Explore how protecting recess can support academic achievement, student engagement, behavior, and school culture. Participants will examine updated American Academy of Pediatrics guidance, the principal’s role in protecting recess, alternatives to using recess as punishment, and practical ways to leverage play, belonging, and restorative discipline to create more positive school experiences for students.
📅 **OPTION 1- SEP. 17**
⏰ **9:00-10:00AM**
💻 **Virtual**
Register: bit.ly/RECESS1
📅 **OPTION 2- OCT. 20**
⏰ **9:00-10:00AM**
💻 **Virtual**
Register: bit.ly/RECESS20

Two schools in Estill County have been recognized for achieving SESC’s PBIS Seal of Excellence at Tier 1! This outstanding accomplishment reflects their school's and district’s commitment to implementing positive behavioral supports that create supportive and successful learning environments for all students.
A special shoutout to Estill Springs Elementary School and Estill County Middle School for being the recipients of this recognition! 👏
Way to go, Estill County—we are excited to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with you! 💙🤍



You're invited to join the 2026–27 FRYSC Community of Practice, hosted by SESC!
This collaborative series is designed to bring FRYSC professionals together to connect, learn, and grow while strengthening supports for students and families. Throughout the year, we'll explore timely topics, share successful practices, and collaborate with colleagues from across the region to address the evolving needs of our schools and communities.
🗓 2026–27 Session Topics:
✨ September 14 – Vibrant Learning & Portrait of a Learner
Register Here---> bit.ly/914FRYSC
🤝 October 23 – Chronic Absenteeism
Register Here---> bit.ly/1023FRYSC
💙 January 8 – Trauma-Informed Practices
Register Here---> bit.ly/0108FRYSC
📈 March 5 – Restorative Practices
Register Here---> bit.ly/0305FRYSC
🎯 May 7 – MTSS
Register Here---> bit.ly/0507FRYSC
Why join?
✅ Connect with FRYSC colleagues from across the region.
✅ Learn practical approaches to today's student and family needs.
✅ Share resources, ideas, and community partnerships.
✅ Strengthen schoolwide supports.
✅ Leave each session with actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
We look forward to building a strong network of FRYSC professionals dedicated to supporting students, families, and school communities—together!
📍 Register using the links above or on the flyer and join us for a great year of collaboration and learning!
Flyer: https://canva.link/jwca921zkjkjikb

Join us for a full-day Data-Based Decision Making training designed to help school teams turn their data into ACTION!
Participants will learn how to use discipline data, adult fidelity data, and observations to:
📊 Identify patterns and needs
🎯 Develop precise problem statements
🧩 Use the TIPS problem-solving process
📈 Determine coaching and professional learning needs
✅ Build actionable next steps for PLCs, MTSS teams, and school leadership
Your data should do more than tell you there’s a problem, it should help you decide what to do next!
💡 Stop admiring problems. Start solving them!
#DataBasedDecisionMaking #TIPS #MTSS #PBIS #SchoolImprovement #SESC

Check out the SESC SPED Navigator — a resource hub created to support special education teachers and administrators with the day-to-day work of special education.
Inside you’ll find resources to support:
✅ Strong, compliant IEP development
✅ Clear due process procedures
✅ Effective specially designed instruction
✅ Organized documentation and best practices
✅ Sample documents and examples you can use as a reference
✅ AI guidance and prompts to support thoughtful IEP development
Whether you’re a new special education teacher looking for guidance or an experienced educator who needs a quick resource, SPED Navigator is designed to help save time, answer questions, and support confident decision-making.
🔖 Explore it. Bookmark it. Share it with your team!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the SPED Navigator site to get started.
https://sites.google.com/sesccoop.org/spednavigatortools/home

🚌 Let’s get those wheels back on track!
Join us for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) Cadre on November 5 from 9:00–4:00 at SESC. We’ll turn team-identified ALCOT priorities into practical strategies for communication, engagement, behavior, and independence.
✅ Register today! https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/U61jPxNQ

