards
Each year, the Ohio PBIS Network and Ohio's State Support Teams identify schools and districts that exemplify best practices in PBIS implementation. Application materials, the TFI, and walkthrough are due by Saturday, May 1.*
*If you wish to submit a physical binder with your application, it must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3.
State Support Team 1
Email: info@sstr1.org
Website: sstr1.org
Location: 2275 Collingwood Blvd., Suite C, Toledo, OH, USA
Phone: 419.720.8999
Twitter: @SST_Region_1
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