📢 ARC Chairperson Training

Are you serving as an ARC Chairperson or preparing to step into the role? Join us for this in-person training designed to support you in leading effective Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings with confidence!

🗓 August 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 GC Garland Building, London, KY

This session is ideal for individuals who will be facilitating ARC meetings and want to strengthen their understanding of responsibilities, processes, and best practices.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your leadership skills and ensure compliance in ARC meetings!

👉 Register using the link or QR code on the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a6KeaXD1QdQFV7EyE5NDUxT7rk3qjLNj/view?usp=sharing

For questions, contact:
📧 brandi.bray1@sesccoop.org

📧 april.brock@sesccoop.org

2 minutes ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
ARC Chair
🦸‍♀️ Every superhero needs the right tools.

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
2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Para power

IConfidence comes from clarity.

Alternate assessment decisions impact students, accountability, and compliance. Make sure your team has the knowledge to make informed decisions.

Join Annie Conner as she unpacks Kentucky's Alternate Assessment Participation Guidelines with practical examples and clear explanations.

📅 September 3
⏰ 8:30-11:30 AM
💻 Zoom

Perfect for administrators, ARC chairpersons, LBD teachers, and MSD teachers.

Reserve your spot today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12J7rC1C4Myh_u9I1z1jlNkRstFu0OkmN/view?usp=sharing

2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
AA PG
☕ Grab your favorite coffee and join us for a conversation you won't want to miss!

We're thrilled to welcome nationally recognized special education expert Dr. David Bateman for a special Learn-A-Latte as we tackle one of today's most important topics:

From Conflict to Collaboration: Building Trust with Families in an Era of AI and Increased Advocacy

Whether you're a special education administrator, teacher, or member of a district team, you'll walk away with practical strategies for strengthening family partnerships and navigating today's changing landscape with confidence.

📅 August 20
🕥 10:30 to 11:30 AM ET
💻 Attend virtually or join us in person.

🎟️ Register today: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/bdVnZkDv

Registered virtual participants will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.

#SpecialEducation #KentuckyEducation #SESC #DavidBateman #SpecialEducationLeadership
2 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Bateman session

🌟 Every MSD Teacher Deserves a Team.

The work is challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. Join the MSD Teacher Network for in-person learning designed specifically for educators serving students with significant disabilities.

💡 Practical strategies. Honest conversations. A community that understands.

Come for the learning. Stay for the connections.

🚣 Because the best journeys are never taken alone.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVdCNbgEWsd3x9ewaNIkup6bDy0RdV5I/view?usp=sharing

3 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
MSD Cadre
📣 Calling All School Counselors! Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026-2027 SESC School Counselor Cadre!

School counselors wear a lot of hats, and having a network of colleagues who truly understand the work makes all the difference.

Join us for this three-session, in-person cadre designed specifically for school counselors. Together, we'll explore practical strategies you can use right away, strengthen your role within a tiered system of support, and connect with counselors from across the region.

Here's what you can expect:
✅ Role-specific discussions for elementary and secondary counselors
✅ Solution-focused and other brief counseling approaches for school settings
✅ Data-driven strategies to better support student needs
✅ Time to collaborate, problem-solve, and learn from one another

📍 SESC Training Center
🗓 October 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCoct19

🗓 December 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCdec4

🗓 February 25, 2027 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/SCfeb25

Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned veteran, we'd love to have you join us for a year of learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

💚 Tag a school counselor who needs to see this!
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Flyer

In response to HB 257, SESC and the UK Center for Next Generation Leaders are ready to support your districts' journey to Local Accountability. District teams will self-assess their position in the local accountability process and develop a plan using the Local Accountability Continuum. All sessions will be held at the SESC Training Room at 55 Waco Drive, London, KY 40741

Three opportunities to participate:

August 10th, 8:30 am - 11:30 am: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/seDt1Kfq

August 10th, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/jtByIhgm

Sept. 9, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/xCt0Tshk

3 days ago, Renee Hibbard
First Steps to Local Accountability flyer
McCreary County teachers participated in **""What They Forgot to Tell Us: What Mental Health Explains That Classroom Management Did Not.""** This professional learning session focused on creating trauma-informed classrooms, encouraging positive behaviors, using effective de-escalation strategies, and responding to challenging behaviors with understanding and compassion.

Thank you to our educators for their commitment to creating supportive learning environments where all students can thrive! #sesccoop #servingyou
3 days ago, Ashley Judd
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Today Melissa Conlin had the opportunity to spend the day with the incredible educators at Whitley County Middle School presenting Plan Smarter, Not Harder: Using AI to Design Rigorous Learning. It was exciting to collaborate with such an engaged group of educators who are committed to continuous learning and providing the very best for their students. Thank you, Whitley County Middle School, for the warm welcome and for embracing innovative ways to make planning more efficient while keeping rigorous instruction at the heart of every lesson!
#PlanSmarterNotHarder #GoogleGems #RigorousLearning #SESC #WhitleyCountySchools #sesccoop #servingyou
3 days ago, Ashley Judd
teachers
teachers
teachers
Educators and community partners from Estill County Schools and Berea Community Schools came together for a day of learning and collaboration focused on strengthening school-based mental health systems. Participants explored how PBIS and the Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) can unite schools, families, and community partners to build equitable, data-driven, and sustainable supports that help every student thrive. Thank you to everyone who participated and is committed to supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students across our region. #sesccoop #servingyou
3 days ago, Ashley Judd
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🎯Are you a school or district MTSS Leader?