Whether your school is just beginning to think about a schoolwide behavior system or you’re ready to strengthen what you already have in place, PBIS Exploration is a great place to start!
Join SESC to explore PBIS Tier 1 implementation, including readiness steps, what implementation can look like, and how a strong, consistent behavior system can support both student behavior and academic success.
🏫 In-Person: October 27 | 9:00–11:00 AM at SESC
REGISTER HERE--> bit.ly/1027Explore
💻 Virtual: October 28 | 9:00–11:00 AM via Zoom
REGISTER HERE--> bit.ly/1028Explore
Come explore the possibilities and learn more about joining our Spring 2027 PBIS Cohort!
👉 Register using the QR codes or links on the flyer or above,
💚 Clear expectations. Consistent responses. Stronger school culture. A system that works for students AND staff!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9HWa8RHPwuok5HZWcdStUe4glNl7ePt/view?usp=sharing

🎉 Exciting news from SESC!
Our very own Dr. Holly Hibbard spent last week in Nashville, TN, completing intensive training with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and is now officially certified in de-escalation!
Dr. Hibbard is now equipped with both verbal and physical de-escalation skills designed to help educators prevent, recognize, and safely respond to escalating behavior.
She can’t wait to bring this learning back to the schools and districts across our SESC region and continue supporting educators in creating safer, more supportive learning environments! 💙💚
#SESC #DeEscalation #CPITraining #SchoolSafety #SupportingEducators #ProfessionalLearning



Join the SESC PBIS District Coaches Cadre—a collaborative learning community designed to strengthen coaching practices, build district capacity, and support high-quality PBIS implementation across your schools.
Throughout the year, we'll work together to explore practical coaching strategies, strengthen Tier 1 systems, use data to drive decision-making, and develop sustainable supports that lead to positive school climates and improved student outcomes.
This cadre is an opportunity to:
✅ Collaborate with PBIS coaches from across the region
✅ Share successful practices and solve common implementation challenges
✅ Strengthen your coaching skills and leadership capacity
✅ Learn strategies to improve implementation fidelity
✅ Leave each session with practical tools and actionable next steps
📅 2026–27 Cadre Dates
🗓 September 14, 2026
🔗 Register: bit.ly/PBIScoach1
🗓 April 12, 2027
🔗 Register: bit.ly/PBIScoach2
Whether you're an experienced District-Level PBIS Coach or new to the role, this cadre will provide the support, resources, and professional network to help you lead meaningful change in your district.
Together, we can build stronger systems that create safe, predictable, positive, and engaging learning environments where every student can succeed.

We can't wait to explore vibrant learning, share ideas and resources, and learn alongside you! Register today! https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/wvfIRsCD
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dHAMz1-DyJ1bhbx3fWgXRxUxyBcU7Rq4/view?usp=sharing

SESC is excited to offer a Classroom Practices Power Hour virtual after-school series designed specifically for Option 6 and Option 9 teachers!
These one-hour sessions are packed with practical, immediately usable strategies to help strengthen Tier 1 classroom systems, prevent behavior challenges, increase engagement, and set students up for success.
💻 Virtual | 3:45–4:45 PM
📅 November 5 – Encouraging Appropriate Behavior
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1105
📅 November 19 – Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1119
📅 December 3 – Environment & Active Supervision
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1203
📅 December 17 – Engagement & Opportunities to Respond
🔗 bit.ly/CPPH1217
✨ New to the classroom? We've got you! Join us for one session or all four and walk away with tools you can put into practice the very next day.
👉 Share with an Option 6 or Option 9 teacher who could benefit!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMcgxA5T2V-UuQX9ci4enxy517GBaoH8/view

Build a strong foundation for positive behavior and engaged learning this fall with our Classroom Practices Power Hour virtual after-school series!
Designed specifically for Kindergarten and 1st Grade educators, this practical, interactive series will provide classroom-ready strategies to help you create positive, predictable, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.
📚 Session Topics:
✅ September 9– Encouraging Appropriate Behavior-
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0909
✅ September 23– Responding to Inappropriate Behavior
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/PH0923
✅ October 14– Environment & Active Supervision
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1014
✅ October 28– Engagement & Opportunities to Respond
REGISTER HERE---> bit.ly/CPPH1028
🖥️ Virtual
🕞 3:45–4:45 PM (ET)
Whether you're new to the classroom or looking to strengthen the systems you already have in place, each one-hour session is packed with practical tools you can implement the very next day.
📲 Register for one session or join us for the entire series! Simply scan the QR codes on the flyer or visit the registration links provided above.

Grow your impact through collaboration with the SESC 2026–27 Virtual FRYSC Learning Series!
Join fellow FRYSC professionals from across the region as we explore timely topics, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen the programs and partnerships that help students, families, and school communities thrive. Each session is designed to provide practical strategies, meaningful collaboration, and actionable resources you can implement right away.
📅 2026–27 Learning Series
🌟 September 11 – Vibrant Learning & Portrait of a Learner
🔗 bit.ly/0911FRYSC
🌟 October 23 – Restorative Practices
🔗 bit.ly/1023FRYSC
🌟 January 8 – Trauma-Informed Practices
🔗 bit.ly/0108FRYSC
🌟 March 5 – Chronic Absenteeism
🔗 bit.ly/0305FRYSC
🌟 May 7 – MTSS
🔗 bit.ly/0507FRYSC
Why participate?
✅ Connect with FRYSC colleagues from across the region.
✅ Learn practical approaches to current student and family needs.
✅ Share successful ideas, resources, and community partnerships.
✅ Strengthen schoolwide supports.
✅ Leave each session with actionable next steps to better support students, families, and school communities.
We can't wait to learn, collaborate, and grow with you this year!

Pulaski Elementary has been recognized for achieving SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! This outstanding accomplishment reflects the school’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive system of positive behavioral supports that meets the needs of every student.
We are proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the entire Pulaski Elementary team!
📸 Pictured LtoR: Kathryn Claiborne, Angela Adkins, and Karla Johnson

Northern Middle has earned SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3—an incredible achievement that demonstrates the school’s dedication to creating a positive, consistent, and supportive environment for every student.
Congratulations to the entire Northern Middle team for their hard work and commitment to PBIS excellence!
📸 Pictured from left to right: Karla Johnson and Josh Robinson
Go Maroons! 🏴☠️

PCHS has been recognized with SESC's PBIS Seals of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! Earning recognition across all three tiers shows the intentional work happening to provide strong schoolwide practices, targeted support, and individualized assistance for students.
This honor belongs to the educators and staff members who work each day to make PCHS a place where students feel supported, connected, and ready to succeed. Way to represent, Maroons!
📸 Pictured: Tanya Chaney and Carley Shanks

Several schools across Pulaski County School District have earned SESC's PBIS Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Seals of Excellence! This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication of school teams working to build positive, supportive, and effective learning environments for every student.
We are proud to celebrate Pulaski County Schools and their continued commitment to strong PBIS implementation at every tier!
📸 Pictured: Jennifer Blankenship

Northern Elementary has earned SESC's PBIS Seal of Excellence at Tiers 1, 2, and 3! From strong school-wide expectations to targeted and individualized supports, this recognition shows that Northern Elementary is committed to helping every student feel safe, supported, and successful.
This accomplishment represents thoughtful planning, teamwork, and a daily investment in students. We are excited to shine the spotlight on the amazing work happening at Northern Elementary!
📸 Pictured: Heather Patterson and Karla Johnson

Paraprofessionals are everyday heroes, and this four-part learning series is designed just for them!
Join us as we tackle:
💥 Behavior Basics
🦸 Prompting & Independence
💬 Supporting Communication
⚡ Keeping Students Engaged
Packed with practical strategies, real classroom applications, and ideas participants can use the very next day.
📅 Four sessions throughout the school year
🎉 Register today and power up your para skills!
https://bit.ly/4yxzCC9
#Paraprofessionals #SpecialEducation #ProfessionalLearning #EverydayHeroes #SESC

We're excited to partner with the Kentucky Department of Education to support school and district teams as they strengthen trauma-informed practices across their systems. This isn't about adding one more initiative. It's about connecting the great work you're already doing and building a more intentional, sustainable approach that supports both students and staff.
During this three-session virtual cadre, we'll work together to:
✅ Align trauma-informed practices across all tiers of support
✅ Identify strengths and gaps in your current systems
✅ Collaborate with districts across the region
✅ Develop practical action steps you can take back to your district/schools
📅 Virtual Sessions (8:30-10:00 AM)
📍 September 2, 2026
📍 November 4, 2026
📍 February 3, 2027
Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen existing efforts, we'd love to have your team join us!
🔗 Register here:
September: https://bit.ly/TICadre1
November: https://bit.ly/TICadre2
February: https://bit.ly/TICadre3
Tag a colleague or district team that should be part of this conversation! 💙💚