Join SESC's MTSS Cadre—a collaborative learning community designed for administrators, MTSS coordinators, instructional leaders, and school teams committed to strengthening systems of support for every student.

Together, we'll explore practical strategies to build and sustain effective Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), strengthen Tier 1 instruction and behavioral supports, use data to guide decisions, and improve outcomes for all learners. Each session will be packed full of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, problem-solve real implementation challenges, and leave with actionable tools you can use immediately.

This cadre is an opportunity to:
⭐ Strengthen your MTSS leadership and implementation practices
⭐ Improve data-based decision making
⭐ Build stronger Tier 1 systems that support all students
⭐ Collaborate with educators from across the region
⭐ Share resources, ideas, and successful practices
⭐ Develop sustainable action plans for continuous improvement

📅 2026–27 MTSS Cadre Dates

🗓 October 15, 2026
🔗 Register: bit.ly/Oct15MTSS

🗓 February 24, 2027
🔗 Register: bit.ly/24FebMTSS

Whether you're refining an established MTSS framework or just beginning your implementation journey, this cadre will provide the support, resources, and professional network to help your school or district build systems where every student receives the right support at the right time.

We look forward to learning with you!
3 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Flyer

📝 Is your special education system ready?

✔ Timelines
✔ IEP records
✔ Progress monitoring
✔ Student schedules
✔ Consultation tips

Join us September 9 for this ElevatED SPED Learning Series session!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4dq4ETQ

4 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
ARC processes & organizational tips

UFLI Foundations can make structured literacy more accessible for students with extensive support needs. With explicit instruction, individualized pacing, repetition, and meaningful practice, every learner can build foundational reading skills and experience success. 📚✨

5 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
UFLI ESN
UFLI ESN
UFLI ESN
📣 Calling All PBIS District Coaches!

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.
5 days ago, Dusty Phelps
Flyer

SESC is excited to welcome Leila Arthur, Wesley Ruth, and Alicia Whitworth to our team! 🎉 We're also excited to celebrate Holly Hibbard and Ashley Judd as they step into new roles within SESC!

We are grateful to have each of these outstanding educators on our team. Their knowledge, experience, and commitment to educational excellence will strengthen our support for schools and districts across the region. We look forward to the impact they will make as they empower, elevate, and inspire educators and students alike.

Please join us in welcoming Leila, Wesley, and Alicia to the SESC family, and in congratulating Holly and Ashley on their new roles! 💙💚

5 days ago, Renee Hibbard
Leila Arthur introduction
Wesley Ruth Introduction flyer
Ashley
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Holly

Family conversations are changing. Is your team ready?

AI is changing how families access information. Advocacy is growing. Expectations are evolving.

Join Dr. David Bateman for a practical, one-hour conversation on building trust, strengthening communication, and moving from conflict to collaboration.

☕ Learn-A-Latte with David Bateman
📅 August 20 | 10:30 to 11:30 AM ET
📍 In Person or Virtual

Reserve your spot today:
https://app.sesccoop.org/landings/join_activity/bdVnZkDv

📧 Registering to attend virtually? We'll send the Zoom link to all registered participants before the event.

5 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Bateman session
🚀 Ready for work. Ready for life.

Help your students participating in the Alternate Assessment build meaningful pathways to employment and independence!

Join us for a hands-on day of learning as we explore:
✨ Career Work Experience Certification
✨ Work-Based Learning
✨ Experiential Curriculum
✨ Data Collection
✨ Person-Centered Planning

Walk away with practical strategies you can put into action immediately!

📅 September 9
⏰ 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 SESC
https://bit.ly/4ff7En1
5 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
CWEC
🤝 Two teachers. One shared purpose. Endless possibilities.

Today, 37 general and special educators at Whitley County Middle School refined their co-teaching skills with Dr. Brandi Bray, exploring how intentional planning, purposeful instructional decisions, and the right co-teaching structure can increase student engagement and learning.

When educators collaborate, students thrive! 💙💚

#CoTeaching #InclusivePractices #WhitleyCounty #ProfessionalLearning #SESCSERTAC
5 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Whitley
Whitley
Whitley
Whitley
Closing the Gap at Pulaski County Schools! 🍎✨

Our SESC consultants, Missy Conlin, Rachel Grider, Shelly Hargis, and Ashley Judd, had an incredible day with dedicated educators, sharing practical strategies and innovative tools designed to make an immediate impact in classrooms.

Throughout the day, teachers explored practical, classroom-ready strategies to strengthen instruction and student engagement through sessions on:
📚 Co-Teaching
🙋 Opportunities to Respond
💙 Practical Behavior Support Strategies
⭐ Positive Reinforcement
🤖 Google Gemini for Social Studies, Science, Arts & Exploratory Classes
💬 Socratic Seminar
✍️ Writing with AI
🎙️ NotebookLM

Thank you to Pulaski County Schools for partnering with us and for creating opportunities for educators to learn, collaborate, and grow together. We appreciate the opportunity to be part of your day!
6 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Pulaski
Pulaski
Pulaski
Pulaski
There's something powerful about coming together in a circle.
These educators experienced the impact of Community Circles—a simple yet meaningful practice that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates classrooms where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Developing a sense of belonging is a pre-requisite for learning. These teachers learned a strategy for developing community agreements in their classrooms.
6 days ago, Dr. Brandi Bray
Community Circle
Community Circle
Community Circle